Hi.
I bought a 1990 B190 shortly before Christmas as a camper and a learning experience/hobby/money pit. I could tell when I walked through it that it had some water damage, but I have some skills and I thought 'I got dis'. But as I started to peel the onion, I realized the water damage was throughout the vehicle, and I'm pretty sure it sat for a year without any winterizing. So what began as a project to renovate, has become a wholesale redesign of the interior. So here's my first question: Is it safe or advisable to walk on the fiberglass roof? I want to start by inspecting and sealing the roof, closing up as many access holes as possible and adding solar panels.
Thanks for any help or advice.
Whatta
New to the B190
- skater
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- B190 Year: 1991
- WBCCI: 13270
- Location: Annapolis, MD
Re: New to the B190
Plenty of people have walked on their roof, including me. But it's good to spread your weight out as much as possible.
1991 Airstream B190 - bought, 2005; sold, 2011; bought 2017
1995 Airstream Excella 30' trailer
WBCCI #13270, Washington, DC Unit
1995 Airstream Excella 30' trailer
WBCCI #13270, Washington, DC Unit
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- Seasoned Traveler
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- B190 Year: 1993
- WBCCI: 0
- Location: Santa Fe, NM
Re: New to the B190
I agree with Skater. Spread your weight when working, painting, sealing. Sun damaged fiberglass can be more sensitive, so crawl around gingerly at first. Best of luck.
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- Weekend Camper
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- Joined: Fri Oct 23, 2015 6:29 pm
- B190 Year: 1989
- Location: Seattle
Re: New to the B190
You might want to check the index. I recall a number of comments on dealing with water leaks and interior rebuild
Re: New to the B190
I also just purchased a 1991 B190 Sept 10, 2020. Will get pictures soon and post. On topic of the fiberglass roof, who would one contact to reinforce the fiberglass roof if needed?