{"id":7877,"date":"2021-09-16T11:25:00","date_gmt":"2021-09-16T11:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/familytravelfever.com\/?p=7877"},"modified":"2023-02-19T00:27:35","modified_gmt":"2023-02-19T00:27:35","slug":"rv-rubber-roofs-tips-7-maintenance-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/familytravelfever.com\/rv-rubber-roofs-tips-7-maintenance-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Do RV Roofs Last? (+ 9 Maintenance Tips!)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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Owning an RV means keeping up with maintenance on everything from the tires all the way to the roof. You want to take care of the roof on your RV to prolong its lifespan. On that note, let’s talk about how long RV roofs even last. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How long do RV roofs last?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a general rule, an RV rubber roof\u2019s lifespan is about 20 years. The roof manufacturers guarantee the first 10-12 years. By performing regular maintenance, you may be able to add a few more years of life to it.<\/em> <\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want your RV’s roof to last longer, keeping up with routine maintenance on it is the best thing you can do. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if you\u2019re new to RVing, you might be afraid that maintaining it is not an easy job. It’s definitely not the easiest part of your RV to keep up with but that’s why we’re here to help. First, there are a lot of things that you need to know before you start tearing into it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pro tip: Check your insurance coverage for roof repair. Not all insurance covers RV roofs. Roamly, a unique RV insurance, specifically for RVs, covers roofs and may even fully cover the cost of replacing your RV roof. Check Roamly here. <\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Types of RV Roof Materials<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RV roofing is generally made of aluminum, fiberglass, or rubber. However, because aluminum and fiberglass are heavier, most RV roofs are made of rubber. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

RV rubber roofs come in two types: Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomer (EPDM) and Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO). Your RV manual should state which type of roof you have. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another way to know what type of RV roof you have is by removing the overhead roof vent ring and comparing both sides of the roof material. If the roofing material is the same color on both sides, chances are it is TPO. If one side is white (or off-white) and the backside is black, your roof is composed of EPDM.<\/p>\n\n\n

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While rubber roofs are the most common, RVs can have several other types of roofs.
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Knowing what type of roof you have is very important. Knowing what your roof is made of will help determine the right products and equipment for effective maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have other questions regarding your RV roof that we don’t cover here, check out these other posts to see if they may help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n