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09-03-2014, 11:39 AM
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Roof Repair
Ok, so I screwed up. 
We strapped our kayak to the roof of my brand new pop up, and it shifted during travel, and poked a couple of holes in the roof.
What is the best to repair them? I was thinking I might use a fiberglass patch, but didn't know if some good old fashioned window calk might work as well? Did know if the fiberglass might damage the roof more.
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09-03-2014, 11:53 AM
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Lost in the Woods
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Dicor...drive up to Holden to Mckays rv they will have it
edit: DO NOT use caulk
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09-03-2014, 11:57 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nbhybrid
Dicor...drive up to Holden to Mckays rv they will have it
edit: DO NOT use caulk
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I actually bought the camper at McKay's. What's the application process?
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09-03-2014, 12:00 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nolaq
I actually bought the camper at McKay's. What's the application process?
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Nevermind, quick Google search did the trick.
Thank you friend!
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09-03-2014, 12:04 PM
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it is in a tube for a caulk gun. Just spread it in the hole and it will set up. It isn't going to look pretty but that ship has sailed. Fixing it so you don't get water is what you need to do. How big are the holes? they can't be that big are they? have a picture?
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09-03-2014, 12:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nbhybrid
it is in a tube for a caulk gun. Just spread it in the hole and it will set up. It isn't going to look pretty but that ship has sailed. Fixing it so you don't get water is what you need to do. How big are the holes? they can't be that big are they? have a picture?
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Three little holes, none bigger than a dime. I'll get some of this this weekend. I realize it won't be that purty, but... 
Whatcha gonna do? Makes me mad becuase we traded our last camper due to water damage through the roof. I swore I was going to be so vigilant with this one.
Did I mention is was BRAND NEW?
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09-03-2014, 12:43 PM
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How about Eternabond? It would look cleaner, and might work better than slopping lap sealant over the hole.
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09-03-2014, 01:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camper_bob
How about Eternabond? It would look cleaner, and might work better than slopping lap sealant over the hole.
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Well I hope he doesn't "slop" it on..lol...If there is a hole I personally would want to fill it with something as opposed to covering it. Maybe eternabond overtop ofthe dicor would be best but unlikely to find eternabond locally.
I personally like eternabond for seams but maybe it would work well for holes
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09-03-2014, 01:08 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nbhybrid
Well I hope he doesn't "slop" it on..lol...If there is a hole I personally would want to fill it with something as opposed to covering it. Maybe eternabond overtop ofthe dicor would be best but unlikely to find eternabond locally.
I personally like eternabond for seams but maybe it would work well for holes
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Will this Dicor be good to use on the other seams and around the vent hood and such? Is this what you use instead of caulk?
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09-03-2014, 01:10 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nolaq
Will this Dicor be good to use on the other seams and around the vent hood and such? Is this what you use instead of caulk?
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yes
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09-03-2014, 01:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nbhybrid
yes
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Right on! Thanks bro!
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09-03-2014, 01:52 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nbhybrid
Well I hope he doesn't "slop" it on..lol...If there is a hole I personally would want to fill it with something as opposed to covering it. Maybe eternabond overtop ofthe dicor would be best but unlikely to find eternabond locally.
I personally like eternabond for seams but maybe it would work well for holes
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Actually, Eternabond would work great to patch small holes. You just cut a small square and stick it on over the hole, and you're GTG. Immediate, permanent fix with no waiting for lap sealant to cure.
You can use either one, but if it ever happens to me, I'll use the Eternabond on seams OR holes.
This guy patched a BUNCH of holes with Eternabond:
http://youtu.be/BSQP-FsyngU
Edit: he used both Dicor lap sealant and Eternabond.
It's not just for seams.
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09-03-2014, 01:55 PM
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Eternabond tape and use the sealant on the edges of the tape.
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09-03-2014, 01:58 PM
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I appreciate all the help, but my roof is not a rubber roof. It's a pop up. Does that change anyone's opinion?
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09-03-2014, 02:00 PM
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Quote:
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I appreciate all the help, but my roof is not a rubber roof. It's a pop up. Does that change anyone's opinion?
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Nope, Eternabond will bond to any roof material you got!
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09-03-2014, 02:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Camper_bob
Nope, Eternabond will bond to any roof material you got!
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Awesome! I'll look into it.
Like we used to say when waterproofing our gear, "Two is one, one is none!"
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09-03-2014, 02:21 PM
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Just for reference, there are two types of Dicor Sealants most commonly used with RV's; #501-LSW self leveling for horizontal surfaces, and #551-LSW non-sag for vertical surfaces.
https://dicorproducts.com/catalog/ro...-lap-sealants/
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09-03-2014, 02:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rustic Eagle
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Thanks Bob!
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09-03-2014, 03:29 PM
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Never read that before Bob. Thanks as always for the info.
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09-03-2014, 06:57 PM
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... agreeing with eldermike
Quote:
Originally Posted by eldermike
Eternabond tape and use the sealant on the edges of the tape.
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If it was mine, I would fill the hole first with something (why not Dicor) so it was solid under the tape. If you do use Eternabond, prepare the surface exactly according to the instructions.
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