Camperglass Safari window handle keeps falling off

The Problem

The handle on a Camperglass Safari side window detaches from the glass pad because standard adhesives cannot bond reliably to polypropylene plastic, a failure made worse by heat build-up inside the van. The owner had already tried reattaching the handle with the adhesive sent by Camperglass, which failed again within a month.

Solution

1. Do not reuse the Camperglass-supplied adhesive — it does not bond to polypropylene plastic and will fail again.
2. Source a polypropylene-rated structural adhesive; standard superglue and epoxy will not hold to PP.
   • Loctite produces a dedicated polypropylene adhesive available from hardware stores.
3. For a more permanent repair, mechanically fasten a small stainless steel shim to the PP handle body using screws or rivets rather than relying on glue alone.
   • This gives the adhesive a steel-to-glass bond instead of a PP-to-glass bond, which is far more reliable.
4. Apply the polypropylene adhesive to bond the shim face firmly to the glass pad.
5. Clamp or tape the joint and allow the full manufacturer-stated cure time before operating the window.

Safety Notes

• Do not drill or apply force near the edge of the glass panel — tempered glass can shatter unpredictably.
• Allow full adhesive cure time before operating the window; loading the joint early will cause immediate re-failure.