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[darkofpeace]

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.

[darkofpeace]

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.

[dustboy]

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.

[rinn69]

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 $$$$$$$$!!!!!!

[roadinspector]

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.

[dustboy]

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.

[b.bodemer]

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

[PaulS]

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

[darkofpeace]

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?

[PaulS]

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

[pmowers]

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.

[darkofpeace]

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

This is kinda what gave me the idea.

[pmowers]

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

[darkofpeace]

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.