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Post by jodybitzz on Feb 10, 2014 11:48:00 GMT -8
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Post by gonekayaking on Feb 10, 2014 21:06:42 GMT -8
rubber roofs are frowned upon. If there is a problem with your roof, coating it wtih something will just hide the problem not fix it. Better if you can to put new skin on. Hemet Valley RV is great and will ship to you but the are based in california, so you may find a local supplier.
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Post by vikx on Feb 10, 2014 21:31:57 GMT -8
I would NOT go with a rubber roof. They only last 12 years (tops) and are heavy. Not to mention ruining the value of your trailer...
Hemet Valley RV for skins.
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Post by jodybitzz on Feb 11, 2014 11:05:23 GMT -8
That is what I had thought about the rubber roof. I think my dad is thinking it would be easier and cheaper than the aluminum. I have also heard of Hemet Valley for the skins.... I need all new skin for a 15ft trailer and having a hard time finding local (NC). I was thinking of outsourcing to someone to install the skin for me as I have no idea how/what to do and the proper installation should not be compromised. Can anyone give me a ball park on what I should expect spending on the new skin?
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Post by mobiltec on Feb 11, 2014 14:46:56 GMT -8
By the way the rubber roofs only last about 5 or 6 years before they begin to leak. Then it takes another 1 or 2 years for you to notice the leak from the inside because they take a while for gravity to do it's job on bringing the moisture into your view. |
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Post by jodybitzz on Feb 11, 2014 17:11:35 GMT -8
By the way the rubber roofs only last about 5 or 6 years before they begin to leak. Then it takes another 1 or 2 years for you to notice the leak from the inside because they take a while for gravity to do it's job on bringing the moisture into your view. I spoke with your buddy Steve today at Hemet Valley. What a nice and helpful guy. If I can't find anything closer to home, I will definitely use him. |
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Post by mobiltec on Feb 11, 2014 17:26:30 GMT -8
Ya what a great guy! Long time local and actually grew up in the area. Has a wonderful family and fantastic employees. I have come to realize that new is way better than bondo or other types of goop. This place is sort of a goop free society LOL...
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Post by soup on Feb 11, 2014 17:49:17 GMT -8
There is a source for roof skin in FLA but I can't remember who it was. It will take some looking. I have ordered 2 different roof skins from Hemet this year just because the Steve is so great with his customer service. That's why I sourced from them instead of the one in FLA. OH! Here ya go. Looks like they are in Georgia; www.all-rite.com/Haven't used them yet though due to Steve at Hemet Valley being so cool! |
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Post by SusieQ on Feb 11, 2014 19:25:55 GMT -8
I found this one recently in Indiana. Midwest, but closer than CA. I know nothing about their roofs, I was just looking and came across this, but there was no way to calculate shipping without contacting them. (I think this is where I bought my solar panels a couple of years ago.) www.factoryrvsurplus.com/products.php?product_id=2162 |
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Post by vikx on Feb 11, 2014 21:28:26 GMT -8
All-rite is SPENDY.
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Post by mobiltec on Feb 12, 2014 14:26:01 GMT -8
I found this one recently in Indiana. Midwest, but closer than CA. I know nothing about their roofs, I was just looking and came across this, but there was no way to calculate shipping without contacting them. (I think this is where I bought my solar panels a couple of years ago.) www.factoryrvsurplus.com/products.php?product_id=2162 There are a couple of problems involved with seamless roofing material. One is that you can't get it with a seam lock of any kind on each end. So you will end up with a lap joint. Another is that seamless is less forgiving when it comes to beating out a buckle that may only be there because of the crown on the roof vent. Remember that these trailers flex and there is no give at all with seamless and smooth material. You can not put a brake pattern on this material because it goes through the machine in the other direction. Most machines are only for up to 5 foot stock. So if your roof is more than 5 feet wide it will have no brakes. Brakes allow give in all directions. Smooth does not.
The seams are not what start to leak first on these roofs so it really makes no sense to have a seamless roof when in fact it is worse than one with seams. What leaks are the vents. The seams may begin to leak over a long period of time if you ding or dent the seam. But even with old dented seams I have found that the roof vents do all the water damage.
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Post by vikx on Feb 12, 2014 21:28:43 GMT -8
Edge trim (J-rail) leaks too! Always re-putty and make sure your trim is attached securely.
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Post by soup on Feb 13, 2014 2:44:02 GMT -8
But if you are right next door to them you'll save just shy of $300 on shipping. Just to let everyone know on rubber roofs, FYI Rubber roofs are on all the new ones. Some are even fiberglass, except the big bucks buses have aluminum sheet. Rubber will last 10 years or more (unless you are in a desert Larry then it's like 10 days LOL) but there is a catch. After the first year, they take yearly maintenance and that can cost big bucks if you don't DIY and do it every year. Where I work now, we recommend roof inspection yearly. A 27 footer not maintained for a couple of years, $1600 for cleaning, conditioning, scraping old sealer, and applying new sealer around all vents, stacks, lights, end caps and side seams.  |
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Post by mobiltec on Feb 13, 2014 7:52:49 GMT -8
But if you are right next door to them you'll save just shy of $300 on shipping. Just to let everyone know on rubber roofs, FYI Rubber roofs are on all the new ones. Some are even fiberglass, except the big bucks buses have aluminum sheet. Rubber will last 10 years or more (unless you are in a desert Larry then it's like 10 days LOL) but there is a catch. After the first year, they take yearly maintenance and that can cost big bucks if you don't DIY and do it every year. Where I work now, we recommend roof inspection yearly. A 27 footer not maintained for a couple of years, $1600 for cleaning, conditioning, scraping old sealer, and applying new sealer around all vents, stacks, lights, end caps and side seams.
Yep.. Out here those rubber roofs start to leak in the corners at around 3 years if not maintained. And the warrantee for those roofs are only good if you have the yearly maintenance done and that's a $1500 job each year.
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Post by soup on Feb 13, 2014 15:29:37 GMT -8
[/quote]Larry you are so right. I forgot to mention you have to do it once a year after the first year or any warranties are void.  Sad but true! |
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