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ivbinconned
Explorer II
Mar 23, 2020

09 Cedar Creek rubber roof cleaning? Do I need to?

I don’t really care how dirty it might be up there. I never look at it but to check all the caulking.
The only reason I perhaps might clean it is because when it rains the dust etc up there contributes to the staining where the water might run down the side.

If I do can I just use a bucket of water and laundry or dish soap? Brush...And rinse it off.
After drying does it need to be treated with anything.

I was probably spoiled. Previous rv’s had aluminum roofs.
  • Thanks for the affirmation regarding my reluctance to "wash the roof".
    Besides it does get a blast of soft water rain once in a while.

    I have all the trailer that you can see looking great after polishing with "Mothers finishing polish" that removed all the oxidiation.
    then finished it up with "Rejex".
    http://rejex.com/rejex-16-fl-oz-combo-shipping-included/

    Your trailer cleans very easy after useing this product.
  • Hah, perhaps I'm overboard here.

    Wash the roof of RV quarterly " that's 4 times a year folks " and after that dries, rub a coat of 303 on roof, slides included.

    In fact, do the same to the entire exterior of trailer.
  • jdc1's avatar
    jdc1
    Explorer II
    Dave H M wrote:
    My theory is that all the tree sap, bird droppings, dirt, etc will help protect the roof. :h


    Yep. The UV rays have to penetrate all the **** on the roof first....
  • My theory is that all the tree sap, bird droppings, dirt, etc will help protect the roof. :h
  • When I had my Cardinal once a year I would go up with a soft brush and a bucket of diluted "simple green" work great. Make sure after you do the roof you at least rinse off the sides.
  • Winnebago recommends “periodic” granular soap washing.
  • There's no reason beyond ashetics to wash it. It may also keep streaks from running down the sides. I wash mine once a year just for that reason alone.
    It will not last any longer and the more you scrub the white protective coating off, the shorter its life.

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