Restoring Roof Tar On A Travel Trailer

Liquid roof is great for repairs also.

Restoring roof tar on a travel trailer.

From the roof to the axles restoring a vintage trailer calls for a sharp eye and powerful self restraint. Rv roof maintenance will ensure you won t end up with a wavy roof like this. However now i ve slowed down purchasing. Oxidized avion trailer looks dull and no shine.

Your rv roof is what keeps you from getting rained on not to mention all the other stuff inside your rig. 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. I ve spent the last five years obsessing over finding buying updating decorating and enjoying my fleet of vintage travel trailers. 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.

Within 10 minutes i had the roof all patched. I am restoring an 72 camping trailer and the roof was in really rough shape. Clean the painted or anodized areas of the trailer and apply everbrite to restore the color and luster. After a lot of research i found about this product.

I pair it with the liquid rubber paint as well for uv and full waterproofing. So far so good. Bug and tar removers safe for fiberglass can be purchased at any auto parts store or an rv supply warehouse. Spread the sealer all over the area that needs a patch lay a piece of fiber glass tape over the patch cover it with more sealer.

If you have already put a 3rd party coating over your roof or you just don t know what has been applied to your roof over the years there is no need to worry. In 2015 we bought a 1973 amerigo fg 16 all molded fiberglass travel trailer for 6 000. Frankly i was blown away with how easy and quick this was to use. You simply apply one coat of the proflex primer prior to the application of the liquid roof.

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. Rubber roofs are generally dependable and long lasting but you ll need to understand the difference between the two main types of materials to ensure proper care. I have five in my boneyard backyard i ve not had much time to touch. This prowler trailer was cleaned and restored with everbrite.

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.