2007 T@B-Can I remove trim on top of camper?

plarsen111

Hi everyone,

New owner, so this is probably a dumb question for some of you more experienced folks.

My red trim on one side along the roof has several cracks. Can I remove it and, if so, do I need to replace it or can I just leave it off without water getting in? 

It appears that is what this owner has done. 

https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/8323/2004-dutchmen-built-t-b-t2-camper

I really appreciate your help and feedback.

-Phil

lkc001

@plarsen111 JMHO, if it were me I would not.  It does cover the joint where the roof meets the sides.  On my 2017 there is also a rubber flexible type gasket that is pushed/butted up to that colored trim which also helps keep water out.  I would reach out to Nucamp or a dealer to get a price --you could also maybe try searching for used and paint it to match.  

Dalehelman

The plastic trim is merely trim, and is not needed for weather protection. 

plarsen111

lkc001 said:

@plarsen111 JMHO, if it were me I would not.  It does cover the joint where the roof meets the sides.  On my 2017 there is also a rubber flexible type gasket that is pushed/butted up to that colored trim which also helps keep water out.  I would reach out to Nucamp or a dealer to get a price --you could also maybe try searching for used and paint it to match.  

Do you believe the nuCamp would sell such an old trim piece, especially since it is the Dutchmen model? Or are the new nuCamp's the same size and shape and I could order and just have it fit?

Dalehelman

I do believe the early NuCamp pieces will interchange with Dutchmen. Color matching will be a problem. You may need to repaint all the trim. I do know that the parts are quite expensive. Each section was in the hundreds if I remember. You might look into plastic welding or bonding something to the back side

Geo

@plarsen111,  As @Dalehelman said the trim is decorative. 
I have successfully repaired the plastic trim with plumbers PVC glue, just depends on how bad your cracks are.

bamboofly

Just got a quote from NuCamp on a white trim piece. Parti.d. 78-75-6771.No guarantee that it will fit perfectly. Ridiculous, $300.00 plus $75 to drop ship. If anyone wants to remove theirs, I would purchase it. Color no important. Small section on right side going down to the pull handle.