RV Repair: rubber roof repair, vent holes, liquid rubber

Question
We have a 93 Avion by Fleetwood 34' 5th wheel with a rubber roof.  The roof is badly in need of replacement, with many cracks.  Is this something we can do ourselves and if so, where do we get the information on "how to"?  I am having trouble finding any info on web about this.  Thank you.

Answer
Jennifer,

        Yes, this is something you can probably do yourself if you have somewhere out of the weather you can do it.  I would plan on about a weeks time for 2 people who have never attempted this.  You will have to remove everything that is attached to the roof first.  Then remove the old rubber.  Next you will need to sand the decking to get it ready for the new roof, and put masking tape over the seams where the decking joins.  Then you can put the glue down with a brush or roller (roller with a long handle is easiest) and roll the rubber out.  It's a good idea to roll the rubber out completely first to make sure that it is square on the roof and then roll it about half way up and start gluing down and then glue the other half.  Be careful not to step in the vent holes, etc., while they are covered up.  Then all that's left is to remount everything that was previously removed.  A possible alternative might be the new liquid rubber that you can put directly on the existing rubber and not have to remove everything from the roof. It is made by a company called pro-guard and should be available at most RV parts departments.  I hope this information helps and good luck with your repair.

Darren

Here is a web address for installing the liquid rubber

http://www.proguardcoatings.com/generalinfo.html