Eternabond installation

[norty1]

I have done my front and rear seams. Today I did the 2 roof vents.
I have posted 5 pics showing the progression. Took about 2 hours.

[Camping Couple]

That looks great Norty. I started to do the same thing to my roof this fall. The weather got crappy so I'll have to finish it in the spring. I also got a roll of that seam eliminator for the front seam. Did you do the slide out roof too? I got a 6"wide roll of eternabond for the slide roof outter seam. I'll post pics when I'm done with my project.

Happy New Year!!!

[Bassdogs]

Any prep to the area before adding the tape?

[norty1]

My slides are in good shape. I don't see where they need it.

[RVhiker]

Originally Posted by Camping Couple

... Did you do the slide out roof too? I got a 6"wide roll of eternabond for the slide roof outter seam...

I think Eternabond is a great material, and have placed it on all the moldings and joints on the roof of my trailer.

If your slide is like mine, there is a rubber seal and wiper that scrapes off excess water and seals against the roof of the slide. In such a situation, I would suggest applying a bead of Proflex caulk - smoothed with a finger - along the leading edge of any Eternabond strips. Otherwise, I think the rubber wiper will eventually stick to the edge of the Eternabond and cause real problems. Be especially sure to clean the roof of the slide well, you want the Eternabond to really, really stick to it.

[Crabman]

Nice work, norty! Did you have to remove the old caulk first or can you tape right over it?

[RedHorse1]

Did you run a bead of caulk on the leading edges of the tape?

[Camping Couple]

Originally Posted by RVhiker

I think Eternabond is a great material, and have placed it on all the moldings and joints on the roof of my trailer.

If your slide is like mine, there is a rubber seal and wiper that scrapes off excess water and seals against the roof of the slide. In such a situation, I would suggest applying a bead of Proflex caulk - smoothed with a finger - along the leading edge of any Eternabond strips. Otherwise, I think the rubber wiper will eventually stick to the edge of the Eternabond and cause real problems. Be especially sure to clean the roof of the slide well, you want the Eternabond to really, really stick to it.

Hey RVhiker, Happy New Year! The original factory tape was only 3" wide. It did exactly what you describe to the leading edge of the tape. When the slide was fully retracted the rubber wiper would sit right on top of that edge. With the 6"wide tape the leading edge is now about an inch beyond the wiper when fully retracted. I did put Dicor on the leading edge of the tape for added protection.

I am following this thread http://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f4...ars-32388.html closely. I may consider doing this to my roof just for the sake of never having to worry about a leak in the future. I'll see how edlanta does and see if he is satisfied after he gets it done.

[norty1]

Originally Posted by Bassdogs

Any prep to the area before adding the tape?

I clean it with "Totally Awesome" a cleaner available at most Dollar type stores. Then I scrub the area lightly with a scotch pad with the Eternabond spray cleaner shown in pic #2. Wipe all debris away and apply tape.

I use the wooden wallpaper roller shown in the same pic. to make sure it is pressed down well.

I leave the old caulk in place but remove any high spots with a plastic putty knife.

I use the Eternabond caulk, pictured in the same shot to add a small bead of caulk across the leading edge of the tape. I have done almost my whole rig and a patch with the same can of spray and the small tube of caulk.

note: I have not applied the caulk in picture #5 yet.

[Fairenatic]

Looks better than factory!!!

[Rustic Eagle]

Norty1,

Great job!

I have yet to Eternabond my vents......, but my front/rear seams and slide were done a few years back and still look good.

Bob

[SouthCo]

That looks really good.

[norty1]

I have done all the roof openings now except for the ladder, radio antenna, tv antenna and one sewer vent.

They look good and are easy to inspect and recoat with caulk. I'm thinking about leaving them alone as long as I am able to get up there and look around.

I check the side seams regularly and they have never needed any caulking. The factory seal does not appear to have cracked and is tucked under the trim piece all the way down both sides.

[edatlanta]

Originally Posted by Camping Couple

Hey RVhiker, Happy New Year! The original factory tape was only 3" wide. It did exactly what you describe to the leading edge of the tape. When the slide was fully retracted the rubber wiper would sit right on top of that edge. With the 6"wide tape the leading edge is now about an inch beyond the wiper when fully retracted. I did put Dicor on the leading edge of the tape for added protection.

I am following this thread http://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f4...ars-32388.html closely. I may consider doing this to my roof just for the sake of never having to worry about a leak in the future. I'll see how edlanta does and see if he is satisfied after he gets it done.

I hope I am satisfied. I know I am tired of listening to the rain on the roof wondering where the leak will happen. Note I said where no when. I just have zero faith in rubber roofs after my deterioration in a little over 5 years. I know there are lots of RV'ers when 10-12 year old EPDM roofs that are still viable, but I'll bet you a dollar against a donut hole the material was better back then.


When I was touring the RV Flex Armor install facility in Madison, MS this past week I saw a brand new 38' Montana 5'er having the roof done. The owner has the same feeling about rubber roofs that I do.

My install will start this coming Wednesday and be done by Friday morning. I will post progress as I'm planning to take a look see occasionally while it is being done.

[edatlanta]

Originally Posted by norty1

I have done all the roof openings now except for the ladder, radio antenna, tv antenna and one sewer vent.

They look good and are easy to inspect and recoat with caulk. I'm thinking about leaving them alone as long as I am able to get up there and look around.

I check the side seams regularly and they have never needed any caulking. The factory seal does not appear to have cracked and is tucked under the trim piece all the way down both sides.

One leak source I have had is the crank up TV antenna. Not around the antenna, but through it. I have reported in another thread that that antenna is not going back on. Since I don't use the antenna anyway it is just a pain. I am replacing it with this one: Winegard RoadStar RS-3000 RV TV Antenna.

[Rustic Eagle]

Originally Posted by edatlanta

snip...... I will post progress as I'm planning to take a look see occasionally while it is being done.

Would be interesting if an Armor representative (or yourself) could take some work in process pics (R&R, application, etc.), and post them in your original (active) thread....., I'm curious how much of the existing roofing material will be removed.

Original thread: http://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f4...s-32388-5.html

Bob

[Lady Fitzgerald]

Check here for some info, and videos, on RV Flex Armor. www.rvroof.com


All of the old roofing material gets removed and any needed repairs done before spraying on the 3/16" thick roof.

[Rustic Eagle]

Originally Posted by Lady Fitzgerald

snip..... All of the old roofing material gets removed and any needed repairs done before spraying on the 3/16" thick roof.

I've been following "edatlanta's" thread, and did visit the Flex Armor web site a few weeks ago viewing some before/after pics. I recall seeing a couple pics where there seemed to be a very slight rise in the Armor application in the same place where the EDPM had been cut-back from the repaired area.

So not to hijack this thread, I'll check into what "Ed" experiences/posts over in his thread.

Thanks for the info

Bob

[Camping Couple]

Good luck on Wednesday Edlanta...keep us posted