Lotus Caravans Awning Rafter Knob
A broken awning rafter knob shouldn't sideline otherwise good Lotus Caravans equipment, and with a decent sample to work from it usually doesn't have to. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
Broken part? We may be able to recreate it — ask us about this part.
- Estimated cost: $10 – $22
- Estimated print time: 1–2 hours
- Final pricing is confirmed by quote.
A broken awning rafter knob shouldn't sideline otherwise good Lotus Caravans equipment, and with a decent sample to work from it usually doesn't have to. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
Why these break
Rafter tension knobs crack in the sun. Heat cycling is the killer here: years of expanding and contracting work-hardens the plastic until a routine bump becomes the final straw.
How we reproduce them
Reproducing one is straightforward for us: we measure your sample (broken is fine, as long as most of it is there), match the profile, and print in a tougher modern material. Turnaround is usually within the week.
We print these in ASA. ASA is the UV-stable cousin of ABS — it holds its colour and strength through years of Australian sun where the original plastic went chalky and brittle.
As with everything in our library: whether a part can be reproduced depends on size, load, heat, material, and having a decent sample to work from. Send photos first — the assessment costs you nothing, and we'll tell you honestly if a genuine spare is the better option.
Part details
| Manufacturer | Lotus Caravans |
|---|---|
| Vehicle / equipment type | Caravan / pop-top |
| Common failure mode | Rafter tension knobs crack in the sun |
| Typical use case | Direct replacement for the original awning rafter knob on the Lotus Caravans. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | Yes |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | ASA |
| Alternative materials | PETG-CF |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Estimated print time | 1–2 hours |
| Estimated cost range | $10 – $22 |
| Expected lifespan | 3–5 years of Australian UV |
| Outdoor suitable | No |
| Heat resistant | No |
| Load bearing | Depends |
| Requires post-processing | No |
Ask us about this part
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples.
