Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Keystone RV Forums > Keystone Tech Forums > Keystone Questions
Click Here to Login

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
 
Old 05-22-2018, 08:26 AM   #1
oldmanbill
Member
 
oldmanbill's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Rainbow City, AL
Posts: 51
Roof leak problem

I have a 2011 Cougar, front kitchen with the vee nose. The roof panel of the front section is connected to the main roof with a strip about an inch wide with rubber inserted in the center of it. OK my question is how to reseal a leak there. Do you have to remove that strip? It would not be practical to move the trailer currently so an in place repair is necessary.
__________________
2011 30FKV Couger
Chevy Avalanche 2500 8.1 gas
Full timer WD4AGG
oldmanbill is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-22-2018, 08:43 AM   #2
dmcc625
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: East TN
Posts: 31
I would put a strip of enterbond tape over the full seam. I used the 6” wide to ensure good adhesion.
dmcc625 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-22-2018, 09:10 AM   #3
JRTJH
Site Team
 
JRTJH's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Gaylord
Posts: 26,841
Is there any physical separation, damage or open seams at the union strip? If so, that should be repaired before any sealing takes place. If there is no damage, no physical gap visible, then I'd clean the area well, remove any loose or damaged sealant, clean with alcohol and reseal with DICOR self leveling sealant. Be sure to overlap ALL the existing sealant with the new coat.

Once that is done, you should be OK. Eterna-bond tape is an alternative, but application of that tape is considered a "permanent application" and the tape is extremely difficult, probably impossible to remove without damaging the TPO roof membrane, so use it with the understanding that you won't be able to remove it for future repairs or upgrades.
__________________
John



2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS
JRTJH is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-22-2018, 09:47 AM   #4
oldmanbill
Member
 
oldmanbill's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Rainbow City, AL
Posts: 51
But do you have to take the insert trim molding off and start over? This must be a common problem.
__________________
2011 30FKV Couger
Chevy Avalanche 2500 8.1 gas
Full timer WD4AGG
oldmanbill is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-22-2018, 10:06 AM   #5
JRTJH
Site Team
 
JRTJH's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Gaylord
Posts: 26,841
If the aluminum joiner strip is damaged, has stripped or loose screws or is physically bent/gapped, then yes you need to remove it and fix the underlying problems. If it is in good condition, the screws are secure and the only problem is a leak around a screwhead or water seepage under a void in the sealant, then there is no need to remove the joiner strip.
__________________
John



2015 F250 6.7l 4x4
2014 Cougar X Lite 27RKS
JRTJH is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 05-22-2018, 10:16 AM   #6
oldmanbill
Member
 
oldmanbill's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Rainbow City, AL
Posts: 51
OK you probably named it, it looks like new so probably bad screw sealing. Thankyou for taking the time, guess I will just pull the insert out and go from there.
__________________
2011 30FKV Couger
Chevy Avalanche 2500 8.1 gas
Full timer WD4AGG
oldmanbill is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
leak, roof

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Forum Jump

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Keystone RV Company or any of its affiliates in any way. Keystone RV® is a registered trademark of the Keystone RV Company.


All times are GMT -8. The time now is 11:12 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.9
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.