sagging roof

[ewarnerusa]

Hello. I'm going to be inheriting back a Funfinder 139 that has a sagging roof. The roof is visibly sagging and I can see on the inside where there must be water damage. I recall that this is an aluminum frame unit. Is there hope for a roof repair? I'll work on pictures. Seems a shame to call the camper useless when everything works fine but for the sagging roof. I think this model is from the 2005 to 2008 timeframe. Thanks.

 

[ewarnerusa]

Pictures of the camper

 

[dustyone-FUN]

I hate to say this but you will find that the roof isn't your only problem. The front cap is delaminating as well as a sidewall. That will be an extremely expensive repair. More than the camper is worth.

 

[ewarnerusa]

Well that sucks.

 

[ewarnerusa]

Paid a visit to the Fun Finder today. I took a ladder out to inspect the roof from the top and my strong suspicion is that it is leaking from the solar panel mounting screws. It looks like snow melt has soaked in and the roof cross members have sagged from the middle of the roof and towards to the front cap. The infiltrating water runs down the front which caused the front cap delamination. The inside shows signs of the water infiltration with bows and bulges, but very little discoloration. I'm not ready to give up on this camper yet!

 

[gator-FUN]

The walls are rotten as well. Definitely not worth fixing. I've been down that road. I replaced the entire front. And that was a lot of work and money. The trailer is only good for some parts and the chassis. Forget the rest. After a fixed mine the fiberglass started to delaminate. I sold it quickly. Don't waste your money.

 

[JohnfromAz]

Just curious if you continued on the repair or not?

 

[ewarnerusa]

I did not. I pulled ceiling panels down and confirmed roof damage from the inside. I lost motivation for it.

 

[JohnfromAz]

Yeah makes sense, a little overwhelming. I just picked up a 2008 x189fbr for $1800. I figure if I put in under $1000 for repairs and get a 2/3 years of hunting trips, that It would be worth it to me. Pulled down the bunk yesterday to start the demo. Wish me luck

 

[ewarnerusa]

Looks like what mine did! Good luck!

 

[JohnfromAz]

Front cap and ceiling replaced. All in all about $1000 in supplies, that's including supplies to reseal the roof as well as random things I replaced on the exterior.
Still have cosmetic updates but the major issue is repaired.

 

[ewarnerusa]

Looks great! Well done. I do not know how to do this kind of thing, I would have to hire someone. Are you near Helena, MT and looking for a project?