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RomperStomper's avatar
RomperStomper
Explorer
Jun 10, 2015

Air Bubble While Driving

I have a 2004 525 TBS Coachman. While hittin the interstate with the wife following she noticed a huge bubble in the roof. After our trip I climbed on top and noticed some wrinkles in the rubber. I am planning on fixing this issue by injecting some glue under the roof using a syringe, and using a bakers roller to roll out the glue, patch it, and put something heavy on it while it sets up. The only problem is I am limited on time (going to Unicoi St Park this Tuesday) and I do not have enough time to order anything online and complete the repair before we leave. Does anyone know what type of glue/sealant compatible with a EPMD roof that I can get from somewhere like Home Depot or Lowes. I went to Campers World and they do not carry any type of glue usable in a syringe. I picked up some Gorilla Glue from HD, but I am not sure it is compatible with the rubber roof. It states it's solvent free but not recommended for polyethylene or polypropylene plastics. I need to get started on this ASAP! Any help will really be appreciated! Thanks
  • Anmacc2's avatar
    Anmacc2
    Explorer
    Jun 10, 2015
    If it is truly an air bubble with no water underneath then your plan to fix it is good. However getting it done before your trip might not be as imperative. Fixing it right is better in the long run than fixing it fast. The next thing to remember is that you have to get the air out before you roll it to spread the glue or else the air will push under other areas and cause more separation. The right fix is to cut open the blister, glue down the membrane, seal over the cut. With time blisters do occur. Eventually leading to needing a new roof. Nursing it is okay unless you nurse it too long because water intrusion is destructive.
  • shadows4's avatar
    shadows4
    Explorer III
    Jun 10, 2015
    Where on the roof is the bubble? Maybe find where the air is getting under the rubber and seal the leak? Eternabond?
  • RomperStomper's avatar
    RomperStomper
    Explorer
    Jun 10, 2015
    shepstone wrote:
    Can you get into a dealer nearby and see what they recommend / have in stock that is suitable ?

    One of the employee's at campers world recommended a boat shop. He said they use glue for fiberglass? I guess I could call a dealer and ask them.
  • shepstone's avatar
    shepstone
    Explorer
    Jun 10, 2015
    Can you get into a dealer nearby and see what they recommend / have in stock that is suitable ?

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