roof seam sealants

fpresto wrote:
I have heard, but don't personally know, that Winnebago uses the sealant to hold the roof on and it must be replaced at regular intervals. Obviously a 1992 is not under warranty but the insurance companies also know. A buddy of mine who lives in Richmond, VA had the roof of his Itasca partially blow of during a storm this spring. The absolute first thing that the adjuster asked him was when was the last time he replaced the sealant. In his case it had only been about a month and he still had some partial tubes to show the adjuster. I don't think the timing of the question was just a coincidence.

the take home lesson here, buy a tube of the correct sealant, squirt out half of it, leave remainder of tube in RV to show adjuster.
bumpy

I have heard, but don't personally know, that Winnebago uses the sealant to hold the roof on and it must be replaced at regular intervals. Obviously a 1992 is not under warranty but the insurance companies also know. A buddy of mine who lives in Richmond, VA had the roof of his Itasca partially blow of during a storm this spring. The absolute first thing that the adjuster asked him was when was the last time he replaced the sealant. In his case it had only been about a month and he still had some partial tubes to show the adjuster. I don't think the timing of the question was just a coincidence.

Considering the coach is a 1992 Itasca Sunrise Eternabond tape is going work best.

Eternabond all the way. I've seen it used very successfully on a church roof made of metal 2 stories up. Nobody can see it anyway. :)

Thanks for all the great info . We need to keep the old rigs dry .. Will post how projects going ..

Itasca55

Mile High wrote:
For Winnebago, follow these directions. Non-painted vs painted use different sealants. Painted is just silicone.

Winnebago Roof Seal

This is by far, the best answer for this question. I have given this same answer multiple times on different forums. And I'm not a fan of the "Scotch tape" aka Eternabond either. As has been stated on here more than once, Eternabond is not designed for strength, just it's ability to seal. Besides, after paying as much for this coach we have, I'm not wanting to destroy it's looks by putting tape all along the top edge.

We read of a few issues with a Winnebago/Itasca roof on here, every now and then. And what to use to remedy those issues is always kind of a debate. Winne has a callout list for what sealants/adhesives are to be used, where. But, the video what Mile High provides is pretty much what Winne/Itasca calls for, for certain model motorhomes.

Lichtsinn RV is right down the street from the Winne/Itasca (well, used to be Itasca) factory so, they coordinate lots of maintenance and repair procedures.
Scott

Eternabond is on ours also, great stuff.

For Winnebago, follow these directions. Non-painted vs painted use different sealants. Painted is just silicone.

Winnebago Roof Seal

I think Dicor is great for very small repairs that will not shrink and crack over time. For large seams and panel to panel gaps, you can't beat Eternabond tape. It's impossible to tear unless you cut it with an knife and the glue is a tough to get off if you stick it in the wrong place. My other 3 coaches had Dicor and I was always having to check and repair the caulking. My current coach was switched to Eternabond and now I just have to check and have never had to make a repair after 7 years of ownership. You have to remove the old caulk to apply new caulk anywway, so you might as well install the tape and be done with it.

Dave
07 Revolution 40E

maintain your roof the way Winnebago specifies. no scotch tape for me.
bumpy