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Duo Therm Shroud

Walked the roof yesterday, checking things out.  Noticed some emergent cracking at the corners of both Duo Therm shrouds.  Probably time to replace them?  Google showed me a few vendors, most with non-OEM replacements.  I'm thinking I want OEM.  Can anyone recommend a vendor that you've had experience with?

Thanks in advance.

Bob Mulder
Bob Mulder
02 U270 3610 / 06 CRV
Spokane, WA

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Quote from: Bob Mulder –
Walked the roof yesterday, checking things out.  Noticed some emergent cracking at the corners of both Duo Therm shrouds.  Probably time to replace them?  Google showed me a few vendors, most with non-OEM replacements.  I'm thinking I want OEM.  Can anyone recommend a vendor that you've had experience with?

Thanks in advance.

Bob Mulder
Camping World
Dometic Corp - Duo-Therm Penguin Replacement Shroud - Air Conditioner
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2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
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Bob, google icon direct, I have a buddy that bought one for his TT, he said it was better than OEM.
The selected media item is not currently available.Bill&Doris 97 U270 36'
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Keep in mind roof air plastic covers are repairable with flashing aluminum & silicone to reinforce the problem area.  Small cracks may not materialize into breaks.

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I repair shroud cracks using fiberglass repair kits from an auto parts or marine store.
Regards,
Brett

'99 42' Foretravel Xtreme
'14 Brown Motorsports Stacker
'05 Chevy SSR
'02 BMW R1150R

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Thanks, all, for the responses.  Took a look at the replacements available at CW, and they looked really flimsy, especially for a price of $99 each.  I'm going to try the repair route first. 

Bob
Bob Mulder
02 U270 3610 / 06 CRV
Spokane, WA

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Quote from: Rick –
Quote from: amos.harrison –
I repair shroud cracks using fiberglass repair kits from an auto parts or marine store.
I have done the same.

So has Steve.  Worked great..  He used something marine, vaguely recalls it being System 60 or something like that. 

Michelle
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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Quote from: Steve & Michelle –
Quote from: Rick –
Quote from: amos.harrison –
I repair shroud cracks using fiberglass repair kits from an auto parts or marine store.
I have done the same.

So has Steve.  Worked great..  He used something marine, vaguely recalls it being System 60 or something like that. 

Michelle

There are two types of resin available, Polyester and Epoxy. Usually, Polyester is what you find in inexpensive repair kits but Polyester is inherently more brittle than epoxy so try to find plain Marine Epoxy resin and fiberglass cloth for the longest lasting repair.  West Marine is a good source. The cost should be about the same and epoxy will last for decades if it is kept at room temperature. Polyester activator has a relatively shelf life and smells a whole lot worse.  FWIW
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Locust Grove, OK
1993 U300 SSE 40' (Restored at FOT 2009) Build 4323
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6V92TA DDEC Silver Engine
2014 Subaru Outback

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Thanks, Kent.  You must have read my uncertaintly, and now I know exactly what I needed to know.  Went to West Marine today, but wasn't sure what to buy.  I've worked with the product once before, so I think I'm good to go.
Bob Mulder
02 U270 3610 / 06 CRV
Spokane, WA
 

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You should have considerably more working time with the epoxy but that also means a longer cure time. Make sure you are working in temps above 70 degrees. Epoxy is much more temperature sensitive. If temps are a problem, send me a PM and we can discuss how to cope with lower temps.
The selected media item is not currently available.Kent Speers
Locust Grove, OK
1993 U300 SSE 40' (Restored at FOT 2009) Build 4323
720 watts Solar
6V92TA DDEC Silver Engine
2014 Subaru Outback