RV Repair: Water damage to inside ceiling, rv repair, sky light

Question
The sky light leaked and ruined the fabric in the ceiling. I was wondering if there  is any way I can repair it myself. I repaired the leak. Where can I find the right material and a book on how to repair. It is a 1991 fifth wheel Newmar Corp.
Londonair 40 ft.


Answer
Sam,
   Depending on what they used for the ceiling, an exact replacement may or may not be available.  To complete this repair correctly, the roof needs to come off and the rafters in the area of the damage removed so that the ceiling panel can be removed and a new one installed.  This is quite a lengthy and expensive repair.  You may be able to remove the panel from the inside and replace it and then use trim around the walls as an alternative, but I can't say for sure not having seen it.  As for a repair manual you can get a generic rv repair manual at most rv parts stores, but model specific books like you can get for autos just aren't available. I hope this helps and good luck with your repair.

Darren