Roo bunk end

[Bagelman]

Hello everyone I have been lurking since last fall when we purchased a used Rockwood Roo 21ss. Having previously only owned pop ups I was blown away by the trailer and all the features. Needless to say I didn't do my due diligence and got a little taken. Any way to make a long story longer this weekend I will be replacing the rear bunk end and wonder if anyone has experience doing it. I purchased a new one from Forest River along with new seals both inner and outer. The bunk came with the bottom frame not installed as well as a roll of what I would call butyl tape 1" wide x 1/8" thick does any one know what this is for ? BTW it's a 2009. I am looking forward to our first camping trip with our new and what I would call HUGE trailer and any help that you good people can provide thanks.

[Mainframe]

Is there a rain gutter above the door? Maybe the tape goes under there to seal it. I never changed a hybrid door but it seems doable if you have lots of help and take your time. What is your game plan? Did you find any helpful youtube videos? Sounds like something Forest River should do, make a quick video of a tech replacing the bunk end.

How much did it cost to buy the bunk end, also did it have a new tent end with it or is that separate?

Make sure what you are bolting into on the trailer part is solid, you may need repairs behind there if this is all from water damage.

[bikendan]

Years ago, someone on RV.NET's Hybrid forum posted pics and step by step instructions for a Roo bunk door replacement.

[Bagelman]

The bunk end was $330.00 assorted seals $50.00 crating and shipping approx. $150.00(to Grand Island NY) So I don't think price was too much. Yes there was water damage. I removed part of the inner luan and have replaced it. The outside fiberglass is delaminated slightly but I am not going to worry about it. The good thing is the walls are all aluminium framed with styrofoam between so that is solid. I have lots of help so I am hoping it goes smoothly will let you know thanks Gary

[Bagelman]

Sorry tents don't come with it nothing comes with it except a new hinge just a bare bunk no velcro nothing

[Crusader 816]

A little advice when you do it is to be sure to measure how far the hinge is from the edge. Did you get new frame too?

[Crusader 816]

I replaced both bunk ends and the frame too on my 2008. I ask if you got a new frame to because that's where the tape was used on mine. It's not a bad job to do.

[jpgowin]

Who was your point of contact at Forest River for purchase? I have the same year 23ss with front bunk delaminating and leaking. Did they give you a discounted price or was that the going rate?


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[rockfordroo]

FYI: Other folks have had the door put in another TT being delivered to a nearby dealer and saved the shipping cost.

[Bagelman]

The contact person was Sheri Dunlap the price wasn't discounted. I couldn't get a dealer nearby to put it in one of their trailers even the suggestion of it made it seem like I was nuts or maybe that was my perception. Very easy to deal with my wife did it all by email and phone. The bunk came with a frame on three sides the bottom piece(hinge side) is not installed.

[Crusader 816]

I ended up buying mine from a guy off this site that he had already purchased them from forest river. I ended up getting a great price for them which came with everything doors frames weatherstripping and the new edging too. Shipped.

[Crusader 816]

Mine has the gutter above the doors so I ended up making the pvc water protectors and I have not had a drop of water since. Best thing I ever did.

[Bagelman]

To be honest i can't remember if it has gutters the trailer has been in storage in a barn since October . While I have been there to work on it when the weather was warmer I haven't been there to work on it for some time. I think it has gutters.

[itat]

Your 2008 will have the gutter above the doors. Sounds like they may have sent you the "cores" like they did for me. They shipped the parts to a local dealer and I had the dealer install them. They had to transfer the old hinge to the new cores. The dealer did a better job than the original factory installation but the biggest issue in my case was the screws that secured the bed door frames. They weren't screwed in straight and the screw heads weren't flush which prevented a tight seal between the frame and the white pinch welt seals on the door edges.

[Crusader 816]

Yes that was my concern to with the screws so I went and bought a different style screw and I got them in stainless so they wouldn't rust. They all sat flush so no pinching of the seals.

[Bagelman]

I do have gutters above the bed opening and I probably install extensions. The replacement went well the hardest part was removing the old sealant from the hinge. I can now finish replacing the seals and getting the rest ship shape for camping. Hope to get out in may. thanks all

[MiCamper6]

AWESOME! Good luck, and good camping!!

[fedrocker]

Keeping water from collecting at the hinge is the key - on the front bunk door.


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[ebemis]

Bagleman..You are simply AWESOME taking this project on good luck!!

From what I understand, that "tape" you mentioned getting is used/sandwiched between the aluminum frames and side-walls the frames screw into. If you were to take any of the aluminum "edges" off your rig, you would find that stuff behind them...its sticky and will mean your removal of aluminum edge rails will not occur without completely bending and damaging them beyond re-use! ...don't ask me why I know this to be true :-(

My guess would be when you remove your current bunk end frame, you will find that tape there...it almost looks like plumbers putty. From my experience, when you place it back in it will help hold and seal things up as you screw the new frame into place. My recommendation would be some high quality RV sealant (Dicor made for walls?) to seal the joint between your frame's and sidewalls when your done and you shouldn't have any future water leaks. Like others have said, I can swear I read a story of someone doing this themselves but the only Goole searches I could find were people having dealers do it. My thoughts are as long as you take your time, there should be no reason why with help you won't end up better off than you were previously!

If your open to it and inclined to do so, I am sure there are plenty of folks on here that would LOVE to see pictures and stories of your effort!! hint hint ;-)

[jpgowin]

Found this link for a 2013 post from a member that replaced his bunk ends and installed them himself.

http://www.forestriverforums.com/forums/f46/bunk-leaks-again-and-again-43183.html