Help! Tree branch ripped roof during snow storm

[f700]

Basically as title states, came back from vacation and we had a bad snowstorm in NH. I checked my roof and found that a branch / limb had broke and landed on the ladder of my 3200BHT then proceeded to rub the other side and put two 1" slits on the edge of the roof right at the roof radius. I assume some water got in, but luckily it was over the rear bunk room slide where distance between the roof and the slide opening is not very large. I did call dealer and insurance. Dealer wants me to put an entire new roof on. My concern is that..and entire new roof. I would then be relying on the dealer to seal the two large skylights, the 4 roof vents and then the A/C opening properly as well as the other edges. Very concerning. My thought to fix the problem and how I temporarily fixed it was a piece of eternabond tape. My real fix I think would be to by a 75' x 6" roll and start from the front of the camper with the tape and start in the rain gutter and overlap onto the roof, thus completely sealing the roof to the gutter the entire length and further would probably be better off in the long run. I would do this to both sides and then the front and rear joints? Thoughts?

Or should I get a new roof? BTW....ladder needs to be replaced as it was crushed. There was no structural damage that I can see other than the bent top of the ladder.

[Richard6959]

If its the rubber roof, why not try LapSeal?

[mark0224]

Our old trailer was parked in our yard last winter and as a result of an ice storm we ended up with 3 holes in it. The insurance told me also you can't patch it and said it would cost $6000 for a new roof anyway they totaled my old trailer and I bought it back for very little patched the roof and sold it to a person I know letting them know what was told me.
Haven't heard of any problems or leaks. I patched it with Eternabond and Dicor caulk

[mark0224]

I temporarily packed the holes with a rag to prevent further water damage then replaced that put spray foam insulation into holes until I got the Eternabond and the dicor caulk. The spray foam overlapped the holes sealing it temporarily . When I got the Eternabond I just broke the excess foam off and cleaned the area then put the eternabond down.

[f700]

Its a 2014 3200 BHT, and has only been used for two summers, so I doubt they will total it.

[f700]

Originally Posted by Richard6959

If its the rubber roof, why not try LapSeal?

Is the rubber roof, but it is on the radius near the drip edge.

[mark0224]

I would wait for the insurance adjuster to come out and tell you what they are going to pay if they say new roof go for it the dealer has to back their work so if it leaks after they have to fix the damage. For now protect it somehow so more water doesn't get in. A picture will help to see how bad , if small some of the dicor caulk, if larger eternabond either way take pictures before covering for insurance.

[Lloydg]

A year ago I had a new roof on my 33' 5er installed because of wood pecker damage. Cost of a new roof was $4200 and I had a $1000 deductible that I was responsible for. I could have just patched it, but the trailer was only 1 year old and I wanted it to be back like new again. It was just the decision I decided to make, but hated to part with a grand.

[f700]

Here are the pictures. Each slit is about 1" long. I have covered the holes already with a piece of eternabond tape so no further damage occurs.

[caper]

I would cover the holes before you get any more water. This is a problem that could cause delamination of the siding. You could even use some duct take as a temporary fix.

[mark0224]

The cover you did should hold good. As Lloydg said his was only a year old ,I also would want it completely recovered. The insurance will cover all but your deductible and you will have peace of mind. As for if the dealer creates another leak that's on him, they have to warranty their work and fix the damage they cause. They are not going to do sloppy work intentionally because they want happy customers. Look for a reputable repair facility and you should be ok

[Jim in Halifax]

In July I tried to put my 29RE 12 1/2' high thru a 11' +/- underpass and tore the roof and front vent and antenna...Was not going fast-just creeping.....Insurance covered all less $500.00 deductable....It was a 2014 Silverback purchased in Nov 2013 so decided to have entire roof replaced from front to back....$8 grand!!!! I thought about patching as the tears were only small but looked at the resale or trade options down the road......Do not regret replacing roof....Not a factory job as there are some minor ripples along the edge just above rain gutters on the "Curves" from roof to sides......Also took 17 weeks from start to finish....Could not get parts from CC they said!!!! J

[Witch Doctor]

That eterabond tape will work. The RV industry is a lot like the Marine industry. A lot of the same materials and such. If you are worried about water and wood rot, West Marine has an injectable product that you inject into the wood and then it hardens stronger then the wood itself. People use it on stringers of wooden boats to take care of dry rot.

[tom50mg]

I had the same issue last winter while in Florida...the park sent a r.v dealer out and they would not do a patch job,they insisted they replace the whole rubber roof....45 hours labor and material 6000,00.I took the cash and traded the fiver,ended up with 7000.00 out of my pocket because of the park not trimming their trees!

[Platokidd]

Originally Posted by f700

Here are the pictures. Each slit is about 1" long. I have covered the holes already with a piece of eternabond tape so no further damage occurs.

The Il dnr drop a tree branch on my unit.
Looks almost the same as your holes.


Dealer removed the side gutter that holds down the edge of the roof. Then they patched that area with roofing material and caulk around the patch. NOTE: the 2 black marks below the hole are small tears in the roof as well and part of the repair.

Im not sure if the patch was EternaBond tape or not.(think not) But I can say it looks beefier then the original roof and lasted over a year now just fine.
Think it cost me $300 bucks or so. And no the Il dnr never took ownership for damage.

Sorry no pic of the repair work and my units covered for the off season.

[Jim in Halifax]

Originally Posted by tom50mg

I had the same issue last winter while in Florida...the park sent a r.v dealer out and they would not do a patch job,they insisted they replace the whole rubber roof....45 hours labor and material 6000,00.I took the cash and traded the fiver,ended up with 7000.00 out of my pocket because of the park not trimming their trees!

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We winter in Florida..25 mor sleeps...What area in Fl were you set up camping?