07blacktruck
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Hi Folks
Pretty new to the RV thing but been a long time since I've been new to much else. The MH was great on it's first trip with me and family. I know it has been a few years since anything has been done to the roof. It appears to be in decent shape with only slight evidence of a leak at some point. I'm into classic vehicles and plan to keep this one for quite some time and then pass it to my son or daughter. Here's the questions.
What type of covering or coating is best for the roof? I've checked all of the posts I can find regarding roof repairs. If you put the rolled rubber roofing down, do you pull all of the covers and AC units and do it in one pass with no seams? If you use the bedliner type sprays, can these be done DIY or do they have to be commercially applied? Which is more durable? I want to make this one of my first updates on this unit as I know it hasn't been done in years. Pros and cons of each from those who know. Cost is not my first consideration but like everybody, I am watchful of it.
Any advice or help is appreciated.
I'm still out of the country but just storing up info for when I return.
Thanks all.
Stay safe out there.
Ken
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jhilley
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What year and model is your Elandan? I thought they all had fiberglass roofs. If so you should only have to re-caulk.
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07blacktruck
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Mine is an 89 model. It appears to be a fiberglass roof but has had some stuff(?) put on it in places and is in need of a good cleaning. This looks to be one of those projects that I would like to do once and be done with it for many years to come.
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Ken
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FIRE UP
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Well Sir,
If yours is a fiberglass roof, then depending on it's present condition, it should be able to be brought back to a nice, dependable, and sealed roof. You surely don't want to put on a rubber roof. Those come from the factory like that and while many, even most, are still in service, many have had to be re-coated with some form of roof coating, repaired due to tree branches, close encounters with objects that are stronger than the rubber itself or, even replaced with new rubber.
The spray on coating you're referring to is done commercially. It is not possible to do it yourself and get the quality that they do at the facilities. I've not seen any up close but, based on the reports I've read and the videos I've seen of them doing it and the completed roof, it looks phenomenal. But, putting that coating over a fiberglass roof is, well lets just say, I've never heard of it being done.
The end result of a sprayed on roof is, supposed to be seriously quieter, way more insulation value and, basically indestructible. You can get up there and do what you want without worry of damage. So, it your fiberglass roof (if it's determined you have one) is in really sad shape, non refurbishable, then maybe this might be good choice. The good part, those sprayed on roofs are supposed to be guaranteed for quite a while.
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Deleted due to double post.
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BobR
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It came from the factory with a metal roof. Re seal the seams and you should be good to go.
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Bruce C.
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I had the same unit you have many years ago, the only trouble I had was the front nosecap flexing on the roof. It would leak there and I would always have to keep an eye on it. No problems with the roof itself, just re-sealing the front nosecap.
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07blacktruck
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I'll have to check the seal between the front cap and roof. I haven't noticed any evidence of leaks there but I will look again. I did see the insulation in that area has degraded and will need to be changed but that will wait until I pull the TV to put in a flat panel. I'll clean the roof and seal the seams. I got a response from the factory telling me to do that also. Seems right to me. I didn't know so I asked. That was a good thing too. Being able to get some info and answers from the manufacturer, way too many have gone away. Makes me like this one even more.
I appreciate the comments here. I've a lot to learn about this RV thing.
Thanks all.
Ken
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DeaconFrost
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BobR wrote:It came from the factory with a metal roof. Re seal the seams and you should be good to go.
What Bob said. Mine is a 84 Windcruiser (re-badge of the Elandan), and has a Aluminum "Thermopanel" roof that sandwiched foam insulation between the aluminum roof and vinyl covered luaun plywood ceiling.
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Jay58
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Reseal seams and cover with eternabond tape and you should never have any problems.
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