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Post by burreaux09 on Aug 18, 2020 13:08:09 GMT -5
We recently returned from a trip to the grand canyon and after inspecting the roof as I was cleaning, I noticed that my rubber roof had pulled away from whatever it is stuck to underneath. Has anyone seen this before? I notice others going in the other direction bubbling up like that but I cant see my own. no splits in the dicor sealants or no visible splits in the roof itself. I did notice that the front panels were concaved in in my mirrors while driving. Could this be a speed issue? Never get over 75mph but of course we had strong winds alot on our trip.   |
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Post by laknox on Aug 18, 2020 13:16:27 GMT -5
How old's your rig? Glue's not holding down the rubber membrane and it's likely pulling up even more when you drive. If you're under warranty, have it fixed. If not, you might have to file an insurance claim to have the membrane re-done.
Lyle
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Post by burreaux09 on Aug 18, 2020 13:39:22 GMT -5
2018 model. not old at all. mostly kept under a shed
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Post by laknox on Aug 18, 2020 15:54:45 GMT -5
If you're under warranty, hie thee to ye olde dealer and have them look at it ASAP! :-)
Lyle
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Post by lynnmor on Aug 18, 2020 15:59:46 GMT -5
75 MPH into high winds, that is well into hurricane force, you are driving way too fast. What was the temperature, that may have added to the problem? Are the dark areas open with the roofing material pulled back? If so, one good rain and the trailer is severely damaged.
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Post by burreaux09 on Aug 19, 2020 9:29:32 GMT -5
75 MPH into high winds, that is well into hurricane force, you are driving way too fast. What was the temperature, that may have added to the problem? Are the dark areas open with the roofing material pulled back? If so, one good rain and the trailer is severely damaged. Temp was 90+ degrees so pretty hot. Dark areas are the screw covers . |
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Post by Edd505 on Aug 19, 2020 20:12:08 GMT -5
75 MPH into high winds, that is well into hurricane force, you are driving way too fast. What was the temperature, that may have added to the problem? Are the dark areas open with the roofing material pulled back? If so, one good rain and the trailer is severely damaged. welcome to NM winds and 100+ heat day after day with 75mph speed limits, that roof has an issue. Driving way too fast?  We have city speeds of 40-45 & I know for a fact rt coast is 25 if your not backed up in traffic doing 10. Blanket statement he's towing too fast??? Depends on the tire speed rating J-62 L-75 M-81, his skills, what he tows with, not everyone's old towing at 55. |
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Post by Chuck on Aug 21, 2020 14:34:15 GMT -5
I agree with the rest, speed is way to fast to begin with, roof has a problem more than likely glue
let loose ... As well If you still under warranty get to your dealer ASAP if not call insurance company
an file a claim ... As lynnmor stated one good rain an not only will you have a bubble an a loose roof
but water damage to boot an it only get worse from there
Chuck
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Post by burreaux09 on Aug 24, 2020 10:42:19 GMT -5
Thank you all for the comments. I have a tech coming out to check on it wednesday. It is covered so I don't thing water leakage will be a issue for now but it would be a major concern if sitting out with these storms heading our way.
When you speak of warranty, I don't think it is still under warranty but to have my camper sit in a lot for weeks just to fix the roof is not something I want to do. Insurance claim...may be the route I have to take.
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Post by laknox on Aug 25, 2020 10:10:25 GMT -5
Thank you all for the comments. I have a tech coming out to check on it wednesday. It is covered so I don't thing water leakage will be a issue for now but it would be a major concern if sitting out with these storms heading our way. When you speak of warranty, I don't think it is still under warranty but to have my camper sit in a lot for weeks just to fix the roof is not something I want to do. Insurance claim...may be the route I have to take. Unfortunately, even with an insurance claim, your rig may =still= sit in a lot for weeks while waiting for it to be fixed. I think I'd find covered parking and pay for it to be there =until= the day the dealer, or whomever, is ready to take it into their shop, where they =should= keep it under cover for the duration of the repair. From my 15 years of reading these fora, in this situation, the entire roof membrane =should= be replaced. This means completely stripping the roof down to the wood as well as removing the edges, since the membrane needs to be rolled over the edges for a proper seal. Some places claim that just peeling back the part that's come unglued, then laying down new membrane over only that part is satisfactory, but I have as yet to see a single owner accept that and post about it. Lyle |
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Post by Chuck on Aug 30, 2020 12:59:07 GMT -5
I can tell you from experience a new roof membrane will cost you in the neighborhood of around 7K for a top of the line roof membrane if your trailer is around 30ft long, possibly less for shorter trailers... This is what it cost us for a 33ft 5th wheel including one sheet of wood including new trim strips, new vents an vent caps along with labor an tax... It took a week an a half total from time dropped off to completion from a RV repair shop not a RV dealer ... I almost forgot the price included all new LED lights around the trailer an $5.00 per light installed so discount for 10 lights which were added  Safe Travels Chuck |
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We have city speeds of 40-45 & I know for a fact rt coast is 25 if your not backed up in traffic doing 10. Blanket statement he's towing too fast??? Depends on the tire speed rating J-62 L-75 M-81, his skills, what he tows with, not everyone's old towing at 55.
