I have a 98 Gulfstream Conquest Class C, 24 ft. We picked it up 5 years ago with the thought we would keep it for a couple years, travel with the kids, and then sell it. Well we decided now that the kids are grown and off on their own, we want to do some traveling on our own and want to keep it for another 5 years. This little rig, fits our needs nicely, everything works (except the generator) but I need to replace the roof. Being the cheap SOB that I am I used the ol' I can do it myself line on my wife. (besides I am not sure it would be worth the investment to pay the local shop to do the work.) I bought a "Kit" from best materials, watched a few videos and went at it. Right now, I have all the vent covers, vent stack covers, and AC off. I have peeled the old rubber membrane off (I am putting on a new one) and discovered that I should replace 4 of the 5 luan (really thin plywood) panels. This is where I am a bit stuck.
Each panel has 2 perhaps 3 screws that go along each side and are screwed into the top of the wall/frame. So, I am thinking that they are glued down everywhere else. I was hoping to see wood ceiling joists but I found that the roof has metal cross beams for support and Styrofoam. I thought perhaps I would just buy new panels and glue the heck out of them on top of the existing panels but after a good night sleep, I realized that is a BAD (really bad)idea. The panels need to come off, and that is my question....
How do I remove the existing panels that I need to replace without destroying all of the Styrofoam? Is there a secret to this? I have a nice demo bar that I can use along the metal cross bar but is that the best way to go?
Any advice?
Thanks
Jim
98 Gulfstream Conquest
Each panel has 2 perhaps 3 screws that go along each side and are screwed into the top of the wall/frame. So, I am thinking that they are glued down everywhere else. I was hoping to see wood ceiling joists but I found that the roof has metal cross beams for support and Styrofoam. I thought perhaps I would just buy new panels and glue the heck out of them on top of the existing panels but after a good night sleep, I realized that is a BAD (really bad)idea. The panels need to come off, and that is my question....
How do I remove the existing panels that I need to replace without destroying all of the Styrofoam? Is there a secret to this? I have a nice demo bar that I can use along the metal cross bar but is that the best way to go?
Any advice?
Thanks
Jim
98 Gulfstream Conquest