Roof Repair on 2002 Vista 21B Volkswagen Chassis

[MNBoulianne]

I am responding to the people who also have the VW Vista21b and who are interested in connecting with other owners.

We recently purchased a Vista. The aluminum roof needs to be replaced. Would like to hear from others who have replaced or repaired the roof. I am thinking of replacing the aluminum.

I called Winnebago and they said it would be approx $40K for them to replace the roof in Forest City, Iowa.

Q1. What have you replaced your aluminum roof with?
Q2. Any recommendations for good/reasonable places for roof repairs?

Thanks in advance!

[Eagle5]

Hi MNBoulianne,
The YouTube Channel AZ Expert has good videos for roof repair. In reviewing the brochure for your 2002 Vista, it looks like your coach was built with aluminum substructures and a Thermo-Panel® roof. Does that seem about right? I wonder if your roof has been modified?
Welcome to the forum.
Eagle5

[MNBoulianne]

Thanks for the response Eagle5. Yes, I also saw the Vista21b brochure refers to the SuperStructure. When I look at my RV roof, it does not appear to have the rounded fibreglass edge I saw in the Winnebago Superstructure videos (including the one from AZExpert doing a Filon roof). This roof seems to be aluminum sheets (3 full sheets and a half sheet). The RV roof side edge has a trim piece which appears to cover the roof and sidewall at 90 degree angle.

[wahoonc]

I don't have a Vista, however I have worked on similar style roofs. There are thick coatings like RV Armor. Pricey but they come with a warranty. We have used commercial PVC membrane, fully adhered then terminated at the edge, it is thermal welded at any penetrations.

Aaron