How To Replace Your RV's Ceiling Panels Part 1 

Tri cities,... I use to live there, now live in The Methow Valley but may also have to drive to La Grande.

I haven't removed a a roof on a le Sharo in particular but almost all roofs are put together in a similar fashion assembled and glued to gather on a table jig then hoisted up and screwed down from the top side and covered with a roof skin, epdm rubber, vinyl, or in this case aluminum. you have to remove that layer first then there should be screws around the perimeter holding it to the top of the walls. the good thing about aluminum metal roof is that it can be reused the others are glued down and are destroyed in the removal process. DON'T glue the metal down when reinstalling you will have horrible problems just let it float. I don't think there are any screws inside with the exceptions of cabinets on the le sharo I will look today and double check if I am wrong I will get back to you. here is a link to a landau motorhome I did several years ago removing the whole roof. scontent-sjc3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t31.18172-8/18359160_1549571768418840_6047951802021598782_o.jpg?_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=cdbe9c&_nc_ohc=r9vzqPk-gcsAX9QRUSQ&_nc_ht=scontent-sjc3-1.xx&oh=00_AT8GOFjp_ZPXCauC2YyLvG0lgl00-0fw3GwaynPHNUym1A&oe=62DA3218 its on my Facebook business page there are a couple pics. you will need to build a support system to then hoist the roof off so it doesn't buckle they aren't that tough to stand the weight on their own. although the Le sharo is pretty small and 4-5 guys could probably just lift off and support it. the one I took off was 36 feet long. and i did it with one other guy. if you have a good knowledge of how to fix things structurally I would say get after it. is it a project for someone like my wife NO! even though I would say it is simple, its just lots of labor. I just finished installing the ceiling panels from the inside which I will be posting in about a week. sorry about the book let me know about any questions you have would be happy to help.

if you are replacing paneling yes. you have to strip all the way down so the glue will adhere properly

Great prep on the ceiling , im anxious to see the panels instaled , Im right where he left off with his project . were hoping :)

Yes it's been a crazy busy summer. All the footage is filmed I just need to edit and post. I'll try to get it done next week. I apologize for neglecting my channel.

@@thesetwohands6982 I am not finding part 2. Is it named differently?

Stop the leak asap

well if you have a metal roof use elastomeric roof seal it will last the longest and is applied with a paint brush. if rubber use dicor sealant. if there is a hole on top and you have a metal roof clean thoroughly apply sealant on top and bottom of aluminum patch drill and rivet to the roof then seal over the top. just don't let water in or it becomes a long terrible repair.

Well I am originally from Lagrande or and Fleetwood went out of business. So there is no contacting them. But if you go to an rv dealer and find a new rv ceiling panel that matches closely to what you have and ask them to order the ceiling panels just tell them you have that type of trailer and they can order them if their not too lazy. But shipping is super high right now. A home depot panel will be hard to match up. Since you have to do the roof anyways and replace some sheeting. You do all of it from the top. Pull rubber, and bad sheeting then pull up rafters and rebuild rafters with ceiling panels stapled and glued. And set whole assembly down on top of the sidewalls and you can't tell you did a panel replacement. It really doesn't add any time to the project and is easier than putting panels up from the inside and having to mold all your seams.

@@thesetwohands6982 Yes thanks much for the advice, I will see what I am up against once I get the top decking off hopefully there is no major obsticles in the way that keeps me from getting to the ceiling panel, its not an eye sore way it is now has very slight bow to it but if I can get the similar matching panel I would try to remove old one, thanks much again I will be talking to my local rv supply store on the panels👍

do you have the originals? if so take them to Carquest and they can send them out and have them rebuilt. if you don't then that's gona be a tough one. I don't have any I had mine rebuilt by Carquest.

@@thesetwohands6982 I’ll get a hold of car quest thanks

yes that glue is great for all materials it's just expensive. I have had family trouble for a while and am moving my shop to another state so I apologize for late reply and lack of footage to continue the repair series.

@@thesetwohands6982 thank you for your response. I live in TriCities,Wa. so not that far from Artic Fox. I did reach out to adhesive company and like you said had no knowledge of that product. Is there a specific name of product if I call Artic fox.

@@jgardner7804 honey glue. I am moving my shop back to La Grande OR still in the process. it may take me a bit but if you have more questions just ask I'll get back to you as quickly as possible.

I have had family trouble for a while and am moving my shop to another state so I apologize for late reply and lack of footage to continue the repair series. I have the footage recorded just have to edit but need to get to new place b4 I can post.

I do but if you have questions just ask away. Sorry for being late to respond farming stuff before winter is closing soon.

@@thesetwohands6982 What’s the best caulk to use ? There’s so many brands

@@briizcustoms9543 outside caulk is geocel 2600 vehicle body sealant is by far the best. I order mine from arctic fox. For rubber and vinyl roofing use dicor please don't use flex seal! Also clean all your sealant surfaces with an enamel reducer is best I use dupont 3812s. Acetone will work as well. And don't mix sealants some have trouble sticking to each other.

@@thesetwohands6982 I have an aluminum roof, I want to seal the seems and windows. I can use geco gel for both?

Oh I'm sorry I have all the footage filmed I just need to get time to edit I will get it finished soon. It's been crazy busy summer. I will have it finished next week. I apogize for neglecting my RU-vid channel.

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Me too

@@thesetwohands6982 same here, a year later and still waiting