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Spider cracks in rear cap

Bayley
Explorer
Explorer
I just noticed a few spider cracks in the lower right corner of my rear cap. Is this something to be worried about? They are very small but it really concerns me.
Has anyone had this issue and if so what should be done to correct it?
Thanks,
Tony
Semper Fi

Tony, Darlene & the boss Bentley!
2013 Ram CTD, Ride-Rite Air Bags, B&W Turnover Ball and Andersen "Ultimate 5th Wheel Connection".
2014 Arctic Fox 29-5K 5th wheel with Reese Airborne Pin Box.
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valhalla360
Nomad III
Nomad III
Gelcoat is unreinforced and less flexible than the underlying fiberglass.

As long as they are hairline, they are typically cosmetic. On RV's fiberglass is typically thin so it flexes significantly compared to a boat hull.
Tammy & Mike
Ford F250 V10
2021 Gray Wolf
Gemini Catamaran 34'
Full Time spliting time between boat and RV

MySuncoastRV
Explorer
Explorer
I'm assuming you are talking about the rear fiberglass main cap. Small spider cracks are usually a result from age but are also known to be caused by the fiberglass flexing. If the area is really chalky then I would more so say it was related to age. If not then maybe at some point something bumped the rear corner or even quite possibly the wind when driving is causing the corner to flex. Small cracks like that are usually superficial and can be fixed by sanding and painting that area.