Caravan Window Repair May 2026
At the very end of the crack (the pointy tip), drill a 2mm hole. This circular hole distributes stress and prevents the crack from traveling further.
But then you sit inside your caravan with a cup of tea. The rain is hammering outside, but your repaired window holds firm. No draft. No drip. The landscape outside is clear, and the faint repair line is just a story—a battle scar from a B-road in the Lake District or a rogue tree in a French campsite. caravan window repair
Pro Tip: Never use automotive polish (contains ammonia). Never use a rotary buffer on high speed – the heat will craze (stress crack) the acrylic. A crack in acrylic acts like a zipper. Once it starts, it will run. You must stop the zipper. At the very end of the crack (the
Remove the window. Place it in an oven at 50°C (122°F) for 4 hours to boil off moisture, then inject new sealant into the edge. Risk: High risk of melting or warping. The rain is hammering outside, but your repaired
The crack will now be sealed, but a visible line remains. Follow the "Polishing Method" above to blend the line into the surrounding area.