When you have time to do a proper repair the first thing you need to do is make sure the site of the leak is properly cleaned.
Rv roof leak repair.
How to fix a small leak in your rv s roof youtube user mrbigtex wanted to patch some leaks on an old vintage trailer that s used only at a deer camping site.
How to repair your rv or trailer roof on a budget and make it last.
You can watch the video here.
Small holes in your canvas roof can be patched using patch kits.
Your roof should not leak again.
It sells for 17 per gallon and seeps into cracks and crevices to bond with the metal and create a permanent seal.
For larger rips or tears in your camper roof you may need some fiberglass repair tape shown below.
Again using cloth wash around the leak.
Canvas roofs will leak from the seams or from holes in the canvas.
He used some thin gauge aluminum and elastic roof patching goop to fix the trouble spots.
Then lay some fiberglass screen over the hole.
It can leak through the canvas roof area or the fiberglass roof area.
The rubberized leak stopper is also great for rv roof repair.
If there is any previous sealant on the leak you should pick it off with a knife taking care not to damage the roof further.
Spread your roof repair tar all over the area to be patched.
It will ruin your clothes so be careful not to spill any as it does not wash off.
An old paint brush or trowel can be used to coat the roof evenly.