roof

Hello, Newby here trying to get some help from you guys. I recently purchased a Skamper with a damaged roof and pulled the trigger on fixing it myself. I already removed the entire roof and in the process of reconstructing it. The roof is "almost" (feels like never ending) done, but I'm...

I'm about to remount the original 1" aluminum tubing roof rack that came with my 2001 Grandby. I had to repair it after the original owner apparently snagged a tree limb. (Embarrassingly, I am that original owner <sigh>.) Is there a functional difference between using self-piercing (sharp...

Homemade roof "assist" device. Been a long time since I posted work done on my 2008 Eagle shell. Due to injury to one arm, I was having difficulty lifting my roof despite having exterior roof lift pistons. The problem was getting it up past the initial 12-15 inches where the exterior...

I've got a old (80's) FWC and the accordion panels are completely delaminated. Has anyone put electric or any other kind of lifts on their FWC ? Thanks

Some of you may have actually experienced this, so I'm looking for insight for future occurrences. My FWC Hawk/Ford F150 combo was parked on my lot near Fairplay while I was spending the summer in my cabin on said lot. On Monday the temps were in the mid 70s and 5-10 inches of snow was...

So, it looks like my 05 Eagle has developed a roof crack, about 6" long and very narrow, but I'd like advice on how to 1) repair it, 2) stop it from spreading, and 3) seal it from the elements. Pictures coming... As back-history, I added Yakima tracks and roof rack last year, and had a factory...

Hello, I am rebuilding an Eagle that was originally a Grandby. The roof was made smaller and I think that made the roof rip in a few places. The corners are also over lapped on each other. Is this what is normally done on the corners? Also are the rips fixable? Could I use roof sealant...

Got a new project delivered. Not sure what year though? Got it delivered on Saturday and stripped down Sunday! Had a sink and stove, but did not see a furnace. I am thinking to do the following and appreciate any advice for this build: Make it a shell that rest on the truck's bed rails Chop...

I bought a 1986 Grandby that look like it lived through many Colorado hail storms and the roof is destroyed. I am going to be replacing the canvas and will be redoing the roof at the same time. I live in Colorado Springs and don't plan to drive to California anytime soon. I would like to...

I purchased a used 2006 Grandby about a year ago, have done various updates and minor maintenance, and now would like to install solar. The camper appears to be pre-wired based on this thread (two set of wires going up to the roof and build date is 2006)...

Hi All, I recently replaced my 30lbs roof lifting struts with 40lbs struts to make up for a solar panel I installed. Nothing is wrong with them, and they are less than one year old. I'd be happy to part with all four for $40, plus shipping. I am in Tucson until the 6th in case there is...

Our '04 granby has Yakima rails mounted the length of the camper with 3 load bars. We have a rocket box on one side and two surf boards on the other and a 3 gallon rotopax fuel can. We have a deflated paddle board (~40lbs) and a couple other light weight things in the rocket box. Total weight...

Hey all, Thanks for lots of info thus far. I just picked up a 2002 Hawk that was in pretty dirty condition. So far I've found a few rotten boards and a leaky roof. I have taken the advice I found in the forum and replaced all the roof screws with larger 1"x10 and neoprene gaskets, also used...

I am considering adding Yakima tracks to my 2010 Fleet in order to potentially attach a solar panel. Poking holes in the roof gives me heart palpitations so I wanted to see if anyone had any insights or recommendations. From what I've pieced together in other threads (correct me if I'm wrong)...

Selling an almost new speaker stand tripod used by many to assist raising Four Wheel Camper roofs from the inside. Can be hand cranked or drill (not included) cranked. Max capacity 80 lbs. Purchased it on Amazon ...

As many of us have roof racks on our 4Wheel Campers, putting stuff on and off can be a bit of a challenge as it's pretty high up there. I have not seen how others are doing this, but I wanted to share what I put together. On Pintrest, I found where someone used the top of their wheel and...

On our Hawk, the previous owner forgot to undo one of the clamps that hold down the roof, causing that part of the roof to be distorted/bent, has anybody found a simple way to repair this?? I was thinking of holding down the opposing areas somehow, then using a hydraulic jack to push up where it...

Hi all, I'm getting a 700fds Pastime Truck camper. They are built for small trucks. I have a Tacoma. Does anyone have any experience with these campers? I'm interested in how it handles on your truck. Any suspension modifications you made. How it affected gas mileage. How you like the camper...

Good morning, i have a problem with my 2007 hawk model. the roof won't line up after i opened it the other day. I am not sure what happened, other that i may have popped open the front end first and then the back. Now when i try to close it, the roof won't line up, it is offset. As you can see...

outback campershell for my 6ft bed 05 tacoma, great shape want to sell soon https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/for/6108874774.html

https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/6065683037.html 2005 Toyota Tacoma, four door, 6 foot bed, 60,000 miles just completed full 60K service New sugtop outback shell with 60/40 rear doors Duel battery system with two new optimas, isolator and fuse block Pilfrey bulit skid plates (three of...

Hi all, I am going to be insulating the roof of my old fleet with rigid insulation. I have a question for anyone that has done this before. This picture shows the bare roof: So in the roof the five aluminum bars in the middle are 1.5 inch deep, while the perimeter tubing is only 1 inch...

This has been the condition of my camper since I can remember. I picked it up in November 2015 and didn't pay that much attention to the top for a few weeks maybe. I assume because it is aluminum it is difficult to bend and fit and there will be minor dents and what-not, but figured I'd ask if...

Hi All, I picked up a 2014 Raven in February that does not have the Yakima Tracks installed on the roof. I just bought a Renogy 100W panel along with some Yakima Tracks and planned to have Rack Attack install the tracks, to which the panel would be mounted (the wiring is already there). After...

Before getting into our rebuild it’s worth mentioning our motivation for going the route we did. My wife and I are backcountry skiers, and love to travel! After we finished college in WI we moved to CO and took a year off before I started graduate school. She found work in her field and after a...