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tsjoshua
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May 06, 2021

New Roof installed - RV Armor should I get it

I just had the roof and side walls replaced on my 2017 motorhome (long story for another topic), and am nervous about having future problems. I have seen some posts on the various roofing systems, and am considering getting my new roof done just to mitigate any future issues. I guess I am just looking for some feedback (good and bad) from those that have made the move and what they think about their specific roofing system.
  • Blackdiamond wrote:
    My TPO roof is 19 years old, never an issue. I do inspect it and I did put Eternabond on most of the seams a few years ago. You just got a new roof, no reason to put another new roof on top of it right now.


    My initial OEM roof membrane started failing at 5 years of age and it had been cleaned and inspected every six months since new. If I was buying another rubber roof I would have Flex Armor installed before I ever used it. Worrying about leaking caulking and reapplying just isn't worth it to me. That hairline crack can destroy a rig and by the time you notice it the damage is done.
  • southernsky wrote:
    We have the RV Flex Armor on our 5th wheel. Lifetime warranty...Three years no problems.


    RV Flex Armor here. Installed January 2015. I should have done it when the rig was brand new rather than waited.

    During the past 6 years the Flex Armor roof has has withstood numerous weather issues from hail to a 6" oak limb falling on it and no damage from anything so far. And zero caulking to monitor or reapply. My wash/wax guy just washes the roof off with some Dawn and a soft brush during each wash/wax.

    Fantastic product.
  • yes yes yes if you have the money go for it my c class had it done best thing ever it had.
  • Blackdiamond wrote:
    My TPO roof is 19 years old, never an issue. I do inspect it and I did put Eternabond on most of the seams a few years ago. You just got a new roof, no reason to put another new roof on top of it right now.

    ^^^ this!
    Exactly ! Maintain it at least annually and Wait until it starts to fail. It’s a NEW roof for goodness sake. It should have many years without issues . Why throw money away ?
    Very odd to have a 17 have problems , if they fixed it properly it should be fine.
  • My TPO roof is 19 years old, never an issue. I do inspect it and I did put Eternabond on most of the seams a few years ago. You just got a new roof, no reason to put another new roof on top of it right now.
  • tsjoshua wrote:
    I just had the roof and side walls replaced on my 2017 motorhome (long story for another topic), and am nervous about having future problems. I have seen some posts on the various roofing systems, and am considering getting my new roof done just to mitigate any future issues. I guess I am just looking for some feedback (good and bad) from those that have made the move and what they think about their specific roofing system.


    If you want a maintenance free, trouble free, will last longer than you roof. FlexArmor
    You have to make an appointment and go to them, it takes about a week to have it done. Cost about $170 per linear foot.
  • We have the RV Flex Armor on our 5th wheel. Lifetime warranty...Three years no problems.
  • I wouldn't...however I go on my roof about three times a year and re-caulk any cracks I see.

    Have been doing that for 14 years and never a leak yet.

    Old Navy ETN2 here 1963 to 1967.