|
|
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 3,165
Campfire Tracker
|
OP
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 3,165 |
This may vary by area, but what should it cost roughly to have a roof replaced on a 18’ camper. Mine has a big soft spot and it’s starting to show signs of water seeping in. Trying to figure if it’s worth it?
These things are not built to last…
Regards,
Nick- Georgia
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 28,145 Likes: 2
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 28,145 Likes: 2 |
Blackheart is the resident expert. Let’s wait for him.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 4,305 Likes: 1
Campfire Tracker
|
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Feb 2021
Posts: 4,305 Likes: 1 |
A company named RV Roof Armor will do this cheaper than replacing a rubber roof. Look them up on the internet.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 69,397 Likes: 4
Campfire Kahuna
|
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 69,397 Likes: 4 |
If the roof structure is rotting, you might have to take the old roof off and rebuild it. If it's still good, take a look at Liquid Roof. It's a 2 part product that cures to be EPDM, rubber, the same stuff that they use on RV's and buildings. You mix it and paint it on with a roller. It seals everything and is impervious to water and UV. Being rubber, it's flexible so it won't crack as you drive. I used it on an old camper at least 5 years ago and it still looks like new. LIQUID ROOF
“In a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”
― George Orwell
It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 9,949 Likes: 4
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Jun 2019
Posts: 9,949 Likes: 4 |
Mine has a big soft spot and it’s starting to show signs of water seeping in. Too late to try to fix it- - - -particularly if the roof supports are wood. Aluminum roof ribs with OSB or some other type of deck under the span, maybe, but it's going to be expensive. Find some old snowbirds who have gotten too long in the tooth to travel any more and offer to buy their "experienced" rig for pennies on the dollar.
Ignorance can be fixed. Stupid is forever!
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 1,781
Campfire Regular
|
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 1,781 |
A friend had the back half of his replaced last year for $7,000. His is a 30 ft Forrest River. That may give you an idea of what it might cost you. I believe the expensive part was the rebuilding of the structure. Good luck.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 59,135 Likes: 23
Campfire Kahuna
|
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 59,135 Likes: 23 |
This may vary by area, but what should it cost roughly to have a roof replaced on a 18’ camper. Mine has a big soft spot and it’s starting to show signs of water seeping in. Trying to figure if it’s worth it?
These things are not built to last… If you have a soft spot in the roof you must fix the damage first then you can repair the roof membrane. Also check with your insurance company as one of the guys I worked with had a leaking roof and his insurance paid to fix the entire thing.
Last edited by 12344mag; 11/26/22.
Paul
"I'd rather see a sermon than hear a sermon".... D.A.D.
Trump Won!, Sandmann Won!, Rittenhouse Won!, Suck it Liberal Fuuktards.
molɔ̀ːn labé skýla
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2019
Posts: 17,222 Likes: 15
Campfire Ranger
|
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Dec 2019
Posts: 17,222 Likes: 15 |
Personally I would distrust anyone who uses that rough finish roofing materials. The smoother the finish, the faster the water gets off the roof, the less chance the water has to get in.....
-OMotS
"If memory serves fails me..."
Quote: ( unnamed) "been prtty deep in the cooler todaay "
Television and radio are most effective when people question little and think even less.
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 9,743 Likes: 15
Campfire Outfitter
|
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 9,743 Likes: 15 |
I do a lot of RV work, re-roof, re-skin, etc.
How old and what brand ya got?
|
|
|
|
|
516 members (222Sako, 10Glocks, 219 Wasp, 21, 1minute, 1OntarioJim, 50 invisible),
2,384
guests, and
1,188
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,192,432
Posts18,489,294
Members73,970
| |
Most Online11,491
Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|
![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/qMjL6f8C/27-FD3-F35-D9-CF-4-FC0-AE24-D01508-F7-AF1-C.gif)
