Aluminum Camper Forum

The Formica separate from the Foam Core counter by the sink, from the heat off coffee pot. I plan on gluing it back down with contact cement to fix it. I looked into new counter tops and the added weight going to solid Core counter top which is much heavier. Here's my findings after searching the web and info off LL Forum. There are other products on market that would get the same results if your looking to purchase or make your own Foam Core board using fiberglass, and epoxy resin.

Lama-light,  http://www.lama-light.com,  supplies the RV and Marine MFR in building lite weight Formica covered counter tops, using fiber board and foam sandwich base material.  Lama-light material weight comparison is listed under Product Info section of their website. It shows how much weight for a panel size compared to solid surface counter tops (Corian).  It looks like the same base material if you look at the installation procedures of adding a American Stone Cast sink. American Stone Cast is another MFR that sells counter tops and sinks.

Kerfkore is a company in Georgia that sells foam core panels to industry and homeowners according to website info. http://www.kerfkore.com/kerfkore-green.html.  The Kerfkore Green is the same versatile Kerfkore product but made with No Added Formaldehyde materials.   I haven't contacted them yet but plan to do so in case I need to replace the counter top base material.

For solid material type counter tops, I found Granitelite.com, American Stone Cast, Formica, and Corian by Dupont. I think LL Corian solid counter top for 21BHS price is over $600 plus shipping. I rather keep the camper lite than add that kind of weight.

Some of slide out information was posted on the old forum. The first video shows how to re-time the motors if slide out is extending unevenly. The second video shows how to lube the motor coupling and guide bushings. The third is troubleshooting controller, reset to close unit and how to do an emergency manual closing of slide unit by removing gear motors.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSafAnjxIV4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KbVRFMo1Rg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xojUdPDWNS0

I thought I would pass on a interesting finding while doing some modifications to my 21BHS. I found that the gray aluminum skin panels on bunk beds top and bottom sheets still had the plastic protective covering over the painted surface. It's fine to leave it on if you want to protect the paint when using bunk for storage, instead of bed with mattress. If you notice the surface looking funny, bubbles, or scrapes it might be the plastic film. You can use your fingernail or a soft plastic scraper in the corner to scrape the plastic up off the panel and then pull it off completely. You will see a shiny painted surface compared to dull looking gray painted panel. I found the same plastic on the metal sheeting under the upper cabinet over the sink and stove. The aluminum gray panel material is the only pieces that I have seen covered in plastic as part of manufacturing process. I think it looks nicer with plastic removed, shinny finish.
Peter

I have used Expedition series RV Cover for my 21BHS for about 2 and half years, the wind and weather has caused the top material to become fussy and fall apart. Any recommendations on a cover that lasts? We get a lot of wind were the camper is stored. I'm still researching other materials and brands. Just wondering what others have used if anything. My other plan is to keep the camper washed and I keep it waxed with good quality car wax. The aluminum roof, I just keep it washed. Not sure waxing it is needed? Any thoughts and ideas please let me know.
Peter

Hello from NC, I was on old forum, we have 2014 LivinLite 21BHS. Glad to see forum still going.
Peter T.