Looking for anyone who has used RV armor style roof on their rig. Guaranteed forever.. apparently or so they say.We are researching our options for a developing roof issue. What's your experience?

All I have heard about is the Truck Bed Liner material that is being used for RV roofs. Rhino Liner comes to mind. In theory, I think that would be a great alternative to a rubber roof. Tough as nails. Those that have tried it seem to be happy. My concern is, what if it doesn't work? How do you get it off / repair it? Will it last for ten years? If not is there a warranty that covers it? If so, does the warranty cover removing the old stuff?Lots of questions that can only be answered in time.Here is one company that does it.

Make sure whatever material you use is in a white color to reflect the heat!

Kampingkris, Well, I personally have not had it done but, I've seen it up close and have talked with the company here in San Diego that applies it. If we had our previous coach, a '99 Fleetwood Bounder 34V and, were planning on keeping it for a real long time and, the rubber roof was in need of serious repair or, replacement, I'd have that sprayed on roof applied in a heartbeat. While in San Diego RV Center, I had to have some body work done because someone moved my house while I was backing into the RV parking spot, alongside the house. So, while there, I noticed that they applied that roof coating. I was lead to an area where, there were at least 6, big name, high dollar coaches, waiting for that roof coating to be done. And, there were 3 already coated. These coaches were also, high dollar. One was a Tiffen, one, a Fleetwood Providence, and the third, a very nice looking Allegro. If I recall, all of them had full body paint. But the roof coating was silver and, lapped over the edge by a few inches, on each one. I asked about having the color of the coach applied on the radius of the roofs and he (one of the service writers there at San Diego RV Center) stated they can do a color match if requested for around, $1,200. Now, I forgot what his quote was for getting any particular roof done. Most that have rubber roofs, whether TPO or, the regular EDPM types, are fairly satisfied with them. Most that have Fiberglass are also happy with those. I've had solid sheet aluminum too and, that's a seriously strong and durable roof too. But, again, if I needed a roof and, it was within my reach, for a whole pile of reasons, I'd do it. It's a preference thing.Scott

In poking around the net, the roof as mentioned above cost about $135 per foot. I found that in a post today, but lost the link. So, a 40' roof would be $5400. Does that sound right?On edit - Found the link HERE

Close... we got a quote of $4,600

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J-Rooster
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May 22, 2014
Make sure whatever material you use is in a white color to reflect the heat!
2bzy2c
Explorer II
May 22, 2014
All I have heard about is the Truck Bed Liner material that is being used for RV roofs. Rhino Liner comes to mind. In theory, I think that would be a great alternative to a rubber roof. Tough as nails. Those that have tried it seem to be happy. My concern is, what if it doesn't work? How do you get it off / repair it? Will it last for ten years? If not is there a warranty that covers it? If so, does the warranty cover removing the old stuff?

Lots of questions that can only be answered in time.

Here is one company that does it.

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