How To Fix A Leak In My Rv Roof

Apply the permanent fix.

How to fix a leak in my rv roof. This adhesive rubberized tape will seal a leak just like the ads say. While you might not want to use the same materials and techniques on a six figure motorhome or aluminum paneled airstream this cheap fix works great for older rv s in so so condition. We washed our rig to check the seams and roof for leaks. He used some thin gauge aluminum and elastic roof patching goop to fix the trouble spots.

Apply a temporary fix until you can make a permanent fix. The caulking we use of the r. How long the tape lasts is a question for another day. Of course i haven t tried it under water like they do in the commercials but it will patch a leaky rv roof.

Then lay some fiberglass screen over the hole. Again using cloth wash around the leak. Spread your roof repair tar all over the area to be patched. I wouldn t recommend cutting your roof in half and patching it back together with the tape though.

One thought to keep in mind is that there are a few different types of leaks you may develop and each type of leak will need a different fix. For larger rips or tears in your camper roof you may need some fiberglass repair tape shown below. Spread more of the roof patching tar on top of the tape covering it completely. If you need to remove eternabond that is already on the roof you can use a heat gun or a hair dryer.

Identify the source of the leak.