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03-03-2018, 02:51 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Tampa
Posts: 79
M.O.C. #20882
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Roof sealant
2018.3791RD...having my roof cleaned and sealed. 5th wheel sat on lot b4 we purchased it. He will be using kool seal, anyone use this product?
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03-03-2018, 03:04 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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Sorry, but I feel you're wasting your $ . 
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2018.5 Montana 3791RD
Full Timers 9/1/2010 through 1/16/2020.
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03-03-2018, 05:41 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Thornville
Posts: 546
M.O.C. #21110
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IF this is a brand new unit, whats the reasoning behind "sealing" the roof?
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Darwin & Carla
2018.5 3701LK Montana
2022 3500HD Denali Duramax SRW
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03-03-2018, 05:52 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Tampa
Posts: 79
M.O.C. #20882
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It was one of the early units and sat on the lot, 2.5 months.
Any opinions welcome...TY
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03-03-2018, 05:59 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Oro Valley
Posts: 3,923
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Concur, waste of $. It should handle years of sun without sealing.
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Zack and Donna plus Millie and Ranger
2018 3160RL
"Life is too short to stay indoors, enjoy the ride!"
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03-03-2018, 06:00 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Thornville
Posts: 546
M.O.C. #21110
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I personally think that it is NOT a good investment at this time. Your roof should have a warranty of 7 or more years(can't remember specifics). Just make sure you clean and inspect it at least 2 times a year minimum, some may think thats overkill but thats what I do. Have never had a roof issue in over 15 years of camping with self contained units.
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Darwin & Carla
2018.5 3701LK Montana
2022 3500HD Denali Duramax SRW
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03-03-2018, 06:15 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa az
Posts: 2,945
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Mine sat on the lot for a year - in Arizona - where it was over 114 degrees a few days. Didn't need sealing.
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Tom and Gail
2013 Mountaineer 362
2012 Silverado 2500
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03-03-2018, 08:13 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita
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M.O.C. #13025
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03-03-2018, 08:25 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Tampa
Posts: 79
M.O.C. #20882
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K. The wife corrected me. We are having the roof conditioned. Does the same time frame apply? Thanks
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03-03-2018, 08:33 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Lake Gaston
Posts: 8,773
M.O.C. #12156
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Agree with everyone on no need for sealer. Not sure what you mean when you say you are having the roof conditioned.
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Mike and Lorraine
2002 3655 FL, 2005 3650RK
2010 3665RE, 2015 3910FB
F350 crew cab dually 6.7
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03-03-2018, 08:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Tacoma
Posts: 1,567
M.O.C. #20475
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That's way to new to need to be sealed and you don't put any kind of paint on roof sealant on it a rubber roof is maid to stretch with temp all they need to do is clean it and check all
the deicore.
Bob & Carol
Washington St
2017 352RL 2008 Dodge 3500 DRW CC LB 4x4 6.7L
Happy Trails
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03-03-2018, 09:10 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Arlington
Posts: 1,522
M.O.C. #18081
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+1 on BuilderBob's input.
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2015 Volvo VNL780 D13, iShift, 32k ET air hitch, Idle Free LiFePO4 APU
16.8KWhr LiFePO4, 2.52 kw solar, 10kva Victron split phase
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03-03-2018, 10:22 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Rancho Santa Margarita
Posts: 633
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My roof is 13 years old and all I have ever done is wash it a few times a year. Repairs are done with Eternabond tape for tears and Dicor sealant for seams. No conditioners are needed.
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03-03-2018, 10:25 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Colorado Rockies
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M.O.C. #19755
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ACFD139
It was one of the early units and sat on the lot, 2.5 months.
Any opinions welcome...TY
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Not sure why that is a concern. Most of these units spend their entire life outside.
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Scott & Alta
2017 Montana 3160RL, Legacy, Onan 5.5Kw, Solar
2022 F-450 Lariat Ultimate
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03-04-2018, 04:33 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Englewood
Posts: 3,095
M.O.C. #164
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Quote:
Originally Posted by h2ojocky
My roof is 13 years old and all I have ever done is wash it a few times a year. Repairs are done with Eternabond tape for tears and Dicor sealant for seams. No conditioners are needed.
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Ours 17 years old cleaned with Dawn and Dicor self leveling sealent! As mentioned total wast of $$
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03-04-2018, 04:40 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 1,788
M.O.C. #14547
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The only thing that roof will need is a wash and the caps, vent penetrations and edge seams checked. If there are any poorly sealed seams then some self leveling Dicor used for repairs. As far as sitting, ours was built then sat in a field at Elkhart for several months before our dealer put it into his stock prior our purchase. He then washed it and it looked very nice and still does
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Dave W
2014 Montana High Country 343RL (Sold!)
2011 Ford 6.7 Lariat CCLB (Went to PU Heaven)
2019 F150SC XLT SE Sport,w/full tow package
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03-04-2018, 06:41 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Thornville
Posts: 546
M.O.C. #21110
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ACFD139
K. The wife corrected me. We are having the roof conditioned. Does the same time frame apply? Thanks
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As stated prior, A simple and thorough wash and inspection is all that should be needed. IF any issues found, then go from there! Get out and ENJOY your new unit, stop worrying about something that doesn't need done.
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Darwin & Carla
2018.5 3701LK Montana
2022 3500HD Denali Duramax SRW
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03-04-2018, 07:10 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
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M.O.C. #11397
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I'm betting my money that the OPs dealer (stealer) is recommending this is and it is CW!
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03-04-2018, 09:51 AM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Nov 2017
Location: Tampa
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M.O.C. #20882
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Will Do.. TY
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