Repair roof,shelf & remove windows

[Froggy1936]

This is a combination project that i completed a wile ago . And there seems to be some interest in how it was done . Repair rotted roof & shelf above cab Along with removal of frt window & large rear window The roof was repaired with 2 1/2 in sheets of plywood (i can place chairs on the frt 4 ft of roof for viewing or ? The shelf i rebuilt with plywood also but neglected to seal pinholes under shelf /above windshield and water worked its way in and i had to redo the shelf when i saw the mold growing (probably from made in china plywood) redid it with wolmanized and sealed with Klinz and sealed holes above windshield The frt window was replaced with a sheet of insulation board (styerfoam) and 3 sheets of aluminum ( i should have used a single piece 8 ft x 4 ft ) but that was not available at Home Depot  I now have a problem with seams between the 3 panels . there is a lot of pressure from the wind & rain along with vibration  If anyone else does this do it with a single piece of aluminum also requires removing corner trim on both sides And replaceing any rotted wood  In the rear i eliminated the r/r side glass removed large heat loss rear window & installed r/r glass in the back ( this window is designed for a flat installation) Now have a small problem with water leak as the window is now on a slope and water is channeled away from drains  All slideing windows were rebuilt with new felt and rubber as one of the first projects .  so now rear window is siliconed glass to rubber and non openable but no longer leaks the  extra space was closed same as the frt with a styerfoam panel and aluminum outside rivited seams covered with bondo  Frank Note: The roof repair was done right after i purchased the Winnie (it was not useable as purchased)  Then road tested to Texas to see if it was worth saveing (after a brief inspection of running gear ) The shelf repair was done later when i noticed that body of camper was not very well fastened to the cab Major squeeking and movement . The window removal was at same time as shelf repair, The rear window swaps were a separate project also .  i??

[Froggy1936]

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[tiinytina]

nice!

[Oz]

I like the rear window change, it gives more useable area inside!

[Froggy1936]

I think when they design these vehicles there is no consideration for full timers or extended living in them . Windows are great for sightseeing But not necc for living quarters and they are a big heat loss area if you have ever been in a R/V in cold weather there are a lot of problems with the older models with very cold floors sweating glass freezing plumbing etc . I dont know if any have yet used double pane windows or not with the added horsepower and stronger chassis seems weight is not such a consideration A class C will just suffice for 1 or 2 max person living with all the amenitys  But i have found that if you have no fear you can do anything you want to them and keep on going .Thanks Mark for cleaning up photo Frank

[Wantawinnie]

Looks like you had quite a project. I am fighting all the windows in the Chieftain now too. Trying to configure a TV and electric fireplace in mine and I need more wall space or give up some seating.

[Stripe]

Wow, what a smart looking job!

[ClydesdaleKevin]

Looks great!

Kev

[TheSportsmanDodger]

in the word of tyga "ahhh" that rv has seen better days but it deserves a respectable rebuild.