TPO vs DICOR?

OldSlowHans · Feb 25, 2017

Reading the manual for my (New to me) 2011 BC3510RL, I notice that they refer to the roof material as "TPO" --- is different from the "DICOR" roof of my previous rigs, and if so, do I use different maintenance products (cleaning and UV protection)?

danemayer · Feb 25, 2017

Hans,

Are you looking at the Heartland Owners Manual? I have a 2011 manual and it doesn't mention TPO or EPDM, but does have roof cleaning instructions that say to use a mild detergent.

OldSlowHans · Feb 25, 2017

danemayer said:
Hans,

Are you looking at the Heartland Owners Manual? I have a 2011 manual and it doesn't mention TPO or EPDM, but does have roof cleaning instructions that say to use a mild detergent.

Actually, I misspoke --- the reference to TPO roof material is in a 2011 Big Country advertising brochure.

Googling TPO, it seems to be a different product than EDPM. I am concerned that cleaning and UV protection products used for DICOR might damage TPO.

That being said, "mild detergent" seems a remarkably poor anti-UV treatment!

Bogie · Feb 26, 2017

Hans,

This youtube video may help you determine which type you have.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KL5qJw397Rc

danemayer · Feb 26, 2017

OldSlowHans said:
That being said, "mild detergent" seems a remarkably poor anti-UV treatment!

Hans,

Here's a link to Dicor's guide on roof care. Page 6 discusses UV. With respect to UV protection, I notice their wording: "if you feel the need..." which to me suggests that they are happy to take your money, but it's not necessary.

avvidclif · Feb 26, 2017

Do a search for "
[h=2]DICOR rubber roof blistering[/h]
about 2 days back and read page 2 about the cleaner used.

OldSlowHans · Feb 26, 2017

Bogie said:
Hans,

This youtube video may help you determine which type you have.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KL5qJw397Rc

Thanks! That's exactly what I was looking for.

OldSlowHans · Feb 26, 2017

danemayer said:
Hans,

Here's a link to Dicor's guide on roof care. Page 6 discusses UV. With respect to UV protection, I notice their wording: "if you feel the need..." which to me suggests that they are happy to take your money, but it's not necessary.

Dan,

Many years ago I decided whether or not I wanted to add UV protection to my RV roof.

The decision was "Yes, HANS, I think you should!"

The purpose of this thread was to investigate

1) the type of material my roof is composed of, and

2) the proper product to provide protection.

Please try to stay on topic.

TPO vs DICOR?

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