ZANOBIA

The side compartment hinge on my 2000 Roadtrek 190 popular is cracking and I'm reluctant to open as it may continue cracking and fall off. I call Roadtrek and they referred me to the closest dealer, about 200 miles from where I live, Steve Casey's in Denver, Colorado. They estimated the part at $260.00 and $180.00 for the repair. Does anyone have an alternate repair solution. Maybe a flexible adhesive silicone to apply to the outside and also the inside? Or Gorilla tape applied to the outside and also the inside? Please advise. Zanobia