Billowing roof covers
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Jul-12-2016 05:49 PM
Add another 3 5th wheels today, and it was raining, hope they don't find a lot of water in their rigs tonight when they get into a park.
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Nov-16-2016 02:53 PM
fj12ryder wrote:
You might have some recourse if it is a continuation of a problem that was addressed under warranty. Sure would be worth looking into. Probably will depend on the dealer/builder.
Well I contacted Dutchman, and they said to bring it to an authorized dealer. everyone was booked so I went back to where I bought it (La Mesa RV in Davis, Ca), which I not happy with them to begin with, and they booked me an appointment (which was about 30 days out). a coworker's dad passed away so I covered for him at work, but it conflicted with the appointment. I called to see if I can drop it off the evening before, and the lady told me nope! your appointment is your appointment. I'd have to book another appointment, so basically wait another 30 days.
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Nov-16-2016 02:21 PM
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Nov-16-2016 02:16 PM
moresmoke wrote:
The air can come up under the roof membrane from inside the camper. I had it happen this summer. Nothing was pulled out, I think there was only one little spot 4-5" where the sealant would've leaked. The only sign when stopped was a bunch of wrinkles in the roof. Went through a bad storm (wind, hail, tornado wanrings...) and I think that is what pulled it loose.
Camper was just past the 1 year warranty. Once it was opened up it was obvious that there was a lack of glue along the leading edge of the roof. Once you got back about 6 feet from the front there was plenty of glue and the membrane was about impossible to roll back. Apparently the original glue must be applied on bare wood so the moisture/solvent can escape through the wood. Not being in a position to re-deck part of the roof, I used contact cement to reglue it.
Did the repair in the in-laws drive way. Was 2000 mi from home, and didn't have time to deal with an rv service shop before we needed to move on. If I had been at home, probably would've tried to get something from manufacturer on a unit this new. I'm still on the fence whether I will leave it as repaired, of go for a complete reroof before next years major trip.
On a 5ver of motorhome there is no way to see the roof billowing. I was just barely able to see it in the mirror on my TT.
I have had problems with mine, and have been looking for other options. Mine is a '14. leaked right off the bat and now its ballooning in the same spot.
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Nov-16-2016 01:58 PM
Camper was just past the 1 year warranty. Once it was opened up it was obvious that there was a lack of glue along the leading edge of the roof. Once you got back about 6 feet from the front there was plenty of glue and the membrane was about impossible to roll back. Apparently the original glue must be applied on bare wood so the moisture/solvent can escape through the wood. Not being in a position to re-deck part of the roof, I used contact cement to reglue it.
Did the repair in the in-laws drive way. Was 2000 mi from home, and didn't have time to deal with an rv service shop before we needed to move on. If I had been at home, probably would've tried to get something from manufacturer on a unit this new. I'm still on the fence whether I will leave it as repaired, of go for a complete reroof before next years major trip.
On a 5ver of motorhome there is no way to see the roof billowing. I was just barely able to see it in the mirror on my TT.
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Nov-16-2016 11:59 AM
FWIW we just got back from 6,000 miles and I'll have to say I didn't see any billowing roofs, although I have a see a few in the past.
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Nov-16-2016 10:44 AM
edatlanta wrote:RAS43 wrote:edatlanta wrote:
Another good reason to replace the rubber roof with This before it blows off, premature fails like mine did or caulking starts leaking (which it will and there is a lot of it to check/replace). I will never live with another rubber roof longer than it takes to get it sprayed by RV Flex Armor. I no longer want to have to worry about that leak that I don't know about that is destroying my rig and turning it into salvage value.
Would I spray a brand new rubber roof? Not only yes, but before I ever moved in and would just consider the cost part of the initial purchase price.
But if the rubber membrane isn't glued to the roof how will this product prevent the lifting? Just curious.
RV Flex Armor is sprayed on at 200 degrees F and covers all of the rubber roof area and over a portion of the front and rear caps and down the drip rail all the way down the sides. No place for air to get it. Here is a picture of mine just before I hooked up and drove off. You can clearly see how well the original roof is covered up including all caulking. The new roof material is 3/16" thick.
Is this a costly procedure?
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Jul-15-2016 06:24 AM
Called Camping World in Tallahassee to save me an indoor slip for repair . Eight thousand dollars was the estimate . We traded that day for another Dutchman fiver .
Now we have an aluminum roof Work and Play .
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Jul-14-2016 04:25 PM
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Jul-14-2016 10:22 AM
Devocamper wrote:
It is not always about air getting in , the air moving over the roof causes lift and pulls the roofing material up off the roof , I would think if the original roof had become detached that it should be re-glued before anything is applied to it
Air IS getting under the roofing material or it could not billow up like it does.
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Jul-14-2016 09:56 AM
.... Back in S&B Again
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& 8 yr in a 33' Travel Supreme 5th Wheel
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Jul-14-2016 05:35 AM
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Jul-13-2016 07:09 PM
RAS43 wrote:edatlanta wrote:
Another good reason to replace the rubber roof with This before it blows off, premature fails like mine did or caulking starts leaking (which it will and there is a lot of it to check/replace). I will never live with another rubber roof longer than it takes to get it sprayed by RV Flex Armor. I no longer want to have to worry about that leak that I don't know about that is destroying my rig and turning it into salvage value.
Would I spray a brand new rubber roof? Not only yes, but before I ever moved in and would just consider the cost part of the initial purchase price.
But if the rubber membrane isn't glued to the roof how will this product prevent the lifting? Just curious.
RV Flex Armor is sprayed on at 200 degrees F and covers all of the rubber roof area and over a portion of the front and rear caps and down the drip rail all the way down the sides. No place for air to get it. Here is a picture of mine just before I hooked up and drove off. You can clearly see how well the original roof is covered up including all caulking. The new roof material is 3/16" thick.
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