Wow, where to begin. IT WILL VARY..is my best answer.. It all depends on the quality of wood used. Also, I used liquid nails and Nail/staple gun where some people prefer screws. you need a seal for the Air Conditioner, and you may need new fixtures for the roof like vents and exhaust caps, for example I had to buy a new antenna. The first thing I would do is locate the best price/source for the rubber roof.. Call this place for EPDM roof.. stores.ebay.com/tomsrvsurplus?_trksid=p2047675.l2563 They were nice and informative and cheap. They also sell the adhesive and Butyl tape and Self leveling sealant. I kept all my receipts but I realized alot of the stuff I used I already had(like all the roof staples) .. In my case I also ran into more expense than maybe someone else would have. For example, I bought all new stainless hardware for the tracks and end trim. Plus,I had to buy filler paste due to the low quality of wood sheeting I used for the roof substrate. .Plus I had to buy new supporting frame wood for the roof perimeter. I think we were close to $650 +/- $50 on the Complete roof repair. The main thing I came out of this realizing was 1) You better get the camper cheap enough to make the roof repair worth it. 2) no matter how much you think it will cost you will run into extras 3) Where the water goes IT GROWS, meaning whatever you think the damage is by the initial inspection can be multiplied by at least another third or even half more.... AND FINALLY, It is extremely satisfying to complete a big project the right way knowing you will not have any leaks in the foreseeable future, Especially when you are caught out camping in an extreme downpour. I hope this helps.. just remember what I mentioned on the video, and that is ,I would have never bought the camper if it needed wall structure repair or floor repair in addition to the roof. Make sure the damage is only contained to the roof. Get inside of the cabinets especially in the corners and feel for softness in the flooring and walls.. Good Luck.
Thank you for sharing. It's a shame, my camper roof is horrible but I have kept the inside in pristine condition and everything works perfectly! Thank you for sharing!
Tone Gee as in bringing it to a shop/dealer to have it done? Easily several thousand depending on the extent of the damage. We full time in our RV and I just noticed our back roof in the two back corners has water damage, plus a bit of floor damage in the corners so we will be replacing the roof/flooring come spring when it’s warmer and less rain. Fortunately my father in law is a magician when it comes to this kind of stuff so he’s going to be our biggest asset. When I looked into how much it would cost if we brought it in i about had a heartattack. This video and cost breakdown makes me feel much better.
I honestly thought you’d give up. That the trailer would go to the dump. But I was amazed as I skipped along to see you persevered and actually finished! That was a ton of work! Kudos on finishing and good job!
Great 👍 video... single solo older female just bought a 1986 Toyota Granville Mini Class C and getting into the interior I found water damage in the trusses that’s need to be replaced... I googled and found this video the best to help my confidence in taking on the task myself.. thank you for easy instructions. Just started following you too, I will look at more of your videos for future help!
This is definitely one of the best videos for roof and the trusts to help me understand clearly the construction of it and it's helped me to get over the stress that I've been feeling now I feel confident a lot more confident and doing the rafters the way that you did them I'm going to scab in a couple of pieces instead of going overboard.
Very helpful. I see lots of people said what I was thinking. Your trailer is very similar to mine in finish inside only mine is a 1985. I haven’t used it in 24 years and am just starting to dig into it and figured somewhere there is going to be similar damage and your video definitely will help.
Thank you! I have a 1987 28 foot Corsair Excella and I even contacted the manufacturer here in Canada and the guy basically said why bother fixing an old RV. I thought he was a jerk. When I asked about manuals etc... he just blew me off. SO your video is an absolute answer to prayer. Much appreciated. The roof is soft is a couple of spots. Nothing like yours however the driver's side wall is really punky.
Unfortunately, even if you find a manual, it might not give you good answers. A lot of manufacturers just put in general information, then used almost the same manual for several models. From the sounds of it, you've got quite the project to tackle. Best wishes.
You are obviously taking a lot more care than the manufacturers did. Good job. It's too bad that manufacturers of all RVs don't take as much pride and care as you.
How I wish I’d seen this sooner. This camper is so similar to ours! We already put down 1/4 plywood and have tons of seams and rough edges to contend with. This looks sooo much neater than ours 😫 in any case we’ll still be able to use lots of this advice as we still have lots of work to do, AND, we’re doing wall and floor repairs on the whole camper too. We definitely bought a lemon 😩
Beyond incredible. I've just tackled a partial roof job on my trailer and had done some patchwork on an rv a few years ago and this is like taking tips from someone on a whole different tier. I wish I had the means to lay a whole new rubber roof down but taking the worst of the wood out from inside and sealing it up will do nicely in my case. Regardless, this was a treat to watch and you're quite the craftsman sir. I applaud your work.
GREAT Video you made it very clear on what you did my wife even watched with me and could follow along with it. We are at the planning stage of doing a 32' rv with a roof so soft in a lot of areas not even gonna consider walking on it. THANK YOU for the video.
Wow what a restoration we don't get jobs like this generally we use rvroofmagic coatings for all our units that come in for service very impressive job you guys did
This was a great video! Very informative as I had questions on the edges of the roof. It's about 3 inches of rotted wood on each side, for about 3 1/2 foot long. The damage was basically in the corners. Before I tear the old wood out, I will use that as a template for the new wood. I have the "truss joiners," and will add additional wood, nailed over that for sturdiness. Great details on everything! I'll probably go overboard, but better to know it's fixed right the first time, than have to do it again!! Now, mother nature needs to take her meds and quit raining so I can do the roof from above!! Will definitely recommend this video, and absolutely gonna save it!
1) Thanks for the video. I have restored one camper, and I'm considering buying another that has roof water damage. Your video has been helpful. 2) I wanted to "warn" viewers about using Treated Lumber. Treated lumber made after 2004 (and some before 2004 so check the tag) has a corrosive chemical called Alkaline Copper Quaternary (ACQ) or Copper Azole (CBA) in it and requires special Fasteners. This chemical can destroy Steel, Aluminum, and even some Galvanized. Make sure you used approved fasteners (nails/staples/screws), but it doesn't end with fasteners. Don't forget about your aluminum siding, flashing, trailer frame, or anything metal that might touch the wood. Just do an internet search for treated lumber corrosion for more details! Basically, if you are going to use Treated Lumber, make sure it does not directly touch any thing metal. :-)
Now that is very helpful info.. perhaps that is why I've always let the treated wood season and then paint or seal really well after cutting. I thought I was protecting it a bit especially the ends so water can not travel into the wood. I do that with all wood no matter what. But this info is huge important.. thanks!!!
@@moncorp1 What chemicals? Paint good Duron exterior latex paint is like a plastic bag around whateever it is laid on. I calk and paint every exposed area of a house or boat and I can go back to ones I did 20 years ago and still doing great!! at the very least soak them in some oil or other to keep from water damage, bugs etc..
Old video however i am about to tackle the same thing on a 92 Terry 25 ft 5th wheel. It is essentially the same trailer in a 5th wheel version. Thanks for putting this up, it will help a ton.
Good for you, got r done and ready for camping. I took the air conditioner off our trailer yesterday and had black gooy bubble gum tar all over me and tools, so I can appreciate what you did.
Excellent job on the video and very good work for the repair. I have the same trailer and am looking at the same depth of repair. Really nice to go into a job with some knowledge of what lies ahead. Thank you for taking the time to post this video!
Wow thank you for making this video, at first this was an overwhelming job to do, it is still overwhelming but not so afraid of doing this. Your a good man! I am sure your wife did most of the work but your still a good man. Thanks again
Thank you so much for posting this video about your 1992 camping trailer. We have a 1991 Terry Fleetwood and have had a very hard time finding other Terry camper owners with trailers in this age. There is a Terry Vintage site, friendly, but mostly older. We'll study up on your video and make contact with the information you provided. Made our day. Dave
Sure thing Dave. Make sure you check out our other UA-cam channel RVdaydream.. we did quite a few modifications to that Terry Camper and then just recently sold it within the last couple of months.
Great video on how to repair a damaged camper roof. I currently have this problem on a 2005 Franklin Travel Trailer and will be using much of your advice and procedures when I tackle the job this spring... THANKS for sharing.
Very good video and informative. Only thing i may have added was patch compound at the edges where plywood meet, but you may have done that as you mentioned the knot holes in the plywood.. I have to do a 2004 39' prowler for a friend... very good and like the 2x4 repairs, so much easier!!!! Thanks bud!!
You did a great job. I did a lot of work like this to my citation motor home as well. I used a light stain with shellac for the paneling though, and white vinyl to match on the ceiling. Also replaced the bunk and did a lot of floor work under the dinette where the water tank must have been leaking for years. But you're end product is great. Thanks for the vid.
Thanks. Your camper repair made me feel tired just thinking about the time vested. You can check out my Starcraft popup camper video to see my floor repair extravaganza. Never again.
Thank you for making this video, I'm going to be doing the roof on my 06 Gulfstream cavalier once spring rolls around, I had absolutely no clue how I was going to go about this. Now I'm actually pretty ok with having to do it, at least I'm not going to go stumbling blindly lol
Awesome video!! Just bought the same Terry you have (except 26’ with slide out) and it has a severe roof problem. Couldn’t find much online and most videos are vague at best. This video is going to help me so much while I do this repair. Going to watch several times for sure. You sir are a saint and a hellova craftsman!
In 2015, bought a 2001 Forest River 8X28 from a friend who bought it new and used it a lot - but they did try to caulk the leaks. The leaks were insidious, going between siding and paneling, turning nearly every piece of framing into mulch. It's my home, but I'm shifting to a portable building next week. This is a great video, but it's way outside my skill sets and pocketbook.
Glad you got it fixed. That was a lot of damage. I probly would have called Junk RVs R US and told them to git it off mah property! LOL The more I watch videos like this one the less inclined I am to buy an RV. Cheap OSB, issues with leaks, poor construction, etc., etc. I'd be better off in the long run building my own with a steel frame, aluminum sidewalls and roof, hand made cabinets, etc. Yeah, it would be a lot of work, be heavier than a commercially made camper of the same size, and probly cost more. However, I would have a much better built unit, be able to design my own floorplan, and I'd know it inside and out. I've already started looking at trailers that are marketed to people who build tiny homes, and they have a much better foundation than what is used for campers.
@James Rodriquez You have the right idea there. But If I may suggest, look at converting a cargo trailer. The durability and blank floorplan is just the ticket. They come in widths from 5 ft to 8.5 ft, and some manufacturers offer extra tall trailers. This is what I'm planning on doing. ~Good Luck...
Love this video, is going to be a lot help, I have to do the same job, but on my RV I just have to replace the panels and PVC rubber roof, thanks for sharing your video, is very helpful
Yeah, it was a project.. But I would rather do the roof then the floor.. I did a video of a pop up camper I fix and even though it was small that floor took some planning and organization. Thanks for watching!
That roof looks pretty darn good :D I am really liking the self leveling sealant. Great video I liked how you made it seem so easy and care free LOL. Maybe one day I will repair my roof when the time comes :D
I have a very similar trailer, I did the bleach today, could feel like it went to work combatting those mold colonies INSTANTLY. Looks a lot like your trailer.
thanks buddy. got 2 projects like this coming up. one 27' pace arrow and a 24' travel trailer. checked with rv shops and they want a small fortune to fix them. i think with my knowledge and mechanical capabilities I'm going to tackle it myself. thanks again and i'll let you know how it goes. its a shame people don't take the time to do simple fixes and they get that bad.
I know I can do this as my Jayco needs a new roof but it still scares the heck out of me! Wish I had a garage and the scaffold is a great idea. Thanks for the pointers!
I know where you are coming from.. All winter before I started on this I still had doubts. There is a mobile RV repair guy not too far from here that tries to undercut the dealerships that was willing to do the repair but he was charging $500 just for the wood replacement.(Which is pretty reasonable considering all the labor involved)...... I was Sooooo glad to have saved my money and do it all myself. You will too. The scaffolding was a Godsend. For future projects(If I get another one that needs a roof) I will have the scaffolding set up from day one..Thanks for watching.
Looks in better condition than my project! I've got a lot of work ahead of me. 2/3 of the ceiling beams are rotted away in my 32 foot motorhome. Wish me luck.
Good luck. One piece of advice I would offer is do a good inspection of the walls and the floor for damage also because at that point the rebuild would not be worth it.
Great Video. I put a new rubber roof on my TT. It needed no where near as much work as yours and it was a major under taking. It is not Rocket Surgery but very time consuming and a ton of work.
that joist repair was slick .that was a huge bunch of wires.i'm fixing a 69 ,fireball roof and i think there was 3 wires . it's a 20 ft. and stock power was 120 AC [2 breakers ] and 12 volt has 2 20 amp glass fuses .lol
I’ve watched a lot of these type of video. The cost of time and materials has to make this not worth doing and just getting another trailer. Especially since there still could be so many issues with this trailer. I love that people take on these challenges. But man!! Big job
Thanks. If there was unforseen floor damage, this camper would have been scrapped. Luckily, the thorough inspection we performed before we bought it found all the issues that were hiding and we had no real surprises... Except maybe the mice excrement cleanup required more attention than originally thought. But it's all good now..
Foxboss: I feel your pain. I bought a (then) few years old 1988 33ft Komfort Travel Trailer in the early 1990s.....I was soon to find out what a pig pile of rot I had purchased. I had to remove all the wall siding and replace the 2X2s with ones coated in Resin.....since I was so far in it...I ended-up building 3 slide-outs with one-off telescoping rails which allowed the slide-outs to be 5ft extensions. And while I was at it, I reconfigured the rear floor plan to accommodate a home full-size shower-bath enclosure with easy accessible service ports for the plumbing (lay out similar to a train with a narrow hallway to get to the back room).....and since the entire roof had to be rebuilt, I bumped it up 18 inches half its length....all the new roof rafters coated in Resin and hollow areas spray-foamed. My friend who does fiberglass repair on anything made of fiberglass helped me make a one-off fiber-glass roof (to ensure zero chance of a leak ever occurring again). He also helped me make a one-off back wall. With so much interest in the trailer after it was done, I ended-up selling it for a significant profit....those people that paid dearly for it still have it and are constantly asked who did the work to it or where they can buy one.
nice video I just bought one that has floor damage and Im going to just redo the whole thing as i got it for 300 bucks . 29 ft Fleetwood. So let the games begin
Yeah, considering what it looked like originally I was happy with the end product... Thanks for jumping over and checking out my other channel.. I still might post a few of these old RV repairs on RVDaydream so don't be surprised to see it up again.. 👍😊
Great Job. If you want to turn all of the yellow plastic back to a nice White. Simply remove the pieces, coat them with "40 Volume Creme Developer 32 oz" (There are several brands on Amazon), then wrap in plastic and set in the sun for a day. Some pieces will take multiple coats, but we brought all of our "yellowed" items (drawers in old fridge, light fixtures, AC cover and more) back from looking like they belonged to a chain smoker to looking brand new and brilliant white. There are several videos on youtube on how to do it and it is very easy. Just make sure to buy the cream and not the liquid. the creme sticks to the pieces and goes a lot quicker. And wear gloves and other protective gear, that stuff will bleach everything in its path and blind you if you are not carefull.
Deja Vu all over again with our '06 Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite. Roof, walls and floor doing this rot thing. Way more than I wanted to or could mess with. Put it up for sale 'as is'. My next door neighbor (young guy with 3 girls) was interested, so I show him every rotted spot I knew of, which was bathroom floor, all around the roof joints like this, front corner under the storage area, all that, so he knew what was going on. He fixed all that, new roof skin, awning, all redone inside & they love it. As for me, I'll never buy another sticks and staples wrapped in a cola can unit ever again.
nice job. That is encouraging. Right about in the middle it looked like a disaster I'm glad that you guys finished it just drive it to the junkyard. It was looking bad. Well I have one that looks as bad and probably worse but it's a different style of roof so I'm not sure exactly how I'm going to fix it. mine is a 1952 Hicks trailer.
Very good video! Thank you so much for making it! Very easy for me (a woman) to understand, since I need alot of explanation! Very informative! And your camper looks great!
Wow, where to begin. IT WILL VARY..is my best answer.. It all depends on the quality of wood used. Also, I used liquid nails and Nail/staple gun where some people prefer screws. you need a seal for the Air Conditioner, and you may need new fixtures for the roof like vents and exhaust caps, for example I had to buy a new antenna.
The first thing I would do is locate the best price/source for the rubber roof.. Call this place for EPDM roof.. stores.ebay.com/tomsrvsurplus?_trksid=p2047675.l2563 They were nice and informative and cheap. They also sell the adhesive and Butyl tape and Self leveling sealant. I kept all my receipts but I realized alot of the stuff I used I already had(like all the roof staples) .. In my case I also ran into more expense than maybe someone else would have. For example, I bought all new stainless hardware for the tracks and end trim. Plus,I had to buy filler paste due to the low quality of wood sheeting I used for the roof substrate. .Plus I had to buy new supporting frame wood for the roof perimeter.
I think we were close to $650 +/- $50 on the Complete roof repair. The main thing I came out of this realizing was 1) You better get the camper cheap enough to make the roof repair worth it. 2) no matter how much you think it will cost you will run into extras 3) Where the water goes IT GROWS, meaning whatever you think the damage is by the initial inspection can be multiplied by at least another third or even half more.... AND FINALLY, It is extremely satisfying to complete a big project the right way knowing you will not have any leaks in the foreseeable future, Especially when you are caught out camping in an extreme downpour. I hope this helps.. just remember what I mentioned on the video, and that is ,I would have never bought the camper if it needed wall structure repair or floor repair in addition to the roof. Make sure the damage is only contained to the roof. Get inside of the cabinets especially in the corners and feel for softness in the flooring and walls.. Good Luck.
Thank you for sharing. It's a shame, my camper roof is horrible but I have kept the inside in pristine condition and everything works perfectly! Thank you for sharing!
How much would it cost to have this job done?
Tone Gee as in bringing it to a shop/dealer to have it done? Easily several thousand depending on the extent of the damage. We full time in our RV and I just noticed our back roof in the two back corners has water damage, plus a bit of floor damage in the corners so we will be replacing the roof/flooring come spring when it’s warmer and less rain. Fortunately my father in law is a magician when it comes to this kind of stuff so he’s going to be our biggest asset. When I looked into how much it would cost if we brought it in i about had a heartattack. This video and cost breakdown makes me feel much better.
I honestly thought you’d give up. That the trailer would go to the dump. But I was amazed as I skipped along to see you persevered and actually finished! That was a ton of work! Kudos on finishing and good job!
Hands down one of the best "how-to" videos I've seen. Great job and great video!
Yes - Thank you
Will be very helpful when doing mine.
Great 👍 video... single solo older female just bought a 1986 Toyota Granville Mini Class C and getting into the interior I found water damage in the trusses that’s need to be replaced... I googled and found this video the best to help my confidence in taking on the task myself.. thank you for easy instructions. Just started following you too, I will look at more of your videos for future help!
This is definitely one of the best videos for roof and the trusts to help me understand clearly the construction of it and it's helped me to get over the stress that I've been feeling now I feel confident a lot more confident and doing the rafters the way that you did them I'm going to scab in a couple of pieces instead of going overboard.
You need to watch az expert he will show you the correct way to put a roof on
Was skeptical during first few minutes of video, but you did a hell of a nice job. Great Work and nice video - THANKS!
Very helpful. I see lots of people said what I was thinking. Your trailer is very similar to mine in finish inside only mine is a 1985. I haven’t used it in 24 years and am just starting to dig into it and figured somewhere there is going to be similar damage and your video definitely will help.
Thank you! I have a 1987 28 foot Corsair Excella and I even contacted the manufacturer here in Canada and the guy basically said why bother fixing an old RV. I thought he was a jerk. When I asked about manuals etc... he just blew me off. SO your video is an absolute answer to prayer. Much appreciated. The roof is soft is a couple of spots. Nothing like yours however the driver's side wall is really punky.
Unfortunately, even if you find a manual, it might not give you good answers. A lot of manufacturers just put in general information, then used almost the same manual for several models. From the sounds of it, you've got quite the project to tackle. Best wishes.
Great job on the roof it’s fun to go back and watch old videos hope you both are having fun camping , safe travels my friends
It really helped to see the steps that you went through to replace the roof. It gave me confidence to do it myself.
Glad it helped! Good luck..
You are obviously taking a lot more care than the manufacturers did. Good job. It's too bad that manufacturers of all RVs don't take as much pride and care as you.
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How I wish I’d seen this sooner. This camper is so similar to ours! We already put down 1/4 plywood and have tons of seams and rough edges to contend with. This looks sooo much neater than ours 😫 in any case we’ll still be able to use lots of this advice as we still have lots of work to do, AND, we’re doing wall and floor repairs on the whole camper too. We definitely bought a lemon 😩
Same
Beyond incredible. I've just tackled a partial roof job on my trailer and had done some patchwork on an rv a few years ago and this is like taking tips from someone on a whole different tier. I wish I had the means to lay a whole new rubber roof down but taking the worst of the wood out from inside and sealing it up will do nicely in my case. Regardless, this was a treat to watch and you're quite the craftsman sir. I applaud your work.
GREAT Video you made it very clear on what you did my wife even watched with me and could follow along with it. We are at the planning stage of doing a 32' rv with a roof so soft in a lot of areas not even gonna consider walking on it. THANK YOU for the video.
Wow what a restoration we don't get jobs like this generally we use rvroofmagic coatings for all our units that come in for service very impressive job you guys did
Incredible... absolutely incredible. Great work, sir!
This was a great video! Very informative as I had questions on the edges of the roof. It's about 3 inches of rotted wood on each side, for about 3 1/2 foot long. The damage was basically in the corners. Before I tear the old wood out, I will use that as a template for the new wood. I have the "truss joiners," and will add additional wood, nailed over that for sturdiness.
Great details on everything! I'll probably go overboard, but better to know it's fixed right the first time, than have to do it again!! Now, mother nature needs to take her meds and quit raining so I can do the roof from above!! Will definitely recommend this video, and absolutely gonna save it!
1) Thanks for the video. I have restored one camper, and I'm considering buying another that has roof water damage. Your video has been helpful.
2) I wanted to "warn" viewers about using Treated Lumber. Treated lumber made after 2004 (and some before 2004 so check the tag) has a corrosive chemical called Alkaline Copper Quaternary (ACQ) or Copper Azole (CBA) in it and requires special Fasteners.
This chemical can destroy Steel, Aluminum, and even some Galvanized. Make sure you used approved fasteners (nails/staples/screws), but it doesn't end with fasteners. Don't forget about your aluminum siding, flashing, trailer frame, or anything metal that might touch the wood.
Just do an internet search for treated lumber corrosion for more details!
Basically, if you are going to use Treated Lumber, make sure it does not directly touch any thing metal. :-)
Now that is very helpful info.. perhaps that is why I've always let the treated wood season and then paint or seal really well after cutting. I thought I was protecting it a bit especially the ends so water can not travel into the wood. I do that with all wood no matter what. But this info is huge important.. thanks!!!
@@colin-manyeates-clan5221 ~ Just know that seasoning doesn't matter in regards to how those chemicals will react with metal.
@@moncorp1 What chemicals? Paint good Duron exterior latex paint is like a plastic bag around whateever it is laid on. I calk and paint every exposed area of a house or boat and I can go back to ones I did 20 years ago and still doing great!! at the very least soak them in some oil or other to keep from water damage, bugs etc..
Old video however i am about to tackle the same thing on a 92 Terry 25 ft 5th wheel. It is essentially the same trailer in a 5th wheel version. Thanks for putting this up, it will help a ton.
Fantastic job....I have a 06 Fleetwood XP190 with some light water damage ...you have given me some HUGE valuable pointers for how to proceed...cheers
Thanks for taking time to show us the way to restoring the camper will be doing this soon.
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Good for you, got r done and ready for camping. I took the air conditioner off our trailer yesterday and had black gooy bubble gum tar all over me and tools, so I can appreciate what you did.
Thanks!!That Tar is brutal... I have darn near bathed in Kerosene just to get it off the hair on my arms😁
Excellent job on the video and very good work for the repair. I have the same trailer and am looking at the same depth of repair. Really nice to go into a job with some knowledge of what lies ahead. Thank you for taking the time to post this video!
Sure thing.. good luck.. and if there as any good advice I could pass on it's "scaffolding" :-)
Wow thank you for making this video, at first this was an overwhelming job to do, it is still overwhelming but not so afraid of doing this. Your a good man! I am sure your wife did most of the work but your still a good man. Thanks again
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I just bought a Terry camper like yours. Thank you for showing me what I've gotten into. I hope mine turns out as good as yours!
great!!! Make sure to check out our RV channel.... ua-cam.com/users/rvdaydream
Good job brother you have better skills than me I would have given up on that job happy camping your the man
Looks like our Sunline, this video will definitely help when we do the roof replacement, great work!
Great video, it looked daunting at first, but you worked through it really clearly. Good job thanks.
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Thank you so much for posting this video about your 1992 camping trailer. We have a 1991 Terry Fleetwood and have had a very hard time finding other Terry camper owners with trailers in this age. There is a Terry Vintage site, friendly, but mostly older. We'll study up on your video and make contact with the information you provided. Made our day.
Dave
Sure thing Dave. Make sure you check out our other UA-cam channel RVdaydream.. we did quite a few modifications to that Terry Camper and then just recently sold it within the last couple of months.
Wow ! what a project... you have inspired me to get started on my trailer leak issues... thanks !!
Go man Go! Good luck..
Great video on how to repair a damaged camper roof. I currently have this problem on a 2005 Franklin Travel Trailer and will be using much of your advice and procedures when I tackle the job this spring... THANKS for sharing.
You're welcome. Good luck with your project.
Very good video and informative. Only thing i may have added was patch compound at the edges where plywood meet, but you may have done that as you mentioned the knot holes in the plywood.. I have to do a 2004 39' prowler for a friend... very good and like the 2x4 repairs, so much easier!!!! Thanks bud!!
I know this is an old video but my goodness man what a lot of work for an old camper. But that said anything can be fixed.
This is exactly what I was looking for. I in favor of replacing all the wood just drill the hole then cut and glue in the cut out.
You did a great job. I did a lot of work like this to my citation motor home as well. I used a light stain with shellac for the paneling though, and white vinyl to match on the ceiling. Also replaced the bunk and did a lot of floor work under the dinette where the water tank must have been leaking for years. But you're end product is great. Thanks for the vid.
Thanks. Your camper repair made me feel tired just thinking about the time vested. You can check out my Starcraft popup camper video to see my floor repair extravaganza. Never again.
The trailer I’m trying to reframe is a lot like this, it’s a skamper camper early nineties.
God willing it will turn into something special.
Thank you for making this video, I'm going to be doing the roof on my 06 Gulfstream cavalier once spring rolls around, I had absolutely no clue how I was going to go about this.
Now I'm actually pretty ok with having to do it, at least I'm not going to go stumbling blindly lol
Great video. Thank you. Looks like I will be doing a total gut job along with the roof but the end result will be a new interior.
Thanks.. See the final product here. - ua-cam.com/video/llQvkrZzA9s/v-deo.html
Thanks SOOO much for this video. We definitely have a job in front of us but at least it's doable. This was excellent.
Incredible job sir! What patience and dedication.
Love the Edgar Winter in the back. This guy knows how to party
Awesome video!! Just bought the same Terry you have (except 26’ with slide out) and it has a severe roof problem. Couldn’t find much online and most videos are vague at best. This video is going to help me so much while I do this repair. Going to watch several times for sure. You sir are a saint and a hellova craftsman!
In 2015, bought a 2001 Forest River 8X28 from a friend who bought it new and used it a lot - but they did try to caulk the leaks. The leaks were insidious, going between siding and paneling, turning nearly every piece of framing into mulch. It's my home, but I'm shifting to a portable building next week. This is a great video, but it's way outside my skill sets and pocketbook.
Glad you got it fixed. That was a lot of damage. I probly would have called Junk RVs R US and told them to git it off mah property! LOL The more I watch videos like this one the less inclined I am to buy an RV. Cheap OSB, issues with leaks, poor construction, etc., etc. I'd be better off in the long run building my own with a steel frame, aluminum sidewalls and roof, hand made cabinets, etc. Yeah, it would be a lot of work, be heavier than a commercially made camper of the same size, and probly cost more. However, I would have a much better built unit, be able to design my own floorplan, and I'd know it inside and out. I've already started looking at trailers that are marketed to people who build tiny homes, and they have a much better foundation than what is used for campers.
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You have the right idea there. But If I may suggest, look at converting a cargo trailer. The durability and blank floorplan is just the ticket. They come in widths from 5 ft to 8.5 ft, and some manufacturers offer extra tall trailers. This is what I'm planning on doing.
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At the beginning of this video, I was like Omg!! But towards the end, I was like Wow!!
Great job. A lot of work. I might have said screw it and got another travel trailer. Looks good.
Love this video, is going to be a lot help, I have to do the same job, but on my RV I just have to replace the panels and PVC rubber roof, thanks for sharing your video, is very helpful
wow that was a big job dint know you where going to finish Great Job!!! thanks for the video
Yeah, it was a project.. But I would rather do the roof then the floor.. I did a video of a pop up camper I fix and even though it was small that floor took some planning and organization. Thanks for watching!
that was one hell of an undertaking...kudos for doing it youself....I can do mods, but the repairs go to my RV Doctor!
It was definitely made easier having scaffolding! Thanks for watching!!
That roof looks pretty darn good :D I am really liking the self leveling sealant. Great video I liked how you made it seem so easy and care free LOL. Maybe one day I will repair my roof when the time comes :D
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I have a very similar trailer, I did the bleach today, could feel like it went to work combatting those mold colonies INSTANTLY.
Looks a lot like your trailer.
Excellent video! Many would have junked that trailer.
Good job , keeping an older trailer alive. Nice
Amazing video of repairs I need this exact job done on my travel trailer. Enjoy your repaired travel trailer guys
Yina A. Santos Thanks make sure to check out our RV channel m.ua-cam.com/channels/y-K-3oz8MbDhY_5YDAQdGw.html
you did a great job, speacialy explained very detail which is very helpful for those who are doing this for the first time. thanks alot
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dear friend, you and your GREAT wife deserve a hero's huzzah. good job. thank you for sharing your project with us. cheers.
Thank you very much!... I will tell my wife that someone,(other than me), appreciated her effort :-)
thanks buddy. got 2 projects like this coming up. one 27' pace arrow and a 24' travel trailer. checked with rv shops and they want a small fortune to fix them. i think with my knowledge and mechanical capabilities I'm going to tackle it myself. thanks again and i'll let you know how it goes. its a shame people don't take the time to do simple fixes and they get that bad.
WOW ambitious project, Well done!
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thanks for uploading this and sharing. I am doing a restore on an 1989 20' lindy by skyline.
great video bud!!! I'm going through the same crap now and this helped quite a bit! thanks
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I know I can do this as my Jayco needs a new roof but it still scares the heck out of me! Wish I had a garage and the scaffold is a great idea. Thanks for the pointers!
I know where you are coming from.. All winter before I started on this I still had doubts. There is a mobile RV repair guy not too far from here that tries to undercut the dealerships that was willing to do the repair but he was charging $500 just for the wood replacement.(Which is pretty reasonable considering all the labor involved)...... I was Sooooo glad to have saved my money and do it all myself. You will too. The scaffolding was a Godsend. For future projects(If I get another one that needs a roof) I will have the scaffolding set up from day one..Thanks for watching.
Looks in better condition than my project! I've got a lot of work ahead of me. 2/3 of the ceiling beams are rotted away in my 32 foot motorhome. Wish me luck.
Good luck. One piece of advice I would offer is do a good inspection of the walls and the floor for damage also because at that point the rebuild would not be worth it.
This is very helpful. I have to replace the roof on my Terry Travel Trailer soon.
Great job! Love your attitude!
Great job with the roof and carpentry.
Well you did one hell of a job 👍
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Extremely helpful! Your "can-do" attitude is an inspiration!
Thank You!!
Wowow you just send me this link from your other channel!!! Man your roof looks great, what a job!
Thanks!,,Glad you liked it... It was a job..
Great Video. I put a new rubber roof on my TT. It needed no where near as much work as yours and it was a major under taking. It is not Rocket Surgery but very time consuming and a ton of work.
Thanks. Your right, just like whittling. :-)
Thank you for your time you put into this video . It gave me a lot of info and the nessary kick in the but to start mine this summer. thx again Mike
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Your video helped alot, it's convinced me to get help.😩
that joist repair was slick .that was a huge bunch of wires.i'm fixing a 69 ,fireball roof and i think there was 3 wires . it's a 20 ft. and stock power was 120 AC [2 breakers ] and 12 volt has 2 20 amp glass fuses .lol
I’ve watched a lot of these type of video. The cost of time and materials has to make this not worth doing and just getting another trailer. Especially since there still could be so many issues with this trailer. I love that people take on these challenges. But man!! Big job
You guys did an awesome job!! I saw pictures from your other channel and just had to watch.
nice job, looked really solid when you got the plywood up there
Thanks for posting that up
I need to do this however I'm going to need more help I like everything you have done for that roof
Well done, that was a big project.
great job, thanks for taping your project
joeshreve17 Thanks!! You are welcome!
freaking good job man... your braver then me... If i saw all that damage I would of called the wrecker lol.. thanks for the video.
Thanks. If there was unforseen floor damage, this camper would have been scrapped. Luckily, the thorough inspection we performed before we bought it found all the issues that were hiding and we had no real surprises... Except maybe the mice excrement cleanup required more attention than originally thought. But it's all good now..
Great video best one I have found on the web.
+Walter R Thurston Jr. Thanks!! appreciate that!!
I am about to replace 1/2 a roof on a 38 foot camper. Yay me lol.
Really nice video! You've given us sooo much hope!!1
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Foxboss:
I feel your pain. I bought a (then) few years old 1988 33ft Komfort Travel Trailer in the early 1990s.....I was soon to find out what a pig pile of rot I had purchased. I had to remove all the wall siding and replace the 2X2s with ones coated in Resin.....since I was so far in it...I ended-up building 3 slide-outs with one-off telescoping rails which allowed the slide-outs to be 5ft extensions. And while I was at it, I reconfigured the rear floor plan to accommodate a home full-size shower-bath enclosure with easy accessible service ports for the plumbing (lay out similar to a train with a narrow hallway to get to the back room).....and since the entire roof had to be rebuilt, I bumped it up 18 inches half its length....all the new roof rafters coated in Resin and hollow areas spray-foamed.
My friend who does fiberglass repair on anything made of fiberglass helped me make a one-off fiber-glass roof (to ensure zero chance of a leak ever occurring again). He also helped me make a one-off back wall. With so much interest in the trailer after it was done, I ended-up selling it for a significant profit....those people that paid dearly for it still have it and are constantly asked who did the work to it or where they can buy one.
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Kudos to you. That was an awesome job.
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You're video inspired me to do mine. Wish me luck.
Good for you! Scaffolding made all the difference. Take your time. Use more glue than less. Buy nicer plywood than I did.. Good luck!
nice video I just bought one that has floor damage and Im going to just redo the whole thing as i got it for 300 bucks . 29 ft Fleetwood. So let the games begin
I appreciate that I can see.... your lighting is great.
I found an old dodge with a duetz 5cyl air cooled engine for 2500. After watching this I might buy and fix her up
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Great video! Nice Job!
Turned out great I have to do mine in a few years top is good it's 2 inside corners
Yeah, considering what it looked like originally I was happy with the end product... Thanks for jumping over and checking out my other channel.. I still might post a few of these old RV repairs on RVDaydream so don't be surprised to see it up again.. 👍😊
Great Job. If you want to turn all of the yellow plastic back to a nice White. Simply remove the pieces, coat them with "40 Volume Creme Developer 32 oz" (There are several brands on Amazon), then wrap in plastic and set in the sun for a day. Some pieces will take multiple coats, but we brought all of our "yellowed" items (drawers in old fridge, light fixtures, AC cover and more) back from looking like they belonged to a chain smoker to looking brand new and brilliant white. There are several videos on youtube on how to do it and it is very easy.
Just make sure to buy the cream and not the liquid. the creme sticks to the pieces and goes a lot quicker. And wear gloves and other protective gear, that stuff will bleach everything in its path and blind you if you are not carefull.
Thank yo ufor the video- informative and professional. I thought you wanted to fix a small peace of roof. LOL - you basically rebuild the trailer
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Deja Vu all over again with our '06 Gulf Stream Ameri-Lite. Roof, walls and floor doing this rot thing. Way more than I wanted to or could mess with. Put it up for sale 'as is'. My next door neighbor (young guy with 3 girls) was interested, so I show him every rotted spot I knew of, which was bathroom floor, all around the roof joints like this, front corner under the storage area, all that, so he knew what was going on. He fixed all that, new roof skin, awning, all redone inside & they love it. As for me, I'll never buy another sticks and staples wrapped in a cola can unit ever again.
Good job... Looks great..
Extremely helpful and well done.
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nice job. That is encouraging. Right about in the middle it looked like a disaster I'm glad that you guys finished it just drive it to the junkyard. It was looking bad. Well I have one that looks as bad and probably worse but it's a different style of roof so I'm not sure exactly how I'm going to fix it. mine is a 1952 Hicks trailer.
Mel Rich thanks! It was a handful.. Good luck.. 👍😁
Nice video, i have been given a motorhome with a collapsed rear roof section.
It sould be interesting once i start on it!
Very good video! Thank you so much for making it! Very easy for me (a woman) to understand, since I need alot of explanation! Very informative! And your camper looks great!
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What an amazing job. I wish you were my neighbor. haha. I learned a lot about the RV roof et al. Thank you for your efforts
Nice job! Very informative and as your trailer is just a smaller version of the trailer I have, lets me know I can do this myself! Thanks!!
Garrett Snodgrass Awesome! Glad it helped out.. 😊
nice job. thanks for sharing this project