Rubber vs Solid Roof

SidecarFlip wrote:

Fireballsocal wrote:
Pros, it won't deteriorate like rubber and it will stand up to scrapes and possible punctures. It doesn't need a conditioner. It still needs all the holes and joints re-sealed every 3-5 years. I don't see a con to fiberglass myself.

Not true. Seals and caulk need to be inspected at least yearly or better yet, every 6 months not every couple years. A couple years wait can result in water leaks and nasty things going on inside the walls.

I'll take a glass roof over rubber anyday. The rubber membrane is thin and can tear easily from just a branch dragging over it. Glass don't tear and a repair is as easy as some bondo.

Having said that, my preferred choice is a one piece aluminum sheet roof. Will last forever.

I keep my RV's at least 10 years, sometimes longer. My last one had an aluminum roof that looked as good as the day it was new (12 years old) and my new one is glass, 3 years now and looks fine.

I completely agree. That's what my Layton has and why I'm so hesitant to get rid of it. I believe some models of KZ trailers still have one piece aluminum roofs