SAGGING Roof on "early" 13ft BURRO

[John D Reinhard]

The ROOF on my "early" 13 ft BURRO is SAGGING in the area just at the rear of the Roof Vent in the "center middle" --- I can push it UP by hand to it's normal position ---
Any of you have this problem and can suggest a "FIX" or can suggest a "fix" even if you don't have the problem with your BURRO ???
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated ---

JOHN

[groys02]

John,

'Surprised no one's weighed in on this. I know a number of us with U-Haul campers have had issues with sag in the roof---from a heavy roof-top AC unit, or a tree branch laying across it, or even heavy snow-load in winter.

Perhaps a search for "sagging roof"?? Or you could join the U-Haul [Burros welcome FaceBook page for more discussion?] As I recall, the first suggestion is usually to prop up the roof from inside, probably raising it a little more than usual, and letting warm sunny days "relax" the sagging f/g.

At least one member "over there" has propped the sag up, and then fiberglassed a stiffening rod to the underside of the roof---in the middle, where the ceiling carpet strip would hide it. Another is I think in the process of [1] temporarily removing the roof vent fan, and then [2] sliding pre-shaped wooden ribs from side to side in between the inner and outer skins---presumably using thickened f/g resin or some-such to bond the ribs to the skins.

'my $.02's worth..........

Gary

[Philmay1]

I have redone 3 burros with the same issues. Ok hears what I did went to home depot bought some 1inch wide aluminum about 6 foot long bent to shape (easy to do) Use a mall stainless bolt and nut the nut on the inside I the center. Then drill for the rivets and there you have it, When you cover the inside no one will no but you. Have fun a grate little camper and a piece of history.

[Scoboatn]

I used Bondo Glass to repair some seams on my camper. Super stiff and sticks really well. You could prop the roof to shape and spread a 1/4" layer or so on the roof seam. I like Phimay1's idea. Maybe use the bondo-glass to hold the aluminum supports in place?