Checking Roof Sealant

[dalamarjj78]

We've owned our 2021 Bullet 273BHS for 7 months and figured it was time to head onto the roof for the periodic sealant check now that the weather is getting nice.

It turns out, a decent amount of the sealant is difficult to see because plastic casings are covering most of it (fan covers for the bathroom and kitchen and what I assume is the hood for the microwave/oven).

The fan covers look like they'll be easy enough to remove if necessary but I'm not sure how the other cover would come off.

All the videos I've found online demonstrate using things like skylights that are flush with the roof. I've not seen anyone show how to check/reseal areas that are covered up.

Any tips? Will I need to remove these covers every time I need to check the roof sealant?

I've attached images to help show what I'm talking about.

Thanks!

[chuckster57]

The long rectangular one is the fridge vent cover. dig out the sealant from the 4 corners and you should be able to remove the long screws that hold it down, most likely a phillips.

[dalamarjj78]

Originally Posted by chuckster57

The long rectangular one is the fridge vent cover. dig out the sealant from the 4 corners and you should be able to remove the long screws that hold it down, most likely a phillips.

Thanks. And I'm assuming that the sealant should be replaced in each of those four quarters once the cover is reinstalled? Or will it be ok to leave it out so I don't have to mess with it next time?

[chuckster57]

Reseal them.

[JRTJH]

Originally Posted by dalamarjj78

Thanks. And I'm assuming that the sealant should be replaced in each of those four quarters once the cover is reinstalled? Or will it be ok to leave it out so I don't have to mess with it next time?

As much of a PITA as it is, reseal them "fully to the top".. If you don't, the first freeze next year will crack the cover. If all 4 crack and the cover blows off the RV, you'll have a 5"x18" hole directly into the interior of the refrigerator compartment. One winter of that much water intrusion and you'll need to call your insurance agent to hopefully get a new RV....

Don't risk it, if the insurance says no, you're stuck with a multi-thousand dollar repair bill....

[dalamarjj78]

Originally Posted by JRTJH

As much of a PITA as it is, reseal them "fully to the top".. If you don't, the first freeze next year will crack the cover. If all 4 crack and the cover blows off the RV, you'll have a 5"x18" hole directly into the interior of the refrigerator compartment. One winter of that much water intrusion and you'll need to call your insurance agent to hopefully get a new RV....

Don't risk it, if the insurance says no, you're stuck with a multi-thousand dollar repair bill....

I figured since there is sealant there now then it's there for a reason. But definitely good to know. While messing with this will be a PITA it won't be near as bad as the alternative you mentioned should I try to save a little time. Thanks!