Took my class C 31 ft in today to have a sealtech leak detection done. This is a coach that has not leaked a drop but wanted to be proactive. Was told the tech had a concern and it would be $1300 to scrap the roof and reseal. This is a 2003, so has the rubber roof. Been up there several times and things look good to me. As I said want to be proactive, but $1300 seems a little much to me. Am I wrong? Can I do this? Have done it on other RVs without the rubber roof. If I am wrong, I will go the money, just want to make sure. What questions should I ask? Thanks.

Save your $ and do it yourself. It is not that difficult to recaulk and maintain roof seams. Last year I installed eternabond on front and rear seams and recaulked tank and roof vent opening. It cost about $100 in material and 1 day. The rest is just regular inspections and touch up with caulk as needed. Steve

I just cleaned my roof with a soft detergent. Looked for any loose sealant around vents etc. and removed. Used EtrnaBond for the front and end cap seam. Dicore around to reseal the vents etc. Then used a good rubber roof coating I got from Home Depot. to repaint roof. Never had a problem,But here is a clicky on roofs:roof repair clicky

What was the 'concern' the tech had about your roof?Our 96 Southwind has the original rubber roof, it's in good condition.I use Eternabond, Dicor.

Perhaps his "concern" is business is slow, it's Feb...x2 on Eternabond and Dicor...

If there is a Rhino Lining place, it may be expensive, but the price is about the same as a new rubber roof, you might look at having them spray a coating on the top... the nice thing about their product is that once on, no need to worry about Dicor or Eternabond. One does have to check if the roof got punctured by branches every so often, but leaks are a thing of the past.I'd highly consider this option as an alternative to the rubber roof.

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dumboat2
Explorer
Feb 19, 2013
It is to clean and seal. With all the responses, I will do it myself. Thanks everyone for the input. Jerry
the_trippers
Explorer
Feb 19, 2013
I think there was a miss-communication. To replace the roof is much more than $1300 and to clean & re-caulk is much less - so what's the $1300 for???
Just clean it yourself & caulk over all the old caulk. Don't replace your roof -if it isn't leaking or torn. A rubber is good for 15 to 20 years with maintenance.
mlts22
Explorer II
Feb 19, 2013
If there is a Rhino Lining place, it may be expensive, but the price is about the same as a new rubber roof, you might look at having them spray a coating on the top... the nice thing about their product is that once on, no need to worry about Dicor or Eternabond. One does have to check if the roof got punctured by branches every so often, but leaks are a thing of the past.

I'd highly consider this option as an alternative to the rubber roof.
hallock5
Explorer
Feb 19, 2013
Perhaps his "concern" is business is slow, it's Feb...x2 on Eternabond and Dicor...
gbopp
Explorer
Feb 19, 2013
What was the 'concern' the tech had about your roof?
Our 96 Southwind has the original rubber roof, it's in good condition.
I use Eternabond, Dicor.
wtravlr1
Explorer
Feb 19, 2013
I just cleaned my roof with a soft detergent. Looked for any loose sealant around vents etc. and removed. Used EtrnaBond for the front and end cap seam. Dicore around to reseal the vents etc. Then used a good rubber roof coating I got from Home Depot. to repaint roof. Never had a problem,

But here is a clicky on roofs:

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therink
Explorer
Feb 19, 2013
Save your $ and do it yourself. It is not that difficult to recaulk and maintain roof seams. Last year I installed eternabond on front and rear seams and recaulked tank and roof vent opening. It cost about $100 in material and 1 day.
The rest is just regular inspections and touch up with caulk as needed.
Steve

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