We bought a Skamper last summer for $250. It is the 080s model. We had a 1979 Fiber Kraft that we had redone some and really enjoyed. the problem was that with a toddler, it was just too small. So an upgrade was needed.
The camper was cheap because it had been neglected and the guy just wanted it gone. I knew the roof leaked because the roof was so heavy the lift wouldn't work. No biggie I thought, I can seal it and reinsulate.
Well, I started working on it and got to the point and figured it would be easiest to just pull the roof off. Of course, when I did that we started get lots of rain. What a pain in the butt. Then, I got a new job and we began to plan a move 7 hrs away. So much for getting the camper done. I pieced it back together and put it in a buddies lean too for the winter.
Fast forward to this spring, we finally get it hauled to our new home and I begin my plan to fix it. After digging into the roof more, I found that it was too far gone and decided to redo it. I almost threw in the towel with frustration but after reading SLO's rebuild, I got refreshed again.
Here you can see some of the rot.
A little of what the roof looked like with the insulation removed. No structure at all in there.
Off came the old roof and a new one started. I used 1/2" plywood for the frame. Then got some 26ga galvanized sheetmetal for the roof.
Here is the new roof on. It isn't perfect but I was using hand shears and a hammer to make the bends.
In hindsight, I should have done something better for the roof support but I was trying to keep it light.
I will insulate it after I know the roof doesn't leak anymore.
Of course, the door was rotten too. I built a new one out of a steel frame and some 24ga paintlock. I still need to paint it. Not sure the window will be reinstalled or not.
That is where we stand as of tonight. We have a trip the next 2 weekends for family reunions. The wife is painting the interior to lighten it up some. Jacks will be the next big thing to get done.
The camper was cheap because it had been neglected and the guy just wanted it gone. I knew the roof leaked because the roof was so heavy the lift wouldn't work. No biggie I thought, I can seal it and reinsulate.
Well, I started working on it and got to the point and figured it would be easiest to just pull the roof off. Of course, when I did that we started get lots of rain. What a pain in the butt. Then, I got a new job and we began to plan a move 7 hrs away. So much for getting the camper done. I pieced it back together and put it in a buddies lean too for the winter.
Fast forward to this spring, we finally get it hauled to our new home and I begin my plan to fix it. After digging into the roof more, I found that it was too far gone and decided to redo it. I almost threw in the towel with frustration but after reading SLO's rebuild, I got refreshed again.
Here you can see some of the rot.
A little of what the roof looked like with the insulation removed. No structure at all in there.
Off came the old roof and a new one started. I used 1/2" plywood for the frame. Then got some 26ga galvanized sheetmetal for the roof.
Here is the new roof on. It isn't perfect but I was using hand shears and a hammer to make the bends.
In hindsight, I should have done something better for the roof support but I was trying to keep it light.
I will insulate it after I know the roof doesn't leak anymore.
Of course, the door was rotten too. I built a new one out of a steel frame and some 24ga paintlock. I still need to paint it. Not sure the window will be reinstalled or not.
That is where we stand as of tonight. We have a trip the next 2 weekends for family reunions. The wife is painting the interior to lighten it up some. Jacks will be the next big thing to get done.