Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 



Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 08-12-2021, 06:15 PM   #1
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Biddeford Maine
Posts: 6
Default 2006 Fun Finder X 139 Roof Replacement

Bought my first travel camper, a 2006 Fun Finder X 139 and lucky me it needs a new Roof replacement. The camper is in nice shape, it's all there with no mods.
Question is it will be 2500-3000 to get it done. Should I do it, I paid 3200 for it.
__________________

markblake is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-13-2021, 05:44 AM   #2
APD
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Hickory Flat, Ga.
Posts: 740
Default

I would go ahead and replace the roof.
The resale market today would certainly support the investment, given the low price you paid.

Just My 2 cents.
__________________

__________________
Alan
2005 T139FK
1995 Chevy G20 aka "Big Blue",
1994 GMC Camper Van,
APD is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-17-2021, 03:27 AM   #3
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Southern California
Posts: 2,142
Default

I agree with Alan -- the 139 model is a rare find. Google the prices, and you will see that putting on a new roof makes financial sense.
__________________
2012 Fun Finder X-139 "Boondock Style" (axle-flipped and extra insulation)
2013 Toyota Tacoma Off-Road (semi-beefy tires and components)
profdant139 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-18-2021, 09:42 AM   #4
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Biddeford Maine
Posts: 6
Default

Thank you. Having https://plainville.rvroof.com/ do my roof. Life time warranty!
markblake is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-18-2021, 01:33 PM   #5
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Biddeford Maine
Posts: 6
Default

Well the camper is junk, no way to repair roof, walls are sagging in!
markblake is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-18-2021, 02:49 PM   #6
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Southern California
Posts: 2,142
Default

Mark, they say that discretion is the better part of valor. It sounds like you have made a prudent decision -- a roof is one thing, but the walls are quite another!
__________________
2012 Fun Finder X-139 "Boondock Style" (axle-flipped and extra insulation)
2013 Toyota Tacoma Off-Road (semi-beefy tires and components)
profdant139 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-18-2021, 04:09 PM   #7
APD
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Hickory Flat, Ga.
Posts: 740
Angry

Quote:
Originally Posted by markblake View Post
Well the camper is junk, no way to repair roof, walls are sagging in!
Sorry to hear that!
__________________
Alan
2005 T139FK
1995 Chevy G20 aka "Big Blue",
1994 GMC Camper Van,
APD is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-19-2021, 12:49 PM   #8
Senior Member
 
twinster2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Kalamazoo, MI & Leesburg, FL
Posts: 737
Default

That's a tough one. Hope you did not spend a lot on the initial purchase.
twinster2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-22-2021, 10:47 AM   #9
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Canton, GA
Posts: 12
Default

I put a FlexArmor roof on my 2015 FF 210UDS. It cost 3200 complete (I added a new antenna). The cost is per linear ft & includes new vents, Maxair covers, fully transferrable warranty. I re-roofed a TT once (liquid stuff) and never want to do that again. The FlexArmor sites are franchises - original/creator is in Lakeland, FL area. I think the cost per linear foot is pretty std, so I have to believe it'll be less than the 3200 you paid for the trailer. Most of the locs are east of the MS river (some in TX & a couple out west). If there's a loc near you, I would go visit & watch the process. That's what I did.
Bo59funfinder is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-22-2021, 11:05 AM   #10
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: British Columbia
Posts: 6
Default Aluminum

FWIW, I replaced the roof on my 189 with a one piece sheet of aluminum. All new vents and trim. Used a router with a carbide bit and a hole saw to cut out openings. Roof wrapped around, sealed, and stapled to the upper sides of the walls.

Total cost around $1500.00 Cdn (not including tools. I already had those.) Now for some new decals...
Attached Thumbnails
20200415_173120.jpg  
DwainF is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-22-2021, 06:40 PM   #11
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Hazel Dell, WA
Posts: 153
Default

Look into the sprayed on polyuria roofs (similar to truck bed liner) - I had mind done last year, much cheaper than a fabric roof, lower maintenance and a with better warranty. i did have to drive about 400 miles to a location - but I feel it’s worth it.

https://rvroof.com
__________________
2013 Cruiser RV / FunFinder 189FDS
2017 Ram Bighorn 1500 EcoDiesel
Agnitio is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-23-2021, 06:18 AM   #12
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 3,106
Default

Originally Posted by markblake View Post
Well the camper is junk, no way to repair roof, walls are sagging in!

Therefore - a very good example of why one should have a pre-owned camper inspected by a knowledgeable person BEFORE purchasing......same as having a 'home inspection' completed before purchasing a site built home.
__________________
2012 Fun Finder XT 276 Toy Hauler & Harley Davidson Ultra Classic with Condor wheel chock
2014 Dodge Ram 2500 AT 4X4 Crew Cab 6.4 L Hemi, 373 gears, tow package, Rambox option, Revolver X2 tonneau cover, Equal-I-zer anti-sway hitch.
Eagle is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-23-2021, 10:07 AM   #13
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Biddeford Maine
Posts: 6
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Eagle View Post
Originally Posted by markblake View Post
Well the camper is junk, no way to repair roof, walls are sagging in!

Therefore - a very good example of why one should have a pre-owned camper inspected by a knowledgeable person BEFORE purchasing......same as having a 'home inspection' completed before purchasing a site built home.
I’ve watched YouTube of campers way worse then mine being repaired. I think I will try it myself. If I can’t do it then I have lost nothing. I wish I could get some info on what the structure looks like before diving in.
markblake is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2021, 07:25 AM   #14
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: South Dakota
Posts: 3,106
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by markblake View Post
I’ve watched YouTube of campers way worse then mine being repaired. I think I will try it myself. If I can’t do it then I have lost nothing. I wish I could get some info on what the structure looks like before diving in.
With the proper tools, time and ability - I'm confident it certainly can be done. Best in your venture with success.

Oh, don't forget to come back and ask specific questions on anything as you move forward in this project.
__________________
2012 Fun Finder XT 276 Toy Hauler & Harley Davidson Ultra Classic with Condor wheel chock
2014 Dodge Ram 2500 AT 4X4 Crew Cab 6.4 L Hemi, 373 gears, tow package, Rambox option, Revolver X2 tonneau cover, Equal-I-zer anti-sway hitch.
Eagle is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2021, 10:53 AM   #15
Senior Member
 
twinster2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Kalamazoo, MI & Leesburg, FL
Posts: 737
Default

It is my understanding that the fiberglass exterior wall is only about 1/8 inch thick. So if you need to rebuild some of the wall, make sure you carefully peel back the fiberglass panel so it can be eventually reattached with contact cement.
__________________
2013 Highlander AWD
2010 Fun Finder 189FBR
Into Camping and RC Flying
twinster2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2021, 11:00 AM   #16
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Biddeford Maine
Posts: 6
Default

Thanks. Do you know if the roof has plywood?
markblake is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2021, 01:06 PM   #17
Senior Member
 
twinster2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Kalamazoo, MI & Leesburg, FL
Posts: 737
Default

Roof has 1/4 inch luan board, but any 1/4 plywood would work. Chances are that the wood trusses are bad also.
__________________
2013 Highlander AWD
2010 Fun Finder 189FBR
Into Camping and RC Flying
twinster2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2021, 01:10 PM   #18
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Aug 2021
Location: Biddeford Maine
Posts: 6
Default

Thanks. Got nothing to lose I guess.
markblake is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 08-25-2021, 01:17 PM   #19
Senior Member
 
twinster2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Kalamazoo, MI & Leesburg, FL
Posts: 737
Default

Just work slowly and carefully. You may fine that the walls are fine but the roof trusses are shot. Start with removing the roof to see how bad it is.
__________________

twinster2 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
fun finder x, replacement, roof

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by Fun Finder RV, Cruiser RV, or any of its affiliates. This is an independent, unofficial site.


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 05:47 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
×