Mocoondo
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I wouldn't worry about the scratches.
It would have been a very good idea to thoroughly clean the area before you applied the Eternabond. If you didn't clean beforehand, don't be surprised if it starts to peel up over time and will need to be re-installed.
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paullac
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Just curious - Did the dealer comment on the bubbles?
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bondebond
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Hopefully there was no moisture from rain or washing before you sealed it up. Those bubbles look like the kind of thing that happens when water also gets involved. If there was moisture in there, it's now trapped. Rot can ensue.
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atvaholic
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bondebond wrote:Hopefully there was no moisture from rain or washing before you sealed it up. Those bubbles look like the kind of thing that happens when water also gets involved. If there was moisture in there, it's now trapped. Rot can ensue.
Hmmm, this has got me thinking now. I felt inside the tear with my fingers and it was perfectly dry. You are thinking the bubbles are due to water being inside the roof?
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bondebond
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That is my opinion...that water got inside at one point. If it's not too late, I would try to work the bubbles out, although I am sure the adhesive underneath won't re-bond now.
I'm glad it was dry inside. That's a good thing. Hopefully that was the extent of it. I would keep an eye on it and check inside on the ceilings, especially at the low ends of the roof edges.
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Kalabin
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Bubbles on the roof would be because the adhesive is failing in that area. The way these rubber roofs are laid down is the following.
1) Sheet of plywood
2) Sheet of Luan Decking is glued to the plywood (this is used to sand down for a smooth surface for the rubber roof to adhere too.
3) Rubber / TPO roof is glued down to the Luan Decking
When they put the rubber roof down they put a bunch of adhesive down on the luan then they smooth out the roof on it with a squidgy. This spreads the adhesive across the rubber roof which is why there is no bubbles typically. I was told there is always a chance near the edges that bubbles may show where the roof folds over the edge and the trim piece covers the transition from roof to side walls.
This is how it was explained to me from the shop that recently replaced my entire roof from damage.
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Ron3rd
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Don't know if this is correct or not, but I read once that the roof is not glued down in the middle, only at the edges. The only issue I see for the OP is whether there is any water damage under the membrane. Otherwise, the EB tape is basically a permanent repair. The quick patch job should be OK for his trip. If the EB peels up a bit, simply remove it and prep the area properly and reapply again per the EB instructions, meaning it has to be rolled down HARD to release the microsealant.
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I just purchased a used 2010 Wildood Sport toyhauler by Forest River, and while I was cleaning the roof I noticed a few bubbles in the membrane. Is this normal? I'm the second owner, so would this be covered under warranty? Even if I'm the 2nd owner? If it's not covered under warranty, should I fix this and how?
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TURBODOG1000
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The Eternabond should take care of your holes. Keep a watch on the bubbles and make sure that they don't grow. You should be good to go!
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Ideally, 100% adherence is desired but not always practical. A few bubbles scattered around the roof is not uncommon and as AKJason said, the top just before the transition to the side will often have areas that are not adhered. My old camper had areas near the edge and side for 7 years and 40,000 miles without a problem.
Have the dealer inspect and document, get a copy of the inspection report because dealers often do not have a paper trail, for future reference.
If it helps you feel better, climb a few roofs at the dealer to see how other roofs look.
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