What Class A MHs from 2002 to 2006 have factory fiberglass roofs? I know that Winnebagos do but what others came that way new? My current MH has a rubber roof and don't want that hassle on my next unit that will probably be my last.

Well, NationalRV used fiberglass roofs, but to get one of them, it'll have to be a used coach. NationlRV went down around 2006.As a sidebar, speaking of fiberglass roofs, I found a product that cleans them....wonderful. ALSO makes an old awning look brand new! Did my 16 foot awning in about 10 minits!! It's called Mr.Clean Magic Mop. 14 bucks. Got a few replacement heads (for future use)...

My Monaco (gasser) has a fiber glass roof. No longer in production.

airstream land yachts have fiberglass roofs, stopped making the land yachts in 2005.2003 Airstream Land Yacht

With any roof, even fiberglass, you still have to get up on the roof periodically and inspect it and re-caulk seams if necessary. All roofs, no matter what type have holes and seams and they all need to be maintained. I don't find a TPO roof any more hassle than a fiberglass one.

Lots of units have them, trying to get them all listed here would be about impossible.Having said that, keep in mind the rubber roof on your current MH (assuming it's the one in your signature) isn't the same as you'll find today.Most today use a TPO material, the older ones are EPDM - 2 completely different animals. Like you, I would shy away from an EPDM roof, having owned (3) TPO type roofs now I'd take another in a heartbeat. It's as tough as nails and wears like iron - and if there ever is an issue it's a LOT easier to take care of. I also own a TT - it has the true EPDM rubber roof. As part of the rebuild I replaced the roof, by myself. After the prep work was done it only took me a few hours to glue the new rubber down - fairly easy job that still looks great today. Also keep in mind just because it's "fiberglass" doesn't mean it's quality. Do a search on all the issues Winnie has had with their roofs; Is Fiberglass always better? I don't think so. And then there was our friends with their Georgetown. They too wouldn't buy a unit without a fiberglass roof. Sure it was fiberglass alright, I guess, but "quality" isn't a term I'd use to describe it. They no longer have the Georgetown, and the roof was just one of many issues. Check the thickness of some of the stuff builders are laying down - it's paper thin stuff that will break down over the years. Sun and UV takes it's toll on fiberglass just like it does every other material. My point? I wouldn't get hung up on a fiberglass roof nearly as much as I'd be looking for a known quality builder.

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s_N_s
Explorer
Apr 13, 2016
Our Mountain Aire has the Brite Tek roof. It's a great product and a cinch to clean.
Bruce_Brown
Moderator
Apr 13, 2016
Vacationer04 wrote:
I'll stay with aluminum. Thank you.

Aluminum is a good choice.

The truth of the matter is there are a lot of variables no matter what the material.

Not all rubber is the same, not all TPO is the same, not all fiberglass is the same - Lord knows Winnie sure has had more than their fair share of problems with their fiberglass roofs.

They all have their good points and drawbacks, to some degree. In the heavy salt air aluminum will white corrode. I think picking a quality builder should net you a quality roof material, no matter what the choice.

Pick a lower end builder and you'll get a lower end roof material, no matter what type it is. I've seen "one piece fiberglass roofs" that I wouldn't trade for the EPDM roof I install on our TT - and I'm no fan of EPDM.
mike_brez
Explorer
Apr 13, 2016
I have had a 5er and a PaceArrow with rubber a Newmar Londonaire with aluminum and a Country Coach with fiberglass. One peice fiberglass for me.
diveman52
Explorer
Apr 13, 2016
Newmar uses what they call Brit tek roof it's on tough roof.
I think on the real high end Newmar,s you can have fiberglass.
My new to us 2008 Newmar has the brit tek roof it's on great shape other than the seams which I cleaned out and re did.
Even Fiberglass roofs have seams to caulk.
One big difference I noticed between the fiberglass roof on our Gulf Stream was noise. When it rained hard the noise was extremely loud.
Not with the brit tek roof. It's quite in the rain.
PS I'd never own another Goof Stream product.
Vacationer04
Explorer
Apr 13, 2016
I'll stay with aluminum. Thank you.
Bruce_Brown
Moderator
Apr 13, 2016
htowners wrote:
ncrowley wrote:
My 2004 Newman has a fiberglass roof and all the Newmar's I looked at from 2002 to 2008 had them.

I think the Bay Star Sport was the exception to the rule with Newmar, those had EPM.

The Bay Star has a BriteTek roof - not even in the same league of EPM, and that is speaking from experience.

We've owned both in the past, we currently own both today. Our MH has BriteTek, I put EPDM on our TT. I'm a big fan of BriteTek, EPM (actually EPDM) is a decent, economical way to cover a roof.

When we ordered our current MH we has our choice between full fiberglass or BriteTek. Our 2 previous units had BriteTek, we chose it again. Its tough, quiet, and virtually maintenance free. If we were buying again today we'd pick BriteTek again.
gonesouth
Explorer
Apr 11, 2016
garyemunson wrote:
My complaint about our Winnebago fiberglass roof is that after one year it is already 'chalking' and causing streaks on the side of the coach.

Get a bottle of Mop and Glo and wax it. That will stop the chalking for 3-6 months.
htowners
Explorer
Apr 11, 2016
ncrowley wrote:
My 2004 Newman has a fiberglass roof and all the Newmar's I looked at from 2002 to 2008 had them.

I think the Bay Star Sport was the exception to the rule with Newmar, those had EPM.
garyemunson
Explorer II
Apr 11, 2016
My complaint about our Winnebago fiberglass roof is that after one year it is already 'chalking' and causing streaks on the side of the coach.
Bruce_Brown
Moderator
Apr 09, 2016
I think you'll like the aluminum roof. We had one of those years ago and it served us well. While it was hot and did draw in a lot of heat, I'm sure yours is much better insulated than ours was.

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