Forever Roof FIx
I wanted to share a few pictures of the new roof I had put on my 1969 Terry. I bought the trailer, after a few prior owners had fixed up the inside and the running gear, but had used a tarp to cover...
View ArticleRe: Forever Roof FIx
You can purchase 103" wide by .040" sheet aluminum at any Semi Trailer repair shop. It's sold by the foot off a large roll, in any length you desire at about $15 to $16 per linear foot. It's not...
View ArticleRe: Forever Roof FIx
I don't understand why this isn't the first thought anyone would have in fixing up a leaky roof. It seems so much better than soft roof products, and actually adds considerable strength to the roof.
View ArticleRe: Forever Roof FIx
Thank you for the information gdhillard. Your roof is very good for the Terry. You are right, MUCH better than a rubber roof. You have a very usable trailer now. Most of us are very concerned with the...
View ArticleRe: Forever Roof FIx
The one piece is the way to go for sure. I don't know if wrapping the corners would have been my first choice of method but it won't leak for sure. If it was me, I would add to it by trimming the...
View ArticleRe: Forever Roof FIx
I did what John suggested -- bought a whole roll of aluminum from a local semi trailer repair company -- 103" wide and 30' long -- total cost was less than $400. I installed it, cut the edges back...
View ArticleRe: Forever Roof FIx
GD I totally agree that one piece metal is superior to a rubber roof. GD Is this trailer going to a stationary setup or are you planning to towing it around? if its stationary then I think your...
View ArticleRe: Forever Roof FIx
That is a lovely roof! Mine is riveted onto the existing metal every three inches or so, and sealed with some butyal rubber under all the edges, squished tight with the rivets. We came down over the...
View ArticleRe: Forever Roof FIx
A few inside pics of the Terry can be found here. http://imgur.com/a/qd4ft
View ArticleRe: Forever Roof FIx
gdhillard wrote:A few inside pics of the Terry can be found here. http://imgur.com/a/qd4ftThanks! Love the tourquise!
View ArticleRe: Forever Roof FIx
Vintage Holiday Ramblers used a one piece roof. But don't think they won't leak if you don't renew the putty tape under the flanges of roof vents, plumbing vents etc.
View Article
