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RJL
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Oct 24, 2017

Roof maitenance

What should I be doing to maintain the roof on our rig? No leaks but stored in my driveway outside.
  • Inspect it regularly and get to know what it looks like so you'll notice changes. Be proactive regarding renewing sealant or consider taping all the seams. If you want to clean it bucket and brush with mild dish soap. Void power sprayers and strong cleaners.

    Annual smoke testing might be a bit more then your RV budget can afford but the test results will disclose any leaks not only in the roof but everywhere in particular the sidewalls around the windows and such. If the coach is new to you I would consider it.
  • I replaced the front 1/3rd about 10 years ago with a EPDM paint after a tree limb tore a hole that became a balloon at 75 mph. Other than that I let the rain clean it.

    I live in a dry area -most years- so it does not get washed very often. It is now 25 years old and has been outside the whole time. No leaks during the last "monsoon" season :)

    I did repaint the sides a couple of years ago after the wife said it looked like a harlequin coat.
  • Consider applying Eternabond to the seams and along the roof edges in addition to inspecting/caulking on a regular basis.
  • Just look it over a couple of times a year. Repair or caulk anything that's not up to par.
  • RJL wrote:
    What should I be doing to maintain the roof on our rig? No leaks but stored in my driveway outside.

    i have ours smoke tested for leaks and visually inspected once a year. PM pays for itself.