Rockwood Roo - Leaking Bunk End Fix - Roof Flashing

[protetype]

Gang, here's a quick write up with some pictures for the bunk end fix I used on mine to keep the water from coming in from the top of the bunkends that it seems a lot of people are plagued with.

I did this on my 233S.

Materials purchased were some small bungee cords, and some 8' roof flashing from HD.

Model # SZB34GAL-8 Internet #202228899 Store SKU #254541

$20 total spent.

After testing the PVC method, the pvc was too thick to get in the back channel on my model so we ditched that thought. I decided to give the flashing a whirl since it's thinner, lighter and much easier to install/remove.

I used a rubber mallet, a 1x1 piece of wood to make my U-channel and it worked perfect. I set up the flashing on my picnic table since there's a lip on the flashing. I worked the piece of wood down the flashing and hammered down the edge over the wood to create the U. Once it was bent, I trimmed it down to 89 inches so there was a little overlap on the ends.

[protetype]

More pictures....

[protetype]

This will hopefully keep water from entering at the top where there's a small gap in the seal. I was about 1 month out of warranty when my first issue happened, and Rockwood was absolutely abysmal to deal with on it. The only response I got was that I was told it was my responsibility to make sure the zippers were treated twice a year per the manual to keep water from entering the trailer when it pools in the canvas from the crappy seals. Emails then went unanswered.

[rsdata]

most bungies loose their elasticity when subjected to sun/weather for any length of time... certainly within a year

Do you take these gutters down when you camp and then reinstall?

I re-water proof my canvas bunk ends yearly with a spray treatment you can buy at Cabelas, Bass Pro, etc... and yes I do get a cup of water in the ends occasionally but that has yet to be a soak-thru problem for me...

I hope this works for you.

[protetype]

Yeah, the gutters are removable and likely won't be used when traveling. Only when parked at home. The bungees are a temp solution to hold it down, as we're supposed to see snow this weekend and I haven't come up with a better tie-down method yet. Our issue isn't a small amount of water. I've had the canvas fill up and once it sits on the zippers long enough it soaks in and onto the floor or mattress[es]. The seal doesn't contact the door in the corners and water pours right in during the heavy rains, and snow meltoff. We do the waterproofing on the zippers as recommended.

[rsdata]

Looks to me like that will keep out the rain...

I just got a roll of tape (Amazon) recommended to me by another camper... you might want to try it to hold that strip on permanently. Gets great reviews...

3M VHB Tape RP25 1 in width x 5 yd length (1 Roll)

My first year, while my new camper sat in the driveway waiting for it's first excursion, I read about leaks on the bunk ends.

I taped the top seal with 3 inch wide blue masking tape. The tape held and was still pretty easy to peel off after that amount of time.

I then did a 3 month stint in FL for the winter months. Travel to FL included a good downpour and several more traveling rain storms hit me. After each I found little if any water on the bunk ends, so I decided to forego the tape from then on. So far, so good for me.

I suspect you have tried to tighten the clamps? This procedure has been covered here among others...
http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...ns-120521.html

[HostileJava]

Originally Posted by rsdata

most bungies loose their elasticity when subjected to sun/weather for any length of time... certainly within a year

I had an outdoor shelter over my old pop up that used these style bungees and they held up for several years outside. I did take the cover down during the winter months, but they were beaten by the sun/weather for several years Spring through Fall and still had their elasticity when I scrapped the shelter.

[protetype]

Just wanted to throw an update in here. This flashing worked perfectly. I took it off before our trips this year, and when I park it at home again I throw them back on. 5 minutes to install them all back on and throw the bungees on. We had zero water issues after this mod.

[azfansinnc]

Has anyone considered adding flashing both front and rear that permanently sticks to the body and diverts rainwater over the opening altogether?

I have a friend who worlds for a roofing company. They have black flashing material and could bend me up something very quickly.

[rsdata]

many posts on here about owners doing that... search is your friend...

[azfansinnc]

Originally Posted by rsdata

many posts on here about owners doing that... search is your friend...

Yep. Thanks.

[Finster]

The majority of water that the bunk ends see is coming off the roof and rolling down the side. A simple gutter above the bunk to divert the water around the seal will do the same thing. I added gutters to mine. Nothing fancy. I used 1" X 1/8" aluminum angle iron cut to overlap each side of the bunk slightly. I used aluminum to keep them light. Ive also seen them made out of flashing but the angle is much stronger and wont bend as easy. I painted it to somewhat match the exterior and hung it with 3M mounting tape. Mine have been up for a couple years and they are still holding strong. I haven't seen any water in the tenting since installing them.

[Chuck_S]

Overlooked source of leaks at the bed doors is the clearance lights on the outside of the trailer. I had this problem when the trailer was new back in 2005 and again this summer. Simple work on my Roo where the canvas isn't permanently attached and the bed door serves as a work platform but a ladder will do just fine.

-- Chuck

[Rodski]

I did this exact same thing. Cut aluminum flashing to length, then caulked it above the top seal and I've had NO leaks in 2 years. Works great.