FWC Eagle 2010 - Replacing roof skin

[markturnip]

Hey FWC owners!

I’ve been dealing with some leaks this year — mainly when the roof is down — and I’m getting quite a bit of water pooling on the bed floor.

Today I noticed a crack in the roof skin (photo attached), and it looks like the silicone around the screws has also deteriorated.

My plan is to replace all the screws and re-seal with fresh silicone to stop the leak.

That said, has anyone here had experience removing the roof skin on a 2010 Eagle, or a similar model from that era? Any tips or gotchas would be much appreciated!

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

I know that ATC recently replaced a roof on a newer FWC that suffered damage from a snow load. Link to thread. You might talk to the team there and member @Salmon.

 

[Vic Harder]

And be careful with silicone. It is very hard to remove/replace. Most folks recommend sikaflex or decor lap sealant on our roofs.

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

Hey FWC owners!

I’ve been dealing with some leaks this year — mainly when the roof is down — and I’m getting quite a bit of water pooling on the bed floor.

Today I noticed a crack in the roof skin (photo attached), and it looks like the silicone around the screws has also deteriorated.

My plan is to replace all the screws and re-seal with fresh silicone to stop the leak.

That said, has anyone here had experience removing the roof skin on a 2010 Eagle, or a similar model from that era? Any tips or gotchas would be much appreciated!

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Marty and crew at ATC yes a good choice.
Frank

 

[FAW3]

1: Clean and recaulk as needed for seams and screws. Avoid silicone based products as previously mentioned. 2: for a crack as shown I’d clean that area down to bare aluminum, drill a tiny hole in each end of the crack, fashion a aluminum flashing patch that overlaps by at least an inch and seal the patch using something like 3M 3500 sealant. Then cover patch with a white sealing tape like FlexSeal. 3: if that crack is near a roof latch…make sure it is adjusted properly. Over tight is not needed if the sealing gasket is good.

 

[markturnip]

Great advice! thanks @FAW3 ! Sikaflex more common to come by over here in Oz. Good point about the crack near the roof latch - I'll double check as the upgraded mattress does require a bit more pressure to latch down the roof than previous.

 

[markturnip]

Once I've fixed the crack and replaced all the screws and seals, I'm tempted to Tropi-cool the whole thing.

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[markturnip]

Couple more photos. Screw's are well overdue for replacement!

 

[kmcintyre]

Marty and crew at ATC yes a good choice.
Frank

Are they doing one piece roofs? Last time I was at the factory (years ago) they were still doing the standard screw in roofs. Now, having said that, my screw in roof (maintence was a pain) never had any issues with tin-canning, etc.

 

[Wandering Sagebrush]

Are they doing one piece roofs? Last time I was at the factory (years ago) they were still doing the standard screw in roofs. Now, having said that, my screw in roof (maintence was a pain) never had any issues with tin-canning, etc.

ATC still uses the older style roof, and I believe it is the better method, regardless of the occasional preventive maintenance.

 

[Casa Escarlata Robles Too]

16 years with my Bobcat and no problems with their roof.
Frank