Author Topic: Trailer Roof Maintenance and Repair, 05 Ecliplse toy hauler (Read 28080 times)

JR · « **Reply #50 on:** December 11, 2014, 03:31:37 PM »

What coating is that?

I didn't get a chance to finish my repair and it is taped over and tarped waitng for the rain to stop.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #51 on:** December 11, 2014, 04:06:53 PM »

Hey, JR, I might have missed it, but how old is that roof? Has it been out in the sunlight all this time? I am gauging the lifespan of my roof...wondering how long it might last...

JR · « **Reply #52 on:** December 11, 2014, 04:28:32 PM »

Its a 2005 trailer. I've had it for about 4 years now. The right side was faded when I got it which is the same side as the leak. I can't complain about the life of the roof, I have heard 8-10 years and mine is parked outside and we have seen cooking sun for months the last few years.

I think 2 -3 years is when I would really start paying attention but us the UV protector every year.

kampfitt · « **Reply #53 on:** December 12, 2014, 08:08:35 AM »

It was the same with the in-laws 5th wheel sat outside no cover , roof was in bad shape, camper not worth the money for whole new roof, so I patched the weakest spots with Rubber Roof tape, then coated the whole roof. My wife took the 5th wheel and her parents camping a lot this past summer and no leaks in a lot of heavy rain. This coating worked great for the money even it I have to recoat it after a few years for $60 a gal. used 1 gal. on 22ft roof.
http://www.richfieldtrailer.com/products-page/roof-coating-repair/hengs-rubber-roof-coating-46128/

Flyin6 · « **Reply #54 on:** December 12, 2014, 10:09:21 AM »

You cover the whole roof with that stuff annually?

JR · « **Reply #55 on:** December 12, 2014, 10:34:03 AM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on December 12, 2014, 10:09:21 AM

You cover the whole roof with that stuff annually?

No, there is a protectant that helps with the UV that you put every year. About $25 a gal and lasts a few years.

The coating is when the roof gets old or you have other issues. It runs $60 and up a gallon and takes a day of prep and sometimes a few days to cure.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #56 on:** December 12, 2014, 01:17:59 PM »

Nate · « **Reply #57 on:** May 31, 2015, 01:07:35 PM »

I may have missed it JR? whats the final verdict, how did it all turn out and are there any new leaks? pics?

JR · « **Reply #58 on:** July 27, 2015, 01:01:37 AM »

OK, finally got this little bugger fixed up. The roof is sealed but found 2 little other cracks and a vent went bad.

I believe the real culprit here is age and location. Not so much my location but where this came from. It is 10 years old now and the right side is faded worse than the left. That is also where all the cracks are.

So it needs a recoat very bad which will have to be this year before the rainy season (if we ever get one again)

Cleaned it up mostly simple green, then sorta primed it using Xytol. It had duct tape sticky all over keeper odd weather out.

So first thing was to fill the void I had made during the first repair. Just a good sheet of roof repair, then seal the edges with seam sealer.

JR · « **Reply #59 on:** July 27, 2015, 01:08:41 AM »

Next I cut a sheet of patch about 1 inch bigger all the way around. This stuff is like human flypaper. I lost about 6 inches off the first sheet and just had enough left to do the repair (always by extra, don't do this when hot and have help) I did 2 out those 3,,,,,,,,,,,, ::)

You have to wrap this under the edge that clamps it down, you don't have a lot of room and did I say this stuff was sticky???

Oh, and guess what happens to Simple Green when it gets hot, SEPARATION!!!

JR · « **Reply #60 on:** July 27, 2015, 01:18:07 AM »

After it was worked flat, tucked in and gone over again. I sealed the edges.

I also redid the awning edge and got those 2 other little splits. One was about 6 inches in front of this and the other was under the edge of the fridge cover. I noticed the upper edge on his side is much rougher than the other side. Actually, the rest of the roof looks pretty good and is smooth with the gray powder nice and even.

Had a little sealer left so I got the old tank vent that had gone bad last year. The other was replaced the year before but needed some touch up as was was cracked all around the base.

JR · « **Reply #61 on:** July 27, 2015, 01:19:35 AM »

Next come the inside wall and a soft spot under this leak on the floor!!!!!!!!!!

Nate · « **Reply #62 on:** July 27, 2015, 09:19:58 AM »

looks like you will be following kens example on how to apply a new roof seal

JR · « **Reply #63 on:** July 27, 2015, 02:21:41 PM »

Quote from: nmeyer414 on July 27, 2015, 09:19:58 AM

looks like you will be following kens example on how to apply a new roof seal

Yup, was already looking there,,,,,,,,,,,

The finish he di was great, should give another 10 years and easier to recoat.

JR · « **Reply #64 on:** September 15, 2019, 11:18:20 PM »

Can't believe this repair was 5 years ago!

The roof has not faired well at all in the time. Kept it covered a year or 2 and now it is open again. Going to move it up to my land soon as the pad is cut.

Went to check it yesterday as we are expecting rain tomorrow and it has little tears all over the 2 sides. It needs a new roof, but no time this year, so some repair is in order.

Ran down to Lowes and got a 5 gal of this roof sealer (might get used on container too). https://www.lowes.com/pd/BLACK-JACK-Elasto-Kool-1000-5-Gallon-Elastomeric-Reflective-Roof-Coating-10-Year-Limited-Warranty/3013309

JR · « **Reply #65 on:** September 15, 2019, 11:21:58 PM »

Picked up a box of chip brushes when I got another awning at HF today and had at it.

Little tears down both sides and cracks in a lot of the seals after the years.

JR · « **Reply #66 on:** September 15, 2019, 11:28:26 PM »

Didn't clean it all as I should but slopped it on thick.

Did along the front seal and vents too as well as the ladder and antenna.

Hoping this gets me through a couple months as I clear the pad and put an awning up for it. It is really in good shape inside less the section I repaired.

Just dropped new batteries in it, gen runs great with 5 year old gas and AC is cold.

JR · « **Reply #67 on:** September 15, 2019, 11:29:09 PM »

Bottom line is keep your trailer covered!!!

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #68 on:** September 16, 2019, 06:28:03 AM »

Sounds like you caught it in time

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #69 on:** September 16, 2019, 08:37:47 AM »

Lots of folks up here build a pole barn to park these under and attach a deck. Much like Don did but with a complete roof. Is that your future plan?

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TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #70 on:** September 16, 2019, 09:36:54 AM »

Perhaps a lean to off the side of the seacan or a second seacan and span between to form a covered area (that’s my plan)

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #71 on:** September 16, 2019, 10:22:48 AM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on September 16, 2019, 08:37:47 AM

Lots of folks up here build a pole barn to park these under and attach a deck. Much like Don did but with a complete roof. Is that your future plan?

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And BTW. I plan to extend a metal roof over the whole thing in the spring

JR · « **Reply #72 on:** September 16, 2019, 12:26:31 PM »

I am going to fully coat it. It did rain this AM so I just caught it.

Needs something up there for sure. Thinking of the seacan idea as a shop might be a few years off. Possibly a cover next to the can, then extend that like a lean to over the can.

JR · « **Reply #73 on:** December 11, 2020, 06:23:12 PM »

So lasts year, I did some quick repairs on the roof after this. A roof coating made for roofs from lowes. They make a really good stuff for trailers but not in Ca.

A month ago I found a couple tears on the left side and more damage on the inside left wall now.

Got my youngest up there and touched up the tears and coated the entire roof this time. Then it started to drizzle, a day earlier than cast! It will get a couple more coats at least after this. No delamination so the TH is solid.

It is going to go up to the Ridge right after 1st of the year. Biggest thing is getting it cleaned out, it holds most of our camping gear and long term food stash right now.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #74 on:** December 11, 2020, 06:58:35 PM »

What’s the rules on a pole shelter for it? Might consider a cover over it.

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JR · « **Reply #75 on:** December 11, 2020, 07:21:29 PM »

I have, kinda sketchy on the rules.

KensAuto · « **Reply #76 on:** December 11, 2020, 09:56:45 PM »

That's what I want to do in Idaho, mostly for snow load. Use some 6-8" cedars, poles and rafters, then r panel.

Wish I hadn't lifted the trailer. Would make the job easier not having to build 14 plus feet off the ground.
... unless using the trailer as a platform. Hmm

JR · « **Reply #77 on:** December 31, 2020, 08:19:58 PM »

Trailer roof is pretty bad but all sealed up now. Ended up using 2gal of Hengs rubber roof coating.

Besides the damage I first reported a small portion on the ceiling has come down some. Still staying up on its own, but not a good sign at all.

I have now closed all the vents and running a small space heater to dry it out best I can. I will probably put a 2x4 up to stop anymore damage and access more as I clean it up for the move. Everything else is working great, even the gen fired up with just a little fudging.

Bob Smith · « **Reply #78 on:** December 31, 2020, 10:46:50 PM »

what is the thing going to look like after the controlled earthquake moving it to the hide? Hope you can stabilize the damage from the leaking roof. You have spent a lot of time repairing the leaking roof on that thing. If the kids haven't been playing on top of it, there must be some other leaking going on.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #79 on:** December 31, 2020, 10:55:39 PM »

Honestly man list it or put it in the next forest fire and get on. There is more roof patch on that trailer then trailer

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JR · « **Reply #80 on:** December 31, 2020, 11:50:38 PM »

I can still walk on it, but the section there is soft. Probably 2 X members. Really just 2 patches and a couple layers of sealer now.

Once I get it up there it will keep me dry/cool an give me a place to clean up and poop. Once I get the shop dried in, I can tear the top off and do it right.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #81 on:** January 01, 2021, 12:26:10 AM »

There is 100% benefit to a place too poop. I will no long encourage the other option. Carry on

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JR · « **Reply #82 on:** January 01, 2021, 02:20:24 AM »

Glad I have you approval. This thing sleeps 8 easily. Like a mansion for me.