Reseal roof

[kennyprice]

Have a 2008 Monaco Monarch 30' that has never had the roof resealed, just had a quote to remove/replace sealer for $800.00 @ CW, thoughts and how often should it be resealed in the future??? Thank you, kp

[BFlinn181]

Wow, you might hire a college kid to do it if you can't DIY. Use masking tape an $1 plastic tarps to protect the RV from roof line down side. Clean with proper cleaner for EDPM roof. While wet, apply cleaner/primer. Using a roller and brush for cut in, start at front and work back to ladder. It should take less than a day and about 3 gallons of Dicor sealer.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrzKWZ1Mw-o

It's hard to give exact length of time sealer will need renewing, if the dark EDOM rubber is showing through in spots, time to reseal.

[mfire1339]

You do not have a rubber roof. Ask if they are re-taping the seams.



Mike

[BFlinn181]

Originally Posted by mfire1339

You do not have a rubber roof. Ask if they are re-taping the seams.

Mike

Mike's correct, I looked up a brochure on the '08 Monarch, it has a one piece fiberglass roof. I still think it's a DIY job to caulk around openings, perhaps Eternabond tape any seams. It's customary to suggest roof inspections every 6 months. I'm surprised you've gone this long, but you are in a location known for a long drought, maybe you've been lucky or stored under shelter.

Still think $800 is robbery for a couple of tubes of self-leveling caulk and/or roll of Eternabond.