Compact Junior top fix

[teri85]

I have a Trailswest Campster that was developing leaks. The plywood top is not that bad but there are no supports or ribs on mine. Do you have any pictures of the ribs? That would help me figure out a way to do mine.

Thanks

[Bobbie Mayer]

Teri, are you talking about ribs on the poptop? Or the trailer itself? Mine has a T-shaped support that appears to be molded in that goes from above the front window to just before the cabinets, and then goes across at that point. So if you were standing on the car looking at it (if you had x-ray vision) the T would be the right direction for a T.

[teri85]

HI Bobbie,
It is the pop top that I am referring to. I am trying to make it lighter, arch the top and still thinking about putting some solid pieces on the ends and or sides. The big thing is now filling holes that were leaking and getting some of the arch back in the top.

Speaking of the T in the body, do you think that is fiiberglassed in wood supports? Just thinking.

Teri

[Bobbie Mayer]

I don't know- could be steel, could be wood. Considering the trailer weight, wood is possible.