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09-12-2015, 04:36 PM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Ontario
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2014 Rushmore Alpha-Ply roof - how to clean ?
We have a 2014 Rushmore Franklin and I would like to know what folks are using to clean their Alpha-Ply roof. This membrane is only about a dime thick and seems rather delicate.
Anyone have experience with this new roof product and how to clean,
Thanks in advance for your suggestions.
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09-12-2015, 06:49 PM
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Site Team
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Lloyd will chime in and tell you about a product named Solvit. It doesn't strip the wax or finish off the sides of the rv. Just got some myself. Worked great on cleaning up my truck inside and out.
!-800-276-8102 no website.
By the way, the roof manufacturer does not recommend any roof treatment other than cleaning it.
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Mark & Susan
Lehighton, Pennsylvania
EAGLE HT FIFTH WHEEL | 30.5CKTS - '13 Ford F150 SCREW - PullRite Superslide - Roadmaster Active Suspension
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09-12-2015, 07:22 PM
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Site Team
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Reason I haven't said any thing is I'm not sure just what an Alpha-Ply roof is.
I don't know if it's the same as mine or not, or just a new name for the same product??????
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09-12-2015, 07:31 PM
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Site Team
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Lloyd, from All Rite Custom Manufacturing:
- Easy to clean using ordinary household cleaners
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Mark & Susan
Lehighton, Pennsylvania
EAGLE HT FIFTH WHEEL | 30.5CKTS - '13 Ford F150 SCREW - PullRite Superslide - Roadmaster Active Suspension
Member - "Northeast Adventures RV Rally Group" & "Mason-Dixon Bunch" |
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09-12-2015, 07:33 PM
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Site Team
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OK
who is All Rite Custom Manufacturing:?
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09-12-2015, 07:38 PM
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Mark & Susan
Lehighton, Pennsylvania
EAGLE HT FIFTH WHEEL | 30.5CKTS - '13 Ford F150 SCREW - PullRite Superslide - Roadmaster Active Suspension
Member - "Northeast Adventures RV Rally Group" & "Mason-Dixon Bunch" |
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09-12-2015, 07:47 PM
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Site Team
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I thought CR used EPDM
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09-12-2015, 07:52 PM
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Site Team
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According to CR's website, they use Alpha Ply on the Rushmore, Carriage and Cameo rv's
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Mark & Susan
Lehighton, Pennsylvania
EAGLE HT FIFTH WHEEL | 30.5CKTS - '13 Ford F150 SCREW - PullRite Superslide - Roadmaster Active Suspension
Member - "Northeast Adventures RV Rally Group" & "Mason-Dixon Bunch" |
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09-12-2015, 07:57 PM
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Site Team
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I can see I'm going to have to bone up on this roof business
Thanks for the leg work.
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09-13-2015, 03:57 AM
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Weekend Camper
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Nova Scotia
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My Sunset Trail Reserve has an Alpha Ply roof. According to the literature that came with the TT they suggest Spic n' Span for cleaning. Unfortunately I can't find that product in Canada.
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09-13-2015, 05:41 AM
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Full Time Camper
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Mild soap or detergent is all that is required.
Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk
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2014 Ford F-350 Lariat 6.7L PSD
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09-13-2015, 07:06 AM
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09-13-2015, 07:33 AM
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According to their site, both the Alpha and the EPDM has been discontinued.
THIS PRODUCT IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. PLEASE SEE THE SUPERFLEX ROOF MEMBRANE LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING OUR ROOFING MEMBRANE.
From their site.
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09-13-2015, 08:32 AM
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Weekend Camper
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lloyd
According to their site, both the Alpha and the EPDM has been discontinued.
THIS PRODUCT IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE. PLEASE SEE THE SUPERFLEX ROOF MEMBRANE LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING OUR ROOFING MEMBRANE.
From their site.
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Thanks Lloyd
How fast things change on the production line is amazing. Is this new roofing better, longer lasting and easier to maintain or is it just a cost savings initiative.
I wonder.....
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09-13-2015, 08:39 AM
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Site Team
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mark5w
Lloyd will chime in and tell you about a product named Solvit. It doesn't strip the wax or finish off the sides of the rv. Just got some myself. Worked great on cleaning up my truck inside and out.
!-800-276-8102 no website.
By the way, the roof manufacturer does not recommend any roof treatment other than cleaning it.
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Larry
I have used the product Mark talked about for years now. Solvit. I am a firm fan.
The only thing is, and it might be a big factor for you, is you have to order it by phone from the company. I suppose the freight getting it to Canada might end up being a little costly.
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09-13-2015, 08:42 AM
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Site Team
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My roof after cleaning.
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09-13-2015, 08:50 AM
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Weekend Camper
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Wow, that is awesome results - white as Canadian snow. We will be wintering in Florida and will buy SOLVIT. Would Camping World have this or ordering direct is the only way?
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2015 F350
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09-13-2015, 08:57 AM
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Site Team
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They are based out of Madison WI. they supply some stores in the state. I have been fortunate that there is one store in the area that has been handling it.
The only way to get it other wise, is to call them.
Mark has the phone # in his post.
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09-13-2015, 09:03 AM
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Full Time Camper
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Lloyd, This is pretty impressive.
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