benfrench
Woodbridge, VA
I was wondering who here has a Coleman ABS Roof. Also, if you have had problems and fixed it, what did you do?
Coleman ABS Roof
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mschepac
South Jersey
We have an ABS roof on our '98 Grandview SP. It sags a bit and has cracking around the front side under the awning. As of this point I keep on top of the cracks with the ABS/MEK goo option. The sagging really hasn't affected anything yet, so I just keep my eye on things. I am sure if I am going to keep the camper there is a roof re-build in my future but at this point I just deal with it. We really like the size and options of the Grandview SP so I am in no real hurry to get a new camper.
ms
ms
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On the 2000 Niagara, it was perfect when I bought it and still shows no issues. On the 1996 Shenandoah, well, you helped me cut that roof into disposable pieces!! ![[LOL]](/smileys/smile_lol.gif "Laugh Out Loud [LOL]")
I can't vote because our old 1996 Coleman Sun Valley had sagging AND cracking issues.
I tried to repair the cracks with MEK & ABS pellets and it worked for a few months, but more cracks just kept appearing so we traded it in on a new pop up.
Even with all those cracks and the sagging roof that we nicknamed the "Tony Hawk Halfpipe" , it never once leaked though.
I tried to repair the cracks with MEK & ABS pellets and it worked for a few months, but more cracks just kept appearing so we traded it in on a new pop up.
Even with all those cracks and the sagging roof that we nicknamed the "Tony Hawk Halfpipe" , it never once leaked though.
griff02
Member
I wasn't sure how to vote. I had both a sagging and cracking/delaminating roof. It got so bad I couldn't put the door in anymore. It was either trash the pup or find a replacement roof. I was lucky enough to find a roof that had been pulled off another 12' box that had minor damage due to a limb. I had to do some modifications to make it all work, but I'm happy with it and it saved us from loosing the pup.
I'll admit.....I found a great deal of enjoyment in taking a sawzaw to the old ABS roof.
I'll admit.....I found a great deal of enjoyment in taking a sawzaw to the old ABS roof.
RhinoDave
Super Active Member
Mine had both cracking and sagging. I was the orginal owner so I managed to get a new roof before the plant closed for good. It took a year to get the roof so I did a lot of crack repair while waiting for the new roof.
RAGAR Family
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Yikes we just bought our PUP and now that I have read
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this thread I have noticed that we have a sagging issue, I think it is primarily caused by the air conditioner unit.
bondo54
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- Aug 15, 2010
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Yes it was cracking, sagging and denominating. I had it replaced at my cost I got a deal on a slightly shipping damaged top 2 small dents the size of a silver dollar.
GeorgiaGirl
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- Oct 19, 2011
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I had cracks and peeling ABS all over the place on my (new to me) 97 Coleman Sunridge. I used both ABS Chips/Slurry, as well as this stuff:
http://www.electricalconnection.com/non-electrical/abs_repair_kit.htm
The stuff above held far better than the ABS chips I mixed up. I had some cracks reappear in the places I used Slurry. The spots that got the repair kit thingy have held like nobody's business. About to order some more. Not affiliated, btw - just good at googling.
Afterwards, I coated with Kool Seal primer & topcoat. Not perfect, but a million times better than what it was.
http://www.electricalconnection.com/non-electrical/abs_repair_kit.htm
The stuff above held far better than the ABS chips I mixed up. I had some cracks reappear in the places I used Slurry. The spots that got the repair kit thingy have held like nobody's business. About to order some more. Not affiliated, btw - just good at googling.
Afterwards, I coated with Kool Seal primer & topcoat. Not perfect, but a million times better than what it was.
Okay, I have found indications that some moisture has damaged the top interior panels in my 82 Coleman Redwood. It doesn't appear to be really severe, but I could be wrong. I am wondering first how to figure out what the roof is I think the shell is aluminum painted? The end caps are plastic and there is a metal center strip too. However, the roof and the top side panels don't appear to have damage. Just the front and end top panels appear to have damage on them. Does anyone know what would cause this, is this the end caps, or is moisture actually coming up from the lid seal? Has anyone had similar damage that they can tell me about and the repair?
Also, I have seen some really nice repairs on roofs, but I don't know that I can tear this completely down on my own and rebuild it all by myself or afford to. I would like some advice on the best product to use with out breaking the bank. I was considering putting something in the hail damage too, before I paint it with some roof sealant. Can I use EPDM over the shell? I think I could use wood hardener on the bits of dry rot?
I have lots of questions and would like to start soon, but I don't want to make any big mistakes.
Also I will try to add some pix but I have to fig out how to put them up on this site, bc this is my first post with a question.
Also, I have seen some really nice repairs on roofs, but I don't know that I can tear this completely down on my own and rebuild it all by myself or afford to. I would like some advice on the best product to use with out breaking the bank. I was considering putting something in the hail damage too, before I paint it with some roof sealant. Can I use EPDM over the shell? I think I could use wood hardener on the bits of dry rot?
I have lots of questions and would like to start soon, but I don't want to make any big mistakes.
Also I will try to add some pix but I have to fig out how to put them up on this site, bc this is my first post with a question.
The ends are leaking because the water flows forward and backward.the caulk on the aluminum extrusion dried out and shrank allowing a path.your roof is an aluminum skin glued to Styrofoam and then a piece of thin paper covered plywood.
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dschlosser
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I adjusted the poll so someone can click multiple options.
Hacksaw said:
These are my photos, one of them shows the front top panel interior water damage/dry rot. The other side is not as noticeable.
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7076/7071560477_db2ddeb04e_m.jpg
Thank you, do you think that Using EPDM is enough? or should I use some type of marine grade putty to fill the area first? Do you thing wood hardener will work for the interior?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/7071570067/#
http://www.flickr.com/photos/[email protected]/7071570067/#
