Dr Paddle
Member
Hi, folks -
I'm repairing and overall fixing up the Grandby I bought new in 2000. We've had many adventures in her. Alas, she has been stored for years in the desert at 4,000 foot elevation and is showing that abuse. Also, some of my family's efforts in slipping her on the truck and removing her have been a bit clumsy. I'll be replacing the lift panels, sealing the roof, replacing turnbuckle access doors, replumbing, and a lot else. So, I will be grateful if you will please tolerate and support my requests for guidance.
Today's ask is for suggestions on how to deal with the separated siding on the front of the camper. Per the photos, you can see how the edge molding has been forcibly removed and the siding peeled off. I'd like to reuse the paneling if possible, as replacement is hard to find. The paneling is torn a bit around the edges. There are also vertical cracks at the upper corners of the window.
I'm thinking I should lay butyl tape under the panel edges, replace the existing edge molding, and refasten with low-profile screws. Then, I would add rubber bumpers to protect the paneling from banging against the front of the truck bed. What are your thoughts?
Thanks!
Kevin in San Diego
I'm repairing and overall fixing up the Grandby I bought new in 2000. We've had many adventures in her. Alas, she has been stored for years in the desert at 4,000 foot elevation and is showing that abuse. Also, some of my family's efforts in slipping her on the truck and removing her have been a bit clumsy. I'll be replacing the lift panels, sealing the roof, replacing turnbuckle access doors, replumbing, and a lot else. So, I will be grateful if you will please tolerate and support my requests for guidance.
Today's ask is for suggestions on how to deal with the separated siding on the front of the camper. Per the photos, you can see how the edge molding has been forcibly removed and the siding peeled off. I'd like to reuse the paneling if possible, as replacement is hard to find. The paneling is torn a bit around the edges. There are also vertical cracks at the upper corners of the window.
I'm thinking I should lay butyl tape under the panel edges, replace the existing edge molding, and refasten with low-profile screws. Then, I would add rubber bumpers to protect the paneling from banging against the front of the truck bed. What are your thoughts?
Thanks!
Kevin in San Diego