Replacing an rv roof requires you to remove the awning and any equipment that is secured to the roof of your rv.
How to remove rv roof.
All you need to do is to scrape the sealant off.
If the shell of your rv roof remains intact you can still salvage it.
Welcome to my rv renovation series i ve just finished removing all the roof fixtures except one.
I went for the simplest one first a vent cap from a kitchen sink plumbing vent pipe.
I was putting this one off to last because it looked like a real pain in the ass.
Removing a plumbing vent cap from rv roof.
After you get the air conditioner free from the roof it is time to lower it down off the roof.
Replacing your rv roof can be done quickly and inexpensively.
Rv roof sealant removal reseal on aluminum roof rv maintenance repair tips on how to remove old rv roof sealant and how to reseal or caulk an rv roof.
Starting to scrape caulk and sealant.
It wasn t as bad as i feared except for the fact that the roof top unit is super heavy.
In this method you don t have to use a chemical remover but then it might not apply across all roof sealants.
Here are some tips to help you out.
How to remove rv roof sealant.
Use a wonder bar or putty knife to pry loose the caulk and or butyl tape that was used to make a watertight seal on the air conditioner.
Removing the main unit from the roof.
No matter how bad it looks.
The process is simple.
You then need to remove the existing roof membrane and replace any plywood underneath the old roof membrane that has been damaged.
But while it may seem easy it must be done properly.
The very first step is to clean the roof.
You may also need to remove the roof sealant and replace it with a different one.