Deer season is fast approaching and hunters across the country are getting their last minute affairs in order. Some of you will be hauling your 5th wheel to the local deer camps come rifle season. Wouldn’t it be a bad time to find out your camper is leaking?
Sometimes all the excitement of the hunt makes you forget small things, like checking that roof patch from last season. Here at SavvyPracticality we are maintaining our own camping equipment with the help and instruction of Suncoast RV. Follow along with the tutorial to fix any leaky roof concerns you have before you head out to the deer camp!
How To Fix A Leaking Camper Roof
The best time to fix a leaking camper roof is before it starts leaking. Now you might be asking why I would advise fixing something that isn’t broke? Because– a very small amount of rain will destroy the ceiling in your camper in minutes. If your camper’s got some age on it, the best thing to do is protect your investment. Seal the roof before it starts to leak by following these steps:
Clean the roof, by sweeping away dirt buildup and power washing with a detergent.
Remove old caulking at the roof seams and joints. Reapply a marine caulk for the best seal.
Remove exterior, mounted AC and antennas and apply a coat of EPDM compound.
Mop on a coat of Liquid Roof, or similar EPDM compound. Let the coating dry for 24 hours and reinstall the AC unit and antennas.
Once your done fixing that leaking camper roof check out how we replaced our deer stand seats. We’ve also added a homemade deer feeder to the hunting related library here at SavvyPracticality. Corn Fed Deer might be dangerous, so be careful out there!
