1965 Banner Camper's Roof Dilema
I've got to make a decision before towing this behemoth from Ohio to trout camp, ANF-Pennslyvania, what do I do with the roof? Here's what I'm working with:I had planned on removing all the sticky...
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It looks to me that the roof metal may be rotted from all the silver slop and years of seeping water. I would do the best you can to improve the "look". I don't think it will be water tight unless you...
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I'm agreeing with Vik there. I'm also thanking God that isn't my mess to content with - ugh. But since it won't be moving once you get it placed, you'll get it taken care of. It would be worse to deal...
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So yes, our roofs are identical. Ours will be going from place to place and should there be a storm it will be in the elements. We decided to peel this tin off and reskin with 1 solid piece with no...
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Believe it or not, from what I've seen...the metal underneath the asphalt is in good condition. I have NO leaks in the inside save one that developed around the vent lid that was cracked. Even that...
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Keep in mind that someone put the stuff on the roof for a reason. If it was not leaking why would they go through the effort? Something that we have learned while working on vintage trailers is that...
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FrontierCampers wrote:Keep in mind that someone put the stuff on the roof for a reason. If it was not leaking why would they go through the effort? Something that we have learned while working on...
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Keep in mind that someone put the stuff on the roof for a reason. If it was not leaking why would they go through the effort?Dawn, Very logical thinking!In the mobile home/older RV world, it was/still...
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48 Rob spelled out my situation exactly! This morning I removed the Dometic fridge from the cupboard cavity it was in and found that the vent cap had leaked (or did leak at one time) as the material...
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I can say this, the nice couple that gave me the Banner said that they would either re-roof it or recoat it every 3-4 years. Mike (the original owner) was a tradesman and said he was meticulous with...
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I've got to make a decision before towing this behemoth from Ohio to trout camp, ANF-Pennslyvania, what do I do with the roof? Another thought on your proposal;Doing any needed protrusion repairs...
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Rob- A wise point and one certainly taken! I purchased a heavy duty tarp that now covers the roof and is bungeed it to the sides of the camper. I will likely purchase another heavy duty one and double...
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Rob, As you may remember I just got a 1975 go tag along. The owners manual advises coating the roof and re-coating no less than every couple of years. I'm in the process of removing all the paneling...
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This man knows of which he speaks. We're having this problem at work where a flat roof with multiple layers is leaking and they can't find the source. The water is leaching from another point and...
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I have an entirely different approach that you all might be interested it testing and trying.... It solved my leak problems permanently.... Well, considering the 25-50 yr life of the product...
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