Roof Leaks

[jimmycrack]

For anyone with a Winnebago with a fiberglass roof check the chaulking at the drip rail where the roof meets. On my 2013 Itasca 26he there was a seam open almost all the way down both sides of the roof allowing moisture to leak into the sidewalls. Hopefully I caught the problem in time. I cleaned up the seam with alcohol and reapplied new silicone chaulking. Something to watch for on The Winnebago roofs!

[jimmycrack]

I think I am going to go for the eternatape. Looks like a good product.

[harley-dave]

funny, I just did this job yesterday on my Itasca class C. only had to seal about 4 feet. Rest was good. I don't use silicon either, it doesn't stick well to the fiberglass top. Hard to get cleaned off also.

Dave

[RVMike]

There was a recall 6502 for front sealant on my 2015 Sun star, They are putting eternabond tape over the seam

[Cloud_Dancer]

I use 3M 4200 Adhesive Sealant. I quit using silicon caulk many years ago.

[Bruce_Brown]

You'd think they'd find a better design. It doesn't take much looking to find far too many issues with the Winnie roof design.

[jyrostng]

I've used Snow Roof http://www.snowroof.com/catalog.asp
for areas that nothing seems to stop the leak, Flex-seal

[jlrobison2]

I quit using Silicone seal 20 years ago . Its very hard to remove for resealing . I have had no problem using KOOL SEAL . To apply lots I use a wooden 3/4 sq. peg & drip if off for a large seam .No problem in 20 yrs. Back thin thats what MH builres used .

[Bumpyroad]

rgatijnet1 wrote:
Here is the info about the roof seam from Winnebago. Roof Sealing

I note that that link discusses silicone and the need to remove it.
bumpy

[rgatijnet1]

Here is the info about the roof seam from Winnebago. Roof Sealing

[jimmycrack]

I am beginning to find that out with our 2013 Itasca 26HE. I usually pick an area on the RV inspect whether plumbing,electrical or whatever other area and I'm always amazed what I find that needs attention or improved upon. I"ve replaced kitchen and bath taps,put in stainless sinks, replaced lighting with Led bulbs, replaced a burnt out awning motor (not cheap). If nothing else I get lots of job offers to work on other people's motorhomes. LOL.

[Bumpyroad]

I'd check to see what material winnebago recommends and rip out the silicone and replace it.
bumpy

[azrving]

People look at me like I'm crazy when I say the first thing to do is inspect everything on the roof and sides. They say, but it's new:)

[Ranger_Smith]

Every winnebago i have owned I put 2 inch eternabond tape there and no more ussues ever

[wolfe10]

Please check-- not aware that Winnebago recommends silicone caulk.

But, yes, this is part of routine maintenance on Winnebago roofs.