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Old 07-28-2014, 02:08 PM   #1
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Hail Damage

We were caught out in a storm ystdy in MI which peppered us with 1/2 dollar size hail. Both roof vent covers were demolished and a lotta small dents in the hood. We're on vacation and needed some triage. Turns out covers are readily available and aside from being a b%^$# to change solved problem 1. Problem 2 is cosmetic and can wait our return from vacation and no other problems were apparent, but its a plastic roof and the ease with which the hail did in the covers makes me worry for the roof. Anyone with comments or experience?

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Old 07-28-2014, 02:17 PM   #2
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The vent lids are usually always the first thing to go. To solve the problem in the future, the addition of vent covers are great. As for the roof itself, I would think it should be fine.
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Old 07-28-2014, 02:28 PM   #3
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We had quarter size hail several months ago and like you; hood dents, fridge vent cover damage,lots of dents along the roof edges and the shower skylight cracked. We have the vent covers, so no damage there. Did develop a water leak in the front cap, but couldn't find an obvious source. I cleaned and checked all the caulking and resealed it.
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Old 07-28-2014, 04:13 PM   #4
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Thanks Guys

I feel a little better. Camping World had a lid they claimed to be unbreakable. We'll see. The shower skylight appears to have survived intact, as did the forward most powered fan-filled vent cover.

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Old 07-28-2014, 09:42 PM   #5
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Probably okay but I would inspect the roof carefully for any fine cracks in the roof fiberglass surface. Damage may be hard to see from the top.
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