emclaughlan Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 I've pranged a rear light cluster on my Chausson Flash 11 and my dealer wants an obscene about of money for a new one. Does anyone have any insight into a possible cheaper source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian81 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 ??what year?? Trigano (Chausson / Challenger) use (?) Hella Cara Luna. We have purchased sucessfully through Ebay, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zydeco Joe Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Did same on our Auto Trail a couple of years ago, the rear lights are the same on a lot of vans. Found them on ebay. Looked the same as the originals and no too bad a price. :-S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emclaughlan Posted August 2, 2018 Author Share Posted August 2, 2018 Unfortunately a search of ebay has turned up nothing. I'll contact Hella Cara Luna directly. Thanks Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Ed, I always though 'Caraluna' was one word? Are these anything like them... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123281331427 keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgnbuk Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 "I've pranged a rear light cluster on my Chausson Flash 11" A quick look online for pictures of a Flash 11 suggests that it has the same (or very similar) rear lights to my Welcome 610. These are individual circular light units for stop/tail, indicators, fog & reversing lights fitted into to a (presumably Chausson specific) moulding fitted around the rear corner. If you just want the individual light units, I could get details from mine if that would help. If you need the moulding that the individual light units are screwed to, I suspect that you are at the mercy of Chausson. Did you collect all the bits following the prang that could allow the moulding to be "re-assembled" if it is the moulding that is damaged ? Nigel B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Eddie’s Flash 11 is a 2010 model, but the attached photo of a 2011-registered version confirms Nigel’s analysis. The Chausson’s rear corner moulding is probably made of ABS and might be repairable. (In fact, I’m quite surprised that Chausson would be able to supply a new moulding for a 2010 motorhome.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinM50 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 In a similar vein, I've cracked one of my rear corner bumpers and lost a little bit of it. It's made of ABS (??), not fibreglass. Apart from melting the plastic with a soldering iron to close the gap, anyone know what adhesive sticks to ABS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgnbuk Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 A solvent adhesive is available for joining ABS pipework - eBay item number: 173295357780 is an example of a "universal" PVC & ABS adhesive, but I am aware of specific ABS products available from plumbers merchants & specialist suppliers. We use this product https://www.pipestock.com/abs/abs-accessories/abs-solvent-cement for ABS cooling water pipework on vacuum furnaces at work. AFAIK, this melts the surfaces to be joined - it isn't gap filling. Nigel B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 There is a fair amont of advice on repairing ABS mouldings (example here) https://www.practicalcaravan.com/advice/31934-trade-secrets-caravan-bodywork-repairs and repair ‘kits’ are widely marketed https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BROKEN-CRACKED-PLASTIC-MOTORBIKE-FAIRING-REPAIR-KIT-/370357755531 How simple (and/or practicable) a repair might be will depend on the type and extent of the damage, the skill of the person carrying out the repair task, and the standard of finish required for the repaired component. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emclaughlan Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 Great info guys. The ebay image isn't the right thing I'm afraid, it's the moulding, and although we didn't get all the bits, we do have the main bit so I might look at patching it.. Otherwise, as you say, I guess I'm at the mercy of the dealer. Thanks for all the help. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basil Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 you could try https://motorhomebumpers.com/ good reports and not overly expensive, IMO. Check out the website to see the results and type of work the do. Bas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billggski Posted August 5, 2018 Share Posted August 5, 2018 My first stop was the dethleffs owners' club for my rear corner. A direct link to the factory and half the price of a repair shop. Straightforward replacement, if fiddly to get straight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinM50 Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Hope you get yours sorted emclaughlan and thanks for the suggestions to fix mine. Tried some plumbing glue for waste pipe and it worked fine. I'd broken off the mounting lugs so cut some bits off a piece of white gutter, stuck it to the bumper then stuck the whole thing on using Soudal Fixall sealant (brilliant stuff, better than silicone) Looks better than the original, so again, thanks all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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