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We're getting ready to do roof maintenance on our 5th wheel, cleaning, checking seals, and UV protection. What are the best products to use, and what should we avoid? Any other tips are also appreciated. Thank you.
I use a soft bristle brush with a long handle that attaches to a hose. Running water and scrub with the brush to clean, rinse good and let dry. Once a year.
Then inspect for problems and repair if needed using Dicor liquid and or tape. Every couple of years once the roof reached 10 years old.
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"May the FOREST be with you" Alfa See-Ya 5'er and 2007 Kodiak C4500 Monroe
We were also wondering what kind of protection to put on our new-to-us 5th Wheel after we clean the roof? Sealant? Or as the "brats in a box" (love the name!) asked, something for UV protection? Seems like we were told to do that when we did our walk through. Thanks!
I have always used Protectall Rubber Roof Cleaner and Rubber Roof Sealant. Works great. I do it twice a year...spring and fall. Also, the one time I tried rinsing the roof with a hose, I ended up streaking my sides and windows. I do not do that anymore. I clean a small area, and continually rinse the sponge mop into a bucket of water. It is a pain to continually change out the rinse water bucket, but it is better than messing up the sides of the rig.
Our 5th wheel sits in the open 24/7 in Southern California near the ocean or desert. Or in NV & AZ deserts.
I've never used any sort of protectant and the roof is 20 years old. 2 years ago I had it sealed with the two step process because it was beginning to show signs of wear and to eliminate the possibility of age tears. It looks brand new.
Just clean with water and a brush once each year or so as I posted earlier. I do the roof first and then wash the rest of the trailer to get rid of streaks.
-- Edited by The Bear II on Tuesday 27th of January 2015 11:32:22 AM
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"Small House, Big Yard "
"May the FOREST be with you" Alfa See-Ya 5'er and 2007 Kodiak C4500 Monroe
We used a dicor acrylic coating on our rig this past summer. When we bought it the black rubber was showing all over most of the roof and you could see the white flakes from the old coating everywhere. It went on pretty easy and is pretty easy to clean with soap, water and a brush. We used the eternabond tape on both ends where the rubber meets the fiberglass. Looked great when we were done and very bright white. Self leveling caulking around all the seams and vents where you see cracking.
