Was on the ladder the other day and saw what looks like the head of a screw starting to push up on the rubber roof material from underneath it (backing out). My question is do I just leave it and keep an eye on it and wait till it pokes through too much? Or do I try maybe pushing the screw back in by tapping on it or putting a small slit in the roof and remove the screw and seal over it with lap sealant? Any ideas? Thanks

If it was my RV, I would slice the roof rubber, (as small as possible) and remove/replace the screw, then use Dicor and cover with a piece of Eternabond.If you just keep an eye on the screw, it will puncture the rubber during a rain storm while you are no where near the RV. Guaranteed. :)

gbopp wrote:If it was my RV, I would slice the roof rubber, (as small as possible) and remove/replace the screw, then use Dicor and cover with a piece of Eternabond.If you just keep an eye on the screw, it will puncture the rubber during a rain storm while you are no where near the RV. Guaranteed. :)x2

If it was my roof I would leave it alone and keep my eye on it.

gaymeadowsman wrote:gbopp wrote:If it was my RV, I would slice the roof rubber, (as small as possible) and remove/replace the screw, then use Dicor and cover with a piece of Eternabond.If you just keep an eye on the screw, it will puncture the rubber during a rain storm while you are no where near the RV. Guaranteed. :)x2X3

llowllms wrote:gaymeadowsman wrote:gbopp wrote:If it was my RV, I would slice the roof rubber, (as small as possible) and remove/replace the screw, then use Dicor and cover with a piece of Eternabond.If you just keep an eye on the screw, it will puncture the rubber during a rain storm while you are no where near the RV. Guaranteed. :)x2X3Me too.

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1stgenfarmboy
Explorer
Jan 24, 2017
X seventy-leven-skillion....

good choice, fix it and be done with ever fixing things on your camper again,

well maybe not but done with that problem.
me_camper
Explorer
Jan 23, 2017
Thanks for the info...I guess i'll keep an eye on it until it stops snowing long enough to make a dry repair.
harley4275
Explorer
Jan 21, 2017
As stated earlier , it is probably a staple coming out , that is how the wood is secured to the trusses as builders cannot waste time using screws...it might slow the fast production line ... Easiest was is to hammer it down and cover with etherbond tape. Or if it has been there from the start it is debris , and you can cut a slit ,take debris out and seal up with tape.
hawkeye-08
Explorer III
Jan 21, 2017
Are you sure it was not that way before? Perhaps you just noticed it and it has been that way from the beginning... If it is sticking up very far, I agree, you probably should deal with it, if it is not much, keep an eye on it. I would be wondering why if it is backing out.
MountainAirMan
Explorer
Jan 21, 2017
I'd want to know what's under there and WHY is it coming up.
_1nobby
Explorer
Jan 21, 2017
I would put air in the tires and call my mother in law.

Wait....what was the subject again?
trail-explorer
Explorer
Jan 21, 2017
x eleventy billion.

Fix it now so you don't have to worry / remember ro "keep an eye on it"

Could be a staple.

I'd be surprised if an RV manufacturer took the time to secure the roof with screws. Most are stapled down.
But, it could be a screw.
Slit the roof and then you will know.
samsontdog
Explorer
Jan 21, 2017
X here also
DutchmenSport
Explorer
Jan 21, 2017
Put me down as an "X" also!
pianotuna
Nomad III
Jan 21, 2017
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Why wait?

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