In this post, we’re talking about the RV rubber roof. From EPDM to TPO, rubber RV roofing is very common on a wide range of rigs, so it’s important to understand. There’s quite a bit of confusion around the different types of rubber roof material, so we’ll try to clear things up in this post. …
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The Dicor RV roof sealant that surrounds the various items on your RV roof is one of the most important maintenance items on your RV. Dicor self-leveling lap sealant is ubiquitous in the RV industry, sealing roofs on everything from pop-up trailers to diesel pusher motorhomes and everything in between. As we’ve noted in our …
If your RV has a rubber roof and you’re not already using a high-quality RV rubber roof protectant, this post is for you. In fact, if you’ve got an RV at all, regardless of the type of roof it has, the general idea behind today’s post (roof maintenance) is for you as well. Here’s why: …
Since there are lots of items on the roof of your RV that require attention from time to time (think Dicor inspection), the question “Can I walk on my RV roof comes up quite a bit. Neglecting roof sealants may cause serious water damage, but the question, “Can I walk on my RV roof?” is …
Ah, the RV roof – long a source of frustration and consternation, based on the enemy of all RVers: leaks! Although the RV roof has a bad rep, roof leaks can (and should!) be avoided. Keeping the integrity of your RV roof strong is merely a matter of good maintenance. This involves regular monitoring of …
As RVers, we’re all aware of the threats to the RV roof that can result in water leaking into various crevices of the rig, further threatening its structure and integrity, while potentially introducing (potentially dangerous) mold into the RV environment. While we’ve used a few different products over the years to keep the roof of …
If there’s one thing most RVers understand, it’s that RV roof leaks are not only possible but very common. RV roofs are prone to leaking. There are a number of reasons for this, the most common of which applies to every single RV on the road IF the roof of the RV has ANY holes, …
Some RV repairs can be temporarily put on hold, but an RV roof repair is not one of them. Failing to repair your RV roof can cause a frustrating and expensive set of circumstances that will only grow worse with time. Because roof repair is such a critical piece of RV maintenance, in today’s post …
Just about everything attached to the roof of an RV is a potential entry point for water. The TV antenna, vent fans, satellite dish, plumbing vents, solar panel mounts or anything else screwed into, or transitioning through the roof to the interior are places that invite leaks. The main line of defense against water damage …