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hewebb · 12-13-2019, 04:10 AM

I took the coach in to have new windshields installed. They did a nice job on that. The Bad-They moved the coach and parked it under a tree and the branches dug gouges in the roof. They haven't responded to my request yet about the repair. I was advised to have the roof replaced rather than repair the gouges. Not sure I agree with that. The damage is very small. I believe it is a rubber roof. What are your thoughts?

Thanks

Teamfoxy · 12-13-2019, 04:51 AM

Eternabond Tape

**Spdracr39** · 12-13-2019, 05:15 AM

Agree with Eternabond.

Podivin · 12-13-2019, 05:22 AM

Eternabond is what I used on a tear on my rubber roof. Last I knew it was at 2.5 years and holding strong.

Monaco Dave · 12-13-2019, 06:07 AM

Today's modern caulks and patches are incredible, as long as the surface is flat and drains I'd patch. Use good quality RV caulks and patches, then keep a cheap moisture meter in your rig and monitor the roof and suspect areas from the inside FOREVER. Water is our greatest enemy with our RV's.

Domo · 12-13-2019, 07:48 AM

Replacement gives an infinite opportunity for many "skilled" mechanics/body specialist to install a myriad of new leaks!

If you can see the gouge - tape it.

Gang - always take pictures of your entire MH/car before you drop it off for service.

This practice saved me when getting a repair on my car. The repair facility scratched one tinted window and tried to deny it. My time/date/location stamped photos showed no scratch when it was dropped off...

I do this with rental cars, also. Odometer/quarter panels/roof/grillwork and interior of cab and trunk.

Gary RVRoamer · 12-13-2019, 08:10 AM

Unless there is serious damage to the substrate underneath, I'd just patch it. Unless of course the roof is already in need of replacement due to age or weathering. I see the coach is a 2001, so that's a consideration.

hewebb · 12-14-2019, 04:22 AM

Thanks all.
The roof is in very good condition-probably replaced by a PO at some time. I resealed the entire roof area when we bought the coach. I ordered a roll of Eternabond.