Replace ceiling carpet ( headliner) with 1x4 Cedar TNG
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Replace ceiling carpet ( headliner) with 1x4 Cedar TNG
Hi everybody I have a 1995 40 ft Safari Serengeti and I'm sick of looking at carpet on my ceiling.
It is stained from leaks in its past and the glue is letting go so it is now sagging. . Can anybody tell me what the ceiling is constructed of and if it would support a 1x4 tongue and groove Cedar upgrade and if not what I can do to make it work. Thanks
It is stained from leaks in its past and the glue is letting go so it is now sagging. . Can anybody tell me what the ceiling is constructed of and if it would support a 1x4 tongue and groove Cedar upgrade and if not what I can do to make it work. Thanks
Re: Replace ceiling carpet ( headliner) with 1x4 Cedar TNG
Basically a wood roof structure, carpet is attached to thin luan plywood 1/8" thick. I would cut around the edge of the visible carpet and remove all carpet, obviously remove lights first. Then luan is attached to 3/4"thick plywood upright trusses, you will be able to see the luan stapled into the trusses when carpet is down, spaced about 16" apart except where the vents are located as 3/4" ply creates the opening and support for the roof air conditioner and ceiling fans holes. Insulation consists of paper lined fiberglass batts. 2 runs of wires left and right side about 2 feet in from the inside walls with steel protective straps to watch out for when nailing your cedar planks front to back would be your best direction of installation. roof air conditioner and fans just remove interior trim and reinstall trim when done.
Len and Brenda Nugent
Alberta, Canada, fulltimers since 2012
1996 Safari Serengeti 3740 front door, bought in Feb 2019
Cat 3126 300hp, Allison MD3060, VelvetRide suspension
sold 2008 GMC Duramax 3500 and 37' Cedar Creek 5th wheel
Alberta, Canada, fulltimers since 2012
1996 Safari Serengeti 3740 front door, bought in Feb 2019
Cat 3126 300hp, Allison MD3060, VelvetRide suspension
sold 2008 GMC Duramax 3500 and 37' Cedar Creek 5th wheel
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Re: Replace ceiling carpet ( headliner) with 1x4 Cedar TNG
Sounds easy enough thank you. It will also be a great opportunity to get rid of and update the gawd awful florescent light fixtures & vent fans.
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Re: Replace ceiling carpet ( headliner) with 1x4 Cedar TNG
i am in same boat as you with staining and it is also generally ugly and dated. was thinking of tearing down and using a cedar or pine T &G product that is about 1/2 thick, have used it on walls in the past. I also hoped it might be a bit more flexible where needed. I know home depot carries it.
Re: Replace ceiling carpet ( headliner) with 1x4 Cedar TNG
Lots of info on the internet on how to remove those stains.
Chuck & Mitzi
'01 Safari Zanzibar 3646 (side entry)
Cat 3126B / Allison MD3060
Magnum M-Series "Blue Max" chassis
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland toad
'01 Safari Zanzibar 3646 (side entry)
Cat 3126B / Allison MD3060
Magnum M-Series "Blue Max" chassis
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland toad
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Re: Replace ceiling carpet ( headliner) with 1x4 Cedar TNG
Let's not forget FRP...4' by 8' sheet easily slapped in by intelligent cut man. Fast. Easy. Permanent. Cleaning - no problem!!! Lifetime ability to simply cover over if so desired. Adherence possibilities endless as-well-as depending on preference. Take care Friends. Proud of each and every one of us.
Re: Replace ceiling carpet ( headliner) with 1x4 Cedar TNG
FRP? Wuzzdat?
Chuck & Mitzi
'01 Safari Zanzibar 3646 (side entry)
Cat 3126B / Allison MD3060
Magnum M-Series "Blue Max" chassis
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland toad
'01 Safari Zanzibar 3646 (side entry)
Cat 3126B / Allison MD3060
Magnum M-Series "Blue Max" chassis
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland toad
Re: Replace ceiling carpet ( headliner) with 1x4 Cedar TNG
Brett and Dianne Wolfe
Ex: 2003 Alpine 38'. Ex 1997 Safari Sahara. Ex 1993 Foretravel U240
Moderator, FMCA Forums 2009-2020
Chairman, FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011- 2020
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Ex: 2003 Alpine 38'. Ex 1997 Safari Sahara. Ex 1993 Foretravel U240
Moderator, FMCA Forums 2009-2020
Chairman, FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011- 2020
Moderator, http://www.dieselrvclub.org/ (FMCA chapter) 2002-
Re: Replace ceiling carpet ( headliner) with 1x4 Cedar TNG
Thanks, Brett. Now i can Google it.
Chuck & Mitzi
'01 Safari Zanzibar 3646 (side entry)
Cat 3126B / Allison MD3060
Magnum M-Series "Blue Max" chassis
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland toad
'01 Safari Zanzibar 3646 (side entry)
Cat 3126B / Allison MD3060
Magnum M-Series "Blue Max" chassis
2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland toad
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1998 Sahara edition Safari
The Slide out refuses to slide in. Hydraulic inactive. Piston pin too tightly cinched to drive out, lower outer end, loosen houses, squeeze hydraulic slide unit into closed situation, reapply hoses, manually intake Slide, and finally repin hydraulic unit. No such luck. Any other ideas of possibilities. Thank you, Family. David