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DaSu
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Sep 13, 2013

Possible RV Roof Idea

Maybe this has been posted before , but here goes. What would be the problem with major RV manufactures NOT using a rubber roof products on the roof , but using a spray like Line-x , Rhino coat, or another product used in the box of PU trucks? It is very tuff , durable to all types of weather and seems to last very long . Just saying.....Life is Good.

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  • It looks pretty interesting. Would be interested in hearing from folks who have had this done. After looking at the site rvroof.com it says it can be done cheaper than a regular roof.
  • According to the vid, it does seem you have to remove the rubber roof to apply it. So you loose some weight and maybe gain some. I wonder what the actual weight difference is?

    I've never picked up a rubber roof, but I'm guessing its heavy.
  • Shoot...If I had thought of this a few years ago I would
    probably still own my TT. Had the rhino in the bed of my
    truck for ten years...bulletproof.

    I vote yes.

    Charles
  • I've been looking into this because it would mean no worries about caulking or Eterna-bonding the roof. Rhino sells it, and a place in Florida, Dave's Permanent Coatings (rvroof.com) also does.

    I wish more Rhino dealers were around that did the Eco-coat (it is a different formula than what is on pickup truck beds), because it would contribute greatly to getting rid of places water can get in.

    This is something that definitely solves one of the biggest issues with RV-ing.
  • portscanner wrote:


    The second question is could a product like Line-X avoid cracking due to the constant flexing of a camper driving down the road? And if it did (due to either stress or due to a tree limb crashing into it) how do you easily go about repairing it?

    Had Line-X in a previous truck..it bounced, flexed, and torqued it's way down the road for 90,000 miles and held up perfectly.

    I like this idea for RV roofs. This stuff is fantastic.
  • dbbls wrote:
    This would add weight.
    Doesn't seem to bother those who have done it.
  • Chris - Thanks for that link. When my rubber roof needs replacement, I'm going to go with the Rhino.
  • dbbls wrote:
    This would add weight.


    I think the OP is implying that instead of the current roofing products (such as rubber/EPDM) use Line-X. So you would remove the weight of the current roofing product.

    The question would be - what is the weight per square foot of Line-X vs rubber/EPDM ?

    The second question is could a product like Line-X avoid cracking due to the constant flexing of a camper driving down the road? And if it did (due to either stress or due to a tree limb crashing into it) how do you easily go about repairing it?

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