Roof vents and Questions

[thomas g. warner]

Scott they now make the EPDM (white, black or grey)in liquid form. It seems
like the perfect solution to seal the joints.

>Yes the roof vents are still available, I believe they are called Hamptons,
>and can be found or ordered through Camping world. Mine were cracked when I
>bought this Phoenix. I did not replace them.. I fabricated some hard covers
>out of .019 white alu put caulk adhesive on the plastic and pop rivited( three
>on each side) through the sides of the old plastic cover. If they don't fly
>off at 65mph, I've had no problems of them leaking so far. ( Since its been
>inside) If you have anything left substantial this might be another
>alternative. You might look into putting in a Fantastic vent I've heard they
>are pretty neat.
>
>-
>While we are up on the Roof - (I was a roofing contractor- until I bought this
>GMC-now I'm a GMC fixer contractor)- does anyone know where to get that 2 sp
>fan for less than $30.00?
>-
>While I still have this thing in the (barn) could I please get some input as
>to how to clean off the ugly not working silicon caulking from the top and the
>finger painted messes over the windows.? (I hate that silicon caulk! Never
>used it when contracting and still don't like it! )
>
>Since I don't like silicon, are there any products that you have used that
>have produced good results of at least 2yrs or more before revisiting it
>again?.
>
>I hate roof leaks so much I'm temped to glue on a one piece hypalon roof over
>the whole thing, anybody put on a single ply rubber epdm, hypalon, or
>butidien single ply over their roof.?
>
>Should I reline my Gen box with that stuff from JCWhitney or something else?
>
>Would someone please E-mail or Fax me a list of parts for the motorhome that
>have been acceptable replacements , from NAPA or other auto stores. I'm sure
>I don't have a complete list?
>
>Sometime in January I plan to gut the interior, redo header, side panels and
>install rear permanent full bed, make new dinette area and make new sofa
>behind drivers seat. Although these areas are servicable as they exist, (they
>are bullit proof) they weigh a ton. Anybody out there have ideas and input?
>
>Thanks
>Scott Nehoda
>Adohen
>
>
>
>
Tom & Marg Warner
Vernon Center NY
1976 palmbeach

 

[russ bethel]

I use a product that is used to seal windshields and panels on jet aircraft.
I work for a major airline and we keep the sealant on hand all the time.
The drawback to it is it has a shelf life of 6 month to 1 year. After that
you can not use it as it will go bad (not set up) very soon after the shelf
life expires. It is a 2 part compound that smells like rubber. It works
very well but it is somewhat thin and a bit messy to use. When the shelf
life expires on the sealant, that we keep in the shop, we have to dispose of
it. I disposed of a couple of cans of it on the seams of my GMC and it
works great. I would think you could find it at an aircraft parts house. I
will try to find out where the airline buys it and what we pay for it.
There are several different mixtures of the compound, depending on its use.
You want one that has UV protection in it so it does not rot away when the
sun gets to it.

Russ Bethel
rbethel
1976 Glenbrook
San Antonio, Texas

- -----Original Message-----
From: Adohen
To: gmcmotorhome
Date: Monday, November 16, 1998 12:38 AM
Subject: Re: GMC: Roof vents and Questions

>While I still have this thing in the (barn) could I please get some input
as
>to how to clean off the ugly not working silicon caulking from the top and
the
>finger painted messes over the windows.? (I hate that silicon caulk! Never
>used it when contracting and still don't like it! )
>
>Since I don't like silicon, are there any products that you have used that
>have produced good results of at least 2yrs or more before revisiting it
>again?.

 

[loren \(skip\) newhouse]

> Yes the roof vents are still available, I believe they are called Hamptons,

Thanks for the lead on the covers

.....does anyone know where to get that 2 sp fan for less than $30.00?Sorry, don't
have any info - Mine work great so I don't think I'll replace with "Fantastic"

> .... input as to how to clean off the ugly not working silicon caulking

I recently bought a 5.5 oz. tube of DAP Caulk-Be-Gone at Lowe's that I'm going to
try.

> Since I don't like silicon, are there any products that you have used that
> have produced good results of at least 2yrs or more before revisiting it
> again?.

In my other life when I had a sailboat, I found that 3M 5200 Polyurethane
Adhesive/Sealant worked better than anything else to keep water out (Keeping water
out of a boat is important .)You can get it at West Marine (www.westmarine.com)
or any marine supply house.
Skip
'75 Avion
Western MD

>
>

 

[darren paget]

You might be surprised and find that some simple rubbing with your fingers will
remove an awful lot of silicone. I just removed all of my windows to have them
plasta-blasted and powder coated. On each and every linear inch of those frames
was enough silicone to seal an entire house. The only way to do a good job of
resealing is to remove the piece and reseal it properly before installation. On
your queary of a replacement parts manual, try Osburns RV in Albuquerque NM. They
have a pretty good pamphlet that might be what you are looking for. The pamphlet
also has helpfull hints for emergency roadside repairs. (505-821-0543) Agreat
place to have repairs done or questions answered. Darren

> Yes the roof vents are still available, I believe they are called Hamptons,
> and can be found or ordered through Camping world. Mine were cracked when I
> bought this Phoenix. I did not replace them.. I fabricated some hard covers
> out of .019 white alu put caulk adhesive on the plastic and pop rivited( three
> on each side) through the sides of the old plastic cover. If they don't fly
> off at 65mph, I've had no problems of them leaking so far. ( Since its been
> inside) If you have anything left substantial this might be another
> alternative. You might look into putting in a Fantastic vent I've heard they
> are pretty neat.
>
> -
> While we are up on the Roof - (I was a roofing contractor- until I bought this
> GMC-now I'm a GMC fixer contractor)- does anyone know where to get that 2 sp
> fan for less than $30.00?
> -
> While I still have this thing in the (barn) could I please get some input as
> to how to clean off the ugly not working silicon caulking from the top and the
> finger painted messes over the windows.? (I hate that silicon caulk! Never
> used it when contracting and still don't like it! )
>
> Since I don't like silicon, are there any products that you have used that
> have produced good results of at least 2yrs or more before revisiting it
> again?.
>
> I hate roof leaks so much I'm temped to glue on a one piece hypalon roof over
> the whole thing, anybody put on a single ply rubber epdm, hypalon, or
> butidien single ply over their roof.?
>
> Should I reline my Gen box with that stuff from JCWhitney or something else?
>
> Would someone please E-mail or Fax me a list of parts for the motorhome that
> have been acceptable replacements , from NAPA or other auto stores. I'm sure
> I don't have a complete list?
>
> Sometime in January I plan to gut the interior, redo header, side panels and
> install rear permanent full bed, make new dinette area and make new sofa
> behind drivers seat. Although these areas are servicable as they exist, (they
> are bullit proof) they weigh a ton. Anybody out there have ideas and input?
>
> Thanks
> Scott Nehoda
> Adohen

 

[darren paget]

Well Scott, looks like I stopped typing too soon. I am right now in the middle of
a complete refurbish and have lots of ideas that Id like to share with anyone who
will listen. I have a 1976 26' that is giving me nothing but pleasure and a
greatly depleted bank account. I just have to figure out when I want to start
relaying info. It seems like a monumental task at times. I will have to start soon
now that I've, blown my anonymity, so to speak. Later: Darren

> Yes the roof vents are still available, I believe they are called Hamptons,
> and can be found or ordered through Camping world. Mine were cracked when I
> bought this Phoenix. I did not replace them.. I fabricated some hard covers
> out of .019 white alu put caulk adhesive on the plastic and pop rivited( three
> on each side) through the sides of the old plastic cover. If they don't fly
> off at 65mph, I've had no problems of them leaking so far. ( Since its been
> inside) If you have anything left substantial this might be another
> alternative. You might look into putting in a Fantastic vent I've heard they
> are pretty neat.
>
> -
> While we are up on the Roof - (I was a roofing contractor- until I bought this
> GMC-now I'm a GMC fixer contractor)- does anyone know where to get that 2 sp
> fan for less than $30.00?
> -
> While I still have this thing in the (barn) could I please get some input as
> to how to clean off the ugly not working silicon caulking from the top and the
> finger painted messes over the windows.? (I hate that silicon caulk! Never
> used it when contracting and still don't like it! )
>
> Since I don't like silicon, are there any products that you have used that
> have produced good results of at least 2yrs or more before revisiting it
> again?.
>
> I hate roof leaks so much I'm temped to glue on a one piece hypalon roof over
> the whole thing, anybody put on a single ply rubber epdm, hypalon, or
> butidien single ply over their roof.?
>
> Should I reline my Gen box with that stuff from JCWhitney or something else?
>
> Would someone please E-mail or Fax me a list of parts for the motorhome that
> have been acceptable replacements , from NAPA or other auto stores. I'm sure
> I don't have a complete list?
>
> Sometime in January I plan to gut the interior, redo header, side panels and
> install rear permanent full bed, make new dinette area and make new sofa
> behind drivers seat. Although these areas are servicable as they exist, (they
> are bullit proof) they weigh a ton. Anybody out there have ideas and input?
>
> Thanks
> Scott Nehoda
> Adohen