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Old 05-08-2019, 07:39 AM   #1
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Rpod roof type and sealant type question

I need to re-seal my exhaust fan on my 2012 Rpod 177.
There are so many different types of sealant!
What does Forest River recommend for the Rpod style roof?
I believe it is a fiberglass roof.

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Old 05-08-2019, 07:45 AM   #2
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Maybe someone else will chime in that's more familiar with that model, but if I was a betting man I'd put my money on Dicor self-Leveling Lap Sealant. It's compatible with both Fiberglass and Plastic..

Dicor 501LSW-1 Epdm Self-Leveling Lap Sealant-10.3 Oz. Tube, White, 10.3 Fluid_Ounces https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BRF7QE..._D9S0CbSD8RF1D
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Old 05-08-2019, 08:12 AM   #3
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I need to re-seal my exhaust fan on my 2012 Rpod 177.
There are so many different types of sealant!
What does Forest River recommend for the Rpod style roof?
I believe it is a fiberglass roof.

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NOT a fiberglass roof.
Its either EPDM or TPO.
Dicor self-leveling caulk.
Should be roof material information in the trailer's paperwork.
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Old 05-08-2019, 08:23 AM   #4
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From an actual Rpod owner, The Rpods roofs are gel coated fiberglass/wood framing construction. Dicor is the sealant of choice for many owners. Throughly clean the area with alcohol and apply self leveling Dicor over old on flat surfaces. It is rumored that the new 2020 195 does have a membrane covered roof. I have not personally seen one so can not confirm.
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Old 05-08-2019, 08:29 AM   #5
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Welcome to the forum! The R-Pod is a seamless one piece fiberglass roof.... See the attached 2012 brochure for more details about your Pod.

I'd probably use Dicor as well but you could always give R-Pod a call and ask them what they suggest. The factory service contact info is:

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Thanks for the contacts, and for all the quick responses. I have sent an email.
I will post what the Rpod people say.
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NOT a fiberglass roof.
Its either EPDM or TPO.
Dicor self-leveling caulk.
Should be roof material information in the trailer's paperwork.

How come you said the roof isn't fiberglass?
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How come you said the roof isn't fiberglass?
I can answer that question. 80 to 85% of all RV's has either EPDM or TPO roofs. The other 15 to 20%, such as a teardrop like the R-Pods have fiberglass. A-frames, a few motorhomes and popups are included in this 15 to 20%. bikendan must have forgotten the R-Pod is a teardrop trailer.
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How come you said the roof isn't fiberglass?
My Apologies! 🤤
I mixed up the Rpod with a different small trailer.
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My mistake in orig post. Should have said it was the teardrop style.
Thank you for your info.
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Old 05-10-2019, 06:58 AM   #11
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Waiting on FR parts to reply

Just updating ...
Still waiting on reply from Forest River.
I contacted them and they forwarded my request to the parts division.
I will update this thread after I receive info.
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Just updating ...

Still waiting on reply from Forest River.

I contacted them and they forwarded my request to the parts division.

I will update this thread after I receive info.


Hope you get an answer. I asked FR the same thing about a year ago. I was informed "FR does not recommend specific products". I wish that they did provide a maintenance schedule with a list of products that they use and recommend.
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Hope you get an answer. I asked FR the same thing about a year ago. I was informed "FR does not recommend specific products". I wish that they did provide a maintenance schedule with a list of products that they use and recommend.
That is not encouraging.
I did contact them again this morning, thru email, and still hopeful to get a response. I will post when something/someone responds.
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Old 05-11-2019, 04:27 PM   #14
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DICOR lap sealant is the most best answer, when I resealed my spoiler I used Eternabond sealant tape, which works great.
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DICOR lap sealant is the most best answer, when I resealed my spoiler I used Eternabond sealant tape, which works great.
Yea, my spoiler needs that badly. I hadn't thought of the tape, the 4 inch I assume.
I read/saw that a product called Sikaflex, and some number, is what was best for fiberglass.


The Dicor worked well on your roof?

And thanks for the response.
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I have used Dicor on the roof and it works well. On spoiler I used 2" eternabond tape, with primer/cleaner and deal enhancer.
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Old 05-13-2019, 12:20 PM   #17
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FR did contact me with very general info. No specific product brands were mentioned and I take that to mean that the names mentioned earlier in this thread are the go to products owners are using.
Thanks for the input from each of you.
I intend to get some Dicor self-leveling caulk and Eterna-Bond tape and go to work on the roof -> just like all of you suggested I do!

Heading to Montana, through the Badlands, in 3 days!

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