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georgialawn88's avatar
Jun 27, 2018

Concerned about the integrity of my roof. Help!!

I just washed the top of my camper for the first time since purchasing the 2017 puma. There is places where the rubber is kinda bubbly and loose. Doesn't look like a big deal and only along the seams. I think there's 4. It's a straight line. Obviously a seam. Is this normal? I sure hope so. And is there anything y'all do each year or every 6 months to protect the travel trailer roof? Thanks much for guidance
  • 2017?! You shouldn't have that issue at all. I suggest going back to the dealer and talking to them about it. Whether you are on warranty or not, your unit is too new for that. Ours is a 2011, built in 2010 and no bubbles.
  • Unfortunately it is rather normal (because of lousy workmanship) to have small loose area's in a membrane roof. Unless they grow, it isn't a problem.
    Had the same problem to a far worse degree than you describe on our last TT and it was still fine after 13 years of use.
  • Seen it on plenty of times. Always along the seams. Mine has been like that and its a 2012. Not anything to worry about.
  • ReneeG wrote:
    2017?! You shouldn't have that issue at all.


    Nonsense, bubbles are completely normal with any EPDM roof membrane. If you insist on a completely flat, bubble free roof you want a TPO roof membrane.
  • SoundGuy wrote:
    ReneeG wrote:
    2017?! You shouldn't have that issue at all.


    Nonsense, bubbles are completely normal with any EPDM roof membrane. If you insist on a completely flat, bubble free roof you want a TPO roof membrane.


    We must have one that was correctly applied because we don't have that issue.
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    Our TT is 18 years old and we have never had that problem, either. I became concerned about ours and had the roof resealed just to be safe, two years ago.