apopj Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Hello all.... We have been RVing for about 40 years, having gone through the tent, pop-up, truck camper, class c, class a, and are now waiting on a class b. While waiting, we have a 2016 Forest River Clipper trailer. I have had really terrible experiences with Coachman (owned by Forest River) and I don't want the same problems to occur on this trailer. Soooooooo.... Is there any problem with using Eterna-Seal(?) tape to cover all of the seams, edges, etc on the roof of this trailer? I know it is only a year old, but I had leaks in my Coachman (all of them) within a year of purchase. So, I thought I'd clean the areas really well, and apply a layer of this tape over the old sealant, which still seems to be working well. Thanks for the help... Dr. J Popa I support the "Thin Blue Line" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mptjelgin Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 No problem at all. The best time to apply Eternabond tape is before you've had any leaks!! The cleaning of the existing roof is really important. I used the Eternabond cleaner/primer on mine several years ago and it has stayed well bonded. Mark & Teri 2021 Grand Designs Imagine 2500RL, 2019 Ford F-350 Mark & Teri's Travels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbh Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Go for it. Use the Eternabond primer even if you think you don't need to. And that steel roller is really important. -C&J- CG reviews & more - www.fugawetribe.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarome Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 No problem at all. The best time to apply Eternabond tape is before you've had any leaks!! Agreed! It's one of the first orders of business for me on any new/new to me rig. I've never had to re-caulk a roof seal and the peace of mind is more than worth the initial price tag. Just a suggestion. I generally purchase from mobilehomesolutions on ebay. His stuff is generally the "freshest". I purchase in as wide of tape that I can and cut down strips as needed. It seems to be the most cost effective and allows me to use wider or narrower tape depending on the location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newt Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Check the prices here https://www.bigrocksupply.com/eternabond.htm When we did our 5th wheel they had very good prices and a good selection. Newt 2012 HitchHiker Discover America 345 LKSB 2009 Dodge/Cummins LIVINGSTON TX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynosback Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Check the prices here https://www.bigrocksupply.com/eternabond.htm When we did our 5th wheel they had very good prices and a good selection. Newt But they want $16 to ship it. It is cheaper on amazon, $52.14 shipped, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002RSIK4G/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AYEHOMR60KRI9At least in a 4x 50 white tape. Your state might very because of tax also. I am looking at doing this on my 2016 MS to get ahead of any leaks. 2015 Ram 3500 RC DRW CTD AISIN 410 rear 2016 Mobile Suites 38RSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarome Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 But they want $16 to ship it. It is cheaper on amazon, $52.14 shipped, Good link! A couple bucks cheaper.. and with Amazon's 5% cash back and no hassle return/replacement policy.. kind of a win win from my old standby seller on ebay. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smitty77_7 Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Some consider this overkill, but when we EternaBond'd the front and rear caps seams of or Bounder, I first did a complete scrape and clean and then applied self leveling Dicor. Let that set a few days, did another cleaning, then applied the EnternaBond, covering the fresh Dicor. Sort of double insurance. We had small wallpaper rollers, and they did great and getting the tape down solid. Don't be afraid to utility knife cut an bubbles to help press things down tight. I also went along the leading/forward edge of the tape, and applied a bead of sealant. Best of luck to you, Smitty Be safe, have fun, Smitty 04 CC Allure "RooII" - Our "E" ride for life! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yarome Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Some consider this overkill, ...scrape and clean ...applied self leveling Dicor. ...did another cleaning ...applied the EnternaBond ...applied a bead of sealant. Me! But I bet she's darn near bulletproof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Mayer Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 You do want to apply a bead of sealant on the edges of the eternabond. I believe that is even in their instructions. As others have said - if you are going to do this - do it right. Use the primer and follow the instructions. On a new RV if there are huge "globs" of dycor on the seam I generally remove them to be more level. Jack & Danielle Mayer #60376 Lifetime Member Living on the road since 2000PLEASE no PM's. Email me. jackdanmayer AT gmail 2016 DRV Houston 44' 5er (we still have it) 2022 New Horizons 43' 5er 2016 Itasca 27N 28' motorhome 2019 Volvo 860, D13 455/1850, 236" wb, I-Shift, battery-based APU No truck at the moment - we use one of our demo units 2016 smart Passion, piggyback on the truck -------------------------------------------------------------------------See our website for info on New Horizons 5th wheels, HDTs as tow vehicles, communications on the road, and use of solar powerwww.jackdanmayer.com Principal in RVH Lifestyles. RVH-Lifestyles.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apopj Posted February 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Thanks to one and all... .I ordered the sealant tape and primer from Amazon with their free shipping it came to about $82..... much much cheaper than fixing a leaking roof. Now, when I get my Class B, I'll have the experience to do the same to that roof.... Jeff I support the "Thin Blue Line" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildmandmc Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 A Jar of Prevention is Cheaper than Having an Empty Wallet . 2000 Itasca Horizon DP (Got Total During Irma). Vice President of Charlotte County Defenders LE MC http://charlotte.defenderslemc.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray,IN Posted February 18, 2017 Report Share Posted February 18, 2017 You should find the Eternabond video library helpful-before applying the tape. 2000 Winnebago Ultimate Freedom USQ40JD, ISC 8.3 Cummins 350, Spartan MM Chassis. USA IN 1SG retired;Good Sam Life member,FMCA ." And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you--ask what you can do for your country. John F. Kennedy 20 Jan 1961 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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