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68fj40 · 09-15-2007, 08:49 AM

Hi, I am in the process of repairing dryrot andnow need to reglue my rubber roof to the plywood top of the trailer. My local rv supply houses do not stock the water bsed adhesive. Is there a product I can use that can be had at the local hardware store.

Thanks

68fj40 · 09-15-2007, 08:49 AM

Hi, I am in the process of repairing dryrot andnow need to reglue my rubber roof to the plywood top of the trailer. My local rv supply houses do not stock the water bsed adhesive. Is there a product I can use that can be had at the local hardware store.

Thanks

Jeff_in_The_Dalles · 09-15-2007, 02:25 PM

I think if it were me, I'd order some of the Dicor adhesive, since it is probably a Dicor roof...

FiverBob · 09-15-2007, 05:58 PM

Contact cement. If it is a small area, you can buy it in a spray can making it real easy to use.
Bob

450Donn · 09-15-2007, 08:04 PM

Most spray cans of contact cement are petro based and a big NO NO on rubber roofs. Get the Dicor stuff.

Jeff_in_The_Dalles · 09-16-2007, 03:54 AM

I just noticed this was your first post.

Welcome to the forum, 68fj40...

68fj40 · 09-16-2007, 08:25 AM

Thanks for the welcome. I should have introed myself but was looking for some quick help as the roof needed to be button up. The rain comes today.

I passed on the glued down as the area is les than 1'x1.5'

This is our first trailer. It is a 17' prowler. We are going to test the rv way of campimg. (The wife needs a bathroom and solid walls)

Thanks for the help all

LOWELL

Ray,IN · 09-16-2007, 09:07 AM

Welcome to the irv2.com family Lowell! For more information about your roof covering material visit: Dicor.com. This is their roof treatment and care page, but it has links to all their website.

FiverBob · 09-17-2007, 01:36 PM

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by 450Donn:
Most spray cans of contact cement are petro based and a big NO NO on rubber roofs. Get the Dicor stuff. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
You are exactly right - - I should have prefaced my statement with the information to be sure and look for the spray on that HAS NO petro base - - it is available and is very convenient. I carry a can at all times along with a regular can of contact for larger repairs should it be needed. I also carry a nice size piece of EPDM. Never know when one of them nasty trees will jump out and snare your roof.
Bob