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Bandmanct
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May 04, 2014

hybrid camper roof

I have a 2003 starcraft hybrid and I noticed a few areas in the roof that the outer material is a little soft like it has separated from the roof a little i can press on it and it goes down like a 1/8th of an inch then under that its solid. I'm getting ready to paint/seal the roof with EPDM coating and wondering if i should try and fix these area, or just paint over them? I was thinking i could cut slits into them and put an adhesive under it and put some weight over them to dry? and then put butyl tape over the slits and then seal it? Any suggestions would be very helpful.
  • Wagonqueen_Truc's avatar
    Wagonqueen_Truc
    Explorer
    May 04, 2014
    slicing into doesn't sound good. You don't want any holes for water to infiltrate... and it will infiltrate. At 10 years old (most rubber roofs don't last 20) I would probably just coat it really well and continue to do so til there isn't any life left in the trailer. Just my 2 cents.
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    Bandmanct
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    May 05, 2014
    Thank you Wagon, I was kind of thinking the same thing, i will give it a good coating. there's a couple small areas i want to put some calk, the roof sealer says not to go over silicone calk, any idea what i should use? maybe something i can get at home depot verses the expensive camper store?
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    Wagonqueen_Truc
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    May 05, 2014
    Is there silicon chaulk on the roof? what is it around? Clear, white, chalky? Did you place it there? The reasons for my questions, I hate that clear chalk on the roof. You should be using self leveling "dicor" specifically made for RV roofs. This is good around vents, antennae, etc... I don't know too much about the type of roof you have, but make sure the sealant is conducive to the type of roof you have. Regardless, sealing your roof is half the battle. I lost a battle with a 30 foot travel trailer years back. Partly bad quality, partly my ignorance.
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    Bandmanct
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    May 05, 2014
    its an all-weather vinyl roof and I'm putting on EPDM Liquid Roof, they claim its the best stuff out there it was like $90 a gallon. It looks like the roof is still original and never been sealed other than some stuff they put on i think may be butyl tape? it doesn't look cracked or anything so I'm planning on just sealing over it but there's a few small areas i want to fill in before I seal it.
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    Bandmanct
    Explorer
    May 05, 2014
    the sealer is self leveling and says it will never chalk and is uv resistant. it is compatible to use on vinyl roofs. there is currently no chalking on the roof. i just bought this camper so this is the first time i have done anything to it. i'm planning on cleaning the roof off with a mild cleaner and when it dries putting this stuff on and keep my fingers crossed lol! thanks for your help with this.

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