Rebuilding the Roof of Your Phoenix Pop Up Camper: A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to rebuilding the roof of your pop up camper, it's essential to approach the task with patience and attention to detail. In this article, we'll take you through our experience of rebuilding the roof of our Rockwood pop up camper, which was damaged due to a roof leak.

Before we begin, it's worth noting that we're not experts in roofing or construction, so please don't construe our experience as professional advice. Instead, think of this article as a step-by-step guide on how we tackled the task of rebuilding our camper's roof.

The first step was to remove the canvas from the tracks. To do this, we had to gently pry up the track where the screws were located. There are several screws that hold it in place, so once they're removed, you can simply unzip the canvas at each corner and slide the individual pieces out of the track.

The next step was to remove the canvas itself. This involved unzipping the canvas at each corner and sliding the individual pieces out of the track. The canvas slides into a groove at the bottom of the plastic curtain tracks, so make sure to lift it up carefully to avoid damaging it.

Once you've removed the canvas, you'll need to take a closer look at the roof itself. In our case, there was massive water damage due to a roof leak, so we knew that our first project on this old gal would be a complete roof rebuild.

To begin the rebuild process, we approached it like a puzzle. We took plenty of pictures and labeled everything as we went along, just in case we needed to refer back to them later. This was especially important since we were new to rebuilding a roof and didn't want to forget how to put our camper back together again.

As you can imagine, rebuilding the roof wasn't necessarily difficult, but it was tedious. We're pretty familiar with Coleman pop up campers, but this Rockwood was a whole new ball game for us. However, we were determined to get it done and make sure our camper was safe and secure once again.

If you're planning on rebuilding your pop up camper's roof, here are some key takeaways to keep in mind:

* Approach the task with patience and attention to detail.

* Remove the canvas from the tracks carefully to avoid damaging it.

* Take plenty of pictures and label everything as you go along.

* Don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it.

By following these steps, you'll be well on your way to rebuilding your pop up camper's roof like a pro. And who knows? You might even learn some valuable skills along the way.

In our next article, we'll continue to share our experience of rebuilding the roof of our Rockwood pop up camper. Stay tuned for more tips and tricks, as well as plenty of before-and-after photos to inspire your own campervan renovation project.

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