Roof Repair

[jstuhlmiller]

Hi,

I unfortunately hit a metal awning and made divots in my epdm room in a line 24 foot long. I was thinking of using eternabond 6 inch x 50 (only using about 24 foot of it to repair (cover the divots)

Anyone have experience with this?

[RVcircus]

jstuhlmiller wrote:

After some more thought I decided that instead of fixing the roof with eternabond or replacing th $6000 roof I would trade the unit in and buy a new 33ft 2015 Coachman Freedom Express

That's not a bad way to fix a roof:)

[Bumpyroad]

jstuhlmiller wrote:


Bumpy,

Do we really care what the roof looks like 5 or 10 yrs down the road? All I care about is it dont leak.

only if you want to have some resale value but I guess you had a better idea. 🙂
bumpy

[ol_Bombero-JC]

jstuhlmiller wrote:



After some more thought I decided that instead of fixing the roof with eternabond or replacing th $6000 roof I would trade the unit in and buy a new 33ft 2015 Coachman Freedom Express

Hmmmm - wonder why someone didn't suggest this obvious, quick and easy solution..:@

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[SuperiorBound]

That was one way to fix it, enjoy your new unit.

[jstuhlmiller]

jstuhlmiller wrote:

Bumpyroad wrote:

jstuhlmiller wrote:


What do you mean if you saw a used unit patched up with scotch tape? Are you referring to the Eternabond? I just dont want to replace the whole roof as it is an expensive proposition at almost $6,000 however I also dont want it to leak. Thanks in advance.

yes I am referring to eternabond, which lots of folks here worship. what worries me is yes it might look hold etc. great at first, but what do you do years down the road when it starts looking less pristine? I raised the question a while back and somebody who stored their unit outside in Florida had issues with it's appearance after a number of years.
bumpy

Bumpy,

Do we really care what the roof looks like 5 or 10 yrs down the road? All I care about is it dont leak.

After some more thought I decided that instead of fixing the roof with eternabond or replacing th $6000 roof I would trade the unit in and buy a new 33ft 2015 Coachman Freedom Express

[jstuhlmiller]

Bumpyroad wrote:

jstuhlmiller wrote:


What do you mean if you saw a used unit patched up with scotch tape? Are you referring to the Eternabond? I just dont want to replace the whole roof as it is an expensive proposition at almost $6,000 however I also dont want it to leak. Thanks in advance.

yes I am referring to eternabond, which lots of folks here worship. what worries me is yes it might look hold etc. great at first, but what do you do years down the road when it starts looking less pristine? I raised the question a while back and somebody who stored their unit outside in Florida had issues with it's appearance after a number of years.
bumpy

Bumpy,

Do we really care what the roof looks like 5 or 10 yrs down the road? All I care about is it dont leak.

[LarryJM]

downtheroad wrote:
Eternabond is the perfect solution for that.

Will 6" completely cover the widest divot with some room on each side to spare?

I agree and I like to have at least 1" area of good adhesion along the edges if at all possible. Some might question how this might look, but if me I would document with pics so that could be provided to anyone in the future.

Before applying the Eternabond I would try and tack down those flats with some sort of cement or adhesive. If not the Eternabonc might
"catch" those and not lay flat.

Finally, make sure you get the surface clean and don't pull or stretch the Eternabond as you apply it ... simply lay it over the area to be covered.

Larry

[Bumpyroad]

jstuhlmiller wrote:


What do you mean if you saw a used unit patched up with scotch tape? Are you referring to the Eternabond? I just dont want to replace the whole roof as it is an expensive proposition at almost $6,000 however I also dont want it to leak. Thanks in advance.

yes I am referring to eternabond, which lots of folks here worship. what worries me is yes it might look hold etc. great at first, but what do you do years down the road when it starts looking less pristine? I raised the question a while back and somebody who stored their unit outside in Florida had issues with it's appearance after a number of years.
bumpy

[donn0128]

Stefonius wrote:
I did something similar a few years ago (tree limb overhanging road). My solution was to call my insurance company. It cost me a $500 deductible to have an $8,000 roof (and awning) replacement. No leaks, no problems, no worries. That's why I carry insurance.

There's no way in heck I'd consider fixing that damage with tape. All it takes is a little bit of water to destroy the entire rig from the inside out.

This is exactly what I did too. I have insurance for accidents, not just collisions

[Stefonius]

I did something similar a few years ago (tree limb overhanging road). My solution was to call my insurance company. It cost me a $500 deductible to have an $8,000 roof (and awning) replacement. No leaks, no problems, no worries. That's why I carry insurance.

There's no way in heck I'd consider fixing that damage with tape. All it takes is a little bit of water to destroy the entire rig from the inside out.

[jstuhlmiller]

Bumpyroad wrote:

darsben wrote:
being a contrarian I guess my choice would be
Dicor 533RM-6 Epdm Roof Patch which is Epdm material

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.TRS0_nkw=Dicor+533RM-6+Epdm+Roof+Patch&_sacat=0
I would cut the pieces sticking up and the place the new EPDM on over it

Although I do love etranabond

I would do this but not cut off the pieces, just glue them down. when camping world sawed a hole in the roof of my bounder, I got the EPDM patch kit and covered it with same material as the roof was made of.

If I was looking at a used unit and saw it patched up with "scotch tape",I would walk away.
bumpy

Bumpy,

What do you mean if you saw a used unit patched up with scotch tape? Are you referring to the Eternabond? I just dont want to replace the whole roof as it is an expensive proposition at almost $6,000 however I also dont want it to leak. Thanks in advance.

[Bumpyroad]

darsben wrote:
being a contrarian I guess my choice would be
Dicor 533RM-6 Epdm Roof Patch which is Epdm material

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.TRS0_nkw=Dicor+533RM-6+Epdm+Roof+Patch&_sacat=0
I would cut the pieces sticking up and the place the new EPDM on over it

Although I do love etranabond

I would do this but not cut off the pieces, just glue them down. when camping world sawed a hole in the roof of my bounder, I got the EPDM patch kit and covered it with same material as the roof was made of.

If I was looking at a used unit and saw it patched up with "scotch tape",I would walk away.
bumpy

[jstuhlmiller]

Thanks everyone for the responses. Should I use lap sealant on the edges?

[gbopp]

I agree with Tom/Barb. Reattach the flaps to the roof and cover the damaged area with Eternabond.
Make sure 6" will be wide enough.