1996 Skyline Nomad
I just bought a 1996 Nomad and I know nothing about campers but I am a mechanic and good with my hands. One of the things I've found is the roof leaks terribly and is rotted in places and also the wa...
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Sorry to say but you are in for more than a new membrane. The rotted structure components will need to be replaced also. There is little extra structure that can take over when some parts give up. The integrity of the trailer relies on all those very lightweight pieces of wood being intact. If your unit has tin sides it will be a lot easier to repair.
As far as the cabinets go, there is usually a trim strip over the screws. Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.
I definitely know its a major project and I am no expert on them but I've already cut into the roof and the ceiling so i kinda feel like in for a penny, in for a pound now. I'll probably return the primer and most of the liquid rubber roofing material because i've already bought the new membrane. But i do realize i'm gonna have to replace some of the frame but hopefully not too much. Plus all the spots that leaked, i'll have to replace the paneling inside too cause its rotted. I know i'll probably have too much invested in it but i'm 53 and i'll probably keep it for a long time. I do have a friend that has alot of experience with them but i need to get him to come look at it. I don't have anyplace inside that i can put it but i have a tarp over it and i figure i can work on the inside of it when the weather is bad and the outside of it on nicer days. The rear is going to be the hardest because its basically completely rotted and of course thats where the kitchen and batheroom is. What did you mean by its easier if the outside made of tin? Because it is.
