Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

I purchased a 6*12 awhile back and now have the funds to start. Need a few opinions for you guys. The roof has some damage and I'm thinking of rhino lining it. Also not sure about the ac yet. Should I put 1 vent or 2 up there while in this phase? Thanks in advance for the responses.

I'm in savannah, ga. I'm out of town right now. I hope to be back next week, and I'll get some pics.

darkofpeace wrote:The roof has some damage and I'm thinking of rhino lining it.

http://www.hengsindustries.com/roof_coatings.html This is more likely what you need, there are several different products depending on the roof material.

dustboy wrote:

darkofpeace wrote:The roof has some damage and I'm thinking of rhino lining it.

http://www.hengsindustries.com/roof_coatings.html This is more likely what you need, there are several different products depending on the roof material.

^^^

Rhino Lining, or any bedliner spray, would be $$$$$$$$!!!!!!

Without pics its hard to say what is best, I have used http://www.amazon.com/EternaBond-RSW-4-50-White-Roof-Seal/dp/B002RSIK4G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1361588698&sr=8-1&keywords=rv+roof+tape to seal cracks and around vents. To protect the rest of roof I have used http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100048006&R=100048006 I have not had any problems with either. There are lots of options.

roadinspector wrote:http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100048006&R=100048006

I think ^^^^this Henry's product is probably good, but DO NOT USE their elastomeric roof coating which is water based. What a nightmare, I applied it one warm afternoon, and by nightfall it was dry to the touch.

When I came out in the morning, it was dripping all over the sides of my camper. Just the overnight dew was enough to re-liquify it, and I spent an hour hosing it off and scrubbing the sides of the camper and driveway. What a mess. It apparently needs 2-3 days of ZERO moisture to dry.

Once you get your roof repair sorted out I would suggest 2 roof vents. I've got a 7 x 12 and the two are nice to have.

Barb

I have a 6x14. It came with one vent in the middle. I removed it and installed a RV ac unit. Then I bought a second vent and framed in one in the front and put the other in the back. I also added fans from Radio Shack to the vents. I'm realy glad I did

Thanks I was leaning toward 2 vents. By roof damage, I should have said looks like a tree limb fell on it. I got a great deal on it though. I have a friend who has a body shop and will coat the roof for cost plus beer. Do you think the sealer is the better option? Any reason other than cost not to rhino line?

I'm not sure if rino coat seals I know nothing about it other that it is good for the back of pickups

dustboy wrote:

roadinspector wrote:http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10051&langId=-1&catalogId=10053&productId=100048006&R=100048006

I think ^^^^this Henry's product is probably good, but DO NOT USE their elastomeric roof coating which is water based. What a nightmare, I applied it one warm afternoon, and by nightfall it was dry to the touch.

When I came out in the morning, it was dripping all over the sides of my camper. Just the overnight dew was enough to re-liquify it, and I spent an hour hosing it off and scrubbing the sides of the camper and driveway. What a mess. It apparently needs 2-3 days of ZERO moisture to dry.

Last summer, I was looking for something to help cool the roof of my trailer down, and spoke with the tech support people at Henry's. I told them that I needed something that would help with the heat and was told that their Henry 687 was the only material approved for over-the-road use and to stand up to the stretching of expanding and contracting metal.

Here is a link to my experience with it. http://www.tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=52280#p960440. According to the directions, I should have needed a little over 3 gallon cans to cover my 6x10, but it actually took little less than 2. While not cheap, I was able to buy it from my local Ace Hardware, they have it at the warehouse, and he ordered a case, figuring if it works, it will sell. I really wish that I had been able to set up a scaffold on both sides, the roller and extension at about eye level really gave my shoulders a work-out.

As far as drying goes, this stuff was setting up as I rolled it, and was dry to touch in less than 30 minutes and it was a humid day. (yes, I am one of those people who gotta check wet paint signs).

So far, I have not had any problems with it, going through torrential rains and several ice storms. I am thinking of other uses for the remaining gallon can.

http://www.excelrvs.com/news-events/newsletter

This is kinda what gave me the idea.

Have you tried to find someone in your area that actually does this, not just says it? I can only imagine what it would cost to Rhinoline a trailer roof. Most of the places around here want $450 and up to do a truck bed. I got a deal around here at only $350 to have them do my full size truck bed in basic black. Colors were a whole lot more.

Pat

Like I was saying, I have a friend with a body shop. I'm looking at around 300 to do it. And that's with the white.