There are a few simple and inexpensive steps you can take to protect your RV roof from failure. There are two places on the RV roof where the majority of leaks occur: on the front roof detail and the back roof detail. Don't be fooled by cheap repair schemes. They will only give you a short-term solution, and you will be back in the same boat sooner than you think.
Don't let this happen to your RV roof.
Damage to rear of RV resulting from roof leaks
Front Roof Detail Before Leak Prevention Kit
This is the most common place for RV Roof leaks and failure.
When RV roofs are installed in the factory, the epdm roofing membrane is glued down to the wood deck and the metal or fiberglass RV shell is pulled over the rubber, fastened with a metal bar and secured with screws. Caulk is then applied over the bar and screw heads to keep from leaking. The problem: Caulk is only a temporary solution! It does not give you long-term protection.
3 Year Old RV Roof
Caulk gooped on from factory & additonal caulk that has been added because of leakage.
Installing Leak Prevention Kit
Area is first cleaned and primed, and then the tape is applied. Priming the surface first is the key to successfull tape adhesion and leak prevention.
Front Detail of RV with Leak Prevention Tape Applied
Apply Caulk to Edge of Prevention Tape
We offer an Economy Leak Prevention Kit and a Premium Leak Prevention Kit. Some RVs may require additional caulking. Additional caulk may be added at checkout.
Economy Leak Prevention Kit
ID# ELPK $29.41
Premium Leak Prevention Kit
ID# PLPK $49.96
