Olive branch declares war

[Amarillo]

And stabs my underside.

I drove over an olive branch today and it pierced a bit of plastic under my van just behind the front right wheel. See photos.

Does it matter, and if it does matter, how much does it matter?

Should I try to get it fixed immediately. Or can it wait four months when we are back in the UK.




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[cbdubs]

I wouldn't worry about getting it fixed urgently but would clean it and put on some gaffer tape to prevent water and debris getting in. Check it every week or so and reapply the tape if it peels away. They are there to protect your undercarriage and pipework etc. You can even tape a cut up drinks can to provide some structural rigidity.

 

[Hotel California]

Keep an eye on it , if it catches wind while driving on the highway it might rip open further...

 

[Gazellio]

Could a sheet of fibreglass be applied over the holes?

 

[WelshGas]

Could a sheet of fibreglass be applied over the holes?

It could.

I don’t think all van models have these plastic covers, so not critical.

It is designed to provide some protection but mainly for noise reduction and increased economy ( less airflow resistance ).

 

[Amarillo]

Could a sheet of fibreglass be applied over the holes?

Great stuff - a sticking plaster patch from a coffee cup on the inside and duck tape (or Greek equivalent) on the outside, checked weekly and renewed if necessary until we return home, then a fibre glass repair once home.

For anyone interested, the attack happened about here:
36°46'09.5"N 21°50'40.0"E


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[westfalia]

Keep an eye on it , if it catches wind while driving on the highway it might rip open further...

He don´t drive fast enough for that to happen.
amarillo.

 

[Loz]

For anyone interested, the attack happened about here:
36°46'09.5"N 21°50'40.0"E

I’ll mark it on my gps

 

[Gazellio]

Great stuff - a sticking plaster patch from a coffee cup on the inside and duck tape (or Greek equivalent) on the outside, checked weekly and renewed if necessary until we return home, then a fibre glass repair once home.

For anyone interested, the attack happened about here:
36°46'09.5"N 21°50'40.0"E


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Yes and then a quick spray of (Halfords) Aerosol Satin Black just for the hell of it.

 

[Amarillo]

I’ll mark it on my gps

Good - I am glad you have taken the precautionary step of pre-warning yourself against an unprovoked attack by an olive branch should you ever enter the battle zone.




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[kurienp]

Let's get together and start a petition to get the UN to pass a resolution that the olive branch shall no more be considered a symbol of peace.

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