Roof tear

[Tinwindow3]

Hi friends!
Noticed today what appears to be a tear in my roof. 2022 bighorn traveler. I am wondering two things,
A. Does anyone feel it’s the frame coming apart, I’ve read horror stories about that. But it just seems 2 new
B. More likely I feel a limb that scraped the side, see it in 2 places near each other. I can see aluminum in a small area. It seems to be a tear, any idea on how to repair it?

 

[rhodies1]

Go buy a roll of eternabond tape. It will not match Color wise but it will definitely be the right product for sealing the tear.

 

[Tinwindow3]

Thanks! Do I need any other sealers etc? Is it fairly permanent, I’m a mess I spent soo much money. Do you think it was snagged by something or a frame issue

 

[taskswap]

If you use Eternabond you don't need (and shouldn't use) anything else. If it wasn't so heavy and expensive you could make an entire RV roof out of it.

 

[Tinwindow3]

Great! Have either of you used it? It’s about 1.5 inches u shaped

 

[travelin2]

Based on your picture, notice the scuff on the black trim???? I’d say it was a limb.
Smooth out the roof material and apply a strip or two of eternabond tape. I’d make sure it comes down over that trim piece just above the gutter
It comes in several colors. I have a roll of tan

Lyle

 

[Tinwindow3]

Thanks! I didn’t know the membrane was that thin! Def looks like eternabond is the way to go

 

[Bogie]

Based on your picture, notice the scuff on the black trim???? I’d say it was a limb.
Smooth out the roof material and apply a strip or two of eternabond tape. I’d make sure it comes down over that trim piece just above the gutter
It comes in several colors. I have a roll of tan

Lyle

I agree. It also looks like there are some scratches in the fiberglass. Looks exactly what a tree would do.

 

[RoadJunkie]

Clean the repair area extremely well, use alcohol as the final cleaner, and then use Eternabond TPO repair tape. Be absolutely sure that you place the tape in the desired position from the beginning because the tape cannot be removed without damage to the roof membrane. The tape adheres extremely well to the roof membrane.

 

[Tinwindow3]

Will do or seal tight tape work

 

[cookie]

Eternabond is the only way to go. I've got a couple patches on my roof from when a tree jumped out at me as I was driving by. Been on there for about seven or eight years now.

Peace
Dave

 

[NYSUPstater]

I used the Eternabond in a cple ares of concern before I had the Flex Armor done. Not that I had a def issues, just a precaution. Installer said that the tape can also trap moisture, so I'd suggest along what others have said in prepping it, make sure it's as dry as possible before installing the tape.

 

[Scott Ashmore]

Hi friends!
Noticed today what appears to be a tear in my roof. 2022 bighorn traveler. I am wondering two things,
A. Does anyone feel it’s the frame coming apart, I’ve read horror stories about that. But it just seems 2 new
B. More likely I feel a limb that scraped the side, see it in 2 places near each other. I can see aluminum in a small area. It seems to be a tear, any idea on how to repair it?

You can buy repair tape at any camper supply store. If it is bad enough, your insurance should pay to replace it, minus your deductible.

 

[wdk450]

Clean the repair area extremely well, use alcohol as the final cleaner, and then use Eternabond TPO repair tape. Be absolutely sure that you place the tape in the desired position from the beginning because the tape cannot be removed without damage to the roof membrane. The tape adheres extremely well to the roof membrane.

I have removed Eternabond tape from my front cap seal (for repairs involving front cap removal) with a high powered heat gun, and a lot of care, as the heat gun could also melt the membrane.

 

[david-steph2018]

Hi friends!
Noticed today what appears to be a tear in my roof. 2022 bighorn traveler. I am wondering two things,
A. Does anyone feel it’s the frame coming apart, I’ve read horror stories about that. But it just seems 2 new
B. More likely I feel a limb that scraped the side, see it in 2 places near each other. I can see aluminum in a small area. It seems to be a tear, any idea on how to repair it?

As mentioned above, check with your insurance. We had a Flex Armor roof installed in November 2023.

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Our insurance adjuster came out seen a couple of patches and review my maintenance records and the insurance covered it under collision. The deductible was $250.