Our 1995 Coachmen 5er has developed a water leak in ther rear roof and the first 2 celing panels are starting to deform. I will be attempting to fix the issue myself and I am wondering what would be the first steps I need to take. My common sense says address the leak first then worry about the insde later. I have a feeling the leaking is from the luggage rack on the roof where the supports sit on the roof. I never use the rack and I would like to remove it (as well as the ladder). Anyone have experience with this?

First step would be to get up top and find where the water is getting in. You will probably be able to see cracks or openings in the caulk/self-level. Clean off the old and feel around up there. If the roof is soft you have a bigger job ahead of you. If the roof is still solid apply new self-leveling caulk to stop the leak.

might want take those panels down and see if you can see out, follow the wet marks.

Yes, the first step is stop the leaks. There's no point repairing the ceiling tiles if the roof still leaks.Get up and inspect the roof. If you can't do it, hire someone.Use Dicor Self Leveling caulk on the horizontal surfaces. DO NOT use Silicone.After you find and repair the leaks, the best thing would be cover the seams and areas that leaked with Eternabond.Or just use Eternabond to stop the leaks.The important thing is, stop the leak before it does any more damage.If you can't get to it right away, cover it with a tarp until you can make the repairs.Keep us updated on your progress.

I would pull the panels off inside right away to dry out and stop mold from forming. Don't replace it till the leak is fixed.

by pulling the panels you could get lucky and follow the water marks, and dry things out,mold is not your friend.

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gbopp
Explorer
Aug 10, 2016
Yes, the first step is stop the leaks. There's no point repairing the ceiling tiles if the roof still leaks.
Get up and inspect the roof. If you can't do it, hire someone.
Use Dicor Self Leveling caulk on the horizontal surfaces. DO NOT use Silicone.

After you find and repair the leaks, the best thing would be cover the seams and areas that leaked with Eternabond.
Or just use Eternabond to stop the leaks.

The important thing is, stop the leak before it does any more damage.
If you can't get to it right away, cover it with a tarp until you can make the repairs.

Keep us updated on your progress.
midnightsadie
Explorer II
Aug 10, 2016
might want take those panels down and see if you can see out, follow the wet marks.
schlep1967
Nomad
Aug 10, 2016
First step would be to get up top and find where the water is getting in. You will probably be able to see cracks or openings in the caulk/self-level. Clean off the old and feel around up there. If the roof is soft you have a bigger job ahead of you. If the roof is still solid apply new self-leveling caulk to stop the leak.

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