repairing hole in solid siding rv

[jlscjs]

I have a hole in the side of my rv I need to repair, the siding is a hardboard (Coachman), not fiberglass, what is a good bonding product to repair with?

[Uplander]

You can go redneck and slap some gorilla duct tape in the color you like best on the damaged area!

No joke....Gorilla Tape is an amazing product....try it sometime...comes in a variety of colors! It is not like any other tape on the market....fantastic stuff!!!

[mobilefleet]

easy. drill a hole on each end of crack as suggested to keep it from spreading, then cover it with a stick on reflector, orange if closer to front, red if closer to back. Put one on both sides of rv in same location so it looks stock

[bdpreece]

Be sure and drill a hole at each end of the crack to stop it from traveling any further. If it is just a visible type crack you may want to open it up a little bit with a cutter then use fiberglass body putty to fill the area. sand, wet sand, then paint. Unless it was a large void I would probably not resort to using fiberglass tape as it will show unless you grind the surface low enough that you can bring everything back flush with your repair.

[Uplander]

Easy patch job for the fiberglass patch method.

[jlscjs]

mayo30 wrote:
What is the hole location and size?

more of a broken-in crack about 1inch or so and split the siding 2 different directions.

[mayo30]

What is the hole location and size?

[Uplander]

I find that you can repair just about anything with a fiberglass mesh repair kit. Cut fabric to more than cover the hole, mix the resin and activator, then work fast as this stuff sets up real fast!!
As with any repair area must be sanded clean and dust free for the product to adhere to your work surface. Try to get the finished product as smooth as possible. After it is set and cured you can sand it extra smooth and paint it to match. Always wear gloves and avoid the fumes. Work in a well ventilated area or you will end up with a Buzz that could damage your brain and lungs.

I have repaired both wooden and fiberglass boats with these kits and none failed after many years of use.