Charles&Sherry Posted September 13, 2017 Report Share Posted September 13, 2017 The bride and I are looking into small trailers. After a disastrous experience several years ago with our class C being water damaged beyond repair, we are gun shy about rubber roofs (I know, I know . . . vigilance and maintenance. What is that they say about older and wiser?). Anyways, the fiberglass eggs are looking pretty good. The bride currently fancies a Casita 17'. I came across a blurb about the Palomini laminated roofs that caught my attention. Anyone here have experience or knowledge of them? Any idea how durable they are? i appreciate any feedback you could give me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 The company is a division of Forest River RV. I'm not sure just what it is laminated from and can't seem to find anything that explains. I wonder if it isn't a combination of fiberglass and plywood, but that is only a guess. I can tell you that I can't recall ever finding an RV that the roof could not be walked on, other than perhaps a popup. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLOY Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Believe the roof material is EPDM Anything made up of multiple layers can be termed "laminated"....be is screwed - glued - bolted - welded. 2011 Cameo 34SB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles&Sherry Posted September 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Thanks for the input, guys. I've looked all over and can't seem to find any details as to just what it is made from. No one is fessing up to having first hand experience with it. Perhaps it's too new to have much of a track record. Gotta say I'm a little skeptical. I've read some reviews about some MHs with fiberglass roofs and the problems with cracks from bumps and vibrations. Just looking for alternatives. I'm not opposed to a rubber roof, but I'm 61 and ain't getting no younger. I don't want to be crawling around on top of a trailer when I'm 80. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 11 hours ago, Charles&Sherry said: I'm not opposed to a rubber roof, but I'm 61 and ain't getting no younger. Stop boasting about being so young! Not yet 80 but I'm old enough that I don't do work on the roof any longer. Never did really like that. Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLOY Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 11 hours ago, Charles&Sherry said: some MHs with fiberglass roofs and the problems with cracks from bumps and vibrations. Fiberglass is a sheet that glued on vs. Casita and some others are made so the roof is one piece. http://www.fiberglassrv.com/ 2011 Cameo 34SB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles&Sherry Posted September 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 4 hours ago, Kirk Wood said: Stop boasting about being so young! Not yet 80 but I'm old enough that I don't do work on the roof any longer. Never did really like that. I am just a spring chicken, you know!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles&Sherry Posted September 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 3 hours ago, J-T said: Fiberglass is a sheet that glued on vs. Casita and some others are made so the roof is one piece. http://www.fiberglassrv.com/ Yes, sir. That's why we are gravitating towards a Casita or maybe a Scamp. That is unless this Palomini roof works as advertised. Not that I would run out and buy a Palomino but it's good to have options! And if it holds up, it's likely to spread to other brands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirk W Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 33 minutes ago, Charles&Sherry said: I am just a spring chicken, you know!! Me too! But sadly it was not this spring, but one from a long time ago..... Good travelin !...............KirkFull-time 11+ years...... Now seasonal travelers.Kirk & Pam's Great RV Adventure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLOY Posted September 14, 2017 Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 Up here we have Escape trailers. http://escapetrailer.com/ 2011 Cameo 34SB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles&Sherry Posted September 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 1 hour ago, Kirk Wood said: Me too! But sadly it was not this spring, but one from a long time ago..... Right there with you!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles&Sherry Posted September 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2017 1 hour ago, J-T said: Up here we have Escape trailers. http://escapetrailer.com/ Oh yes. Love the Escapes! With our budget, we'll have to buy used. I haven't found any used ones. People must really hang on to them. They are the best of the bunch, from what I have read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 20, 2017 Report Share Posted December 20, 2017 You could just buy what you like and ignor roof. Get a sprayed on RV roof and lifetime warranty. 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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