About Dave Cunningham Expertise I have been in the RV industry for over 25 years. I am currently the Parts Manager in the Parts, Service, and Warranty division at a major RV company. I can answer all questions regarding RV`s, and if I need to, I can get answers from our Engineering or Service Department. I worked on the production line for 20 years before getting into management, so I know how units are put together. Most of my expertise is in the structural aspects of an RV. Interiors, Roofs, and sidewalls are my forte.
I can not answer questions about engines, transmissions, etc. on motorhomes. I've worked only with towables. I can still answer questions that deal with motorhomes, just not their engines.
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Education/Credentials Bachelors degree in Organizational Management - Goshen College, Goshen, IN
Question i would like to ask a question i have recieved a 8 foot truck camper thru a death in the family and when i got it home looked inside and every thing looks like it is in fairly good shape, that is until it rained and found that it was leaking thru a vent. So i thought i would just go down to a local rv dealer ship and pick up some sealent, now when i finally got ontop of the camper i was shocked to find out that there were little holes all over the roof from 1/8 inch to 1/4 even a crack about 2 inches long. Is there anyway i can get another tin roof for it and is it possible for an average guy that has fairly good handyman skills to do it? i relize that i will have to redo some of the framing if it has leaked for awhile, i would like to make it a project, i know it wont be cost effective but it was someones that was very close to me and don't mind spending a couple years and some dough to fix it up. I have already found out that i can get sides of tin made up but the roof tin seems so thin just wondering if i can still get that material
Answer Wes, I would highly recommend putting on one of the new rubber roofs. You should be able to buy some at any large RV dealer that has a service center. Since it sounds like you will be replacing at least some of the decking and rafters. You should be able to use the same trim that holds the metal roof down, to hold the rubber roof down.
Yes, this is something you can probably do yourself if you have somewhere out of the weather you can do it. I would plan on about a weeks time. You will have to remove everything that is attached to the roof first. Then remove the old metal roof. Next you will need to sand the decking, or replace what you need to, and put masking tape over the seams where the decking joins. Then you can put the glue down with a brush or roller (roller with a long handle is easiest) and roll the rubber out. It's a good idea to roll the rubber out completely first to make sure that it is square on the roof and then roll it about half way up and start gluing down and then glue the other half. Be careful not to step in the vent holes, etc., while they are covered up. Then all that's left is to remount everything that was previously removed. Go to this website to find places to buy your supplies:
www.dicor.com
