Are you feeling overwhelmed as a new RV owner? Learning how things work, as well as understanding how to keep your camper in good condition is critical. Maintaining your RV is very important, and finding a roof sealant that works should be on your to-do list! Here are some tips on how to choose the best RV roof sealant.
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Reasons to add a roof sealant:
There are several reasons why you should consider adding a roof sealant:
- Roof sealants help to prevent leaks
- Prevents tears due to vibration from moving on the road, and trees brushing against camper
- Maintains good condition of the roof
- Helps protect against UV rays
Which RV Roof Sealant is best
Before you decide which one will work best for your RV, you need to know which type of roof your camper has. There are three types of RV roofs:
- Rubber
- Fiberglass
- Aluminum
Rubber is the most common, but verify in your manual which type is on your RV. You will then be able to narrow down your products. Our camper is a 2017 Rockwood Mini Lite, and we have a rubber roof. After much research (my husband is the research KING) we finally decided on Henry’s Tropicool Roof Sealant. It’s not the cheapest option, but the excellent reviews and lifetime limited warranty sold it for us! This roof sealant is designed to both seal the roof, PLUS decrease your RV’s interior temperature since it is very reflective. We all know it is difficult enough as it is to maintain a cool temperature, so this detail was a major benefit. Since our application, and after camping in 90 degree weather, I can vouch that it makes a difference.
RV roof sealant application tips
We first cleaned the roof with a scrub brush and this cleaner (B.E.S.T. 55048 Rubber Roof Cleaner/Protectant) at a local car washer and then rinsed with their power washer. The roof sealant is a little messy to work with, so I would suggest to plan on throwing away the brush and most things you use to apply it. We have a 25 foot camper and only used about half of the 5 gallon bucket, even with two coats! I would also recommend dumping the product into a 5 gallon bucket in stages to haul up/down the ladder so it is more manageable to move on the roof. Working on the roof in a couple pairs of white socks is a good idea to hide footprints and not dirty your clean roof prior to application.
Overall, we are very happy with results! Adding a roof sealant is well worth the time and investment. Click here to find other product recommendations for your RV! If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to contact us!
