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Duane4238's avatar
Duane4238
Explorer
Apr 11, 2016

Rubber Roof cleaning questions

I couldn't get a straight answer from my RV dealer so I thought I'd try here for opinions. I'm going to clean my rubber roof on my 2011 Keystone Springdale 311. I purchased some Camco rubber roof cleaner and conditioner. The directions say to apply it to a small area at a time, and wipe the area and then rinse with clean water. My problem is that I don't have a fresh water supply at my trailer site. Any water I add to my fresh water tank has to be hauled by me, consequently I use it very sparingly. I was wondering, if I use the Camco cleaner and remove as much as I can with damp clothes, would a good rain suffice to wash off what might be remaining on the roof? Is it going to hurt the rubber roof if it doesn't get hosed off after I wash it with the cleaner? The cleaner is supposed to have a conditioner in it. If it's rinsed off immediately after it's applied, what good is it going to do?
ANY and ALL suggestions will be greatly appreciated. I'm a little too old to be up on a ladder doing the roof by myself so fire away.
Duane
  • janechucknicode's avatar
    janechucknicode
    Explorer
    Apr 11, 2016
    Ditto on the soap and car brush, then rinse good and let dry or drive to the next spot:B
    My Rubber roof has been cleaned this way several times and NO problems.
    GET A STEADY LADDER!!!!!!
    Chuck
  • wildtoad's avatar
    wildtoad
    Explorer II
    Apr 11, 2016
    Just use soap and water, no special cleaners or conditioners required or needed.
  • Dog_Trainer's avatar
    Dog_Trainer
    Explorer
    Apr 11, 2016
    1st figure out what type of rubber roof it is there are a couple of different membranes that are used on these TT's. Mine is the TPO type and the Lit. on it recomends no chemicals other than a mild detergent wash. If you have an EDPM roof there may be a need for further sealing etc. I am not the one to tell you which way you need to go I am just offering a suggestion that you find out what product your Mfg used and then make sure you are using a compatible product.
  • newman_fulltime's avatar
    newman_fulltime
    Explorer II
    Apr 11, 2016
    you need lots of water to rinse it if the protectent sets up with the dirt it willbe in it then and you will have streaks on your sides

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