Any of y’all ever notice RV tops bubble - TexasBowhunter.com Community Discussion Forums

flywise · 06-26-2022, 06:02 PM

When I go on road trips I find myself looking at oncoming truck pulling Campers. It really seems like 1 in 20 or 30 has a big bubble in the rubber roof Jin the first 1/4 of the roof. I wouldn’t take one of these thing if they were free. Delam siding and roofs. It really should be against the law for these companies to make such junk

HOOKNBULLET2 · 06-26-2022, 06:14 PM

I see them do the same regularly as well. Every time I do, it reminds me not to buy one. But having one sure would come in handy.

RifleBowPistol · 06-26-2022, 06:21 PM

I 100% agree.

RifleBowPistol · 06-26-2022, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by HOOKNBULLET2

I see them do the same regularly as well. Every time I do, it reminds me not to buy one. But having one sure would come in handy.

When you want to use one, rent it, then take it back when your done. Easy to wash your hands of them.

flywise · 06-26-2022, 06:24 PM

Someone needs to invent an fiberglass or plastic shield that mounts on the front portion of the roof. I think it happens when they pull them fast. Airflow over that section lifts it is all I can come up with

Tyrex750 · 06-26-2022, 06:41 PM

It's called maintenance, make sure everything is sealed up and u won't have any problems

captainsling · 06-26-2022, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyrex750

It's called maintenance, make sure everything is sealed up and u won't have any problems

Exactly this. If you have a rip or tear in your roof it will happen. Roof maintenance is essential.

flywise · 06-26-2022, 07:57 PM

I think these rubber roofs should be outlawed. These camper I see with this issue don’t look very old. Those roofs should not need much maintenance inside the first 10 years Im certain an older camper with a metal roof don’t have these problems.. I just can’t figure out who thought a rubber roof was a good idea.

Aggiehunter08 · 06-26-2022, 07:58 PM

One of the worse things you can buy! Pain in the azz!

captainsling · 06-26-2022, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by flywise

I think these rubber roofs should be outlawed. These camper I see with this issue don’t look very old. Those roofs should not need much maintenance inside the first 10 years Im certain an older camper with a metal roof don’t have these problems.. I just can’t figure out who thought a rubber roof was a good idea.

The roofing industry has used rubber (TPO) roofs for years. No problems with maintenance and common sense.

flywise · 06-26-2022, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by captainsling

The roofing industry has used rubber (TPO) roofs for years. No problems with maintenance and common sense.

I don’t think rubber is bad unless you drive it 75 down the highway and clue it to 1/4” paneling.

captainsling · 06-26-2022, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by flywise

I don’t think rubber is bad unless you drive it 75 down the highway and clue it to 1/4” paneling.

Most of the roofs are rated to be walked on, so they are thicker than you think. Commercial roofs are rated for windstorm. It really boils down to maintenance just like with any other thing you may own. They are a great roof as long as they are maintained.

Drycreek3189 · 06-26-2022, 08:53 PM

I have to agree with RBP, rent one as needed. I’ve owned four of them and the best one was the one I bought in 1982. Lived in it two and a half years and sold it. The rest of them were a pain in the azz.

Big Lee · 06-26-2022, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Tyrex750

It's called maintenance, make sure everything is sealed up and u won't have any problems

Amen!

I probably overdue it. But, every single TT or RV I've owned has been over maintained. Never had a roof leak yet....

91cavgt · 06-27-2022, 07:32 AM

Are you sure it’s not the plastic bubble for the shower that some RVs have in the front? It is the same color as the roof, and as it is passing you in the opposite direction on the highway it would be an easy mistake to make.

They DEFINITELY require maintenance, more so than a house.

flywise · 06-27-2022, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 91cavgt

Are you sure it’s not the plastic bubble for the shower that some RVs have in the front? It is the same color as the roof, and as it is passing you in the opposite direction on the highway it would be an easy mistake to make.

They DEFINITELY require maintenance, more so than a house.

No sir, clearly large bubbles under the rubber roof. I’m positive when they slow down and park they go away. I’d bet most have no idea they have this problem.
My cousins roof folded back ( the first 5 or so feet from the front) several years ago. He had no idea there was a problem until it happened.

kingranch · 06-27-2022, 08:46 AM

coat it with 2 coats of cool seal and it hardens/seals it up good...

biggest prob is ppl dont do maintenance

BTLowry · 06-27-2022, 12:43 PM

Whether you believe it or not, RV roof requires frequent maintenance. Way more than a house

Air gets in a small tear or exposed edge and the bubble starts and gets bigger every time you pull it until you find it or it comes off and starts flapping

All of mine had metal roofs and they require maintenance too

doublearrow · 06-27-2022, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by kingranch

coat it with 2 coats of cool seal and it hardens/seals it up good...

biggest prob is ppl dont do maintenance

Can this be used after a bubble has formed? Easy to apply?

RutnBuk · 06-27-2022, 01:24 PM

RV=Ruined Vacation

Bill M · 06-27-2022, 01:26 PM

If the front seal gets a gap from lack of maintenance then wind will get under it while running down the road. Regularly check mine.

06-26-2022, 06:02 PM	#1
flywise Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tx Hunt In: Blanco, Nacadoches,NewMexico,Colorado	Any of y’all ever notice RV tops bubble When I go on road trips I find myself looking at oncoming truck pulling Campers. It really seems like 1 in 20 or 30 has a big bubble in the rubber roof Jin the first 1/4 of the roof. I wouldn’t take one of these thing if they were free. Delam siding and roofs. It really should be against the law for these companies to make such junk

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06-26-2022, 06:14 PM	#2
HOOKNBULLET2 Eight Point Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New Braunfels Hunt In: Blanco	I see them do the same regularly as well. Every time I do, it reminds me not to buy one. But having one sure would come in handy.

06-26-2022, 06:21 PM	#3
RifleBowPistol Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2017	I 100% agree.

06-26-2022, 06:24 PM	#5
flywise Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tx Hunt In: Blanco, Nacadoches,NewMexico,Colorado	Someone needs to invent an fiberglass or plastic shield that mounts on the front portion of the roof. I think it happens when they pull them fast. Airflow over that section lifts it is all I can come up with

06-26-2022, 06:41 PM	#6
Tyrex750 Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Pasadena Hunt In: Hardin co.	It's called maintenance, make sure everything is sealed up and u won't have any problems

06-26-2022, 07:57 PM	#8
flywise Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tx Hunt In: Blanco, Nacadoches,NewMexico,Colorado	I think these rubber roofs should be outlawed. These camper I see with this issue don’t look very old. Those roofs should not need much maintenance inside the first 10 years Im certain an older camper with a metal roof don’t have these problems.. I just can’t figure out who thought a rubber roof was a good idea.

06-26-2022, 07:58 PM	#9
Aggiehunter08 Pope & Young Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: West Texas Hunt In: The World	One of the worse things you can buy! Pain in the azz!

06-26-2022, 08:53 PM	#13
Drycreek3189 Pope & Young Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Troup Hunt In: Cherokee, Rusk Counties	I have to agree with RBP, rent one as needed. I’ve owned four of them and the best one was the one I bought in 1982. Lived in it two and a half years and sold it. The rest of them were a pain in the azz.

06-27-2022, 07:32 AM	#15
91cavgt Ten Point Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: San Antonio	Are you sure it’s not the plastic bubble for the shower that some RVs have in the front? It is the same color as the roof, and as it is passing you in the opposite direction on the highway it would be an easy mistake to make. They DEFINITELY require maintenance, more so than a house.

06-27-2022, 08:46 AM	#17
kingranch Ten Point Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: lakeway	coat it with 2 coats of cool seal and it hardens/seals it up good... biggest prob is ppl dont do maintenance

06-27-2022, 12:43 PM	#18
BTLowry Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lindale Hunt In: Behind the house and public in Texas; Kansas Unit 5	Whether you believe it or not, RV roof requires frequent maintenance. Way more than a house Air gets in a small tear or exposed edge and the bubble starts and gets bigger every time you pull it until you find it or it comes off and starts flapping All of mine had metal roofs and they require maintenance too

06-27-2022, 01:24 PM	#20
RutnBuk Ten Point Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Early, Tx Hunt In: Mills/Brown county	RV=Ruined Vacation

06-27-2022, 01:26 PM	#21
Bill M Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bryan, Texas	If the front seal gets a gap from lack of maintenance then wind will get under it while running down the road. Regularly check mine.