roof replacements - feedback needed

All I have heard about is the Truck Bed Liner material that is being used for RV roofs. Rhino Liner comes to mind. In theory, I think that would be a great alternative to a rubber roof. Tough as nails. Those that have tried it seem to be happy. My concern is, what if it doesn't work? How do you get it off / repair it? Will it last for ten years? If not is there a warranty that covers it? If so, does the warranty cover removing the old stuff?

Lots of questions that can only be answered in time.

Here is one company that does it.

Make sure whatever material you use is in a white color to reflect the heat!

Kampingkris,
Well, I personally have not had it done but, I've seen it up close and have talked with the company here in San Diego that applies it. If we had our previous coach, a '99 Fleetwood Bounder 34V and, were planning on keeping it for a real long time and, the rubber roof was in need of serious repair or, replacement, I'd have that sprayed on roof applied in a heartbeat.

While in San Diego RV Center, I had to have some body work done because someone moved my house while I was backing into the RV parking spot, alongside the house. So, while there, I noticed that they applied that roof coating. I was lead to an area where, there were at least 6, big name, high dollar coaches, waiting for that roof coating to be done. And, there were 3 already coated. These coaches were also, high dollar.

One was a Tiffen, one, a Fleetwood Providence, and the third, a very nice looking Allegro. If I recall, all of them had full body paint. But the roof coating was silver and, lapped over the edge by a few inches, on each one. I asked about having the color of the coach applied on the radius of the roofs and he (one of the service writers there at San Diego RV Center) stated they can do a color match if requested for around, $1,200. Now, I forgot what his quote was for getting any particular roof done.

Most that have rubber roofs, whether TPO or, the regular EDPM types, are fairly satisfied with them. Most that have Fiberglass are also happy with those. I've had solid sheet aluminum too and, that's a seriously strong and durable roof too. But, again, if I needed a roof and, it was within my reach, for a whole pile of reasons, I'd do it. It's a preference thing.
Scott

In poking around the net, the roof as mentioned above cost about $135 per foot. I found that in a post today, but lost the link. So, a 40' roof would be $5400. Does that sound right?

On edit - Found the link HERE

Close... we got a quote of
$4,600

Those prices sound pretty much in the ball park. Some have mentioned before that replacing a rubber roof was/is considerably cheaper. Well, yes and no. It is IF, and that's a huge IF, YOU DO THE LABOR YOURSELF. Doing it exactly right, without going into a ton of detail, is extremely time consuming and laborious.

I've had friends that have had their rubber roof replaced. One was on a 30' fifth wheel trailer and, the other was on a 2002 Fleetwood Discovery. Both were in excess of $6500. So, when getting a roof quote, make sure you're getting quoted apples for apples. That means, if you're thinking about a spray on roof, there's a ton of work that is put into that process, just like there is in the replacement of a rubber roof.

According to the folks that I talked with that do the application of the spray on roof, SILVER is the primary choice due to it's superior heat reflectivity. And, it's about 3/16" thick so, the sound deadening and insulation is also superior. Just some info here.
Scott

Wont be doing it ourselves.. We are that "whip out the checkbook" kind of repair people as it usually costs us more to attempt anything with our mechanical ability :E

Our original roof quote included a 4000 miles to Red Bay Alabama. While visiting the "mothership" is on the bucket list, we weren't planning it anytime soon. So, no matter what the deal on the price, we had to add $3000 to the price for travel costs. AND it was to roll another sheet of fiberglass over the issue roof. Sooo. the coating sounds like a good option. Only downside, if we add stuff, like solar, then we have to have the company reseal around those areas.

I have mine in the shop San Diego Rv getting the life time guarantee rhino roof coating its 20.00 a Sq ft

You have found a place that will do this and guarantee it forever? I can see a forever guarantee on a truck bed liner, but that seems like a big risk for them to make that deal on a motorhome roof. I'd want to see the fine print.

The recreational vehicle (RV) industry in the United States has been enjoying solid growth as baby-boomers swell the quantity of potential buyers. Rapid growth lead to faster production schedules for RV, campers, Fifth Wheels and trailers. In the case of some manufacturers, fewer resources are applied to ensuring long term waterproofing of the approximately 200 sq. ft roof. After a few years of exposure to sunlight and the elements, many owners reported leaks and internal damage to their insurance companies.

Every month, private owners come to San Diego RV Center with leaking rubber and fiberglass roofs. Traditional repair materials like Dicor® rubber or sheet plastics require renewed UV protection every two years and they generally fail or they have an undesirable appearance within eight years.

The owners of San Diego RV Center heard about the Rhino Linings’™ reputation with sealing and protecting pick-up trucks from corrosion and degradation. Rhino seemed to be a natural fit.

Rhino Linings offered San Diego RV Centers EcoCoat™, a spray applied 100% solids polyurea. This aluminum pigments coating is seamless and forms a long term barrier against water intrusion and degradation.

In the production process, the existing and failing rubber roof of the vehicle is stripped down to the existing plywood roof. At this point any seams and large gaps are filled, while any previous adhesives on the wood are removed and sanded down.After all of the wood, and various surfaces are properly sanded and prepped, and masked, the entire area is primed with special primers, and then sprayed with EcoCoat™. The new monolithic polyurea coating forms a tight seal around all the protrusions, gaps and bolts preventing water leakage, and UV sunlight degradation while giving a desirable silver aluminum like finish.

From start to finish, San Diego RV Center can have an owners RV repairs and ready for the road within three days.

Rhino EcoCoat™ quickly and easily solves the problems of rejuvenating aged recreational vehicle roofs. It cost significantly less than replacing the previous rubber roof or replacing the vehicle roof every few years. Best of all, the Rhino EcoCoat™, even though it is an aromatic polyurea and it will undergo a slight gloss change when exposed to UV light, it will not chalk, crack or degrade with normal service.

The San Diego RV Center has not received one customer complaint since they have been using Rhino EcoCoat™.