[VAL] Spartan

["Brian Jenkins" <jenkins1924@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Vanessa,
I live in a '53 Spartanette and also have a '50 Royal Mansion. They are 
spectacular trailers. I love my Airstream for travelling, but the Spartans 
are WONDERFUL to live in. If you buy it, you'll love it. I don't know if 
you've seen it, but visit www.spartantrailer.com for more info. You may try 
heating the roof tar with a torch (keep a water hose handy because it can 
catch on fire if you're not careful) and scraping it off with something that 
won't scratch the aluminum. Also, you might try mineral spirits to soften 
it. Also, paint remover will probably also melt it. Depending on how thick 
it is, it could be a whole lot of work. I don't know why anybody would put 
crap like that on a Spartan roof. I've never heard of one leaking at the 
seams. Ever. The only place I've seen roof leaks is at the vents, when the 
gaskets harden and crack.
Good luck,
Brian