RBRODDER Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 (edited) I have a 04 HR Neptune and the PO screwed through the beltline trim due to roof separation. I plan on fixing it correctly and would like to replace the beltline trim in the process. Does anyone know the part number for the trim? Thanks Edited October 22, 2021 by RBRODDER Pictures added Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Schmeckpeper Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Do you have a aluminum roof? Would need to see a picture of the trim. To know if it's the same as on my coach. They used a number of different styles. If its the same as on our Diplomat I can tell you how to fix it also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBRODDER Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 Thanks Bob, I will try to get a picture of it tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David White Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 We have, what I consider, an expert on beltlines here who often helps and comments on this group. He is ChrisT and usually posts under the “throgmartin” heading. He operates TalinRV in FL and can help you with the beltline and suggestions for repairs. I think he sells the materials for repairs, and if you are near there, you’ll find no better shop to do the repairs. Check their website and call. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBRODDER Posted October 22, 2021 Author Share Posted October 22, 2021 21 hours ago, RBRODDER said: I have a 04 HR Neptune and the PO screwed through the beltline trim due to roof separation. I plan on fixing it correctly and would like to replace the beltline trim in the process. Does anyone know the part number for the trim? Thanks As the trim wraps around and down At the rear of the coach, it looks to be taller on one side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Schmeckpeper Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 You need to have a picture from the end. It looks like the same stuff that I have. If it is it has a little flag on 1 side, and the other side has a cup on the other side. Sorry I don't have the order with me. Its at home and I won't be back for other week. I found the stuff at RV Renovators in mesa az & at La Mesa rv in mesa az. La Mesa had it in almond. RV Renovators had it in white. It was running in the $3.60 a foot range. The stuff I found was quite a bit lighter a was around $60 for a 50ft roll. Wish that I would have gotten the heavier stuff. But it's working just fine. When I get home I'll find the order an send it. I made a video on how to fix it. If your interested. Problems that I ran into. Dissimilar metals corrode. So using stainless steel or steel screws when you have a aluminum roof & frame will cause you major problems in the future. You need to use aluminum rivets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBRODDER Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 Thanks Bob, yes I would be interested in seeing the video. I will try to get a shot of the end profile of the trim cover. Thanks Rich rbrodder1@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Schmeckpeper Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 1 hour ago, RBRODDER said: Thanks Bob, yes I would be interested in seeing the video. I will try to get a shot of the end profile of the trim cover. Thanks Rich rbrodder1@yahoo.com Things can get crazy, please remind me next week when I get home. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill R Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Wow, I amazed at the wealth of knowledge this site has. I just bought my FIRST Class A two months ago, '06 Monaco Windsor. We love this coach and style along with how noticeably much better the quality is compared to others we were looking at. I have been spending the last two months fixing things and this site has been invaluable in helping me. It just so happens I noticed the trim (beltline?) under one of the slide out awnings has come loose on the underside. See pic below. I have placed a screw with washers on either side just to keep from getting worse. I am not knowledgeable enough to know how it is attached, but the screws or fasteners underneath have rusted completely so I am assuming that is why it has come loose. I went on the roof and saw where the caulking was bad on top of the awning retainer that would allow rain to get behind the trim. So now to fix without a lot of cost. Seems like there might be a video to repair from Mr. Bob S, so I will await to see that. Any other comments are so welcome for a Newbie like me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Schmeckpeper Posted October 23, 2021 Share Posted October 23, 2021 3 hours ago, Bill R said: Wow, I amazed at the wealth of knowledge this site has. I just bought my FIRST Class A two months ago, '06 Monaco Windsor. We love this coach and style along with how noticeably much better the quality is compared to others we were looking at. I have been spending the last two months fixing things and this site has been invaluable in helping me. It just so happens I noticed the trim (beltline?) under one of the slide out awnings has come loose on the underside. See pic below. I have placed a screw with washers on either side just to keep from getting worse. I am not knowledgeable enough to know how it is attached, but the screws or fasteners underneath have rusted completely so I am assuming that is why it has come loose. I went on the roof and saw where the caulking was bad on top of the awning retainer that would allow rain to get behind the trim. So now to fix without a lot of cost. Seems like there might be a video to repair from Mr. Bob S, so I will await to see that. Any other comments are so welcome for a Newbie like me. Just now, BobSchmeck said: Hi Bill, question do you have an aluminum roof? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Laursen Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Steele Rubber Products in NC makes screw track covers. They may have something helpful. Steele Rubber Products - Home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill R Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Bob - how can I tell. When I had my roof sealed I was told it was fiberglass. But not sure if they knew for sure. Is there a way to find out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry Laursen Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Bill R said: Bob - how can I tell. When I had my roof sealed I was told it was fiberglass. But not sure if they knew for sure. Is there a way to find out. Generally fiberglass roofs are one piece and don't have a seam down the center. Aluminum roofs are two piece with a left and right side piece running the length of the coach. They have a sealing tape running along the centerline. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill R Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Then this is a fiberglass roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBRODDER Posted October 24, 2021 Author Share Posted October 24, 2021 23 hours ago, BobSchmeck said: Hi Bill, question do you have an aluminum roof? Yes, it is an aluminum roof. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Schmeckpeper Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 8 minutes ago, RBRODDER said: Yes, it is an aluminum roof. Scrap a very small spot on the roof were its painted. If it shows silver, it's aluminum. Larry is correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David White Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Bill R said: Bob - how can I tell. When I had my roof sealed I was told it was fiberglass. But not sure if they knew for sure. Is there a way to find out. BilI, I’m obviously not Bob, but I have a ‘05 Windsor and it has the solid fiberglass roof. Since the ‘06 was the last year for Windsors, and appear to be a continuation of the ‘05 design, I think you have fiberglass which rolls over the edge and down to that upper beltline. It has no seam down to centerline, front to back, which is a indicator of the aluminum roof. Edited October 24, 2021 by David White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill R Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 David, thanks for confirming what I suspected that it is fiberglass. No seam, feels and sounds like fiberglass, and I had been told it was fiberglass. If it quacks like a duck…… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBRODDER Posted October 25, 2021 Author Share Posted October 25, 2021 On 10/22/2021 at 10:16 PM, BobSchmeck said: You need to have a picture from the end. It looks like the same stuff that I have. If it is it has a little flag on 1 side, and the other side has a cup on the other side. Sorry I don't have the order with me. Its at home and I won't be back for other week. I found the stuff at RV Renovators in mesa az & at La Mesa rv in mesa az. La Mesa had it in almond. RV Renovators had it in white. It was running in the $3.60 a foot range. The stuff I found was quite a bit lighter a was around $60 for a 50ft roll. Wish that I would have gotten the heavier stuff. But it's working just fine. When I get home I'll find the order an send it. I made a video on how to fix it. If your interested. Problems that I ran into. Dissimilar metals corrode. So using stainless steel or steel screws when you have a aluminum roof & frame will cause you major problems in the future. You need to use aluminum rivets. Bob, here are a couple pictures of the end profile as it wraps around the rear lower panel of the coach. First picture is of the passenger side and seems a little deformed, next two shots are of the drivers side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Schmeckpeper Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 21 minutes ago, RBRODDER said: Bob, here are a couple pictures of the end profile as it wraps around the rear lower panel of the coach. First picture is of the passenger side and seems a little deformed, next two shots are of the drivers side. Yep. Thats the same thing that we have. We should be home Wednesday sometime. Will get you the information Thursday or Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan K Posted October 26, 2021 Share Posted October 26, 2021 This is what worked for me when I needed a new trim line. All from the same seller on ebay. As in the picture but I got it in white and painted to match. She sells both the aluminum strip and vinyl cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBRODDER Posted October 27, 2021 Author Share Posted October 27, 2021 Thank You Ivan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBRODDER Posted October 29, 2021 Author Share Posted October 29, 2021 So digging into this a little bit further...I see trim cover with a lip and trim cover without a lip. What is the purpose of the lip and would it go to the upward or downward? Looking at the pictures I posted earlier, it looks like the driver side definitely doesn't have the lip, while the passenger side looks to have a lip. I currently don't want to start taking it apart as it is raining and cooling off. So I know it won't be very pliable. Thanks Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Schmeckpeper Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 1 hour ago, RBRODDER said: So digging into this a little bit further...I see trim cover with a lip and trim cover without a lip. What is the purpose of the lip and would it go to the upward or downward? Looking at the pictures I posted earlier, it looks like the driver side definitely doesn't have the lip, while the passenger side looks to have a lip. I currently don't want to start taking it apart as it is raining and cooling off. So I know it won't be very pliable. Thanks Rich You want the one with the lip. The lip on mine went to the top. That way you get a better seal when you caulk it. Some people don't seal the bottom side. They say that way if any water gets in it has a place to drain out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Schmeckpeper Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Beltline videos, I hope. LOL Rivet measurement: https://youtu.be/2j2VCm6X7e0 Installing Rivets: https://youtu.be/ZWp1_zV9xiI 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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