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Rickybobby2189's avatar
Jul 29, 2016

Complete Newb Just Bought a 82 Winnebago Brave NEED HELP lol

As the title states I am completely new to the motorhome world. I just picked up a 82 Winnabago Brave 26"FT. It is pulled by a 454 and unknown trans lol.
The biggest issue I have at this moment (with plenty more to come lol) is the roof peeling up toward the sky right where the nose connects to the metal on top.
Is anyone familiar with fixing these particular roofs? What's the best bet for a poor mans budget.
I'm mechanically inclined enough to do my own repairs as needed with a point in the right direction.
Of course where the metal is peeled up it has leaked enough inside that the thin paneling as well as insulation foam piece is dropping from the ceiling now.
Iam assuming to fix the sagging I'm going to have pull it all out and start by glueing insulation back up then the paneling to the insulation?

I appreciate anyone's advice and help. I am eager to learn from folks that's been there and done that.

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  • Naio's avatar
    Naio
    Explorer II
    Can you post pictures?

    If you are not doing this for resale, then it doesn't matter about the value. If it is worth it to YOU, if you have fun rebuilding it and camping in it, that is all that matters.

    Several people here have done major structural rebuilds. It's doable, and if you DIY you know it is done right!
  • It's going to depend on how bad the peeling is. Can what's there be re-attached or patched? It will have to be put back down and sealed up. I don't know how the roof is supported in your m/h but if it's wood, you may need to replace some rafters along with the 'studs' in the walls. It's a doable project. I replaced a rotted wall and floor in my old 5th wheel also with a lot of roof repairs. I kept it for about 10 years and sold it for 3 times what I paid for it. Since you're handy, just take your time and fix it right. I'd go by a RV shop and try and get some pointers on the roof repair.
  • You ned a new roof. It is not going to be cheap even if you DIY. Cost of material likely will exceed the value of the MH.