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10-13-2007, 12:47 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: silver creek
Posts: 1,507
M.O.C. #7770
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rubber roofs
We own a 2005 Montana 2950RK which we like very much. This past week while cleaning roof and unit for winter,I found pit marks on the right front section of the roof just ahead of the shower. They look like small holes. So far no leaks, I called my dealer to look at it,and after dropping it off for inspection and pictures I was told that they were caused by scrapes,rubbing,critters but not any fault of the roof. (what a surprise) The trailer does not sit under any trees and there are no rub marks on it,so the roof manufacturer will not warranty it. There decision is by looking at pictures that were downloaded to them. My question is has anyone else had these holes or pits on ther roofs ? and what was the result ?
Thanks
Just an update, since the dealer and the roof company said it could have been holes from birds pecking at the roof or a critter biting at the bubbles, I called my insurance company and after inspecting it they agreed with the determination and will repair any damages. So,making sure you have good coverage on your unit is of the utmost importance and quite a relief from a money standpoint.
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10-13-2007, 01:03 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: _
Posts: 5,238
M.O.C. #6337
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Have heard of critters eating on the roof,
in fact, isn't this one of the reasons they say to NOT wash roof with anything citric, cause it will attract Mother Nature's critters?? Correct me MOCer's if I remember that wrong.
Gotta watch those low hanging branches. Right now the trees are sooooooo bad on the road we have to take out of here it takes us 10 minutes to traverse the 1.5 miles to the paved road. I have called the county to request tree cutting, the gal gasped when I informed her I did not want to pay for a new roof, as expensive as they are.
Small holes, etc. can be patched, one of the fellas will happen along to explain that process.
Good luck, let us hear what you do for a fix.
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10-20-2007, 05:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: St.Maries
Posts: 1,010
M.O.C. #7329
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We have birds on our roof every day here in Parker Az. I would probably get kicked out of the park if I bought a BB gun so I guess the little buggers will continue using the roof as a landing pad.
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10-20-2007, 06:24 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2006
Location: San Jose
Posts: 728
M.O.C. #5740
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Quote:
quote:Originally posted by racerjoe
We own a 2005 Montana 2950RK which we like very much. This past week while cleaning roof and unit for winter,I found pit marks on the right front section of the roof just ahead of the shower. They look like small holes. So far no leaks, I called my dealer to look at it,and after dropping it off for inspection and pictures I was told that they were caused by scrapes,rubbing,critters but not any fault of the roof. (what a surprise) The trailer does not sit under any trees and there are no rub marks on it,so the roof manufacturer will not warranty it. There decision is by looking at pictures that were downloaded to them. My question is has anyone else had these holes or pits on ther roofs ? and what was the result ?
Thanks
Just an update, since the dealer and the roof company said it could have been holes from birds pecking at the roof or a critter biting at the bubbles, I called my insurance company and after inspecting it they agreed with the determination and will repair any damages. So,making sure you have good coverage on your unit is of the utmost importance and quite a relief from a money standpoint.
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I am a newbie to all of this but, wouldn't a shot of this lap sealant into each of the pits solve your problem?
http://www.campingworld.com/browse/s...t/skunum=32129
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10-20-2007, 04:42 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: silver creek
Posts: 1,507
M.O.C. #7770
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After speaking to the service dept at camping world and the roof manufacturer they will only continue to warranty it by using approved patch kit which has been delivered.
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10-24-2007, 01:27 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posts: 4,876
M.O.C. #1944
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You don't say how close together the little pit marks are. But if you can cover several of them with some 4" Eternabond roofing tape, I would recommend using it. Caution: clean thoroughly with rubbing alcohol the area to be covered before you put down the Eternabond. Carefully put down the Eternabond but you have to realize that you can't move the tape once you have put it down. You can purchase Eternabond tape at Camping World or at www.bestmaterials.com where you will find it at just a little over half the cost of what Camping World asks.
Orv
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