How To Replace A 5th Wheel Roof

Replacing the roof on my 1995 flair fleetwood motorhome this method works for both epdm and tpo roofs.

How to replace a 5th wheel roof.

You then need to remove the existing roof membrane and replace any plywood underneath the old roof membrane that has been damaged. 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. Replace roof decking and luan. Place the thin gauge aluminum over the hole in the roof.

Here we have broken out some basic rv roof replacement costs. Ranging from how to videos pictures and illustrations of various components systems and features to fully searchable content and downloadable pdfs for individual component owner s manuals answers are always just a click away. Most rv owners choose to seal or partially repair their rv roof and avoid replacing it at all costs. 1hr per linear foot.

Rv repair shops like ours typically estimate the replacement costs per linear foot coming in at around 300. Completing the estimate involves all the materials and labor costs. Have a 1988 5th wheel needs some repair hole on edge of roof we calked last summer. Tin snips cut flashing with ease and produce the cleanest lines.

I know a guy that got an estimate of 8k to rv armor roof his 42 fifth wheel. Wilson rv repair said they could help us. Replacing an rv roof requires you to remove the awning and any equipment that is secured to the roof of your rv. 33 motorhome 3 years ago insurance paid 6 000 for roof replacement.

This is the roof kit i purchased for around 488 00 ma. Press it firmly in the center and around the edges to release trapped air. A roof for our 33 foot rv after a ice storm it was about 7 grand. 5th wheel is in their shop they called last friday jan 24th and said co read more.

Cut a piece of aluminum flashing bigger than the hole in the roof.