ROOF MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance of your RV is key to the ongoing enjoyment of your RVing
experience. Maintenance improves the useful life and reliability of all systems.
ROOF MEMBRANE AND ROOF SEALS
Make a point of inspecting the RV roof at least twice a year looking
for any damage to the roof membrane or deterioration of the seal
between the roof and the side walls.
If you decide to access the roof via the rear mounted ladder, we
recommend that you stay low and/or near the middle of the roof.
When accessing the roof, use extreme caution and avoid
movement on areas near the roof air conditioner ducting (some
models) and/or between the rafters on light (lite) models. While it is
ok to apply pressure in these areas and a slight dipping may be
visible, this does not indicate a structural problem with the roof. Use
of plywood to displace your weight on the roof may be required on
some lighter weight models.
WARNING! ACCESS TO THE ROOF IS FOR MAINTENANCE
ONLY. THE ROOF IS NOT DESIGNED FOR RECREATIONAL
USE. FURTHER, THE ROOF IS NOT EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY
RAILING FOR RECREATIONAL USE. DO NOT ACCESS THE
ROOF IF: WET, ICY OR SLIPPERY CONDITIONS ARE
PRESENT, THE VEHICLE IS UNSTABLE OR SUBJECT TO
MOVEMENT, WINDY CONDITIONS ARE PRESENT, OR ANY
OTHER SITUATION THAT RENDERS ROOF ACCESS UNSAFE.
EPDM (“Rubber”) Roof
Small tears or punctures in the rubber roof membrane can easily be
repaired and will have the same life span as the rest of the rubber
roof. Most RV dealers carry rubber roof repair kits at a nominal
price. Please refer to your specific repair kit for proper applications
Roof Seals
Inspect the seals around all roof cut-outs for vents, skylights, etc.
for deterioration. Deterioration may include dry, cracked seals, loss
of material, or loose seal material. Remove deteriorated seal
material by hand - Do not use sharp tools that may damage the
seal or the roof itself. If the seal cannot be removed by hand, the
adhesion is still effective and the seal should not be disturbed.
Clean the area where seal has been removed with a water-based
household cleaner. Allow the area to dry thoroughly, then apply
sealant to the damaged area, overlapping the existing seal.
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