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RovinOn · 07-22-2009, 07:23 PM

Seems that my 05 Southwind has developed some minor roof leaks around a skylight and a vent pipe. In general the roof probably needs to be resealed.
Now since I'm heading out on vacation on Saturday what can I use on a TPC roof to seal up these problem areas until I can have properly taken care of? I really don't want troleave this go.
Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,,,,,,,,,,

RovinOn
05 Southwind 37C

TXiceman · 07-22-2009, 07:37 PM

Clean the roof well around the areas and apply Etrnabond (sp?).

Ken

RovinOn · 07-24-2009, 08:38 PM

Thanks for the heads up TX!

A local well known RV Dealer supplied me some patching material specificaly for my roof. After I get back from vacation I will have them go over and reseal the whole roof.
The thing about patching it before I leave I have not been able to do it since it has done nothing but rain!

I'm going to have to wait until I get to my location to do this, luckily it hasn't been rain hard enough to leak!

jurzbill · 07-25-2009, 05:26 AM

There is no such thing as a minor roof leak. If it leaks it is a major problem.
Where there is water there is damage.
As suggested, use Etrnabond to seal all areas on your roof that may develope a possible leak. Use it on every seam on your roof.
Again, dont wait to get a leak fixed.

Gary RVRoamer · 07-25-2009, 05:53 PM

Any of the self-leveling roof caulks will work fine on TPO too. Dicor Lap Sealant or Alpha Systems Lap Sealant (specifically rated for EPDM & TPO) are good choices and most RV shops have one or both. If you just have some cracks to plug up, that's the way to go.

JOMARFL (FMCA 401058) · 07-31-2009, 05:30 AM

I just resealed everything on my roof recently, didn't take long and I used the DICOR Lap Sealant. Was thinking about Eternabond on the front and rear cap areas but wasn't sure if it would be okay on the EPDM roof since I've read that some chemicals actually deteriorate the roof.

Is there anything in the glue used with Eternabond that would ruin a EPDM or TPO roof cover if it came in contact with the Eternabond tape?

Thanks

RovinOn · 08-03-2009, 10:28 AM

Last week while on vacation I decided to seal these areas,,, seems my leaks were not in the roof but in the skylight. The one over the shower stall was cracked and di shatter once I touched it.
I do have things in progress to have both of them replaced.
For the trip home I was able to seal things up with Gorilla Tape and trash bags! Made it home in some very severe weather.!