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DonovanR
Explorer
Apr 18, 2018

New member & DIY truck camper-NEEDS HELP W/ WEATHERPROOFING

Hi everyone! I'm a brand new member, and am looking for some help from some people more experienced than myself.

For the past couple months I've been building a truck camper for my little Nissan Frontier, and for the past couple months I've been torn on how I should waterproof it.

I know this topic has been talked about many times, but I have yet to find out the information about my specific need.

---MY QUESTION---- what type of waterproof coating will adhere to my plywood, screws, and seal around my already installed rubber roof rack mount

The exterior sheathing of my camper is 1/2" & is fastened yellow zinc plated constructions screws.
My roof rack has been bolted through the sheathing, and has a rubber gasket sealed with silicone.

I'm just interested in finding a product that can seal around these materials

Ideas
- epoxy coating
- Truck Bedliner
-poor mans fibreglass (cloth and titebond combination)
- fibreglass


Sorry for the long post, but hoping you guys will be able to point me in the right direction
  • Artum_Snowbird's avatar
    Artum_Snowbird
    Explorer
    Apr 18, 2018
    Have a look at this post from a few days ago. Hengs

    Read the entire thread as see what you think. Sure sounds amazing.
  • wanderingbob's avatar
    wanderingbob
    Explorer II
    Apr 18, 2018
    I did the same build and put 4 coats of latex paint . It is 4 years old and ain't leaked yet !
  • The_ugly_duckli's avatar
    The_ugly_duckli
    Explorer
    Apr 18, 2018
    Dicor 501LSW-1 Self-Leveling Lap Sealant applied around and over all the roof penetrations. Routinely used to seal camper roofs. Eternabond used appropriately will help. Lot's of YouTube videos available.
  • free_radical's avatar
    free_radical
    Explorer
    Apr 22, 2018
    DonovanR wrote:
    Hi everyone! I'm a brand new member, and am looking for some help from some people more experienced than myself.

    For the past couple months I've been building a truck camper for my little Nissan Frontier, and for the past couple months I've been torn on how I should waterproof it.

    I know this topic has been talked about many times, but I have yet to find out the information about my specific need.

    ---MY QUESTION---- what type of waterproof coating will adhere to my plywood, screws, and seal around my already installed rubber roof rack mount

    The exterior sheathing of my camper is 1/2" & is fastened yellow zinc plated constructions screws.
    My roof rack has been bolted through the sheathing, and has a rubber gasket sealed with silicone.

    I'm just interested in finding a product that can seal around these materials

    Ideas
    - epoxy coating
    - Truck Bedliner
    -poor mans fibreglass (cloth and titebond combination)
    - fibreglass


    Sorry for the long post, but hoping you guys will be able to point me in the right direction

    I have same constructed TC with plywood,,used three layers of Cold Cure epoxy,,
    West epoxy would work also check the prices whichever is cheaper..

    Both need to be topcoated to protect against sunlight,uv rays,
    ,I used high gloss white marine enamel

    Bedliner coating maybe good idea,,dont know how long it would last and if it would stay stuck on plywood..

    Theres also some ruberized roof coating people use in roofing industry,dont know the name,,do a search
  • DonovanR's avatar
    DonovanR
    Explorer
    Apr 23, 2018
    Thanks so much for all the helpful information everyone!

    I'll be making sure to post some photos when everything is done!

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