repairing rv headliners?

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R Miller - 14 May 2007 02:04 GMT

Has anyone had any experience with repairing headliners in RVs? I have a 32
foot 1993 Winnebago (class A) that the vinyl headliner in the entire coach
has separated from the roof and is sagging. Although I have the rv covered,
the heat and humidity in FL has caused the foam between the vinyl and the
roof to deteriorate. Replacing the headliner and foam would require the
coach to be nearly gutted since the cabinets and appliances are install
after the roof is completed when built. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Ron

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JerryD(upstateNY) - 14 May 2007 03:49 GMT

R Miller wrote: Has anyone had any experience with repairing headliners in
RVs? I have a 32 foot 1993 Winnebago (class A) that the vinyl headliner in
the entire coach has separated from the roof and is sagging.

I would contact Winnebago and ask if they have any suggestions.
Maybe there is some kind of glue you could inject through the headliner and
then push the headliner up tight until the glue cured.

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mrehmus - 14 May 2007 05:33 GMT

On May 13, 7:49 pm, "JerryD\(upstateNY\)" <jer...@wherever.com> wrote:

> R Miller wrote: Has anyone had any experience with repairing headliners in
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> JerryD(upstateNY)

If the foam has separated, it is too late to save the situation. This
is the same problem that auto owners have and there is no solution
other than replacement. You can remove the vinyl, scrape the foam off
and glue a new covering onto the backing board. Probably easier to
find new vinyl covered board sans the foam and replace the headliner,
difficult as that is.

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R Miller - 15 May 2007 03:45 GMT

I thought about injecting glue through the headliner but as Michael
mentioned the foam is deteriorated. I did remove a small area and verified
this and what a mess this is going to be if replacing is my only option.
Vinyl cover panels may work but trimming around cabinets, appliances, walls,
etc. will be difficult.
Thanks,
Ron

> On May 13, 7:49 pm, "JerryD\(upstateNY\)" <jer...@wherever.com> wrote:
>> R Miller wrote: Has anyone had any experience with repairing headliners
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> find new vinyl covered board sans the foam and replace the headliner,
> difficult as that is.

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