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06-09-2021, 05:43 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Georgia
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Any reason not to seal roof seams with Eternabond tape?
I had a class C RV for the past 6 years and traded it on a trailer this year. 4.5 years ago I used Eternabond tape on every seam on the roof of the RV. It had a fiberglass roof instead of a rubber roof if that matters. The tape was 4.5 years old when I sold the RV and except for losing a little sheen it looked as good as the day I put it on. I never lost sleep thinking any of those seams would ever leak.
So, is there any reason not to do that again on my new trailer?
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06-09-2021, 07:30 AM
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Defender of America
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Valhalla
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I asked the "Service Manager" where I bought my camper almost the same question. His only reply was "I don't recommend it because Eternabond is forever."
Wasn't much help and he didn't want to explain. I to would like to hear what others have to recommend.
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06-09-2021, 07:36 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Georgia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nick Danger
His only reply was "I don't recommend it because Eternabond is forever."
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That is exactly why I want to use it. 
There is an RV repair guy on YouTube that doesn't recommend it. But his video on it was more about covering up stuff that should be repaired. I left a question about using it to prevent leaks rather than cover up issues but he never responded.
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06-09-2021, 07:38 AM
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Kanadian Kamper
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Southern Ontario
Posts: 8,474
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nick Danger
I asked the "Service Manager" where I bought my camper almost the same question. His only reply was "I don't recommend it because Eternabond is forever."
Wasn't much help and he didn't want to explain. I to would like to hear what others have to recommend.
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Too bad factory installed roofs and seams don’t claim the same “xxxx is forever”.
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2018 Sunseeker 2430S-CD, nicely modified and carried by a 2017 Ford E450 Sport with 6 speed Triton V-10
Former Georgetown 330TS owner for 10 years with more mods than I can count, pushed by our 2017 GMC Terrain
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06-09-2021, 07:55 AM
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Site Team
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Northen IL
Posts: 8,535
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nick Danger
I asked the "Service Manager" where I bought my camper almost the same question. His only reply was "I don't recommend it because Eternabond is forever."
Wasn't much help and he didn't want to explain. I to would like to hear what others have to recommend.
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Nothing is forever.
It can be removed if needed with a heat gun and a little patience. They even give you the instructions on their website.
https://www.eternabond.com/articles.asp?id=165
I see absolutely no reason to not put it on a new trailer.
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06-09-2021, 08:13 AM
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Brake is on left
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: USA
Posts: 1,095
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nick Danger
I asked the "Service Manager" where I bought my camper almost the same question. His only reply was "I don't recommend it because Eternabond is forever."
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Things that make you go "Hmmmm...." LOL!!
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06-09-2021, 04:08 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: North of Seattle, WA
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kenandterry
Too bad factory installed roofs and seams don’t claim the same “xxxx is forever”.
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You have to ask? It's all about the $$. 
Could you imagine the cost of a "Lifetime RV"?? 
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06-09-2021, 09:28 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Edmonton
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Service people don't like it because you fixed it forever.
I had problems with the rear cap and front cap. After I put Interbond on never had a problem after.
I won't leave home without it!
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06-11-2021, 06:49 AM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Mountain View Park, Clarkes Beach, NL
Posts: 36
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Eternabond
Just curious, what width Eternabond is best to use in sealing roof seams, protecting areas around vents, skylights, etc?
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06-11-2021, 06:56 AM
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Frog-Toberfest Organizer
Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Iowa
Posts: 1,374
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I like the idea of this. My awning is only 5 years old and starting to get holes and cracks in it. O might put this tape on both sides of it just to make it last longer.
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06-11-2021, 07:20 AM
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RiderBloke
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: On the Road
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wilfb100
Just curious, what width Eternabond is best to use in sealing roof seams, protecting areas around vents, skylights, etc?
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Generally I find 4 inch eternabond is most useful but I used 6 inch on my front seam because of the dicor it had to cover. I used 4 inch on all the side seams and for most of the items on the roof (including the flexible solar panels and the underlay beneath them) but 6 inch with a cut out to surround the TV aerial base. (I used a bit of 4 inch on my about to be replaced awning).
All that is to say I carry 4 inch as the most useful size for fixes.
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06-11-2021, 07:24 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2019
Location: Edmonton
Posts: 119
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wilfb100
Just curious, what width Eternabond is best to use in sealing roof seams, protecting areas around vents, skylights, etc?
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If memory serves me right I think I used 4"
I did it on a very warm day and used a roller to get a nice result. Mind you this was the front and rear caps of a motor home.
You may not need that width for seems. 
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06-11-2021, 07:28 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: Georgia
Posts: 647
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wilfb100
Just curious, what width Eternabond is best to use in sealing roof seams, protecting areas around vents, skylights, etc?
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I used 4" for everything on the RV but had to double up on the front and rear end cap seams. So this time I will go with 6" on the front and rear caps and 4" for the skylights and other areas.
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06-14-2021, 07:03 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 8
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Considering using eternabond. Did anyone remove the old sealant or just give it a thorough cleaning?
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06-14-2021, 09:10 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Fort Mill SC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirt Roamer
Considering using eternabond. Did anyone remove the old sealant or just give it a thorough cleaning?
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I removed as much old dicor as I could so the tape would lay down flat. Working in the sun, it came up easy with a plastic putty knife.
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06-14-2021, 09:14 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
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@ Desert boat thanks, that's what I was thinking.
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06-24-2021, 04:56 PM
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Novice Travel Trailer Guy
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Pacific Northwest
Posts: 798
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dirt Roamer
Considering using eternabond. Did anyone remove the old sealant or just give it a thorough cleaning?
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Leave it, clean it, apply the tape (prime if you want) and done.
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06-24-2021, 05:22 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Northern KY
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Considering using eternabond. Did anyone remove the old sealant or just give it a thorough cleaning?
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I used 2, 3 and 4 inch depending on what I needed to do... I know everyone says more is better, but more is not always necessary when even a little does not lift...
My Eternabond install write up over old Dicor done 5+ years ago... still good after inspection 2 months ago
https://www.forestriverforums.com/fo...nce-90060.html
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07-03-2021, 01:45 PM
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Defender of America
Join Date: Sep 2020
Location: Valhalla
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What's the average time it lasts? I've heard a lot of people comment that after five years it still looks like new. Is 10 years unheard of?
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07-03-2021, 01:51 PM
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Just as confused as you
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: south central Wisconsin
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nick Danger
What's the average time it lasts? I've heard a lot of people comment that after five years it still looks like new. Is 10 years unheard of?
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Nope, EternaBond warranties it for 10 years. I did my roof seams 8 years ago and it still looks new.
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2014 Flagstaff 832IKBS Classic Super Lite
2018 Silverado 1500 Crew Cab Z71 4WD All Star Edition
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