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ronaz01's avatar
ronaz01
Explorer
Jul 25, 2015

Roof and vents

I have a couple of questions. The refrigerator roof cap is turning to dust. The refer is a Dometic the RV is a 2001. I did some research on them and it seem they are pretty universal. Is it product specific. I thought it was going to be expensive but it looks like it' not a problem.

Question Two. I think I need to coat the roof. I have research this and was looking at a 5 gallon bucket from Home Depot of Gardner Stay Kool elastometric. Seems a better buy than a gallon of roof coating for $55. Will this work? Thanks in advance.

Comments on the coating say it will.
Class C
  • ronaz01's avatar
    ronaz01
    Explorer
    Jul 25, 2015
    Hmmm. I added a link for a picture of coating and it didn't show up.
  • j-d's avatar
    j-d
    Explorer II
    Jul 25, 2015
    Do you need just the cover or the kit that is base and cover? Cover's about $20 and kit about $40. Here's a pic of the kit with both pieces
    . Upper pic is the two parts from the bottom, lower pic is from the top.
  • AJR's avatar
    AJR
    Explorer
    Jul 25, 2015
    I would be interested in how that stuff works on a 14 year old roof.
  • pbitschura's avatar
    pbitschura
    Explorer
    Jul 25, 2015
    That elastomeric works fine. Just chip and scrape loose material. Then hose off all the grit and debris. Make sure you remove any oils or tree sap with acetone. Carb cleaner works fine. Then goop it on, providing protection for drippage and so on. It's good for about three years. If you are doing just seams, the field of the roof is unecessary, you might consider covering with eternabond tape after it dries.
  • ronaz01's avatar
    ronaz01
    Explorer
    Jul 26, 2015
    wildtoad wrote:
    Why do you think you need to coat the roof?

    you would have to see it but several years ago white flake were blowing every where. I needed to get on the top and the coating or something flaked off. It doesn't seem to be leaking all calking is good dirty, but good. It looks to me like a coat couldn't hurt it. Since I need to replace the Refrige cap I might as well seal the roof. Then I need to tackle the fuel pump:M
  • ronaz01's avatar
    ronaz01
    Explorer
    Jul 26, 2015
    j-d wrote:
    Do you need just the cover or the kit that is base and cover? Cover's about $20 and kit about $40. Here's a pic of the kit with both pieces
    . Upper pic is the two parts from the bottom, lower pic is from the top.

    Probably both. I noticed a hole in the base so I covered it with plastic until I can get to work on it. Phoenix summers not good for that type of work. Outside repairs start in late October!!
  • zebrex's avatar
    zebrex
    Explorer
    Jul 29, 2015
    With the Age of your roof I would recommend taking it to RV dealer / service center and have them inspect and reseal the edges and seams. I bought a used RC with a un-maintained roof and wound up with a surprise $4000 repair a few weeks after I bought it. Haveing the roof serviced is only a few hundred $$ and will ad years to your roof. I Now have my roof inspected every year. Your AC gasket is also overdue for replacement.

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