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06-11-2019, 05:06 AM
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Polycarbonate A/C shroud?
Does anyone make a polycarbonate air conditioner shroud for Dometic models? My second shroud in 8 years has died, but my polycarbonate vent lids are still in good shape after 7 years.
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06-11-2019, 07:32 AM
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Google ICON shrouds - very stout - I replaced both AC shrouds on my coach with the ICON brand.
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06-11-2019, 05:10 PM
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Take the next shroud and Clear Coat it with an automotive type clear coat. Rattle Can style works well. What you're after is a good UV protectant coating.
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06-11-2019, 11:27 PM
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RVM 18
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rollondown
Take the next shroud and Clear Coat it with an automotive type clear coat. Rattle Can style works well. What you're after is a good UV protectant coating.
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Good idea! Cheap one easy, too. Thanks!
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06-19-2019, 07:32 PM
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I would think you would get better UV block from a paint than clear.
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06-19-2019, 08:01 PM
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Paint and clear.....
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06-20-2019, 01:43 AM
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Geez guys! First I gotta pay for a new shroud, then I have to put 2 kinds of paint on it, then I have to haul it up to the roof and install it?
So this shroud is 4 years old. The factory shroud didn’t survive baseball size hail in May 2015, but the polycarbonate vent lids did. I'm afraid I’ll go to all this work and then get hit by hail again. I sure wish someone made more durable models.
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06-20-2019, 06:47 PM
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06-20-2019, 08:58 PM
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RVM 18
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Ok, I believe you Rick, it's stout. But is it made of polycarbonate? I know from experience that polycarbonate can stand up to Hail. Would you suggest I paint it with white paint and then a clear coat?
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"Homer" ‘11 Shasta Cynara, pulling "Ranger" '97 Ford Ranger toad
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06-21-2019, 04:17 PM
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I am not sure what they're made from but I think they are thick enough to handle all but the tennis ball size hail and larger - they are already white - I wouldn't put anything on them.
Check the site, maybe they'll have one that fits your model, maybe not. Call them and ask them all your questions. I know they are at least twice as thick as the original shrouds.
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1997 40' Newmar London Aire DP CTA 8.3 (Mechanical) 325 Spartan MM
Bringing her back to her glory.
'08 Jeep GC Overland.
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06-21-2019, 06:03 PM
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RVM 18
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Will do, thanks!
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"Homer" ‘11 Shasta Cynara, pulling "Ranger" '97 Ford Ranger toad
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