Hello all! I am not only new to this site but I'm also a relatively new RV owner and full timer! I have a 2003 Keystone Montana 5th wheel that is 32' long. I was in the process to start re-sealing the roof with dicor self leveling lap sealant, when I started noticing white stuff chipping off my rubber roof revealing black underneath in a few areas. It is cracked and chalky also. I even found a small whole in the white coating that i cod pull up and put my finger under and see black underneath as well. It needs to be completley re-sealed because the previous owner did a terrible job at maintaining it. I want to recoat and seal the whole thing and was looking at RV Roof Armor but it's pretty expensive and I would have to finance it somehow. I like the idea of someone more qualified doing it and the lifetime warranty that comes with it. I was hoping someone on here could give me a bit of guidance and advise on any DIY coating systems or products. If I can save some money I would like to but I also understand you get what you pay for. I'm gonna probably be in this thing for a year or two before we get serious about buying a house. Any advise would be greatly appreciated! When I figure out how to upload pictures I will post them. Thanks for reading!

There are several products that would work.I like Bus Kote I've used it for years. Bob

Sounds like your roof is dead. Time to suck it up and install a new roof.

I'm still trying to figure out how to upload pictures. I would like to get the RV Roof Armor installed personally. I hope it's not completely dead just yet.

This is what I coated my EPDM roof with last year.http://www.epdmcoatings.com/videos_play.php?vid=25So far it is holding up very well. I bought two of the 5 gallon pails for my 30' motorhome. I bought one pail, not really knowing how thick to apply it, and how much area it would cover. Then once I had about 1/2 of the front covered, I decided I would much rather spend the time and money to buy a second pail, than to put it on thinner, and try to make do with one pail. I started putting it on really thick, around my leaking skylight, and over all my solar panel mounts. Good luck,Fred.

Cover your seams, rips, etc., with Eternabond Tape prior to coating the roof. Use Dicor Self Leveling Caulk as needed.Clean the roof well before applying the Eternabond and coating.

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Chopperbob
Explorer
Dec 01, 2015
There are several products that would work.I like Bus Kote I've used it for years.
Bob
donn0128
Explorer II
Dec 01, 2015
Sounds like your roof is dead. Time to suck it up and install a new roof.
Law_Dog1812
Explorer
Dec 01, 2015
I'm still trying to figure out how to upload pictures. I would like to get the RV Roof Armor installed personally. I hope it's not completely dead just yet.
Golden_HVAC
Explorer
Dec 01, 2015
This is what I coated my EPDM roof with last year.

http://www.epdmcoatings.com/videos_play.php?vid=25

So far it is holding up very well. I bought two of the 5 gallon pails for my 30' motorhome. I bought one pail, not really knowing how thick to apply it, and how much area it would cover. Then once I had about 1/2 of the front covered, I decided I would much rather spend the time and money to buy a second pail, than to put it on thinner, and try to make do with one pail. I started putting it on really thick, around my leaking skylight, and over all my solar panel mounts.

Good luck,

Fred.
gbopp
Explorer
Dec 01, 2015
Cover your seams, rips, etc., with Eternabond Tape prior to coating the roof. Use Dicor Self Leveling Caulk as needed.
Clean the roof well before applying the Eternabond and coating.
cpaulsen
Explorer
Dec 01, 2015
Liquid Roof......did a 5ver I had some years ago....and looked like new.....used to run about 60 bucks a gallon......and took me 2 gallons.
2112
Explorer II
Dec 01, 2015
Law_Dog1812 wrote:
I'm still trying to figure out how to upload pictures.
Use THIS to post your photos.
Select your pic, copy the generated code and paste it directly into your post.
prichardson
Explorer
Dec 01, 2015
Sounds like the previous owner put a coating of some sort on the roof and it is flaking off. It is doubtful that anything you would apply over it would last.
RVcrazy
Explorer
Dec 01, 2015
We are looking at RV roof armor and would appreciate any feedback. We like the idea of not needing to check and recaulk twice a year. I really don't want hubby on the roof.
tsetsaf
Explorer III
Dec 01, 2015
donn0128 wrote:
Sounds like your roof is dead. Time to suck it up and install a new roof.
this is the right response