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Broken stove top cover!

Well I really step in it this time! While maneuvering the coach to park it next to my garage I forgot that the stove top cover was in the upright "and not locked" position. Well as you can see nothing good comes from that. Can this be fixed and matched or can I get a new one from FOT. Any help will be appreciated.
Greg & Nettie
1998 U320 40Ft Limited Edition
Build #5382
2014 Ford Cmax toad
Escapee #122299

Re: Broken stove top cover!

Reply #1 –
GK
FOT is really good at repairing stove covers if a chunk has broken off.  However your's is quite extensive.  I'd send them your photo and get their input on your options.  Perhaps you'll get fortunate enough to where they can mend it back together.  We had a corner break off and they did such a good job we can't tell where the fracture occured.

good luck
Bill & Jan Velting
1998 U320 36'    2014 Xtreme facelift
build #5339  MC#17207
current toad: 2014 Cadillac SRX

Re: Broken stove top cover!

Reply #2 –
I broke a sink cover. It was a simple, clean break. I asked FOT to fix it. They fabricated a new one for about $100.

I recently broke the stove cover. Again, it was a simple, clean break. I used clear packing tape on both sides to hold it together for a couple of months. I took the tape off one side and glued it together with CA glue from the Rockler Woodworking store. It appears to be holding up well. I still need to use some fine sandpaper and polish to dress the seam.

Your break is extensive. However, you might be able to put it together, piece by piece, with CA glue and a lot of patience. Another option is to buy a large cutting board and trim/route it to fit the stove top.
J D Stevens
1997 U295 CAI 36' Build #5085
2002 Subaru Outback
Motorcade 16869
Bellville, TX

Re: Broken stove top cover!

Reply #3 –
Quote from: GKCigar –
Well I really step in it this time! While maneuvering the coach to park it next to my garage I forgot that the stove top cover was in the upright "and not locked" position. Well as you can see nothing good comes from that. Can this be fixed and matched or can I get a new one from FOT. Any help will be appreciated.
You might consider this modification to hold it open after you get this one fixed.
Cook Top Cover Repair
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

Re: Broken stove top cover!

Reply #4 –
Greg,

Find a local shop that makes Corian countertops.  They have the right kind of glues to put it back together and then sand and polish it out.

Roger
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Broken stove top cover!

Reply #5 –
+1 - Roger. 
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: Broken stove top cover!

Reply #6 –
The avonite is still made that was on my 97 which appears to be the same.

FOT super glued my edge broken similar cover and it snapped off in my hand when I tried to install it.

Found a local real corian/avonite man and $20 later it's fixed and nearly invisible.

"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Broken stove top cover!

Reply #7 –
My 1997 U 320 has Corian for our tops. In 1998 or 1999 Foretravel started casting their own material for tops.
They stopped this a few years later. The adhesive for the Foretravel cast tops is harder to find. Ask Foretravel what they use for repairs. Your top is repairable.
Raymond
Raymond & Babette Jordan
1997 U 320
1998 Ford Explorer XLT

Re: Broken stove top cover!

Reply #8 –
Thank you all for your quick replies. I think I will first look at someone local who is an expert in Corian repair. In the LA area there should be someone. If anyone knows of someone please let me know. Thanks again for all your expert advice. I will update when this is completed.
Greg & Nettie
1998 U320 40Ft Limited Edition
Build #5382
2014 Ford Cmax toad
Escapee #122299

Re: Broken stove top cover!

Reply #9 –
Quote from: GKCigar –
Thank you all for your quick replies. I think I will first look at someone local who is an expert in Corian repair. In the LA area there should be someone. If anyone knows of someone please let me know. Thanks again for all your expert advice. I will update when this is completed.

Here is the guy who did mine.  Total pro. Quartz counters is the newest thing.

Advanced surfaces in Anaheim, ca. 

"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

Re: Broken stove top cover!

Reply #10 –
Everybody, Thank you again for all of your help on this matter.
Bob- I took the stove top cover over to Bill Hurney of Advanced Surfaces in Anaheim, Ca and they did a fantastic job of repairing it.
I cannot see where they glued it back together. What a great group of people he has working for him there. There phone number is 714-635-0949
Greg & Nettie
1998 U320 40Ft Limited Edition
Build #5382
2014 Ford Cmax toad
Escapee #122299

Re: Broken stove top cover!

Reply #11 –
Wow, you're right, that looks great.  Thanks for the tip about Advanced Surfaces.  I need a new Corian "desk top" made to replace the little side table in the living room.  That may be a good place to start to get this made.
Jennifer
2003 36' U295 (# 6070)
Thousand Oaks, CA

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Reply #12 –
Jennifer,
I highly recommend these folks. Super nice and easy to work with.
Greg & Nettie
1998 U320 40Ft Limited Edition
Build #5382
2014 Ford Cmax toad
Escapee #122299

Re: Broken stove top cover!

Reply #13 –
Quote from: GKCigar –
Bob- I took the stove top cover over to Bill Hurney of Advanced Surfaces in Anaheim, Ca and they did a fantastic job of repairing it.
I cannot see where they glued it back together. What a great group of people he has working for him there. There phone number is 714-635-0949
Now that you have the cover fixed, you might add a slide to keep it from falling again.
Cook Top Cover Repair
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

Re: Broken stove top cover!

Reply #14 –
Great idea Barry. Where did you get the slide?
Greg & Nettie
1998 U320 40Ft Limited Edition
Build #5382
2014 Ford Cmax toad
Escapee #122299

Re: Broken stove top cover!

Reply #15 –
Glad it worked out.  The real guy. 
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4