Your RV roof care and maintenance questions - answered.

Your RV roof care and maintenance FAQs - answered.
Alpha Systems is a partner of Keystone RV offering leading-edge products and processes such as adhesives and sealants, roofing products, roto/blow molding, injection molding and butyl tape. LJ Lawton of Alpha Systems runs through some frequently asked questions about RV roofs, including various products and processes for RV roof maintenance and repair. In this video you will learn how to determine what sealants to use on your RV roof, and how to handle old sealant on your roof. We'll also explain roof bubbles, and the durability of the roof membrane. This video also addresses how to remove or reduce the appearance of black and grey spots or lines in the roof membrane. You'll also learn how Alpha determines warranty coverage or participation throughout an extended warranty after Keystone RV's warranty expires, along with some other common warranty questions.
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About Keystone: The #1 manufacturer of fifth wheel camping trailers and the third largest manufacturer of pull behind camping trailers, Keystone RV Company’s most recognizable brands include Cougar, Montana, Sprinter, Outback, Passport, Bullet, Springdale, Alpine, Laredo, Hideout, Raptor and Fuzion. With headquarters in Goshen, Indiana, and manufacturing locations in Northern Indiana and Pendleton, Oregon, Keystone RV Company employees over 5000 manufacturing, sales, and support personnel in 40 plants encompassing more than 3.2 million square feet.

[@joergmeyer4145]

Question to all here: Can I stand on the roof of this unit to service the AC? ...or is it not advisable? Please, I need some advice.

[@KeystoneRVCompany]

Good Morning! What exact unit/model do you have?

[@clavy5420]

So you turned the comments off on the video I was hoping to ask a question on… In regards to the roof bubbling, you said a bubble could form from the glues curing process. I’m literally waiting to sign papers on a 2022 Arcadia today because I climbed up on top of it and the entire roof was one gigantic bubble. Is this supposed to be a normal thing? Hoping for some answers. Thanks so much.

[@KeystoneRVCompany]

Good afternoon, thank you for reaching out! Bubbles are considered normal, if you have anything that you believe is out of the ordinary we advise to contact your dealership to have this looked at under warranty. Our Owner Relations team is also always willing to assist with any warranty questions you may have. Thank you!

[@fallcityjames1]

Is it ok to put a cover on my RV for a few months during the winter?

[@KeystoneRVCompany]

Thank you for your inquiry! We would not have an aftermarket product information for this. However, your dealership would be the best resource to speak to regarding recommendations for aftermarket products out there. Please keep in mind you don't want moisture to get trapped between the cover and the RV. However, you do want to protect your investment while storing it! If you have more questions, you may reach out to our customer service team at 1-866-425-4369.

[@farrismediaproductionsfmp8527]

Is this being recommended by Keystone RV? Is this used on my new cougar?

[@KeystoneRVCompany]

Yes, this a video with our direction and recommendation. All roofing will come with self-leveling lap sealant and if you have your VIN we can check your specific unit. Thank you.

[@farrismediaproductionsfmp8527]

Is there a number or person to call to give my VIN to have it checked?

[@KeystoneRVCompany]

@@farrismediaproductionsfmp8527 Absolutely! You can contact us via RV Chat on our website at www.keystonerv.com, click on the owner's tab. Or you can call in to 1-866-425-4369 and an advisor will be more than happy to assist you! Thank you.

[@danmay2078]

Please please please include that petroleum based sealants are NOT compatible with keystone roof material. I purchased the 1021 and it bubbled my roof. I'm hoping to save it with eternabond tape, but it is severely damaged. I wish this info was on this video as this is where I went to ensure I purchased the recommended sealant.

[@KeystoneRVCompany]

Thank you for informing us. We are so sorry to hear that happened! We will ensure your feedback is passed along.

[@JavierGonzalez-ot3uy]

​@@KeystoneRVCompanysince there is no mention of petroleum-based in this video.. is it safe to assume that any of these alpha recommended sealants have no petroleum-based in them?

[@KeystoneRVCompany]

@@JavierGonzalez-ot3uy Good Morning, we would advise that you do contact Alpha products directly for any questions on what is in their product.

[@danherrmann8755]

Yes good to know. Change out the 1/4 sheet metal screws holding the metal trim. Cap. The screws are not the correct type. Key Stone will not warrenty there deign. The screws are stripped out allowing water to drain into the walls. This plastic cap must be inspected yearly. It will split in hot or cold weather. Opening up a gap for water to drain into the stripped out screw. A 1 inch 1/4 sheet metal screws Is not the proper design. You need to replace with a 1 1/2 inch long pole barn screw. Or a 2 inch long pole barn screw. Caulk under the metal trim piece with Di Core. And fasten down the trim piece. Compress caulking with wet finger to seal joint. A pole barn screw has a metal cap and rubber grommet this seals the hole that caused the leak into the side wall. Separating the Luan ply wood. This plywood’s is not the proper material for this application. Call Dan if any questions. 1 812 461/7878.

[@JavierGonzalez-ot3uy]

@Keystonervcompany any info or update on this matter? Would it pertain to a 2024 175bh?

[@sarahholub7852]

Dies this void the warranty with keystone

[@KeystoneRVCompany]

Does what specifically void the warranty? I'm not sure we understand your question.

[@sarahholub7852]

Does using the tape viod the warranty

[@KeystoneRVCompany]

@@sarahholub7852 Right... what kind of tape and why? I think that might clarify this more for us so we can answer you better.

[@JavierGonzalez-ot3uy]

​@@KeystoneRVCompanyreferring to the alpha bond tape mentioned.. using it as A) the main sealant purpose and B) for repairs due to a damage that either wasn't protruding or potentially could be protruding to protect the rest of it