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eddiemac66
Explorer
Apr 11, 2017

Rubber Roof

Purchased a 31 ft. Fleetwood Wilderness to live in. I also bought a RV slot with a Canopy. I have been doing preventive maintenance on my rig so I scrubbed the roof. It cleaned up good. I presume it is a original rubber roof. Seems to be in good shape. I wonder if there is anything I need to do to the roof now?
  • fj12ryder's avatar
    fj12ryder
    Explorer III
    Apr 12, 2017
    How vigorously did you "scrub" the roof? :) It really doesn't need to look clean and white. I use one of the rubber roof treatments on mine after cleaning. So far so good.
  • GBuilders's avatar
    GBuilders
    Explorer
    Apr 12, 2017
    Just keep washed when needed and inspect. If you can keep it covered in storage that would be great. If you find a small tear don't seal it with caulk call your insurance company. I found a small tear and was going to caulk over it but my said to call the insualrance and open a claim. They replaced the roof. If you caulk it and it leaks and causes damage insurance won't cover you.
  • gbopp's avatar
    gbopp
    Explorer
    Apr 11, 2017
    Cover roof seams and edges with Eternabond. Caulk with Dicor.
    Inspect and recaulk as needed.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Apr 11, 2017
    There are roof protectants sold at RV parts stores. Really not much use. Personally wash throrouhly and inspect and reseal seams as needed. Some people use formula303 on their roof.

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