I learned the most about redoing these pop up roofs from you guys. Thanks very much. Dads are the best❤️! Do you think Bondo would work instead of flashing and epoxy?
“I think the right way to do this is to buy a new camper”...classic! 😆😆😆😆 Why we like watching your videos is because of the ingenuity you share. Another nice video.
How did you get the canvas off? Was there a line of bolts in a strip of steel? My friend needs her zipper repaired and the shop said it has to come off the frame
Hey, Kevin! Your pop up videos are just what I needed. I recently purchased a ‘04 Fleetwood Pecos that has some pretty serious water damage in the ceiling. The roof/shell, thankfully, is in great condition. I’m kind of stuck right now though. I need to get the roof off so I can work on it in my garage but I cannot get the AC off. How did you gets yours off the roof? I have disassembled everything attaching the AC to the ceiling inside the popup. I’ve removed the cover to the AC on the roof, and have removed all visible screws allegedly holding this thing in. My question for you is, are there more bolts/screws holding the AC to the roof that I’m not seeing? Or is it all caulk that is holding it in place? I have searched and searched for more hardware securing that thing in but I cannot find a thing. Help! Hope this all makes sense!
If not mistaken, all the pinholes are the results of electrolysis caused by the different types of metals reacting to each other. The weakest suffers the brunt of the damage. Rubber roof or fiberglass is only way to repair without replacement. Sacrificial zink anodes are used on boats and water heaters.
I also agree, I am also worried about the epoxy it will not allow the top to move and crack , I would have painted the inside of the roof with rubber sealing paint same as the outside, copper or brass screws might be a better choice
Hey Peter, I agree a rubber sealer on the inside-outside might have been a good idea. Kevin's idea of a new camper is the best idea! You should NEVER USE COPPER, BRONZE, OR STAINLESS fasteners on aluminum that gets wet! On boats, they use plastic spacers & special compound on the treads to isolate the metals from making contact. www.setsail.com/stainless-steel-aluminum-isolation/ Aluminum fasteners would be best such as pop-rivets.
question, you said you using wood instead of Styrofoam. Are you worried about the added weight on the lift system? I have a 1990 Coleman roof I'm restoring. That would love some advice thanks.
Nice didnt kmow steal and aluminium would cause problems. I do think putting the epozy on with plate might be a lot of work for little gain.Rubber would take care of it.
Looking to redo the roof on my camper. Kevin seems like a sweetheart and the video was informing!
Thank you so much for the comment good luck on your project.
Good work man!!! 💯💪🏻💯
Appreciate it!!
I really appreciate all your advice! Definitely a BIG help!!! We needed you! 🙏
You are so welcome thank you for the comment.
I learned the most about redoing these pop up roofs from you guys. Thanks very much. Dads are the best❤️! Do you think Bondo would work instead of flashing and epoxy?
Maybe try fiberglass bondo, good luck and thanks for watching.
“I think the right way to do this is to buy a new camper”...classic! 😆😆😆😆 Why we like watching your videos is because of the ingenuity you share. Another nice video.
For removing material like this, I’ve found it fast and easy to use a sawzall and get a scraper blade. You can get small one or like a 4” sizes.
Good information thanks
How did you get the canvas off? Was there a line of bolts in a strip of steel? My friend needs her zipper repaired and the shop said it has to come off the frame
Yes Missy lots of bolts.
Great to see a family working together as a team. Heartwarming.
It's resin paint you put it on with a roller and you let dry I put two coats on it and seem to seal all the popcorn holes
Thanks for the comment
How well did this end up holding up?
It worked great.
Great video thank you!
Thank you for the comment and watching.
Great job Kevin. I do agree with some of the others two different metals will affect each other. The rubber roof should take care of that.
What were the angles cut on the plywood edges?
I don't remember that was a long time ago sorry.
Hey, Kevin! Your pop up videos are just what I needed. I recently purchased a ‘04 Fleetwood Pecos that has some pretty serious water damage in the ceiling. The roof/shell, thankfully, is in great condition. I’m kind of stuck right now though. I need to get the roof off so I can work on it in my garage but I cannot get the AC off. How did you gets yours off the roof? I have disassembled everything attaching the AC to the ceiling inside the popup. I’ve removed the cover to the AC on the roof, and have removed all visible screws allegedly holding this thing in. My question for you is, are there more bolts/screws holding the AC to the roof that I’m not seeing? Or is it all caulk that is holding it in place? I have searched and searched for more hardware securing that thing in but I cannot find a thing. Help! Hope this all makes sense!
The caulk is holding on it could be hard to get off.
Kevin Robinson Thank you! Confirmation that I’m not going crazy.
That is the same epoxy I use on my knives and just about anything thing else I need to stick together. It works great.
If not mistaken, all the pinholes are the results of electrolysis caused by the different types of metals reacting to each other. The weakest suffers the brunt of the damage. Rubber roof or fiberglass is only way to repair without replacement. Sacrificial zink anodes are used on boats and water heaters.
I agree with Elwood and was thinking the same thing. The stainless steel screws in the thin aluminum if they ever get wet will corrode the aluminum.
I also agree, I am also worried about the epoxy it will not allow the top to move and crack , I would have painted the inside of the roof with rubber sealing paint same as the outside, copper or brass screws might be a better choice
Hey Peter,
I agree a rubber sealer on the inside-outside might have been a good idea.
Kevin's idea of a new camper is the best idea!
You should NEVER USE COPPER, BRONZE, OR STAINLESS fasteners on aluminum that gets wet!
On boats, they use plastic spacers & special compound on the treads to isolate the metals from making contact. www.setsail.com/stainless-steel-aluminum-isolation/
Aluminum fasteners would be best such as pop-rivets.
I was going to suggest a thin layer of Flex seal on the inside but you beat me to it. Thank you for sharing!
question, you said you using wood instead of Styrofoam. Are you worried about the added weight on the lift system? I have a 1990 Coleman roof I'm restoring. That would love some advice thanks.
No problem so far working great.
what do you think of that Flex Seal is it as good as they say😎
I haven't used it enough to know yet so far it looks like it's holding up on the camper.
Am I the only one who here's Donny Baker?😂🤷
Thanks for the video I appreciate all that you do thanks oh buddy G-man out
Maybe use alumimum rivits instead of steel screws
Be careful sitting down using the wire brush, one slip could stop the ball game!
looks like a job for flex seal baby lol great video!
I used that to Thank you for the comment Merry Christmas Zeb Schreiber.
Big job but big return! Consider truck bed liner? Tougher and easier than rubber and can be painted shiny white.
Nice didnt kmow steal and aluminium would cause problems. I do think putting the epozy on with plate might be a lot of work for little gain.Rubber would take care of it.
Progress.
4:55 🐶
Thanks for the comment.