I've found a 5 gallon unopened pail of Liquid Rubber for sale here locally, with the catalyst for a steal of a deal. I know this doesn't have quite the elasticity of the Liquid RV Roof. Does anyone know if it's a significant difference? Anyone used it? FWIW, it'd be going on a 24' Class C. I'm talking 1/3 the MSRP for this 5 gallon, so it'd really be worth it, IF it'll work!

More important?? Does the roof of your RV actually need a new coat of anything?

Over the years, a number of people on various forums have reported using the Liquid Rubber version on their RV's with no problems. I don't think there's enough difference in the two products to prevent it from working well, and the price is certainly attractive. The only issue I can think of might be the shelf life, but I don't know what the acceptable limits on that are.

DutchmenSport wrote:More important?? Does the roof of your RV actually need a new coat of anything?Yes. it's a 23 year old rig. The roof has been cared for, but it's definitely time for a fresh coat.Dutch, yeah that's what I'm finding too.I think the biggest issue is the stuff I found is black, not white. I might eat up most savings by repainting it white. Ugh.EDIT: nope, looks like I just have to use latex. Certainly not expensive.

Considering your camper is 23 years old, I'd say it's probably time to think about a re-coat. If a re-coat of the liquid rubber will save the roof for another 5 - 10 years, I think it would be well worth it.I can't say I've ever seen a black roof on an RV though.

The firm that sold the EDPM liquid roof that I bought 4 years ago also sold liquid rubber. The manufacturer stated that they were basically the same thing except for the fact that the liquid roof carried a 5 year warranty.

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A_K_Chesnut
Explorer
Apr 26, 2016
DutchmenSport wrote:
More important?? Does the roof of your RV actually need a new coat of anything?

Yes. it's a 23 year old rig. The roof has been cared for, but it's definitely time for a fresh coat.

Dutch, yeah that's what I'm finding too.

I think the biggest issue is the stuff I found is black, not white. I might eat up most savings by repainting it white. Ugh.

EDIT: nope, looks like I just have to use latex. Certainly not expensive.
Dutch_12078
Explorer II
Apr 26, 2016
Over the years, a number of people on various forums have reported using the Liquid Rubber version on their RV's with no problems. I don't think there's enough difference in the two products to prevent it from working well, and the price is certainly attractive. The only issue I can think of might be the shelf life, but I don't know what the acceptable limits on that are.
DutchmenSport
Explorer
Apr 26, 2016
More important?? Does the roof of your RV actually need a new coat of anything?

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