Roof Meets Tree. Options?

Call your manufacture with your serial #, model # and year and order a piece of the molding and the insert if you need it.

I would want to take the molding off/loose enough to get under it to check the screw holes and fill any other areas that might cause a leak

Cyauch, you're not the only one! I had "Tree vs Fifth Wheel" in late August of this year. The insurance company and service manager at the shop both agreed that replacement of the roof was better than repair. Total cost is around $8,000.00 (including replacement of the 21' power awning that the tree ripped off). I am anxiously awaiting the completion of repairs so I can get back on the road!

well, sadly, I am in the exact same position.. 1300 mile tow home of the new 5th wheel and 1/4 mile from my house a low tree punctures 3 holes in the roof liner above the door!!!! raining cats & dogs of course.

got two tarps over now, and once I get the other car unstuck from the mud (trailer is probably stuck back there too til we dry out some!!), I'll go to the rv store and get some eternabond.

now to decide if I call the insurance company.. only 5 days old!!

Finally, long awaited update :)

Dropped coach off May 1st and picked back up yesterday. Not only was the entire rubber roof replaced, they took care a number of minor warranty items that arose during several of our previous trips. All in all, good people, and work appears to be good (so far :) )

But.....(and there's always a but, right?)

When we bought the coach, we turned down the LCD tv's that came with it, and opted for second A/C unit in the forward bunk house. The aero portion of the unit was pointing forward (as it should i guess). We didn't notice it at first, but after backing the coach in at home and taking the time to walk around (to admire the built up dirt LOL), we notice the forward A/C unit is now mounted (or turned) 90* to the right so the aero part is pointing to the door side of the coach. Coincidentally, the collapsible TV antenna sits aft of the unit ~ 7 inches or so (which was a warranty hit list because it wouldn't spin, but would raise). Taking measurements of the A/C unit, with it pointed back forward again there would still be about 7 inches clearance. Prior to work, when ant was flat, it layed at the 2 o'clock position looking forward, but now lays at the 7 o'clock position. Talked to them on the phone today and the tech told the SM it had to be turned for the off-air antenna. I find that hard to believe since the ant raised fine with it pointed forward. At any rate, the SM asked us to send pics prior to roof replacement (which we did) and what it looks like now (100+ miles away) so he could compare and discuss with techs.

My question is has anyone seen forward a/c units mounted like this on coaches? My concern now is that with the weaker portion of the cover facing forward, something flying off the road could hit the plastics fins and shatter the cover. Worse yet, with age, air could lift the cover off due to sun-weakened fasteners and plastic, all while driving. If the antenna is the concern, i'm contemplating telling them to turn it back 90* as I don't plan on raising it anyway. Never did on the previous coach.

Opinions?

I would cry if I ripped my new trailer.. good thing the INS co. is working with, heard lots of stories that did not go so well.. I drove thru a storm a few years ago and we got peppered with hail. I could not even see the dents but wife could .. she called the INS and he gave me a check to replace the aluminum siding 5k dollars. I just pocketed the money and sold the trailer and the other guy (I told him) and he said O well I cant see it...

Good to learn the insurance company is taking care of the problem. You will probably feel better about all once you see the finished repair. Hours to repair sounds about right to me...I and 2 others replaced mine in 2 1/2 days.

Most of us have failed in one way or the other in our travels, it just happens. Just think about how much worse it could have been.

D'oh! Hate when that happens. I had a roof n tree issue that I did not know about until some water damage occurred.

Good job catching it immediately!

Was getting ready to put Eternabond on it today when received call from another insurance agent. Dunno why i needed one from AL and MS though :)

At any rate, looks like entire EPDM is going to be replaced. Yikes! Wasn't expecting that. We probably spent almost 90 minutes discussing, and i could tell agent was on the fence about replacing or repairing, as was i. But logically, i do feel it makes sense. I'm sure my rates will go up a tick, but o well. price i pay for stupidity i guess.

Agent said no problem patching if those holes were an inch or two more towards the center. Also, if the coach was a few years or more older, Progressive would more then likely also accept a patch. His concern was it being right there on the edge on a 2013 coach bought Nov 2012; basically still brand new.

Bottom line is we don't plan on upgrading again for a number of years, if at all since it took 2 years to find one with a floor plan good for the kids, grandkids, nieces, and nephews. I know agents / Ins Co's are looking to rake in money via higher premiums, but compared to what i've read on possible replacement costs, it wasn't as bad as i thought it could have been. Right at $5k to replace the roof and the two drip rails on the driver's side. It could go up a tick, but the check cut today covers the cost of the rubber roof and the shop hourly rate to replace it. I guess the only question now is the hours required. I think Progressive quoted 36 or 37 hours.

In the big scheme of things, i guess i'll feel better knowing the roof is solid again, but now i'll have the fear that vents, a/c's, etc. might not be that 'tight' as when it came from the factory. O well.

Thanks to everyone who replied. And the for record, i now have some Eternabond, a Dicor 10" x 10" patch, a roll of Butyl tape, and two tubes of self-leveling sealant in the cargo compartment as part of my first aid kit.....as every seasoned RV'er should have :)

Thanks! I stopped be Lowes this afternoon, but had to get a measurement of the drip rail channel. I'm thinking i can get either a soft wooden wedge (like the kind used for shimming a door frame) and / or a wooden dowel rod and use that to possibly get the rail back in to shape. From the ground doesn't look that bad really. Can tell its crushed because of the dark tree bark stuff that's rubbed on, but figure i can use a Dremel and a buff wheel to get some of that out.

Tomorrow will head over to a RV shop to get a 9"x12" Dicor patch, Eternabond and a couple of tubes of self-leveling sealant, then come back and figure out a game plan on how to attack this before the rain gets here. The original 'shock' and 'panic' has started to wear off :) Brought on mainly due the 'newness' of the coach and the impending rain, but reading here and online articles has calmed the nerves somewhat. Thanks to everyone who've offered suggestions and info!

Mine was similar except my drip rail was not crushed. Used eternal one on roof repair, actually have eternabond all over my roof so a little more did not bother me. Not sure if you could straighten drip or replace a section. If insurance let them figure it out, but you could patch with EB until repair.