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New Headliner

I have to replace the headliner in my 95 U320.

I was thinking of options that might be better than the factory fabric, at least in the bathroom and kitchen areas. Any suggestions for the living room and bedroom would also be welcomed.


Thanks for your help.
1995 U320C SE 40'
Jeep 4x4 Commander - Limited - Hemi
"The Pack"  Yogi and Diesel our Airedales -  Charlie our Boxer/Akita mix. Gone but NEVER forgotten Jake our yellow Lab.
NRA Law Enforcement Firearms instructor - Handgun/shotgun
Regional Firearms instructor for national Armored Transp. Co.

Re: New Headliner

Reply #1 –
I'm in a similar situation. I have a vinyl headliner in my 91 U225, and while I'd prefer a fabric, I don't think it will hold up in the bathroom or kitchen. Still trying to figure it out...

Steve
1991 U225 Grand Villa

Re: New Headliner

Reply #2 –
On my first  motorhome years ago I had to do a major roof beam replacement as there had been a bad leak thru' it with the previous owner and they did not want to tackle it so I bought the unit for a  "song" as I knew I could fix it. This I did, then the next question was "what should I use for the replacement roof liner"? I visited the Bldg Matl store and picked out a nice light Vinyl covered panelling and fitted that in place and put a small 1/4 round moulding trim around the cabinets etc to finish it off. I put the matching edge strips across the joints and a couple spaced evenly thru the width of the panel and the whole thing looked good. Easy to clean and as there was a small crown in the roof I made it to have a slight pressure fit against the cabinets so the panel held itself up in reality.
Easy to do for anyone even with minor skills.
On my 93 GV I had to repair the vinyl liner back up and it was a slightly messy job respraying the 3m glue on foam and vinyl then sqeeging it back evenly. I topped it off with a few more snaps and buttons (made extra) at equal intervals across to make it look like it was a factory planned job.
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: New Headliner

Reply #3 –
MY Wife and I just rented a rug cleaner with upholstery cleaner and did the carpet and headliner in our u295. The headliner came out looking like new . I think the material is a boat headliner hull liner fabric that passes motor vehicle fire safety tests .You can find it on Ebay 72" wide at about $30 a running yard
joseph gambaro
1999 U295 36'

Re: New Headliner

Reply #4 –
Is the liner you found on eBay similar to the factory liner?
Foretravel has the original liner available in 96" width.

 What adhesive did you use to glue the fabric to the roof?

Thanks for the help
1995 U320C SE 40'
Jeep 4x4 Commander - Limited - Hemi
"The Pack"  Yogi and Diesel our Airedales -  Charlie our Boxer/Akita mix. Gone but NEVER forgotten Jake our yellow Lab.
NRA Law Enforcement Firearms instructor - Handgun/shotgun
Regional Firearms instructor for national Armored Transp. Co.

Re: New Headliner

Reply #5 –
I found the head liner they use and it is a marine hull liner. Go to a local upholstry outlet and they will have it in their samples.
The glue to use is a spray but it has to be the best 3M one and is around  $30 a can here. Make sure it is for headliners (not the regular type or it will all come down sooner than later). While at the upholsterers ask them for the name of it but you can get it at Napa or?
John
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: New Headliner

Reply #6 –
Thanks for giving
Me the scent and getting me to the trail.
1995 U320C SE 40'
Jeep 4x4 Commander - Limited - Hemi
"The Pack"  Yogi and Diesel our Airedales -  Charlie our Boxer/Akita mix. Gone but NEVER forgotten Jake our yellow Lab.
NRA Law Enforcement Firearms instructor - Handgun/shotgun
Regional Firearms instructor for national Armored Transp. Co.

Re: New Headliner

Reply #7 –
was just at Napa here and asked about the adhesive and they told me that they also carry a NORTON brand that is $15.00 and it is as good as the 3M. So there you are!
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

Re: New Headliner

Reply #8 –
Thank you!
1995 U320C SE 40'
Jeep 4x4 Commander - Limited - Hemi
"The Pack"  Yogi and Diesel our Airedales -  Charlie our Boxer/Akita mix. Gone but NEVER forgotten Jake our yellow Lab.
NRA Law Enforcement Firearms instructor - Handgun/shotgun
Regional Firearms instructor for national Armored Transp. Co.

Re: New Headliner

Reply #9 –
That is encouraging! We have yet to take possession our 99' U270, but planing our projects as a way to pass the time while waiting for money tranfers etc. There are a few very light what appear to be water stains in a couple of places on our headliner. Your post makes me wonder if the type of upholstery cleaner you used works on those... were there any such stains on yours that were successfully removed?
Thanks,
Don
Quote from: gam –
MY Wife and I just rented a rug cleaner with upholstery cleaner and did the carpet and headliner in our u295. The headliner came out looking like new . I think the material is a boat headliner hull liner fabric that passes motor vehicle fire safety tests .You can find it on Ebay 72" wide at about $30 a running yard
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Don & Tys
1999 U270 3602 WTFE #5402
Xtreme Stage 1 w/Headlight, Step Conversion, etc.
2009 Honda Fit Sport with Navi
Freedom is NOT "just another word for nothing left to lose"... with apologies to Kris Kristofferson

Re: New Headliner

Reply #10 –
When I repaired the headliner in my old 93 GV I was told by my upholstery friend to be very careful cleaning it as the glues hate any wet liquids. So be careful not to get it really wet.
The foam on that unit was letting go (disintegrating) and this is not uncommon after a bunch of years.
I used the 3m glue and that worked well.
John
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.