How to fix a small leak in your rv s roof youtube user mrbigtex wanted to patch some leaks on an old vintage trailer that s used only at a deer camping site.
Rv roof leak repair.
The rubberized leak stopper is also great for rv roof repair.
Your roof should not leak again.
When you have time to do a proper repair the first thing you need to do is make sure the site of the leak is properly cleaned.
Small holes in your canvas roof can be patched using patch kits.
Spread more of the roof patching tar on top of the tape covering it completely.
Then lay some fiberglass screen over the hole.
It sells for 17 per gallon and seeps into cracks and crevices to bond with the metal and create a permanent seal.
Again using cloth wash around the leak.
You can watch the video here.
It will ruin your clothes so be careful not to spill any as it does not wash off.
Spread your roof repair tar all over the area to be patched.
Fiberglass repair screen.
If there is any previous sealant on the leak you should pick it off with a knife taking care not to damage the roof further.
It can leak through the canvas roof area or the fiberglass roof area.
We ll talk about how to fix a fiberglass rv in the next section and cover fixing the canvas area in this one.
For larger rips or tears in your camper roof you may need some fiberglass repair tape shown below.
How to repair your rv or trailer roof on a budget and make it last.