I check my roof twice a year for cracks in the sealant around the various seams. Since I have a 2010 era "Lite" trailer I cannot walk on the roof without laying down plywood and must do my inspection from a ladder at the side.As a result, other than to wash off debris with a hose, there is not a good way to scrub and reseal.It is an EPDM roof and to date has no signs of water leaks. I hesitate to attempt to put my 200 lb. frame on the roof, even with a the plywood. I last thing I want to do is stress the roof and create a leak.I wonder how others have addressed this issue or if they even worry about sealing the roof other than to check the seals?

My RV dealership, from which I purchased new, said to clean it with mild soap, using a car wash type brush, twice per year. Idea is just to remove sap, bird droppings etc. They said to check for cracks in sealer, dicor, etc, but no other roof preserving product needed.I am in the camp that thinks the less walking on the roof the better. Even though my roof is walkable for my 175 lbs, I still use pieces of 2" thick extruded foam, to move about when up there. It is rigid, but light wt, and will not tear/harm rubber, like plywood might.Jerry

I can walk on mine, a 10 yr old 5er. I wash it once a year with one of the long brushes that fits to a water hose and a car washing liquid. And have never treated it. Last year I did have to apply some Dicor in a few places where some of the caulking was starting to crack. And replaced the plastic attic vents. We typically use ours for a few short trips and one long trip each year. Otherwise it is in covered storage.

I crawl around on mine when I am inspecting or covering. I don't clean my roof. It gets a rinse when it rains.

Ours is stored inside...so it stays fairly clean. I do inspect seams and openings twice a year...and have washed it when I have nothing else to do, but not often.

Twice a year, wash with RV rubber roof cleaner and RV rubber roof treatment. In the Spring (usually, late April if weather warms up good), and usually October. If black streaking starts on the side between April and October, I'll wash it down with just a long handled brush and water. No soap. This usually takes care of it. I do not get on the roof washing it. I do get on the roof to treat it, since I apply with a sponge and then use a squeegie to spread it around. And on an arched roof, that's a real trick!Maybe I'm a bit anal here, but I think taking care of the roof properly is THE most important thing to do to a camper! Absolutely the most.

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korbe
Explorer
Feb 06, 2017
I crawl around on mine when I am inspecting or covering. I don't clean my roof. It gets a rinse when it rains.
BB_TX
Nomad
Feb 06, 2017
I can walk on mine, a 10 yr old 5er. I wash it once a year with one of the long brushes that fits to a water hose and a car washing liquid. And have never treated it. Last year I did have to apply some Dicor in a few places where some of the caulking was starting to crack. And replaced the plastic attic vents.

We typically use ours for a few short trips and one long trip each year. Otherwise it is in covered storage.
MFL
Nomad II
Feb 06, 2017
My RV dealership, from which I purchased new, said to clean it with mild soap, using a car wash type brush, twice per year. Idea is just to remove sap, bird droppings etc. They said to check for cracks in sealer, dicor, etc, but no other roof preserving product needed.

I am in the camp that thinks the less walking on the roof the better. Even though my roof is walkable for my 175 lbs, I still use pieces of 2" thick extruded foam, to move about when up there. It is rigid, but light wt, and will not tear/harm rubber, like plywood might.

Jerry

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