Roof type - leaks

DonMurphyCanada wrote:
Thanks for all the tips especially the rubber roof treatments.

I have not purchased anything yet just in the drool stage lol.

You have all indicated they are all about the same but are there any larger class c’s that have metal roofs?. Do they have drawbacks compared to fibreglass?

One of you mentioned getting up on the roof and look but what do you look for ? Is it like a cut in the caulking?

I will certainly include the maintainer email history question in any communication. We are now looking at an 2008 jayco greyhawk for 28 foot.

http://www.rvweb.com/guides/manufacturers/jayco/models/2006_greyhawk-1126219015346

Anyone here have experience with that one and does. Good rig?

- Class C with metal roof? None that I know of, but that doesn't mean there aren't any.
- Peeled, cracked, split, missing are all bad situations with roof caulking.
- No experience with Jayco. A relative has a newer one and likes it, but taste is subjective.

Buying used, examine the roof if possible, or get it to a reliable RV shop, and have them look it over. If there's been any water intrusion you'll see evidence inside on the roof and walls. Just take your time and look it over slowly and thoroughly. A musty smell might be a clue.
Mold anywhere inside, too.

Thanks for all the tips especially the rubber roof treatments.

I have not purchased anything yet just in the drool stage lol.

You have all indicated they are all about the same but are there any larger class c’s that have metal roofs?. Do they have drawbacks compared to fibreglass?

One of you mentioned getting up on the roof and look but what do you look for ? Is it like a cut in the caulking?

I will certainly include the maintainer email history question in any communication. We are now looking at an 2008 jayco greyhawk for 28 foot.

http://www.rvweb.com/guides/manufacturers/jayco/models/2006_greyhawk-1126219015346

Anyone here have experience with that one and does. Good rig?

bobndot wrote:
My 2018 Sunseeker has a fiberglass roof which gets washed with soap and water. I would not want any kind of rubber roof again. I had to maintain it using special treatments too often to want to do that again. I’ve owned 2 TPO and 5 rubber roof models and like the fiberglass the best.
No issues so far. However, i do a visual if i scrape it on low tree branches. All it takes is a branch to bite into some caulk and create a gap.
This happens on all roof material. You have to get up there and check your roof often. You can’t be lazy , they all need attention to prevent leaks.
I know of a SS rental dealership that has never complained about any roof issues.

If you're on the island, rain/water intrusion will be a major consideration for you.
I agree with bobndot about fiberglass versus rubber. It's durable, but nothing is perfect and "if you want to stay dry, you'll have to get high" (up on the roof once on a while, or if you suspect damage has occurred).
Good luck with it.

My 2018 Sunseeker has a fiberglass roof which gets washed with soap and water. I would not want any kind of rubber roof again. I had to maintain it using special treatments too often to want to do that again. I’ve owned 2 TPO and 5 rubber roof models and like the fiberglass the best.
No issues so far. However, i do a visual if i scrape it on low tree branches. All it takes is a branch to bite into some caulk and create a gap.
This happens on all roof material. You have to get up there and check your roof often. You can’t be lazy , they all need attention to prevent leaks.
I know of a SS rental dealership that has never complained about any roof issues.

The RV roofs least likely to leak are the RV roofs maintained at least annually...tape, Heng’s etc. Has this used C been maintained? Records? Evidence from examining the roof? Seventy-five grand for a seven year old C isn’t my cup of tea.