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02-08-2015, 09:19 PM
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Full Time Camper
Join Date: May 2011
Location: So. Cal.
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Have you checked your front cap to rubber roof seam lately
Went up to inspect and clean my roof on my CrossTerrain.
The fiberglass cap had flexed enough to where the metal molding seam that ran across the seam, pulled up the seam, including the zinc plated, rusting screws.
I temporarily used new SS screws, re-drilled new screw holes in the metal mold, and used an elastomeric caulk to seal.
Fortunately, it never rains in So Cal.
I just received a roll of Eternabond, 6" x10' seam seal to cover the seam entirely.
Pictures coming but if you haven't been up to inspect your roof recently, not a bad idea.
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Bob and Better Half
2007 F-250 PSD, SW, CC, LB, 2WD
2006 TF32SS Cross Terrain Toy Hauler (sold)
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02-09-2015, 07:41 PM
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Site Team
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Location: WI.
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I did the eternabond tape on my front cap a few years back. I was afraid of that very thing happening. So far all is good.
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02-13-2015, 12:42 PM
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Full Time Camper
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Eternaseal tape
Well,
Yesterday I went up on the roof, cleaned the cap to rubber roof seam thoroughly, and applied the seal down. I used the sledge to press down firmly as suggested.
Wow, what an easy task and now just hope it lives up to it's 25 yr warranty.
Before...
SV400557.jpg
After...
SV400573.jpg
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2007 F-250 PSD, SW, CC, LB, 2WD
2006 TF32SS Cross Terrain Toy Hauler (sold)
Reese 16k slider
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02-14-2015, 06:09 AM
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Seasonal Camper
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: ontario
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Thanks for the review, looks like a good product to add to my tool box.
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2011 F350 KR 6.7 CC SRW
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02-14-2015, 07:11 AM
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Family Vacation Member
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Georgia
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That area is the first place mine leaked. I have a short strip of Eternabond tape on that area, but may very well cover the entire joint later. I have inspected it and so far no more leaks... something to check regularly though.
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2013 Ford F150 Ruby Red Super Crew Eco-boost
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02-14-2015, 12:06 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: PA
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One thing I would do it caulk the leading edge of the tape. I didn't with my old rv and part of the tape lifted up in the wind.
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Lehighton, Pennsylvania
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Member - "Northeast Adventures RV Rally Group" & "Mason-Dixon Bunch"
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02-14-2015, 03:37 PM
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Full Time Camper
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mark5w
One thing I would do it caulk the leading edge of the tape. I didn't with my old rv and part of the tape lifted up in the wind.
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Thx Mark. They did include a tube of their caulk inside the roll of Eterna Seal so I might just get up there and coat that edge.
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Bob and Better Half
2007 F-250 PSD, SW, CC, LB, 2WD
2006 TF32SS Cross Terrain Toy Hauler (sold)
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02-14-2015, 06:40 PM
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Site Team
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If everything under that tape is "clean" before you put it down, it shouldn't lift up.
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02-16-2015, 12:37 PM
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Full Time Camper
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A couple more pic's.
The first one from below I think will be a gauge as to how well the seam adhesion is without having to go up on the roof regularly to inspect.
With the second, you can see how flexible the product is, even after laying over a cap mould.
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Bob and Better Half
2007 F-250 PSD, SW, CC, LB, 2WD
2006 TF32SS Cross Terrain Toy Hauler (sold)
Reese 16k slider
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02-16-2015, 12:41 PM
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Site Team
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Bob, what angle was that first pic taken from? In other words where were you when you snapped it?
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02-16-2015, 12:50 PM
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Full Time Camper
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Location: So. Cal.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lloyd
Bob, what angle was that first pic taken from? In other words where were you when you snapped it?
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Standing on the ground looking up on the passenger side, 5' or so behind the front cap.
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2007 F-250 PSD, SW, CC, LB, 2WD
2006 TF32SS Cross Terrain Toy Hauler (sold)
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02-16-2015, 12:54 PM
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Site Team
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OK, now I can picture it.
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