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04-26-2011, 05:34 PM
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A/C Shrouds
Anyone have a good line on A/C shrouds? On the roof today and noticed cracking in both shrouds.
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2006 Jeep Liberty Limited
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04-26-2011, 05:58 PM
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Alpine Owners Club
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Quote:
Originally Posted by glacier
Anyone have a good line on A/C shrouds? On the roof today and noticed cracking in both shrouds.
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I got a reasonably price aftermarket shroud from ppl motorhomes. RV Parts and Accessories for Sale
They did not have the gold OEM shroud to match the original but I went with off white instead. Fit well and was in stock for immediate delivery.
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2005 Alpine Coach 36FDTS w/ 2009 Honda CR-V, Doran TPMS, Roadmaster Towbar, US Gear Braking
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04-26-2011, 06:08 PM
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Alpine Owners Club
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If you can't find anybody closer than Portland, try these guys.
www.laurelhurstdistributors.com
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04-26-2011, 06:33 PM
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Just get the original Dometic shrouds (new style) from Camping World. See previous posts on this subject by doing a search on this forum.
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2015 Newmar Ventana 4311 - wheelchair accessible
2015 Cadillac SRX Luxury AWD
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04-26-2011, 07:38 PM
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Thanks for the response. I'll check these out.
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Allan & Lisa
2000 Alpine 40FDS
2006 Jeep Liberty Limited
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04-27-2011, 07:05 AM
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These shrouds, even the new ones, are a pretty poor design with lots of stress around the front screw holes. It is also said Alpines create a lot of air turbulence coming off the front cap. Even it you decide on a new shroud[s], I recommend pop-riveting some metal strapping around the front screw holes.
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2003 Alpine 40' MDTS [Sold]
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04-27-2011, 08:10 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Old Scout
These shrouds, even the new ones, are a pretty poor design with lots of stress around the front screw holes. It is also said Alpines create a lot of air turbulence coming off the front cap. Even it you decide on a new shroud[s], I recommend pop-riveting some metal strapping around the front screw holes.
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Great idea Old Scout! Thanks! I think I'll do that.
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2000 Alpine 40FDS
2006 Jeep Liberty Limited
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04-27-2011, 10:19 PM
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I reinforced my already cracked screw holes by laminating more fiberglass to the underside. Even fiberglass patching will do. Though no one can see the shroud from below, it looks OEM. (Not to mention I don't own a rivet gun.)
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04-28-2011, 07:38 AM
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If in doubt, add a 2' bungee cord across the shroud. It may not look the best but the shroud isn't coming off!!! After losing the shroud while driving 3 - tiimes, I NEED peace of mind (know wadamean?!). And, bungee cords do come in various colors.
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2003 Alpine Coach 40' FDTS
2014 Jeep Cherokee Lattitude
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04-28-2011, 08:51 AM
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Made some washers out of out of aluminum strap (1/8" X 3/4" X 1 1/2") and installed with gorilla glue, fixed our cracking issue. I placed washers under cowling and on the outside and used hex head sheet metal screws to secure. Very easy fix and should hold up for long time.
beagle
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04-28-2011, 09:27 AM
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Sure would like to see pictures.
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04-28-2011, 09:43 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RedHotSoup
Sure would like to see pictures.
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Ditto!
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Allan & Lisa
2000 Alpine 40FDS
2006 Jeep Liberty Limited
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04-28-2011, 11:02 AM
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Got a few of the details wrong in my first post, but here are pics. I used aluminum strap that was a little to thick and it made it hard to get the shroud down into place to put the screws in as I remember. This can all be repaired on the ground and installed when the gorilla glue cures.
beagle
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