2010 zinger by crossroads 26BH

Harlie_baby · 03-03-2022, 07:02 AM

Hi. I'm completely new to owning a camper, I bought a 2010 zinger by crossroads for a great price but it needs some work. I have a few questions:
1. The outside is smooth but I don't know what type of siding it is?
2. Does anyone have a parts # for the exterior trim pieces?
3. Anyone have any links to YouTube videos to repair the outside of the camper?
I will be doing everything myself lol. Thank you for your time

**Lloyd** · 03-03-2022, 07:24 AM

Welcome aboard.

We need more information to be able to answer your questions.

What model is it?
If you put the make, model, and year of your camper in your signature, it will help us to help you.

Harlie_baby · 03-03-2022, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Harlie_baby

Hi. I'm completely new to owning a camper, I bought a 2010 zinger by crossroads for a great price but it needs some work. I have a few questions:
1. The outside is smooth but I don't know what type of siding it is?
2. Does anyone have a parts # for the exterior trim pieces?
3. Anyone have any links to YouTube videos to repair the outside of the camper?
I will be doing everything myself lol. Thank you for your time

Vin # is 4V0TC322XBA012146 (if that helps)

**Lloyd** · 03-03-2022, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Harlie_baby

Vin # is 4V0TC322XBA012146 (if that helps)

This is what will help.
If you put the make, model, and year of your camper in your signature, it will help us to help you.

Harlie_baby · 03-03-2022, 07:40 AM

How do I find out the model #? I haven't gotten the title yet

**dagst1** · 03-03-2022, 07:41 AM

Hello and welcome.

Did a quick search and a 2010 Zinger 26BH would have aluminum siding but you say yours has smooth siding So not sure. As far as part numbers campers are not like cars in having part numbers. The exterior trim pieces may or may not be specific to a Zinger just depends on what it is. My advice would be to go to a mom and pop camper sales lot and ask for a parts catalog. They list parts and accessories. There are parts suppliers on line depending on what you need.
I am guessing your camper is damaged in some way. Could you post some pictures to help us better help you.

Also as Lloyd said the more information you provide the better others can help you.

Harlie_baby · 03-03-2022, 07:43 AM

Thank you for your reply. The pull out has water damage and the front of the cover wasn't repair the right way. And absolutely I will go take some pictures.

**dagst1** · 03-03-2022, 07:43 AM

Make: Zinger
Model: 26 BH
Year : 2010

This is based on what you provided.

Harlie_baby · 03-03-2022, 07:51 AM

Here are some pictures. It's going to take alot of work but for $600 it will be worth it. Everything works on the inside

**dagst1** · 03-03-2022, 08:07 AM

Thank you for posting the pictures. What you have does not match a 2010 Zinger 26 BH. But with the pictures I have a couple of questions 1 have you bought this? 2 What are you wanting to do with it-- Hunting cabin -- lake lot -- or pull it down the road for weekend camping and vacations.

The reason is what you have pictures of has laminated walls and they would be very hard and expensive to fix. Was it in a flood? Not saying it could not be fixed but even if you did the work it will not be cheap.

Harlie_baby · 03-03-2022, 09:08 AM

I do own it. It wasn't in a flood lol, it was owned by an older woman who had it fixed but they didn't do it right. The sticker on the side says it was made in 2010 ( I will post a pic). My plan with it is when I go out of town to race I want to be able to stay in it and save hotel costs. Can I take all the laminated walls off and replace it with aluminum?

660catman · 03-03-2022, 10:54 AM

BTW, you have a ZT32QB which is way longer than a 26bh

**mark5w** · 03-03-2022, 12:03 PM

First step is to clean the outside up so you can evaluate the problems. The exterior walls are made up of a thin piece of luan wood with a product called "filon" laminated to it.
There are many places to buy both, but replacing would be difficult.

https://www.recpro.com/rv-fiberglass...caAieOEALw_wcB

**DavisK** · 03-03-2022, 01:53 PM

Welcome to the forum! Good luck.

**dagst1** · 03-03-2022, 03:05 PM

Have you checked the framing/wall studs? There is probably more damage than you are seeing. Can it be fixed-- Yes. Should it be fixed --That depends on how much money and time you want to put into it. Parts availability is a little better than a short while ago but cost has went up. Unfortunately you will not know the extent of the damage until you tear into it. Do you know if it has wood studs or aluminum? We rebuilt a 15 ft Play-Mor trailer years ago and it had wood studs. After opening it up we soon learned the damage you see is only the tip on the iceberg.

What ever you do please keep us posted. It would be a interesting rebuild.

ugauga · 03-04-2022, 09:33 AM

Welcome, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you. I would however seriously consider if you really want to go into this. You may be pretty much building it up from scratch if the damage is any deeper than the surface. Unless you want to take it as a year(s?) long project you may want to just spend that time and money finding something in far better shape. Restoration will cost you thousands and unless you quit your job you won't finish it before summer ends.

How's interior, does furnace, water heater, fridge, water pump and all the electric stuff work?

The good part is you paid pretty much the value of the frame on wheels. Everything else you end up taking out of it is a bonus.

drzaius · 03-10-2022, 02:18 PM

I'm sorry for sounding harsh, but I'm going to be blunt about this. That RV is a complete & total write off. You may be able to salvage some of the interior fixtures, and the frame & running gear may be useful but the rest is just too far gone. It's clear from the pics that water has been getting deep into the walls & roof for a long time.

The problem is that once it gets in, it takes a very long time to dry out, and as long as there is moisture present in there, rot is taking place. About the only course of action would be to strip it right back to the bare frame (yes, the floor will be rotten too) and rebuild it from scratch. That is a huge undertaking even if you are skilled with tools & construction.

I suggest searching RV forums & youtube for RV rebuild projects to at least get an idea of what is ahead. I've seen several very good ones. If you are skilled, I would expect a project to be a multi-year one if you have a day job.

Sorry and good luck with whatever you decide.

TexSon · 03-10-2022, 03:43 PM

As much as the trim has separated and the discoloration, I am betting the insulation also got soaked which means your framing may all need to be replaced as well. I had to redo some of my Zinger floor and front due to that very issue and it was a lot of work. Also, since the wood framing is not standard 2X4 size, I had to rip most the wood to redo it. If the inside is in really good shape, framing is not shot, you might be able to figure something out, but it going to be a lot of work.

Wingerdinger · 03-11-2022, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by drzaius

I'm sorry for sounding harsh, but I'm going to be blunt about this. That RV is a complete & total write off. You may be able to salvage some of the interior fixtures, and the frame & running gear may be useful but the rest is just too far gone. It's clear from the pics that water has been getting deep into the walls & roof for a long time.

The problem is that once it gets in, it takes a very long time to dry out, and as long as there is moisture present in there, rot is taking place. About the only course of action would be to strip it right back to the bare frame (yes, the floor will be rotten too) and rebuild it from scratch. That is a huge undertaking even if you are skilled with tools & construction.

I suggest searching RV forums & youtube for RV rebuild projects to at least get an idea of what is ahead. I've seen several very good ones. If you are skilled, I would expect a project to be a multi-year one if you have a day job.

Sorry and good luck with whatever you decide.

I am going to agree with Drzaius, this job is a whole lot more than you think it is. I once took on a water damaged camper repair, and in the end, I wished I had gutted it for the appliances and burnt it, and it was less than you have, in a better economy.
You have damage that you don't see until you peel off the walls, and it looks like it will both the inside and outside walls, as well as the floor. You have dangerous mold, and a lot of rot. You will be gutting it to the frame, and it just won't be worth it.
I hate to give you such bad news, but if I were you, I would seriously consider removing the appliances, axles and anything you can unbolt and selling them. Consider it a learning experience and move on.

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