Roof inspection

Thanks for the great advice everyone! The last time I was on the roof to clean it, it looked like there were some cracks developing. Not all the way through the calk, just on the surface. Also, I have the exact same transition on my roof that gcloss mentions, so I'll especially check that out too.

jfkmk wrote:
Short of obvious wear marks, holes, burn marks, etc., what should I be looking for, especially on the calking? What is a sign that, while it may not be leaking now, I should recalk any areas?
Thanks!

As mentioned, pay attention to transitions and trim/molding pieces. Cracks - if you see them. Also, discoloration on and around screw heads, not just on the roof.

Also, water damage from leaky plumbing inside is not unusual, and repairing the floor is not any easier than the roof.

Depending on your style of TT you want to pay special attention to where the roof transitions to the front and back wall. My Jayco has large rounded edges where the front and back walls meet the rubber roof. I have constant problems keeping it sealed. When the TT was two years old I was constantly putting Dicor lap sealant along the rear transition. The Dicor was constantly separating along the transition.

This summer I once again had a leak. I cleaned off the Dicor sealant and resealed the transition with Dicor tape and Dicor lap sealant.

I also had a recall on the decorative trim piece along the rear top of the trailer which I suspect lead to the leaks because it wasn't repaired correctly under the recall . I'm not impressed by Jayco's design of the 2009 Jayco Eagle roof transitions. It was about looks and not function.

Hopefully you'll get a lot of responses. In the mean time think like a rain drop, "where can I get in"

The caulk has a tendency to shrink and crack, look for that.

I also, over-anal, fairly new TT, going on two years ownership, recently purchased a Lap Sealant (Dicor) tube, and went over, any spot that looked like it was cracked, pulled away from seam, etc.....

IT goes on pretty easy, just need to have it cleaned first. One tube, covered all my suspect areas.

You sould be able to tell areas, that WATER pools, due to coloration, I made sure those ares, well protected.

Markiemark:C