Restoring Roof Tar On A Travel Trailer

Restoring a vintage airstream trailer is a slippery slope.

Restoring roof tar on a travel trailer.

In 2015 we bought a 1973 amerigo fg 16 all molded fiberglass travel trailer for 6 000. The previous owner insisted the trailer was camp ready but by the time we got it home the interior was thick with stink and drawers and shelves had disintegrated including the one holding up the 3 way refrigerator. Rv with tar and gravel roof repair and replacement storm class a. How to repair an rv metal roof.

Liquid rv roof repair fix rv leaks. A 1963 shasta compact a 1958 shasta 16 foot travel trailer and a 1994 ford econoline van in this article i will share my tips and tricks on how to restore a trailer of your own. This won t make it last any longer though. Apply a bug and tar remover formulated for fiberglass to any of the areas affected by bugs tree sap or white or black streaks caused by roof oxidation.

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Black jack elasto kool 1000 5 gallon elastomeric reflective roof coating 10 year limited warranty item 139941. Black jack eterna kote 4 75 gallon silicone reflective roof coating lifetime warranty item 484330. Clean the roof thoroughly then use a rubber roof sealer to repair any cracks. Since water damage is what eventually comes to cull the majority of motorhomes and travel trailers it s super important to have a firm understanding of your rv roof as well as the maintenance cleaning and repairs necessary to sustain it.

One repair leads to another again and again and when it s done you realize that a brand new airstream could be bought for the same price as the parts and labor you put into the project. Questions email or comment below. They won t rust or leak which is ideal for keeping the exterior of your home looking pristine for many years. Liquid roof is a specially formulated version of liquid rubber that has the flexibility needed for vehicles that are traveling and causing significant amounts of tension as it travels and turns.

Before epdm and tpo metal was the material of choice for rv roofs. I ve spent the last five years obsessing over finding buying updating decorating and enjoying my fleet of vintage travel trailers. For pricing and availability.