PhxDT Report post Posted October 2, 2015 I have the infamous ABS roof from Coleman. I took the plastic off the top and I am going to apply the grizzly grip coat to finalize. I do have 3" of deflection, or drop in the center. The roof appears to be made of plastic and high density foam- nothing else (unless someone knows to the contrary). Is it worth trying to raise the ceiling to fix this, or should I just add more foam on top to smooth this out? Any other advice would be very appreciated. I need to fill in some holes with replacement foam as well. Lots of work, but worth it! I am taking this bull elk hunting this winter. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhxDT Report post Posted October 2, 2015 I should also add that one idea I read was to strap down the edges and then put a jig in the center and jack up the center from inside. not sure if it'll stay, since it seems to have years of sagging and afraid it is permanent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muledeerarea33? Report post Posted October 2, 2015 Can you fir it up and put metal roofing on top? Or 4" Mansfield foam it with hot tar? Not sure bout the pop ups? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azshtr Report post Posted October 2, 2015 That is the roof that sunk Coleman trailer company. Look up info at popupportal.com The best pop up tent info site I know of. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhxDT Report post Posted October 2, 2015 Thanks guys. I have poked around that site some (that is where I got the idea to rip off the old cover), but was curious about a method to raise this roof internally. Lots of creative DYI'ers on this site. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildwoody Report post Posted October 2, 2015 Long drive off a short pier Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viper Report post Posted October 2, 2015 I had bought a '98 Coleman Westlake with that roof design. It started sagging within the first year. If I remember, the plastic was splitting on the sides. Way too much span for that design. Coleman (Little Dealer) replaced it free, with the upgrade design, and also put the A/C support bar across the inside. No issues for as long as I had it. Not sure what the new top would cost. Might be worth it if you plan to keep the trailer. A couple of the cross bars might offer the support you need on this roof. They fit on the underneath, from one side to the other and have an upward arc against the roof. The ends bolt through the roof. They are designed for support of an A/C unit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hunterjohnny Report post Posted October 2, 2015 I bet you could figure out some cross support, maybe even wood ripped down to the right width. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ringer Report post Posted October 2, 2015 Maybe cut a long span of ribs out of a light wood like fir and fit them below the plastic. Make an arch top to hold the shape of the roof for shedding water. Screw it through the top with stainless screws and lay a layer of fiberglass over the whole top and paint it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
azshtr Report post Posted October 2, 2015 An option to Ringers approach... If it is structurally sound fill the void with foam sheets from Home Depot. Easy to shape, screw and glue. Very light weight. Then Fiberglass over. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhxDT Report post Posted October 2, 2015 love the ideas (except the short pier one- ha). I'll be assessing this weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Explorer Report post Posted October 2, 2015 If its polyprpylene then you can heat it with a torch and pop it back into shape. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Red Sparky Report post Posted October 3, 2015 Ok here is my suggestion...Top is getting old and sagging? Victoria's Secret push up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
