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77K5. The IronMaiden...9/2 headed for Blazer Bash 20!

jack of all trades build, overland, dunes, rocks, trails
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seems as though all the rain we've had, some of it has opened a hole in my RV's roof....went to check the mouse traps this AM and found the couch cushion wet....and could see where water was dripping from the ceiling...what kind of a can of worms am I getting myself into now???

Anybody know anything about RV roof construction and repair???:doah:
 
Ima have to get up there when I can see what's going on better....looks like a half assed repair on it right now....about a 2x2 section has no substrate under it???
 
i had a few travel trailers. i don,t think its possible too make them leak proof:doah:. my current one is a 2010 ,on my third repair ,missing roof sealent around windows and outside shower!!! really gets frustrating .
 
I know a few that coat the roof every couple years....I have read the TPO has a 12 year warranty...I would like to keep this trailer for a few years so a half ass repair isn't what I want to do...We should have a stretch of 4 days with no rain later in the week, I will open it up then and see what I'm getting into!
Are you under warranty Brian?
 
My cousin won't put any paint on material down. He takes all the vents and windows etc off the roof, takes the old rubber off, and puts all new on. Took us like 10 hours one day. So I don't know if he has any info on the stuff you roll on or whatever.


Very cheap thin plywood construction under. Get at it quick Dave. $hit will rot FAST. Let it dry out before you seal it up.
 
good points Adam, while I would like to rip the whole top off this thing, I will wait and see how widespread the damage is....I don't need another snowball project on my hands...yet!
 
No i wouldnt either, my cousins just like that, gotta do it right first.
I'm sure a roll on job would work good. But I would open it up and let it dry out. Like cut some of the rubber off, if you can cover it with tarp. Because it will surely rot if you seal it up with moisture inside. The vents they put on the roofs are a joke once you have taken them off and see how they "work".
 
At one time there was a place near me that did one piece rubber tops for travel trailers. I could drive by and try get some info if they are still n business.

Jim
 
I called a local RV place, they want 3500 to strip and repair/replace the whole roof....OK, thanks! I paid 2700 for the trailer 5 years ago.
 
76zimmer said:
I called a local RV place, they want 3500 to strip and repair/replace the whole roof....OK, thanks! I paid 2700 for the trailer 5 years ago.
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Sounds about right for what my cousin did.

Just get the goopy stuff dave. nobody will EVER see the top of your camper.
 
Fast system.

It was mentioned in the hillbilly dunes thread that you may need a hand with the Fast system..??
I'm no professional but I'm running the fast system too.
If I can be of any assistance I'd help where I can!
 
Great, when I get to the point of starting it again I'll post up with any issues I may have...that is one reason why I went with FAST is that others have the system in use...I do like the MSD systme too though, but more $$$ as well.
Gotta get to bustin ass on the Maiden again!
 
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