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.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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 TH-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.
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.
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 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
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
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.
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!
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.
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 😩
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!!
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.
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..
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
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.
How did you address the issue of the Vapor Barrier? (most all heated spaces have some type of Vapor Barriers to prevent condensation from penetrating the insulated space between the interior finished ceiling and the outside roof material). I think the manufactures relied on the simple and minuscule vynal wall covering on the ceiling of the interior finished ceiling to provide a type of vapor barrier. Without a vapor barrier, any heat introduced into the interior of the camper will have the potential to create condensation within the insulated cavity which will lead to additional rot of the NEW truss structures, and mold of the insulation.
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
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
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...
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.
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!
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 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.
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!
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.
I am just starting to watch this and starting a similar repair myself. I have found some good videos on using WOOD HARDENER. ALSO. I may be using this on any pieces of wood that look somewhat damaged...but extremely difficult to actually completely remove. I am not sure how I will best apply this though, unless I end up havng to pull back the actual metal roof at some point.
which of these we're used, Nails screws or Staples, to attach to the side replaced wood the Long way horizontally I believe that's one and a quarter in ch thick outer perimeter rails?
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
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.
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.
My EPDM or the other ruber roof looks ok. But I have a spot wear it looks like a branch poked a hole and than was calked(lap sealant). I just noticed that the ply wood it badly rotted about 1 foot across. it feels like some of the wood framing might also be rotted. Should I just peel the roof back(can it be reused ?) and replace the wood or just do the EPDM rubber roofing coating system ? I live in it and have lots of rain coming withing a few weeks. I can get a carport tent with clear tarps to work on it.
I know this is an old video but, what did you do with the wires running over the new piece of wood you put in? Did you sleeve them? I would think that they would be chafing if they weren’t protected and susceptible to shorts.
Any suggestions for best way to clean a camper roof at an off grid location? Power washing is not an option - we don't have electricity and since we are fixing a leak don't want to overdo the water anyway. A bit afraid of a residue with Dawn detergent, but probably could use a wet towel and not have much trouble with extra water. Was going to use rubbing alcohol with a rag, but reading up and wondering if vinegar might be better - want to clean the grime off so roof patches and paint adhere, but don't want to damage the roof. Any ideas? Thanks for this video and your others. Dave
Not sure, definitely don't use alcohol unless it is denatured alcohol. You don't want to do anything that will compromise the rubber roofs ability to stay flexible and not deteriorate under UV rays. The Dawn dish soap is pretty safe. We just use car wash detergent and a pole brush. You could use a soft bristle push broom. Just don't use harsh detergents like simple green or purple Power. Unless they are heavily diluted with water. Again, I think car wash detergent works just fine. Unless you have heavy deposits up there then a gas powered pressure washer with a water tank as the water Supply will have to do. Good luck.
Wow !! An excellent job done. Two question here , 1 What was the total cost of the supplies ? 2 What was the total time from start to finish. I like to add that this old trailer is built a bit stronger than the units out on the market today. So as they say - they're not made like that any more. This one is a keeper Don't get rid of it...
I'm working on doing the same roof replacement for a 1994 Fleetwood 16 foot trailer. I have unbolted everything on the rook and gotten all 4 of the outside rim pieces off. It looks like the top deck plywood is 1/5 inch 3-ply (luan?). Can I replace the 1/5 inch plywood with 3/8 AC? I know it will raise the height slightly and the edges will not match perfectly around the rim, but will it seal up with the EPDM and the trim around the rim?
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
Great video!! I am giving some thought to buying a travel trailer that has roof damage. The interior is in very good shape, pretty well confined to the ceiling and maybe part of the wall. What was your total cost to do all of this? I am retired so time is not a factor would just like to have it done before next year's hurricane season
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.
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
Was skeptical during first few minutes of video, but you did a hell of a nice job. Great Work and nice video - THANKS!
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.
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
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!
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.
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!
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.
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..
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 TH-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.
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.
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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 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
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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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.
Looks like our Sunline, this video will definitely help when we do the roof replacement, great 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.
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!
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😁
Incredible... absolutely incredible. Great work, sir!
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
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.... th-cam.com/users/rvdaydream
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
Good job brother you have better skills than me I would have given up on that job happy camping your the man
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!!
Great video, it looked daunting at first, but you worked through it really clearly. Good job thanks.
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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.
Wow ! what a project... you have inspired me to get started on my trailer leak issues... thanks !!
Go man Go! Good luck..
Incredible job sir! What patience and dedication.
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. - th-cam.com/video/llQvkrZzA9s/w-d-xo.html
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..
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
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.
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.
Thanks SOOO much for this video. We definitely have a job in front of us but at least it's doable. This was excellent.
How did you address the issue of the Vapor Barrier? (most all heated spaces have some type of Vapor Barriers to prevent condensation from penetrating the insulated space between the interior finished ceiling and the outside roof material). I think the manufactures relied on the simple and minuscule vynal wall covering on the ceiling of the interior finished ceiling to provide a type of vapor barrier. Without a vapor barrier, any heat introduced into the interior of the camper will have the potential to create condensation within the insulated cavity which will lead to additional rot of the NEW truss structures, and mold of the insulation.
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
Love the Edgar Winter in the back. This guy knows how to party
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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WOW ambitious project, Well done!
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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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Good job , keeping an older trailer alive. Nice
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.
Amazing video of repairs I need this exact job done on my travel trailer. Enjoy your repaired travel trailer guys
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Wow. What a job. What did you do where the wires were for nailing
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!
Great job! Love your attitude!
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
You are Welcome.
At the beginning of this video, I was like Omg!! But towards the end, I was like Wow!!
This is very helpful. I have to replace the roof on my Terry Travel Trailer soon.
Excellent video! Many would have junked that trailer.
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!!
Well you did one hell of a job 👍
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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.
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.
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.
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 :-)
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.
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!
What did you use for butyl on the insert trims?
Great job with the roof and carpentry.
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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great video bud!!! I'm going through the same crap now and this helped quite a bit! thanks
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great job, thanks for taping your project
joeshreve17 Thanks!! You are welcome!
Hi, thanks for the video. I have one question, why did you sister the bad trusses as opposed to replacing the whole thing?
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.
I need to do this however I'm going to need more help I like everything you have done for that roof
I am just starting to watch this and starting a similar repair myself. I have found some good videos on using WOOD HARDENER. ALSO. I may be using this on any pieces of wood that look somewhat damaged...but extremely difficult to actually completely remove. I am not sure how I will best apply this though, unless I end up havng to pull back the actual metal roof at some point.
Well done, that was a big project.
which of these we're used, Nails screws or Staples, to attach to the side replaced wood the Long way horizontally I believe that's one and a quarter in ch thick outer perimeter rails?
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
thanks for uploading this and sharing. I am doing a restore on an 1989 20' lindy by skyline.
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.. 👍😁
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. :-)
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.
Extremely helpful! Your "can-do" attitude is an inspiration!
Thank You!!
Hi, do you happen to remember approximately how much plywood you used on the roof? Like how many sheets? Thanks.
My EPDM or the other ruber roof looks ok. But I have a spot wear it looks like a branch poked a hole and than was calked(lap sealant). I just noticed that the ply wood it badly rotted about 1 foot across. it feels like some of the wood framing might also be rotted. Should I just peel the roof back(can it be reused ?) and replace the wood or just do the EPDM rubber roofing coating system ? I live in it and have lots of rain coming withing a few weeks. I can get a carport tent with clear tarps to work on it.
Kudos to you. That was an awesome job.
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I know this is an old video but, what did you do with the wires running over the new piece of wood you put in? Did you sleeve them? I would think that they would be chafing if they weren’t protected and susceptible to shorts.
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..
Any suggestions for best way to clean a camper roof at an off grid location? Power washing is not an option - we don't have electricity and since we are fixing a leak don't want to overdo the water anyway. A bit afraid of a residue with Dawn detergent, but probably could use a wet towel and not have much trouble with extra water. Was going to use rubbing alcohol with a rag, but reading up and wondering if vinegar might be better - want to clean the grime off so roof patches and paint adhere, but don't want to damage the roof. Any ideas? Thanks for this video and your others. Dave
Not sure, definitely don't use alcohol unless it is denatured alcohol. You don't want to do anything that will compromise the rubber roofs ability to stay flexible and not deteriorate under UV rays. The Dawn dish soap is pretty safe. We just use car wash detergent and a pole brush. You could use a soft bristle push broom. Just don't use harsh detergents like simple green or purple Power. Unless they are heavily diluted with water. Again, I think car wash detergent works just fine. Unless you have heavy deposits up there then a gas powered pressure washer with a water tank as the water Supply will have to do. Good luck.
You guys did an awesome job!! I saw pictures from your other channel and just had to watch.
Wow !! An excellent job done. Two question here , 1 What was the total cost of the supplies ? 2 What was the total time from start to finish.
I like to add that this old trailer is built a bit stronger than the units out on the market today. So as they say - they're not made like that any more. This one is a keeper Don't get rid of it...
nice job, looked really solid when you got the plywood up there
Thanks for posting that up
How did you get that hole so perfect? When replacing my roof all my cuts were off by a lot and I even saved the peice I took off to use as a template.
Really nice video! You've given us sooo much hope!!1
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I'm working on doing the same roof replacement for a 1994 Fleetwood 16 foot trailer. I have unbolted everything on the rook and gotten all 4 of the outside rim pieces off. It looks like the top deck plywood is 1/5 inch 3-ply (luan?). Can I replace the 1/5 inch plywood with 3/8 AC? I know it will raise the height slightly and the edges will not match perfectly around the rim, but will it seal up with the EPDM and the trim around the rim?
Your video helped alot, it's convinced me to get help.😩
Did you use any glue between the plywood and the roofing rubber?
nice job. thanks for sharing this project
Great video! Nice Job!
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
I appreciate that I can see.... your lighting is great.
Could you cut a 2x 8 or 10 to the correct profile? Or would that be too heavy?
Great video!! I am giving some thought to buying a travel trailer that has roof damage. The interior is in very good shape, pretty well confined to the ceiling and maybe part of the wall. What was your total cost to do all of this? I am retired so time is not a factor would just like to have it done before next year's hurricane season