Roof Damage

[Russc25]

How big a hole can you patch with eternabond? lol

Got WINDY last night. Came out this morning to find the TPO pulled back from the front of my Eagle .

Started a claim with insurance, and have an appt next week with the nearest dealer for an estimate. hoo-freaking-ray.

I'm not against DIYing but it's cold and wet for the foreseeable future. Since the material's soft, I'm guessing just replacing the first 6 feet won't work.

Off to a hardware store for a tarp for the weekend after my meeting. what fun.

 

[Learjet]

you need a new roof

 

[txloser]

2 rolls of Eternabond and you should be good. lol.

Just a thought…If you’re getting it replaced, you may find it cheaper to get one of the spray on roofs. Plus, it’ll last longer and less maintenance. A new TPO or EPDM is typically more costly than Flex Armor or whoever else does those spray on jobs. I’ve read of others going through insurance and opting for the spray on.

 

[Russc25]

2 rolls of Eternabond and you should be good. lol.

Just a thought…If you’re getting it replaced, you may find it cheaper to get one of the spray on roofs. Plus, it’ll last longer and less maintenance. A new TPO or EPDM is typically more costly than RV Roof Armor or whoever else does those spray on jobs. I’ve read of others going through insurance and opting for the spray on.

Definitely on the table. I saw some other references that they're cheaper, and I can understand why with all the labor for the rubber roof. Nearest FlexArmor is about 3 hours away though. I'd been thinking about solar though but not ready to install yet... so much for profit sharing at work lol. Maybe I'll get some brackets mounted at least.

 

[Odera]

How big a hole can you patch with eternabond? lol

Got WINDY last night. Came out this morning to find the TPO pulled back from the front of my Eagle . View attachment 980569
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Started a claim with insurance, and have an appt next week with the nearest dealer for an estimate. hoo-freaking-ray.

I'm not against DIYing but it's cold and wet for the foreseeable future. Since the material's soft, I'm guessing just replacing the first 6 feet won't work.

Off to a hardware store for a tarp for the weekend after my meeting. what fun.

My son had to do an insurance claim and I told him about a spray on roof comes with life time warranty “Flex armor roof ;he used rv masters in New Orleans it came out great. Hard as a rock insurance Covered it. They changed a few sections of plywood. And the roof is 1/4 “ thick. I would research it before putting a glue down on.

 

[Mesquiterose]

Is flex armor really the best spray on roof? I don’t need it yet, but I will definitely be doing a spray on if I have to replace my roof or serious repair. They seem like a better option. I was watching the process last week and they look very meticulous.

 

[Odera]

I do not know if it is the best. I seen it at an Rv show and it looked great when my Son brought his back we looked at it I told him I don’t think a tree limb would damage it. I for one will do spray on if ever needed. But I will research all brands but flex armor has a thumbs up sending my Sons

 

[Grumpy]

How big a hole can you patch with eternabond? lol

Got WINDY last night. Came out this morning to find the TPO pulled back from the front of my Eagle

You had issues before it got windy and as was said, that's a total replace.

 

[Russc25]

Soooo, definitely leaning toward Flexarmor, any big watchouts with that? I'd be using their northern IN installer, Twin Lakes RV. After doing some reading and watching:
-later mods like adding solar is a LOT harder because they will have to cut and reapply for the brackets
-IF there's any warranty work needed, it has to go back to their shop for it.

Anyone going to say "noooo, stay with TPU it's sooo much better!"

 

[norty1]

Looking back, I would do it first instead of waiting. Most of the maintenance on every rig I ever owned was on roof maintenance.
You will have peace of mind for many years and it's a great investment, even if you have to kick in some $$$ over what the insurance covers.

I have several friends who had to replace the roof material. The results were very poor due to shoddy workmanship and it cost more than a sprayed on roof. The material warranty on a rubber roof is useless imo.

 

[Russc25]

Insurance is, predictably, pushing back that it's wear & tear or lack of maintenance (due to lack of impact damage). Not surprising but I am a little miffed that they list the lack but won't say what maintenance was lacking and a certified 3rd party adjuster they contract with made the decision based on my 3 pics I uploaded and won't go look at the camper. At least give me the dignity to spend the time to show up and look at it before denying me.

Looking back, I would do it first instead of waiting. Most of the maintenance on every rig I ever owned was on roof maintenance.
You will have peace of mind for many years and it's a great investment, even if you have to kick in some $$$ over what the insurance covers.

I have several friends who had to replace the roof material. The results were very poor due to shoddy workmanship and it cost more than a sprayed on roof. The material warranty on a rubber roof is useless imo.

Right, it's never the warrantied material that wears out. It's damaged by something, installation error, leaks around it, or whatever else.