Fleetwood RIO - Specific Roof question

[erupert]

I have a Fleetwood Rio that I picked up about 5 years ago from an elderly couple that were no longer using it. It had some issues so I got it for $100. Pluses - Frame great, canvas great, working A/C, good tires/brakes, passed inspection.

Cons - water didn't work, furnace operation inconsistent, front box leaked and was semi rotted.

I took the whole box apart, used a piece of finished Oak plywood for the front wall and rebuilt the box. Got some flexible epoxy to repair the plastic cracks on the storage box and we've been using it every since.

Starting about 3 years ago, the cracks on the roof started getting worse. I've been patching with Eternabond 5" tape but in some places now, the plastics are just cracking beyond repair.

Since the shell underneath is fiberglass, has anyone simply tore off the covering material completely and just painted the top? no leaks so I know that the core is solid. We only camp once or twice/year so I don't want to make any large investments in it like trying to find another shell. Since the canvas and all the cushions are in perfect condition, I'd hate to junk it.

Ideas?

Thanks!

[erupert]

Thanks. Found a YouTube video of a guy who stripped his off and rolled on several coats of "Grizzley Grip" roll on bedliner. Might give that a try.

[pira114]

If you really don't worry about looks, and the shell underneath is all fiberglass, then I'd strip down to fiberglass and try a roll on bed liner type material. Comes in several colors so it won't have to be black. I'd probably make sure it's the type that's meant to flex.

[westend]

I'd suggest to spend some money and get the roof repaired by replacing the covering or plastics that are rotting. Or, sell it to someone for $100 and let them fix it.