2006 Fun Finder X 139 Roof Replacement

MarkBlake

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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.
 
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.
 
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!
 
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.
 
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...
 

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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
 
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.
 
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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.
 
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.
 
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.
 

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