fiberglass or rubber roof

[6thcav]

we are looking at the coachman leprechaun and the forest river forster ,I'm not to sure but i think the coachman comes with a rubber roof,and the forest river a fiberglass roof. if you had your choice of roofs which one would you go with and why.

[sgtlm17]

I was in same dilemma. . Loved the interior of the coachmen concord but went with a forest river Forester. Final decision was fiberglass roof and overall a fit and finish and interior quality of a lot of little things. .
I still love the interior of the Concord but am very happy I went with the Forester. . This is my first rig with a fiberglass roof and I would never want tpo aka rubber again. . I now have now worries of rips or deterioration. No regrets.

[Gidyupgo]

We were close to getting the Lep 317 when we looked at the 3010 Sunseeker, Forresters cousin. We went with it because the fiberglass roof is more durable, the underbelley is enclosed and we could get recliners and a 12cu ft 4 door refer with icemaker. The Forester is nice as well, but we were able to get a great deal on the Sunseeker. We are pleased.

[RedLdr1]

Originally Posted by 6thcav

if you had your choice of roofs which one would you go with and why.

Fiberglass. For the same reasons as sgtlm17 said, no rips or tears. Or pulling loose from being stretched too tight. Fiberglass isn't perfect but I think it needs a lot less maintenance than rubber and should last longer.

[RPittenger]

Would someone please educate me on the difference between these two roof materials? I have a 2009 Rockwood Signature Ultra Light Mod 8313SS and would like to know what type of roof I have. Thanks, Richard

[brydle604]

Rubber roofs are nothing but trouble. Garbage. Great for the Mfgr, and cheap to supply and install with a built in obsolescence.
Just price what a rubber roof costs to replace, never mind the water damage that can result from a ripped or failing roof.
I would not touch any RV that does not have a fiberglass roof, which is getting harder to do, as most trailers are now using rubber exclusively.
The over all quality of new RV s seems to be getting worse than a few years ago.

2012 SunSeeker 3010 DS

[Wolverine 1945]

Fiberglass for me !!! To much Maintenance on Rubber for me !!!
Because I am to old & to large to be working on a roof !!!

[6thcav]

Originally Posted by brydle604

Rubber roofs are nothing but trouble. Garbage. Great for the Mfgr, and cheap to supply and install with a built in obsolescence.
Just price what a rubber roof costs to replace, never mind the water damage that can result from a ripped or failing roof.
I would not touch any RV that does not have a fiberglass roof, which is getting harder to do, as most trailers are now using rubber exclusively.
The over all quality of new RV s seems to be getting worse than a few years ago.

2012 SunSeeker 3010 DS

i have had nothing but rubber on my tt since i started camping 20 years ago,never had any trouble.1 roof i did repaint the tt i have now is 10 years old and no trouble,i have been reading about forest river fiberglass roofs ,15 pages of complaints about leaks over the top bunk and a lot of complaints are on newer class c,i would rather do a little work one every couple years then have a leak

[NMWildcat]

Originally Posted by 6thcav

i have had nothing but rubber on my tt since i started camping 20 years ago,never had any trouble.1 roof i did repaint the tt i have now is 10 years old and no trouble,i have been reading about forest river fiberglass roofs ,15 pages of complaints about leaks over the top bunk and a lot of complaints are on newer class c,i would rather do a little work one every couple years then have a leak

X2!!!

[6thcav]

Originally Posted by NMWildcat

X2!!!

x2!!! ?????

[NMWildcat]

Originally Posted by 6thcav

x2!!! ?????

X2 = times two... I agree with your opinion on rubber roofs vs fiberglass

[Leprechauner]

I am on my second leprechaun motor home with a rubber roof , no issues besides regular maint. I Almost bought a sunseeker last year but I went with coachmen again. I liked the interior, storeage space, finish, and little extras better.

[Steeljag]

Originally Posted by NMWildcat

X2!!!

X3

I had the rubber roof on our previous TT for six years without any issues !

[martin73]

My 2010 Gtown had it 2 1/2 yrs, was on its third fiberglass roof when we got rid of it.

[77rednecktruck]

My neighbor has a 2004 Georgetown class A with a rubber roof and it is still original. My 2016 Forester has a fiberglass roof. He says fiberglass is easier to maintain but both will last a long time if you take care of it. I think it is a flip of the coin either way.

This is my first RV of any kind so I really don't have an opinion yet.

[Total Loss]

I've had sheet alum, rubber and now fiberglass.
Fiberglass is my choice.
Easy to clean, maintain and cool to the touch.
With all three you have to check the seams anyway.
Aluminum sheet is the most durable though and will outlast the rig.

[Mars]

I would have preferred a fiberglass roof on my current unit. My last unit had one. No issues and very little maintenance in 9 years. Looked perfect when I sold it.

[brydle604]

Martin 73, I am aware that the fiberglass on some Forest River products are thin and can crack if someone heavy walks on it or if it was not applied correctly in the first place.
My last 5th wheel was a 1993 Kodiak. (Canadian) Peak Mfg. It was all fiberglass, even the interior ceiling was molded fiberglass. They just do make that kind of quality today.Bolder trailers, made in the 1960 s and 70 s which were all fiberglass are still out there going strong.
With either roofing system you must check and maintain the seams.
On the other hand I see rubber roofs which streaks
and disclolor the sides of the units. It is soft and easily rips from overhead trees, is subject to ultra violet degradation. It is a cheap material which only benefits the Mfgr imho.