Rubber roof repair question with pictures

That roof is in tough shape,doing the edges is certainly needed but I would be very concerned about trying to save the rest of the roof for a few years.That is not normal wear for a roof.

My 20 year old TT had the same problem. I used Dicor Sealant on the edges and that works for me. But the best method might have been as the others above have suggested.

I used Liquid Roof and Eternabond in the complete roof rebuild I did back in 2005. Both are great products. If the damage you showed is only superficial, a coat of Liquid Roof should be fine. If the cracks are getting deep, Eternabond Web Seal around the edges coated with Liquid Roof would be better.

The Web Seal and Liquid Roof combination has a smoother look than the Eternabond with built in backing.

Although he didn't show removal of the rail, it looked like the screws were rusted which means that even though the fix will stop more water from coming in, there is probably plenty of damage underneath. When I did mine most of the screws were plated and shiny. Where they were rusted I found damage. It only takes a few minutes to pull the vinyl to take a look.it may save you agony to know where you stand before you start.

If its still intact I would just liquid roof it..

If yo want do the edges with the eternabond then liquid roof it...

http://www.liquid-roof.com/

This is what I am planing to do to fix it. What do you guys think?

Youtube video link: Eternabond roof edge repair video

Thanks for the input guys.

I have been thinking of going the Eternabond tape route. I just didn't want to go through with it if it is a waster= of time.

As far as chemicals that have been used on the roof, I am unsure. I just bought the camper this fall. I would assume it is not from any chemical as the roof is only like this at the edges. Anywhere it is flat it looks fine.

May I ask what you have been washing your roof with? Are you using rubber roof cleaner and rubber roof conditioner? If you are using something else, it might not be dry rot, but dry-out due to household chemicals-cleaners. For an immediate "attempted" fix or at least a "help", get a bottle of RV rubber roof conditioner and spray the dickens out of it and let it absorb.

I had my Keystone Springdale for 8 years and only washed the roof with RV rubber roof cleaner and RV rubber roof conditioner (never Spick N Span or some other house hold cleaner) and when I traded last September, the roof still looked good. It might have had some stains, but no cracks or anything. It sat out in the sun for 8 years and snow in the winter. I tried covering a few times, but gave up on the eventually.

If it were me, I would remove the vinyl strip from the drip rail. If any of the screws show signs of rusting, you have already had water intrusion. By taking out the screws, you could cover the area with a strip of 4" wide eternabond tape. Then reinstall the driprail putting new butyl putty behind it. BTW if you find rusted screws, a roof repair may be in your future.