Discamper 394 Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 I think the last thing RV’s think about is their roofs. I was at my Rv storage area today and there is now 6+ Rvs with blue traps on them. We have now had 2 months of rain almost every day. Looking over most RV’s there are about 10 things that could leaks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sensei 18 Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 I check mine regularly as that is one of the prime areas for leaks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Discamper 394 Posted September 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 I wish I did and would have stopped a bad leak Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Spend the $100 and take it to a dealer once a year that does the "Seal Tech" check for leaks. They pressurize the TT/FW/MH and spray it with a soap type solution, it finds the tiniest of leaks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Discamper 394 Posted September 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Spend the $100 and take it to a dealer once a year that does the "Seal Tech" check for leaks. They pressurize the TT/FW/MH and spray it with a soap type solution, it finds the tiniest of leaks.That is great but how do you presize a roof? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doodlebug....Cherie 461 Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 The roof is something we keep a close eye on. Mike cleans it every spring and remove the old caulk and replaces it and the is screwed down tight and is sealed properly. Then he repeats the process in the fall when we are done for the season. Nine years and we've never had a leak. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Discamper 394 Posted September 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 I don't caulk mine anymore the is a btetter product out there that last 25 years Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Eternabond. Enough said. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted September 12, 2011 Report Share Posted September 12, 2011 Yep...you can forget caulking once you Eternabond it. It's much better protection. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Discamper 394 Posted September 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Eternabond. Enough said.Thank You You were the one that gave me that Info Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ImDownWithDisney 342 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 I buy Eternabond from this site.http://www.rvupgradestore.com/SearchResults.asp?mfg=EternabondThe 4"x50' is around $55. If anybody knows of a cheaper source please post it up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dblr....Rennie 224 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 The wife says i am anal about keeping the camper in great shape, I wash the roof at least twicw each year, inspect in the sring and fall. I also carry a roll of Enterbond tape and tubes of Dicor, always have and hardly ever need it, but others have. The last camper we had a leake around the skylight, removed the old caulk, recaulked it seeled it with Enterbond coulked the edges os the tape( told you I was anal) then traded it in. The dealer was cleaning snow of the roof when they sold it and stepped thru the skylight!!!!!!!!!!! They said they had a hell of a time getting the old skylight out, I wonder why Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NLPRacing 4 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Eternabond. Enough said.I second that. I sealed up mine with Eternabond 2 years ago and still no leaks and looks as good as the day I installed it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Abagpiper5 8 Posted September 13, 2011 Report Share Posted September 13, 2011 Eternabond. Enough said.Same here! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuc71 162 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 We are very fortunate to have a storage facility that allows our camper to be stored inside, so I have really never thought about a roof leak. We have a 2011 and have actually camped a few times in the pouring rain and it has been fine. I guess my question is that I am the type of person who always says,"if you want something done right, do it yourself". That being said, my opinion is that most TT are built very quickly and sometimes craftsmanship is sometimes over looked. We have I believe a rubber roof that is calked all around the edges. If I wanted to buy some Etrnabond and make sure myself it was caulked right, should all the old caulk be taken off or can you re-caulk on top. I also believe the saying, "if it aint broke, don't fix it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted September 14, 2011 Report Share Posted September 14, 2011 Eternabond goes right over the old caulk. The only thing it won't stick to is silicone. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegooftroopfla 18 Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Are you guys putting the eterna bond caulk down or just the tape over your caulk I wanna do this for sure Quote Link to post Share on other sites
thegooftroopfla 18 Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 And which ones do you buy. They all have different codes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
5kidsmommy 18 Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I buy Eternabond from this site.http://www.rvupgradestore.com/SearchResults.asp?mfg=EternabondThe 4"x50' is around $55. If anybody knows of a cheaper source please post it up. Thanks for this info, passing this along to my husband. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Are you guys putting the eterna bond caulk down or just the tape over your caulk I wanna do this for sure All you need is the Eternabond tape. You realy don't have to remove the old caukling, just besure you clean it good as directed on the tape roll. Removing the old caulk can be quite a job. And which ones do you buy. They all have different codesYou want the roof seal tape not the web seal unless you need to paint it. Webseal is paintable and must be painted or used with Eternabonds UV coating, standard roof seal is not paintable and is already UV protected.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Good info should I just put the tape on my brand new camper? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 Good info should I just put the tape on my brand new camper?I know people who do. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ftwildernessguy 778 Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I did it. No regrets. I don't know why the manufacturers don't do this from the first. Except it's kind of expensive. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I did it. No regrets. I don't know why the manufacturers don't do this from the first. Except it's kind of expensive.So do you do the whole length of the trailer where the rubber roof meets the trailer walls? Or just the front from side where all the calk is. Then I guess you go around everywhere they came through the roof? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grumpy and Grandma 739 Posted August 19, 2013 Report Share Posted August 19, 2013 I did it. No regrets. I don't know why the manufacturers don't do this from the first. Except it's kind of expensive.And time consuming. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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