Roof leaks

[Journeyman]

It's been raining here for days and I have discovered that my fiberglass roof is leaking in at least 6 places from the front to the back of the van. My head liner is ruined and now I will have to remove it and give myself and extra 6 inches of head room. It's sooooo terrible. And of course 3 of them are over my bed. I always wanted a waterbed, but since on of the leaks lands on my head I no longer approve of Chinese Water Torture but understand it's affectiveness. It makes me soooooo annoyed.<br /><br />Any suggestions on a means of repairing this?

 

[Kevin H]

<p>Try to get hold of some Eternabond tape.&nbsp; It is expressly for the problems you are having.&nbsp; It goes on easy and will NOT come off.<br /><br />Camping world has it but they want too much $$.&nbsp; Try looking at a roofing supply outlet.<br /><br />I have taped over all the seams on my motorhome and truck camper.&nbsp;&nbsp; No more leaks.<br /><br /></p><p>Good Luck and Happy Trails!!</p>

 

[karl]

Take a look at epdm coatings specifically made for Rv and mobile homes-https://secure.websolhost.net/@liquid-roof/ssl/order/<br /><br />A more economical, but less durable coating for Mobile homes can be found at building supply and farm stores- it is latex based and white, I think the name is Kool- seal or something similar<br /><br />avoid any tar based roof coatings as they will soften in the sun and run, as well as being a bear to put on.<br /><br />If there are obvious cracks a fiber mesh can be laid into the coating to bridge them, most likely the FG has degraded from UV's and has a bazzillion tiny cracks- a coating will protect and seal them.<br /><br />Good luck, I hate soggy sheets too!

 

[yesican]

Yea..what Karl said.&nbsp; I built my cabover for my truck&nbsp;with used plywood for some of the roof and sides.&nbsp; It leaked.&nbsp; I found the rubber paint for about $36 here in Alaska so it's probably cheaper by you.&nbsp; One gallon painted 2 coats on an approx 6x10 roof and no more leaks.&nbsp; I actually used the primer only which was gray or off-white while the paint was brilliant white. The point is, it works and its actually designed more for fiberglass or metal campers.&nbsp; You can't go wrong and its easy....Cheers to no more soggy sleeping bags!!!<br />Rae<br /><br />

 

[MrNoodly]

Whatever you use, get the seam/joint dried really well first or your repairs might not adhere properly. If it's still raining, that means getting under cover.