As of 10-20-2022 this repair is still holding up great and has given me no problems... thanks all for watching that the positive comments you guys make doing these videos worth it.
Dealing with the same problem on our 94 Winnebago, although I've only just begun to rip out the rot and wet foam. Had some outer sidewall delamination as well. I used West System on the delamination and it's done well. So I'll probably use it on the inside framing like you did. It's a bit pricey, but it's used in the marine industry with great results. I also switched to 3M 4200 sealant for all of the seams on the sides/windows. Time will tell how well that holds up. Good job on your repair.
I was just wondering how your repair finished up at the very end I know last time we talked you were in the middle of it I hope all went well and they Arby’s doing great thanks man
I have a 1992 class c mallard on a ford e 350 chassis I've been working on my coach for 3 years complete roof and front cab over . Also had to relaminate the side walls and rebuild the back wall I sealed all my trim With m-1 chemlink and a primer excellent stuff wish I had a garage I would have been done already . I also Tore the rug out and put laminate flooring in it . Great job your doing ! 👍
Hey Bill I just got a 92 Itasca Spirit myself and need to work on the overhead cab (it had a leak, I resealed but I don’t think I did the best job) Did you do section by section and replace?
@@thegabbybshow yes first I tore the cab over off and rebuilt it . Then I did the roof sheathing I had to change the studs in bedroom ceiling . I have a ton of pics but cant seem to post them on here. Bill
Hey Bill, how did the repairs hold up over this past years travels? What you did to your Mallard is exactly what I'm planning to do on the 1999 Fleetwood Tioga 29Z I just purchased. I will need to rebuild the cab-over, replace the roof and replace the linoleum floor. Any helpful hints, tips or insights you can share from your experience would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
@@thegabbybshow Hey Gabriella, how did the repairs hold up over this past years travels? Any helpful hints, tips or insights you can share from your experience would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
My repairs are all still water tight I don't even cover it for the northeast winters . I covered my roof with carlisle 60 mil tpo commercial roofing . Anything else I'm glad to help
glade it helped. hope you can find the info you need to get the job done. hope you take some video of your work for the rest of to take a look at thanks again for looking.
I know it’s been five months since you commented and I was just wondering how your repair went and how it came out if you have any suggestions for anybody else looking please feel free to share I use this form these videos as an area for people to find information and since you went through something similar I’m sure you have some insight thanks
First off, great job on the video! I'm in the same situation with our 2012 Coachmen Freelander. I did something similar and thought I had the leak fixed. However, after our last trip, I found it leaked again and the wood between the foam is bad. The thin wood below the foam is also bad. So I'm trying to weigh my options. I'm also, from East Tennessee and was wondering did you get any price checks for repairs before you decided to tackle it yourself?
No I did not get any prices for someone else doing the repair. I just did not trust anyone to do it right. I seams as if most dealers just want to make cash fast and not care about the customer. I did see a video on youtube where a guy took the and rebuilt the whole front section on the class C. I think it could be done for me I would need to find a garage to use for a week and take time off work so that might be a job I would pay to have done. If you could find a good wood worker he probably could do a better job for you. Good luck man.
Can I ask why you didn't pull out the insulation to check for water pooling underneath it? I bet there was or still is some. Removing the insulation would also have allowed you to seal the wooden support struts better.
The foam insulation was glued to the bottom outer lay of wood which is very thin. So removal of it would not be impossible but very difficult. Plus the water damage and find out of it was fast. We did not see or find mold. All the sealing work is a per cation. The way I did it may not be everyones way. But it’s what I found worked best for my situation and skill level. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@Huo Shing I am not your client or anyone else’s. This is my personal unit. I did the work myself. Thanks for your comment and viewing of the video as well as try to help other owners of campers.
They told us the leak was coming from an area just over our slide out which is just behind the driver seat but I also know I had them re-seal every opening on the roof to make sure honestly I’m not sure that they knew where the leak was coming from but for my inspection the only area that actually got soft and seem to have moisture coming from it was the very front corner that I point out in the video so it’s my belief that the leak was coming from the corner seen that wraps around the front of the bunk area on the outside. The repair was paid for by the previous owner as far as ceiling up the leak goes and was done by a local RV shop
@@junktinker This was my exact question as well. I just bought the exact same used 2013 C-class Freelander and found the exact same water damage and soft spots in the exact same front left corner. I re-sealed all seams on the roof in this front area using 6" eternabond sealant tape. I hope I have stopped the leak. You video is excellent and I will be using this info to re-do the interior. My question is... aren't you concerned that the corner ceiling area with the water spots still have moisture and will cause mold issues? I ended up removing all that wood support in the very nose area that you treated and the cardboard/particle board stuff that was behind the wood was very wet so I ripped all that I could out down to the fiberglass shell. Now I am wondering if this wet particle board expands up to the ceiling where the water spot is and if I need to open that can of worms??
@@calebsmith7520 So the dealer that fixed the leek end up resealing everything on the roof. Because after taking it back three times he agree if it leaked agin he would replace the whole roof at his expense. Once it was sealed I brought it home and put heaters, fans and dehumidifiers in it for a week. I believe one thing that helped me was the fact that we caught the leek the same day it started. hope this helped you out. good luck with your unit.
Originally they though it was the front roof seal. They tried sealing twice and failed the last time they sealed the whole roof and that stoped the leak. With that said I have since found out that with the aztec walls what happens is the water leak in the roof will run to the side walls once there the water can not run down in the side walls so what it does is run along the top of the aztec wall until it gets to the front or back and then runs down one of those walls. I hope this helps you.
Since the repair we’ve had no leaks no moisture issues no high humidity areas no more soft wood anywhere‘s so I’d say it’s held up wonderfully I’ve had no problems with anything else in that area or anywhere‘s else in the RV.
I am having a similar problem after a big storm, lots of water under the cab over mattress. I dried it all up but would like to repair the damage and waterproof the cab. Are you considering the possibility of performing the same thing for my rig? If so, please leave an email or phone number to contact you directly and talk. I live in North Carolina and can travel to your place to deliver the RV. I loved the pride you had in your work, and think you can build a good set of customers.
I would be willing to help some with the repairs if they need it. If I was to do the work for some one it would take about 4 weeks for me to do for them as I have a full time job and 3 kids that keep me on the move.
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As of 10-20-2022 this repair is still holding up great and has given me no problems... thanks all for watching that the positive comments you guys make doing these videos worth it.
Excellent video with plenty of information and ideas to resolve the water leak problem. Just what I needed. Thank you.
Dealing with the same problem on our 94 Winnebago, although I've only just begun to rip out the rot and wet foam. Had some outer sidewall delamination as well. I used West System on the delamination and it's done well. So I'll probably use it on the inside framing like you did. It's a bit pricey, but it's used in the marine industry with great results. I also switched to 3M 4200 sealant for all of the seams on the sides/windows. Time will tell how well that holds up. Good job on your repair.
thanks for sharing your info on your repair as well.
I was just wondering how your repair finished up at the very end I know last time we talked you were in the middle of it I hope all went well and they Arby’s doing great thanks man
Thank you for this instructive, complete and well done video.
Wonderful job , excellent video . Thanks 👍👏
Wow!!! Great job!! Thank you for sharing. Much appreciated.
Well done from England, excellent video.
Since then I've been relocated for work and motorhome been in storage, its a project for not a rainy day!
Thank you for sharing, working on mine today!!
good luck take your time and make sure to give the unit time to dry before closing it back up
I have a 1992 class c mallard on a ford e 350 chassis I've been working on my coach for 3 years complete roof and front cab over . Also had to relaminate the side walls and rebuild the back wall I sealed all my trim
With m-1 chemlink and a primer excellent stuff wish I had a garage I would have been done already . I also
Tore the rug out and put laminate flooring in it . Great job your doing ! 👍
Hey Bill I just got a 92 Itasca Spirit myself and need to work on the overhead cab (it had a leak, I resealed but I don’t think I did the best job)
Did you do section by section and replace?
@@thegabbybshow yes first I tore the cab over off and rebuilt it . Then I did the roof sheathing I had to change the studs in bedroom ceiling . I have a ton of pics but cant seem to post them on here. Bill
Hey Bill, how did the repairs hold up over this past years travels? What you did to your Mallard is exactly what I'm planning to do on the 1999 Fleetwood Tioga 29Z I just purchased. I will need to rebuild the cab-over, replace the roof and replace the linoleum floor. Any helpful hints, tips or insights you can share from your experience would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
@@thegabbybshow Hey Gabriella, how did the repairs hold up over this past years travels? Any helpful hints, tips or insights you can share from your experience would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
My repairs are all still water tight I don't even cover it for the northeast winters . I covered my roof with carlisle 60 mil tpo commercial roofing . Anything else I'm glad to help
Nice job man! I have a saggy roof on my class c and need to do some investigation but this really helped - thanks!
glade it helped. hope you can find the info you need to get the job done. hope you take some video of your work for the rest of to take a look at thanks again for looking.
I know it’s been five months since you commented and I was just wondering how your repair went and how it came out if you have any suggestions for anybody else looking please feel free to share I use this form these videos as an area for people to find information and since you went through something similar I’m sure you have some insight thanks
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First off, great job on the video! I'm in the same situation with our 2012 Coachmen Freelander. I did something similar and thought I had the leak fixed. However, after our last trip, I found it leaked again and the wood between the foam is bad. The thin wood below the foam is also bad. So I'm trying to weigh my options. I'm also, from East Tennessee and was wondering did you get any price checks for repairs before you decided to tackle it yourself?
No I did not get any prices for someone else doing the repair. I just did not trust anyone to do it right. I seams as if most dealers just want to make cash fast and not care about the customer. I did see a video on youtube where a guy took the and rebuilt the whole front section on the class C. I think it could be done for me I would need to find a garage to use for a week and take time off work so that might be a job I would pay to have done. If you could find a good wood worker he probably could do a better job for you. Good luck man.
@@junktinker Thanks for the reply! No kidding on the cost. Initial price quotes were from 2 to 3 thousand.
Can I ask why you didn't pull out the insulation to check for water pooling underneath it? I bet there was or still is some. Removing the insulation would also have allowed you to seal the wooden support struts better.
The foam insulation was glued to the bottom outer lay of wood which is very thin. So removal of it would not be impossible but very difficult. Plus the water damage and find out of it was fast. We did not see or find mold. All the sealing work is a per cation. The way I did it may not be everyones way. But it’s what I found worked best for my situation and skill level. Thanks for watching and commenting.
@Huo Shing I am not your client or anyone else’s. This is my personal unit. I did the work myself. Thanks for your comment and viewing of the video as well as try to help other owners of campers.
Could you tell me where the leak was? And how you fixed it before the repair.
They told us the leak was coming from an area just over our slide out which is just behind the driver seat but I also know I had them re-seal every opening on the roof to make sure honestly I’m not sure that they knew where the leak was coming from but for my inspection the only area that actually got soft and seem to have moisture coming from it was the very front corner that I point out in the video so it’s my belief that the leak was coming from the corner seen that wraps around the front of the bunk area on the outside. The repair was paid for by the previous owner as far as ceiling up the leak goes and was done by a local RV shop
@@junktinker This was my exact question as well. I just bought the exact same used 2013 C-class Freelander and found the exact same water damage and soft spots in the exact same front left corner. I re-sealed all seams on the roof in this front area using 6" eternabond sealant tape. I hope I have stopped the leak. You video is excellent and I will be using this info to re-do the interior.
My question is... aren't you concerned that the corner ceiling area with the water spots still have moisture and will cause mold issues? I ended up removing all that wood support in the very nose area that you treated and the cardboard/particle board stuff that was behind the wood was very wet so I ripped all that I could out down to the fiberglass shell. Now I am wondering if this wet particle board expands up to the ceiling where the water spot is and if I need to open that can of worms??
@@calebsmith7520 So the dealer that fixed the leek end up resealing everything on the roof. Because after taking it back three times he agree if it leaked agin he would replace the whole roof at his expense. Once it was sealed I brought it home and put heaters, fans and dehumidifiers in it for a week. I believe one thing that helped me was the fact that we caught the leek the same day it started. hope this helped you out. good luck with your unit.
Looks great. Thanks for the video. How did it work out for you long term?
it has held up great no problem out of it at all.
We have similar situation with Class C. But we cannot figure out where leak is coming in. Do you have any info on where your leak was
Originally they though it was the front roof seal. They tried sealing twice and failed the last time they sealed the whole roof and that stoped the leak. With that said I have since found out that with the aztec walls what happens is the water leak in the roof will run to the side walls once there the water can not run down in the side walls so what it does is run along the top of the aztec wall until it gets to the front or back and then runs down one of those walls. I hope this helps you.
@@beepbeepbella8139 is one of my kids accounts sorry didn't see I was on the worn one to after I posted it.
how has this held up since the repair?
Since the repair we’ve had no leaks no moisture issues no high humidity areas no more soft wood anywhere‘s so I’d say it’s held up wonderfully I’ve had no problems with anything else in that area or anywhere‘s else in the RV.
Better get on that roof and make sure it is fixed. 😢😢😢
I am having a similar problem after a big storm, lots of water under the cab over mattress. I dried it all up but would like to repair the damage and waterproof the cab. Are you considering the possibility of performing the same thing for my rig? If so, please leave an email or phone number to contact you directly and talk. I live in North Carolina and can travel to your place to deliver the RV. I loved the pride you had in your work, and think you can build a good set of customers.
I would be willing to help some with the repairs if they need it. If I was to do the work for some one it would take about 4 weeks for me to do for them as I have a full time job and 3 kids that keep me on the move.
@@beepbeepbella8139 I don't know if you are the same person who did the original video. I have no time constraints.
@@luciaderatmiroff1173 yes its the same I didn't realize i was on my daughters account.
@@luciaderatmiroff1173 you can email my your phone number at (removed email)
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