that is a small Class 'C', the body is molded fiberglass and it appears the roof is too, I think that model was sold as weekend party van to be in competition with the custom van craze at the time
those rounded 'caps' at all the corners and edges, cover where the body and roof sections all come together
scrub/clean all 'mating' edges and nearby surface clean it it 5 to 6 inches wide
first with water, then with a rag and acetone
you want the clean area wider than the Eternabond tape, clean 3" each side of centerline of the mating edge wear the molding caps overlap the roof, 3" on the molding, 3" on the roof
use 4" wide EB tape. it comes in 50 ft rolls, you need at least one roll and might need more
good luck
here are bubble top camper vans, the steel van body is intact, only the roof is added on,
those rounded 'caps' at all the corners and edges, cover where the body and roof sections all come together
scrub/clean all 'mating' edges and nearby surface clean it it 5 to 6 inches wide
first with water, then with a rag and acetone
you want the clean area wider than the Eternabond tape, clean 3" each side of centerline of the mating edge wear the molding caps overlap the roof, 3" on the molding, 3" on the roof
use 4" wide EB tape. it comes in 50 ft rolls, you need at least one roll and might need more
good luck
here are bubble top camper vans, the steel van body is intact, only the roof is added on,
MrWizard wrote:
eternabond tape
and
3M polyurethane sealant
if this is a VAN with a Bubble top
the top is fiberglass
if this is a Class 'C' motorhome the roof is most likley Alu at that year
bubble top camper vans have a habit of rusting thru at the drip gutter where the roof top is attached to the van body
scrape remove all paint and all sealant all rust, all the way around, in the gutter' then
fill the gutter with polyurethane or Dicor, NOT silicone
when set (takes several days), cover with Eternabond tape
it will not leak again, not there
class C, clean all roof seams (same as above) cover with EB tape
tighten the bolts that hold the roof top A/C, drop the inside A/C cover to get to the 4 bolts
Wow this is great advice! Thanks a ton!
As far as I can tell I think it's a bubble top. Here let me post a photo from my other thread. It'll clarify that I am sure.
Once again this is not only helpful now, it'll be a for sure future cost saver.
You cant really tell from the exterior photo. Inside though you can see the dome shape.
