2005 Lance Truck Bed Camper New Roof Rear Wall Rot Removal and Rebuilt Jack Support Structures

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[@edyoung6573]

I know this is 3 years old but my wife and I purchased a old 1999 Lance 1030 before the Plandemic. We got a good few years out of it but its on its way out, I would just love to bring it to you and say "fix it" You guys are Amazing! 2nd to None!!!!

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Thank You , we can do it for you .. you can call the office anytime to get it set up .. 423-475-7663 M-F 8-3. Thanks for watching !

[@livindalife5356]

You remind me of a Aircraft Crash Scene Investigator. You are a true professional.

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Well I am an avid fan of the show MONK ...lol. Thanks for watching!

[@vegasfordguy]

I've been watching more and more of your videos. Top notch workmanship! If I were to buy a new RV I'd bring it to you for a proper roof! However I know better then to buy any new RV! I'll stick with the older cheap ones with aluminum siding and will keep up on the roof! Awesome workmanship!!!

[@leslewis687]

Woo what a job!! Talk about first time Quality!! It looks really good.

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Thank you my friend....we is po fessional!....lol.

[@thingstodoinmichiganswg9847]

Really good work on those corners

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Thank you. We want to make sure we get it right so it does not happen again. Those corners and jack mounts are a common problem on truck bed campers. Thanks for watching.

[@shoebert31]

so you are puting new wood over the existing wood? How does that not create a height difference problem with termination bars?

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

The only difference is the roof is up higher. Gutter rail went back where it came from. It get screwed into the band board. Thanks for watching.

[@Руслан-д3ц4у]

long ago there was no video. great job.

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Thanks my friend. We have been slammed and short handed at the same time. That Lance was an ass kicker. Small pieces upon small pieces to come together.

[@paul2466]

I have a 2003 lance, just like this, same problems, it will be coming your way soon, what does a rebuild like this cost? I don’t think my camper is quite this bad but I want to prepare for the worst

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Thanks for watching Mr. Paul , But we do not quote prices on social media . you can call the office 423-475-7663 M-F 8-3 from 11-12 is lunch the ladies would be more than happy to go over the information with you for your Lance .. look forward to hear from you .

[@toddmccue1823]

Like the engineering. Fit and finish.. Using flashing on roof vents? Older Lance campers roofs had hardly any convex to them. Original seals around all areas except A/C require inspection (end of Summer). Effectively like a flat roof house you should be able to have slight amounts of puddled water . Roof Flashing around vents and commercial/residential self peircing /rubber gasket screws on a any decking that is less than 1/2" is defeating. You know, for roof and most camper aluminum framing , self-piercing lath screws (not self tapping) are viable and have coverage (like small washer) , very little crown. Unless it was a Monday ,most Lance campers are sealed very well. Lance has used aluminum I beam supports to interlock block foam roof panels since the late 70's (squire?) .Not having fiberglass batting for roof insulation /construction ? Well you will see a leaking issue quickly. Campers using fiberglass batting insulation,will absorb water like a sponge ,and then release water after fully saturated.Being said , impressed by steel refitting. Lance campers -less than 1" walls , not much to work with. Lance campers are a dominating percentage of truck camper market. Proven bonding agents in their pressure laminating process, combined with great sealing have made them a long lasting campers(mostly). As with any camper not inspected or put in storage ; a non addressed leak can lead to problems.

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Lance although tired and marketed as the best, in my opinion, are not. The design of the rear jacks need improvement. This is not the first Lance we have worked on that needed the corner frame rebuilt. Logically it does not make sense to drive a total of 9 screws through a 2x2 within 13 inches and not expect it to split and get compromised. The jacks supporting the camper will rock in the wind and that poor fastening allows for separation where caulk is compromised allowing for moisture at first to sleep in...condensation and such. Once the gap gets breached even more from additional movement, and addition rot more water gets in. Understood that the idea is to build as light as possible however you can only go so light before it just doesn't work. The polystyrene foam adds strength once the ceiling and roof panel are adhered and vacuum sealed, however again...the aluminum 1x1 frame for a span of 8 feet is not strong enough to carry any normal load of snow, ice and the bouncing movement of the AC as it travels. Roofs are not supposed to hold any water. The commercial roof industry define ponding water as water not evaporated within 2 days. Ponding water acts as a magnifying glass and compromises the membrane to premature failure. On a camper there should be no reason for standing / ponding water at all. On comment roofs there is concerns of pollen, leaves and debris that create dams preventing proper drainage which, as you stated , you be inspected at least annually to rid the damning and allow for water flow. Additionally, the ponding water adds weigh to the roof which can create additional sagging. Thanks for watching. Appreciate your input. I have learned that whatever any manufacturer claims to be an upgrade or added benefit for the customer is a guise for them to build quicker and cheaper to benefit the manufacturer solely. I have not found one camper or coach to be any better than another. Remove the decals and you would tell one from the other in build style or quality.

[@pdemont8854]

Topside roofing in Vancouver. Learning too.

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Maybe we start a school??

[@TerrydeAlaska]

@@RVROOFINSTALL I would love to attend a school where you teach us the behind the scene stuff.

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

@@TerrydeAlaska how much should I charge? How many months should the school be? I have been seriously pondering the idea.

[@andrewlenhill]

Nice job by the way makes me feel better to see you welding in some steel

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Lance should've put steel in there. That camper weighs 4000 lbs. The RV Moto is to.... Get em built, Get em Out, Get em Sold! Thanks for watching!

[@juanitanewman1079]

Who and. Where r u we live in central pa. Also thankyou for your video

[@matmichael4732]

Beautiful work! Right tools and right mentality of making the job right. Next up you should go into RV Building do a correct build from the start and saving us from the dreaded Put MORE ON!

[@rubberdiscoduck]

Congratulations on getting over a thousand subscribers. Another great video. I was kind of wondering what happened I haven't seen one in such a long time

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Hey there my friend Scott....we have been slammed and short handed at the same time...uggh. We're getting back on track. We are putting a Wild Cat back wall rebuild together to post.

[@andrewlenhill]

Also that Jimmy is bad ass

[@freedomisntfree5573]

That Jack pulled away at one point and ripped the siding

[@BrokeGuyBBQ]

I have a 2007 S&S truck camper that needs some roof and wall work. What was the repair cost for such an extensive repair at the end?

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Thanks for watching. We don't quote on social media. If you give us a call we can go over pricing on your project. 423.475.7663. Looking forward to hearing from you.

[@freedomisntfree5573]

I was going to buy a Lance. Glad I got the Arctic Fox instead

[@truckcampertraveler7369]

Yep they rot like a sob

[@harrycee656]

Surprised that there are no decent building and safety requirements for the RV industry.

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

RV manufactures have no codes except for D.O.T. and personal safety...meaning you won't be get electrocuted, hence the GFCI outlets. Otherwise, as long as they are not slinging in parts on the road they're good. I'm sure they see what I uncover. Thanks for watching.

[@kigerkarlzeberedi1800]

It reminds me somehow that it looks like a carpenter tried to build Frankenstein. It seems like an Rv should be built like a Submarine, never use any wood or any material that can rot or become unstable due to moisture if u build for expected water damage, the eventuality cant harm your Rig.

[@jayweezy3264]

so don’t buy 2005 lances?

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

They're all the same. I haven worked in any other truck bed campers but Lance...that may answer your question. I don't know how the others are built. Thanks for watching.

[@jayweezy3264]

@@RVROOFINSTALL no. thank you for the content and prompt reply og!

[@dezford5408]

Great job Joe, Quality work , Looks beautiful.

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Thank you fine sir....a real ass kicker this one was...lol

[@phillipparker2280]

Would have been easier to just build a camper. Just never know about the t.v. Beside you on the interstate

[@mrpaulgrimm6129]

Does anybody build a decent Rv?

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

The only campers we have not worked on is Air Stream. I don't own a càmper.