roof

  1. PH

    Roof rack install

    Has anyone installed roof racks on a Rockwood 2318g? My 2022 came with the outdoor package which shows online to include the racks but these weren’t included. I’m not sure if having the ac unit on the roof somehow interfered. What do you screw the racks into, wood, metal, etc? I wasn’t sure if...
  2. FR

    Using rooftop a/c's while traveling

    Hey peeps, silly question. Is. It advisable to travel with the roof top a/c's on? Asking for a friend...
  3. SQ

    Roof ports/access panel

    Hello - 2017 Georgetown, still learning it and the forum rules but we are looking to add a King Tailgater satellite to the roof. This rv has a switcher over the copilot seat with cable already attached for antenna, dock cable, and AUX/SAT. I am unable so far to figure out where the sat cable...
  4. US

    NoBo 10.6 Adding Rails to Roof for Heavier Awning

    I purchased an OVS 270 awning for my 2018 nobo 10.6. Mine came with the rhino rails and crossbars but I need to add one to the rear for more support. Does anyone have any experience with mounting to the roof of one of these? Not sure if it’s plywood or foam. I’ve seen some posts where...
  5. NO

    How to you wash / protect your fiberglass roof

    Good Afternoon all. Some of you may recall I posted something about my roof having a bubble that grew underneath my fiberglass roof in the spring last year (2021 ) . Turns out I had to have whole roof rebuilt . So as you can imagine I want take care of it as best I can. How do you guys clean...
  6. NO

    How do clean / protect your fiberglass roof?

    Good Afternoon all. Some of you may recall I posted something about my roof having a bubble that grew underneath my fiberglass roof in the spring last year (2021 ) . Turns out I had to have whole roof rebuilt . So as you can imagine I want take care of it as best I can. How do you guys clean /...
  7. BI

    Roof vent wind deflector

    Driving down the road pulling my a122 hw I was always seeing the vent cover jiggling. Eventually the lock breaks, and needs replacing. I went to Lowes and got a 36 inch door sweep. Vent cover is 14 inches square sides. So I bent the door sweep to wrap around the front and sides. Not much room on...
  8. DA

    Damaged the top of our roof ladder....

    I backed into our gutter with our new Ibex 20bhs and bent the top portion of the ladder. Does anybody know what brand of ladder FR uses on the IBex line? It looks to me like if I could find the top section that bolts to the roof I could just replace that part, but so far I can't find ladder...
  9. Kirk S

    Water Intrusion Not From Roof Seams

    I stay on top of roof inspection on our 2017 Forester 3051 but have been puzzled by what appears to be moisture occasionally collecting inside the porch light, a very small bubble in the fiberglass above the entry door and water inside the compartment below. All of this goes away after a day...
  10. VA

    Rooftop vent covers

    Looking to put vent covers on a 2022 Wildwood destination 42QBQ with electric opening vents with exhaust fans. Is there a particular brand I should look for . My last camper , I used max air covers that worked fine with manual opening vents. Just not sure this time. Not worried about how they...
  11. WI

    Ac roof bracing

    Hey guys I got a score of a deal on an Dometic 13,500 btu ac. My 2000 rockood freedom 2280 does not currently have an ac installed just the fan. I have contacted the dealer and they told me to look and see if there is supports by the fan. I can’t tell unless I remove it. My question is, is there...
  12. SH

    2016 Shasta Oasis 18fq roof question???

    Could anyone with a 2016 Shasta Oasis 18fq or similar, tell me if your roof has a little "hump" at the back where the roof vent is? Looks odd, wondering if this is normal or a sign of damage. Thanks
  13. AZFoxes

    Additional solar installation on europa roof

    Can anyone tell me how the solar panels are installed on the roof of an europa? Currently I have the factory installed Go-Power flexible panels and associated wiring. The charger controller on the rig can accept up to 500 watts so we want to increase from 2 x 100 watt panels to add 2 more 150...
  14. GM

    sap on rubber rv roof

    :campfire:hi, is there a product out there to remove sap from a rubber roof rv I have looked but unable to find anything Thanks Dennis
  15. Stevej3658

    RV Roofs ???

    As mentioned in a previous post I may have some roof rot. It is not to the extent that it has compromised the interior cabin as of yet. My question is what type of material is most rv roofs made of. Is suspect it is some type of plywood with a rubber coating. Why wouldn’t manufacturers just...
  16. CS

    Roof Maintenance Clipper 17bhs

    Hello, This is our first travel trailer and I wanted to make sure we are maintaining this correctly. I couldn't seem to find what kind of roof we have and wanted to know what kind of sealant to use on it. Would a self leveling lap seal (dicor) work? I also see a lot of different kind of...
  17. HA

    Check your refrigerator vent on the roof....

    2020 Cruise Lite 263BHXL, purchased new Oct 2019. It spent one season out and has been under an RV carport ever since. Getting ready for the summer, I was checking roof penetrations to see if anything need some sealant touch up before wash down. When I got to the fridge vent, I found that both...
  18. KW

    Eight month old RV roof showing seams

    Hi All, I have an eight month old RV (2022 Cedar creek Model 345IK) and so far we took 1 long trip to Colorado (2 weeks), and 4 short trips 1 week. I was checking out the roof of the RV, and I noticed that every 4 feet or so, I could see where the wooden seams underneath the rubber roof join...
  19. Stevej3658

    Possible roof rot

    Is my camping experience over before it started 🥹 I was up on the roof taping around the skylight in the bathroom cause it had a slow drip the other day when it rained. Inspecting the left rear quarter of the roof there appears to be some soft spots under the rubber. What are my options moving...
  20. RA

    roof material and cleaning

    Hello, We have a 2021 Sunseeker classic and I am wondering, what material is used for the roof covering? I know there are several types used throughout the industry, but before cleaning our roof for the first time, I want to know what was used on our Sunseeker. Those who have...
  21. Russellvh

    Safe on roof

    2022 FR Wildcat 5th wheel. Should it be safe to walk on the roof? I like to sweep off the slide outs before closing. No ladder on the back. I do have a ladder I lean on a side but I need to move it several times to clean the 3 slide outs. I haven’t been onto it because it feels squishy to...
  22. BL

    Brand New Camper Rubber roof coming off!

    Hello all, Just purchased 2022 Salem 31kqtbs at the end of March. After waiting a month for the dealer (general Rv) to fix everything I found wrong during PDI and making 3 trips to pick up, we finally got it delivered for all the inconveniences and waste of fuel. My kids were stoked we finally...
  23. CC

    2 year old Vengeance Rogue 29KS - roof leak issue

    We purchased a 2020 Vengeance Rogue 29KS new in 2020 - just passing our 2nd year with it and when getting ready for the season and putting stuff back into the camper found water intrusion in the bedroom area. We had just had a service check done at RV service dept which including checking the...
  24. PT

    2016 flagstaff 625d roof side water damage?

    I am considering buying a 2016 Flagstaff 625d. During inspection I saw the side of the roof isn't fully smooth. Is this normal? Also the lower front corner on drivers side can be pushed in a little. Is this evidence of water damage or just the seals just giving away? I don't want to do any roof...
  25. TI

    Lots of water entering inside through Roof AC

    Hi folks, I’m wondering if anybody here has dealt with this issue before. They house AC system has been leaking quite a bit of water into the cabin - enough to require so plastic mixing bowls be placed under the unit to catch all of the water. It will sometimes just be a slow drip - then...

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