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snowpeke
Explorer
May 24, 2018

Rip in rubber roof

I noticed a rip on the edge of my 5th wheel. I must have scraped a tree and now there is a rip about 3 inches long and about 1/2 inch wide. Is there some goop to put on to seal it back up?

10 Replies

  • Since it's just plain unnatural for everyone here to agree on things, I'm going to go with using the goop. Preferably silicone spread by brake shoe core.

    (JK!)
  • Eternabond with a patch kit was what I used when I tore a small hole in my roof. No leaks in 3 years, and it still looks good.
  • If you are concerned about getting the roof to be stuck back down to the under sheeting, I would consider using something like Lucas #8800 universal bonding adhesive and then apply the seam sealer. This site always recommends eternabond.
  • WTP-GC wrote:
    Eternabond...
    Sounds like an echo, but really the best thing you can do. Always keep a spare roll on hand. We scraped a tree last summer pulling into a campsite. Applied several strips, overlapping the ends and I can assure you it will outlast the rest of the camper.


    DITTO!!! Works great! Easy and keep some on hand.
  • Eternabond...
    Sounds like an echo, but really the best thing you can do. Always keep a spare roll on hand. We scraped a tree last summer pulling into a campsite. Applied several strips, overlapping the ends and I can assure you it will outlast the rest of the camper.
  • Definitely Eternabond. Clean the area well before applying and use a roller.
  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    azdryheat wrote:
    Eternabond.


    X2
    It’s best use to repair tears in the rubber roof material, make sure the sealing surfaces are CLEAN!