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Old 10-21-2015, 03:44 PM   #1
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Replacing my roof

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Last weekend I pulled into a campground that was NOT suitable for a trailer my size. I wound up rubbing the roof of my trailer across a tree that hung over the road. I wound up scraping some of the rubber from the roof off, as well as damaging the rain gutter. There is some wood exposed now and some tape as well. The repair place is suggesting a full roof replacement, but he says the other option is to patch it up, which has no guarantee. My concern is, if I do the full roof repair, I feel that I am compromising the integrity of the original work on the coach. I have had no issues with my coach whatsoever and I'm afraid that once a shop starts pulling things apart to replace a roof, nothing will ever be the same. Has anybody else had any experience with replacing a roof? Good or bad? The repair shop has sworn up and down that they are only doing cosmetic work, but it seems to me that they're going to have to remove quite a few things from the roof in order to start removing the old one and laying the new one.

Am I being too paranoid?

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Old 10-21-2015, 04:01 PM   #2
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Have they quoted you a price? Ever consider getting a sprayed roof done? Check out www.rvroof.com. A lot of times cheaper than going back with the TPO, plus eliminates all of the sealer and maintenance. If I was ever needing to replace one, I'd go the sprayed route. Rhino has a product as well, but I've always leaned more towards the FlexArmor people.
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Old 10-21-2015, 04:03 PM   #3
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They're quoting me $7-8k, but my insurance is picking up the tab. I'm only out of pocket $100. Is the spray on something I should do after repairs are done, or something to do in lieu of repairs?
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Old 10-21-2015, 04:12 PM   #4
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In lieu of repairs. Check out their site. They'll be happy to give you a quote. I can tell you it will be well under the $7-8k price. Very nice people. I know one guy that's had one for a couple of years and loves it. Still inspects his roof, but zero maintenance. I almost had one done to our full time rig, but got out of full timing so didn't happen.
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Old 10-23-2015, 05:46 AM   #5
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Go to any Line-X dealer and ask for a quote. Remove the rubber roof and have them spray on the line-X
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Old 10-23-2015, 07:25 AM   #7
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I'd opt more for the flex armor (rvroof.com) first, rv-armor second, and nothing else third. A lot of people have sprayed roofs with other products, but I'd rather somebody that only does RV's for a living, hence the rvroof being my first choice. Anybody will spray one, not everybody will warranty one like the first 2.
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Old 10-23-2015, 07:49 AM   #8
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Not that you asked this specifically ...

I agree with concerns of a full replacement possibly bringing new problems.

You know what caused your damage.

Complete roof replacement will need many things to be disturbed.

The damage described sounds fairly obvious and local.

Have you had any previous problems with roof leaks? If not, that indicates your roof system is basically sound.

Back in my building management days we had great success with sprayed on roofs, membrane roof repairs, etc. When properly applied repairs are 100%.

One thing to consider. Does a complete roof replacement put more money in the pocket of the repair business, or does the repair? Not that I have ever witnessed profit margin influence recommendations made by a contractor.

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Anybody have any idea of the approximate cost to put the RV Armor coating on a roof? I looked at the video and traipsed around the site but saw no costs, other than a cost of "pennies" per day for 20-30 years. I don't have 20-30 years left so does that become dollars per day for 10-15 years? Just an approximation would be quite helpful.
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Old 10-23-2015, 08:33 AM   #10
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I had got a quote from www.rvroof.com for our 40' fifth wheel. Cost was $5700 plus tax for the main roof. To do the slide roofs also, it was around $15 per square foot. Lady I talked to was Jennifer Adair (904) 814-2104. The actual name of the business is David's Permanent Coatings, Inc.


That is WAY cheaper than getting a rubber / TPO replaced.
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If I was going to put a new roof on, I would do some serious research towards a spray roof. A coworker did it about 1.5 years ago and he says it was a fabulous choice.

In reality, without seeing the damage, I cannot state if I would patch or replace is the best choice. I fully understand, not wanting to mess with the OEM caulking.
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snip.....My concern is, if I do the full roof repair, I feel that I am compromising the integrity of the original work on the coach......snip
Since you have a new 2015 model TT, I would tend to lean toward staying with the same OEM rubber roof product. Replacing the rubber roofing material on an RV will require removal of some outer trim, roof vents, A/C, etc., but doesn't involve any structural R&R. I would guess the application of a spray-on roof would involved the same product removal process.

RV rubber roof R&R is done frequently by most RV dealerships, but like any repair make sure the RV dealership has a reputable service staff.

I had a total roof replacement done on my TT a number of years ago (under warranty) which included the R&R of the plywood and trusses, and haven't had a single issue with it since then.

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Old 10-26-2015, 02:43 PM   #13
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On a 40' rv is $4,800.00 new rubber roof with a 20 year coating, also replacing the lap sealant with a 4" fiber backed seam tape that accepts a coating.
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OK, so I just went through this with my 2014 JayFlight. I had a couple places where something was protruding up through the rubber membrane. IMO it was somewhat of a minor issue but I took it in to have them look at it. Jayco authorized a full roof replacement under warranty. At first I felt like you do now and didn't want to get that invasive with a new camper. However, I had already patched one spot (my ooops) and was looking at two more. So I gave the go ahead.
I'll say this about the work done by my dealer. It's better than it was to start with. They found a small crack in the upper skylight and replaced it as well as the ladder on the back. There's twice as much Dicor around the seams than before as well. One master tech was assigned to the project so it wasn't done in an 'assembly line' manor. The only issue I've found is the TV antennae wouldn't spin because of the Dicor build up.
Now that's my experience with my dealer, but I did ask lot of questions. He told me that it's not as big of a job as we think.
I've got no regrets and if you insurance will pony up the funds I'd let them do it.
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State Farm Insurance paid for ours, less a 250.00 deductible. We got a price from the Jayco factory (1,800.00) to replace the roof and any other damage that they found. So we hauled it up to Middlebury, and they did the work in four days (while we played tourist).

They replaced the roof, ceiling, vents, fans, lights, skylight, wiring in the roof, the top foot or so of the aluminum all the way around the unit, and because that had some time left, they repainted the frame, bumper and steps. That's just how they are. They can do it faster and cheaper than anybody else because they have the parts, tools and expertise, and they don't have to get anything approved.

And yes, they stuck to the 1,800.00 quote... to the penny. The dealer wanted 7,000.00 to do the work.

I'm sure that prices have gone up in the 6 years since we had the work done, but Jayco sure did right by us!
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That sounds like a trip worth taking. I would never have considered going back to the factory for a roof replacement. Good research and thinking on your part.


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Old 10-30-2015, 03:50 AM   #17
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I really don't understand why somebody would want to put the same mess back on a roof, as in the rubber or TPO. Yes, I have the TPO, but if I were in the OP's situation, believe me, I wouldn't be putting the same paper thin membrane back up there. RV manf don't use the thin membranes because it's the best stuff out there. It's cheaper to install, faster to install, but it is by far inferior to other products. A sprayed roof slows production down a LOT, thus you won't see it much on the mass production level. Insurance can and will cover the cost of a sprayed roof, and would probably thank you as it's more economical, far better warranty, better durability (Try tearing the flex armor) and on the benefits go. No dicor to maintain, no cleaning several times a year.... I just don't get it. Why put something back up there that requires so much maintenance, will tear just as easy, again, when you have the opportunity to put something WAY better.


If someone insists on going back with TPO / EPDM, at least do yourself a favor and research the thicker / better industrial applications. At least you can't tear them with a twig. A lot of people have gone this route as well.


I have no affiliation with the sprayed roof people, I just know a good product when I see one.
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