How do I check caulking where roof meets sidewalls?????

There probably isn't caulk on the sides...the roof material is probably wrapped over the edges and secured under some kind of molding.

Check the front and end caps. That's where there is probably some Dicor type caulking...Eternabond is the absolute best way to go...around the entire perimeter of the roof... it is a big job but certainly do-able.

Should one check the side of the roofs during normal maintence? if so, how is this done? is this a normal leak place? im not a very handy person, dicor is easy to use, would i be getting over my head with the Tape?

Not getting over your head with the tape. I've taped all of my Class C roof seams and if I had it to do over I would have taped at when I purchased used in 2011.

yankeeslover wrote:
Should one check the side of the roofs during normal maintence? if so, how is this done? is this a normal leak place? im not a very handy person, dicor is easy to use, would i be getting over my head with the Tape?

Self leveling Dicor is easy to use on a flat surface such as around roof vents, etc.
But I will never use the non self leveling Dicor again on a vertical surface such as around windows or side vents.
It makes one big sticky mess and is next to impossible to get smooth.
I switched to regular bathtub calk, and it does a much better job as far as I am concerned.

If you have a well made trailer, you shouldn't have to worry about where the roof wraps over the sides, front or back. Just give it a visual inspection for any tears or breaks.

Jack L

Eternabond is easy to work with as long as you plan for its EXTREME stickiness. Just peel the backing off in small increments as you go. It sure simplified my inspection and maintenance process.

BillyW wrote:
Eternabond is easy to work with as long as you plan for its EXTREME stickiness. Just peel the backing off in small increments as you go. It sure simplified my inspection and maintenance process.

I like your trailer, TV and canoe.
We had a Pioneeer 18, a Silver Ford F-150 with a cap on the back and not only carried a canoe on the roof, but two long sea kayaks , (one on each side of the canoe)

Now we have a Pioneer 25 and a Dodge Ram with still the same three boats

Jack L

Eternabond tape is the absolute easiest way to go. What I do is employ my lovely bride to hold the roll of tape and I pull one end to the back. I peel back the clear plastic and place the tape down and roll it in very well. Once I have about a 1' section tamped down really well I have the bride put the slightest bit of tension (not much though) so we can get the tape lined up straight. Then I simply pull about 5' of tape and use a roller to adhere it well. Move the ladder 5' forward and repeat until I get to the end. Takes about 5 minutes to go up and down the ladder and securely roll the tape and cut it.

5 minutes per side, less to do the front and rear cap. In less than a half hour from start to finish you have securely taped the edges of your roof and they won't leak. Vents and skylights are easier... but require you to either lean far over the roof or climb up on the roof to do it.