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Fiberglass Roof Repair

Yahoo Message Number: 16523
Good Morning, All-

I own a 2005 Gulfstream Endura 3640 which recently sustained roof damage from a falling tree. The local repair facility would like to replace the entire roof as it is a one piece seamless fiberglass roof. Unfortunately the repair shop is having difficulty finding the same material that is currently used. Does anyone have experience with roof replacement or can your direct me to where I can get information on this process. Any information would be greatly appreciated,

Thanks, Vern

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Yahoo Message Number: 16524
I would question the ability of a repair shop that cannot find material to repair the roof with new material. Where are you located. Someone may have recommendations for your area.
Best
Ron Hall

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Yahoo Message Number: 16525
I live in Southern Maryland. I am using Affordable RV Repair in King George Va. I have used them before and they have provided great service. They have located a smooth fiberglass material however my Endura has a textured finish. I would prefer to have the same material used for the new install. I would appreciate it if anyone can recommend another repair location.

Regards, Vern

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Yahoo Message Number: 16526
Have you tried to contact Gulf Stream?
Best
Ron Hall

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Yahoo Message Number: 16527
Don't bother calling gulfstream I have called them a couple times for information and OEM questions on my endura. They say they no longer sell those rvs and do not support them. One guy had no idea they ever sold super c's. Quote from one guy "we only sell trailers, although we just started building small class C recently"


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Yahoo Message Number: 16528
While I liked the textured roof on my Endura. It gave good traction when I climbed up there. I was not happy with how much dirt it held in the dimples. Making it hard to keep clean. Maybe it's time to consider the smoother surface as a good upgrade.
Best
Ron Hall

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Yahoo Message Number: 16529
The "old" Gulfsteam went out of business, the new company has no connection to the old Gulfstream other than in name. If I recall, some of the old Gulfstream management formed Nexus RV.

My 2014 Jayco Seneca has the textured fiberglass roof but I don't know who made it. Maybe an inquiry to Jayco could reveal a supplier.

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Yahoo Message Number: 16530
Looks like I lost a post when I phone call came in.
While I liked the textured surface of my Endura. It was good for walking on without slipping. I did not like the dirt the dimples held.
Maybe it time to consider getting the smooth surface roof a good upgrade. Just be careful when climbing up there.
Best
Ron Hall

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Yahoo Message Number: 16532
All except 1… my 05 Jayco Seneca HD 35GS has the smooth fiberglass roof material.  Billy  From: SuperCrvgroup@yahoogroups.com <SuperCrvgroup@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Monday, March 12, 2018 6:41 PMTo: SuperCrvgroup@yahoogroups.comSubject: Re: [SuperCrvgroup] Re: Fiberglass Roof Repair    All the Seneca's had the textured roof material.  -------- Original message --------From: "Robert Ross robbbyr@... [SuperCrvgroup]" <SuperCrvgroup@yahoogroups.com> Date: 3/12/18 17:43 (GMT-05:00) To: SuperCrvgroup@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [SuperCrvgroup] Re: Fiberglass Roof Repair     The "old" Gulfsteam went out of business, the new company has no connection to the old Gulfstream other than in name. If I recall, some of the old Gulfstream management formed Nexus RV.  My 2014 Jayco Seneca has the textured fiberglass roof but I don't know who made it. Maybe an inquiry to Jayco could reveal a supplier.  -------- Original message --------From: "Chris cyclechris1979@... [SuperCrvgroup]" <SuperCrvgroup@yahoogroups.com> Date: 3/12/18 5:25 PM (GMT-05:00) To: SuperCrvgroup@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [SuperCrvgroup] Re: Fiberglass Roof Repair     Don’t bother calling gulfstream I have called them a couple times for information and OEM questions on my endura. They say they no longer sell those rvs and do not support them. One guy had no idea they ever sold super c’s. Quote from one guy “we only sell trailers, although we just started building small class C recently”Sent from my iPhoneOn Mar 12, 2018, at 12:14 PM, ronjhall@... [SuperCrvgroup] <SuperCrvgroup@yahoogroups.com> wrote:   Have you tried to contact Gulf Stream?BestRon Hall

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Yahoo Message Number: 16533
Good Morning, All-

I contacted Gulfstream and I was told they "stopped making those units in 2010 and no longer support them". If the smooth fiberglass is available and is as durable and easier to clean maybe it is time for an upgrade as Ron stated. Bill, do you like the smooth roof?

Thoughts?

Thanks, Vern

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Yahoo Message Number: 16534
I know your not close to the Midwest but I have had experience with a Super C( Jayco Seneca) body work at the Body Shop Jayco Corp sends it Motorhomes out to for body work. The Body Shop S&S also does work for all makes motorhomes. The head of the body shop is Mark. Not sure if he would be willing to give you roof information or not but he personally told me they have completely replaced once piece fiberglass roofs that had been tore off from passing under a too low rail road overpass.

Good Luck

Larry



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Re: Fiberglass Roof Repair

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Yahoo Message Number: 16536
I like my smooth roof. Easy to clean with just plain soap... I never waxed and not too slippery with boatshoes. Did have one crack near the ladder, just calked.

Billy

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Yahoo Message Number: 16537
I've got a 08, with the membrane roof, and love it.
V/R
William Lehman

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Yahoo Message Number: 16541
Vern,

I don't know if it's filon or not, don't know what filon is. Searched web but it mostly talks RV sidewalls for filon. Looked at the brochure fpr my MH and all it says is "one piece fiberglass roof".

Billy

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Yahoo Message Number: 16542
Billy,

Filon is what the Gulfstream rep told me they use on their new motorhomes. I am not exactly sure what it is.

Thanks,

Vern

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Yahoo Message Number: 16543
William,

Thanks for your recommendation...I will keep the membrane roof as an option.

Thanks,

Vern