Hi
This is a continuation of a old posting:
Pop-Top Canvas: Mold & Condensation: How to Amend Problem?
I have a 2001 Ford EB 250 with Penthouse Pop-Top.
My issue with my pop-top was that it was leaking due to poorly installed yakama roof-rack by some previous outfit or owner before we bought it,
no sealent around any of the blot mounts. I live in the Pacific NW, and when I say rain, I mean rain. During the rain, water was building up within the pop-top's underside. One day when I had inspected and pushed up the pop-top, a waterfall dumped gallons on to the floor.
My neighbor had exactly the same problem with their Jeep. It had a leak and molded, they had to get rid of it because of poorly installed roof-rack.
I took it to
Evergreen RV Supply & Service - Shoreline, WA - (206) 542-1183, and they did a great job. They are always backed-up with many RVs, primarily roof repairs, so expect to leave your unit for 6+ weeks. Be sure to bring a tarp and remove all contents (valuables, gear, and stuff) because it will be out in the back stacked next to other RVs waiting for service. Even remove the loose bed boards, because this will make it easier for them to work on the unit and not accidentally stain or lose items.
I had called many RV outfits within the Pacific NW, but many never heard of SportsMobiles. And when I said pop-top, they were thinking the old VW vans.
Evergreen RV completely took off the pop-top and ripped out everything on the underside to expose what was as occurring. It was noted that the original SportsMobile construction of the pop-top was poor.
Evergreen RV completely reconstructed the underside: New boards, panels and insulation. The work took about two weeks after the 5+ weeks to wait to begin work. They did not recommend that they clean the mold stains, because they would still change by the hour.
So, after the repair, we cleaned off the mold stains with Oxyclean and a small space heater\fan set to low. Got 85% of the stains out. We also purchased a de-humidifier.
Evergreen RV's original estimate was $2400 and the final cost was $2800. For us it was a huge expense, but it was worth it and we are pleased with their work. Ask for Jeff, he is the head of the service department and he is very knowledgeable.