How do I tell what Roof material I have 19RBH Gulf Stream Lite / how to seal

[ATVSLEEPER]

It's a 2006 MVP- X 19 RBH Gulf Stream Light.
I want to resurface the roof because it hasn't been done since I owned it and I want to know the right material or paint sealant that I should be using.
also is there something out there that does all styles and materials of roof that you could just buy two gallons of that and be done with it.
Thank you so much in advance and have a great day.

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

There is no need to "resurface" an RV roof unless there is an observable leak through the roof membrane. Otherwise, you just need to inspect the caulk at the seams and around openings and touch-up or replace as needed.

I'd bet dollars to donuts that a 2006 Gulfstream MVP Lite has an EPDM rubber roof.  Hopefully another owner can confirm that.

 

[ATVSLEEPER]

When I was up there cleaning it with soap and water I noticed when I push on it it's almost like a canvas.
I am very new to this whole travel trailer thing but I am definitely mechanically inclined.
I was very shocked to see when I would push my finger it would move a little it's not completely solid.
for some strange reason I was thinking it was like a hard roof or like a fiberglass roof or like a plastic roof.

 

[ATVSLEEPER]

Gary thank you so much for chiming in I really do appreciate all your information & Time
I did not mention that the back of the RV roof has got a slice in the roof or crack in the very back most part of the roof it goes from one side of the RV completely to the other side. The back wall is pretty well rotted badly.
I'm taking the toilet out the back tub the bathroom sink and countertop and I'm taking a closet in the front just before the stove and kitchen sink.
My idea is to bringing one ATV
I measured it it would come right to the stove
And be about 7 foot 6
The machine and weight would be directly over the two axles
With a tiny bit hanging after the last axle.
it will not be negative tongue weight as I will have other things in the front to compensate for that.
I will be completely reinforcing to the frame of the floor 1 inch plywood.
The roof I cleaned it just looks like it lost some of its coating or waterproof Ness.
I'm going to redo the back wall and have a door that opens upward similar as a toy hauler but going up.
I will have to seal the roof with material and some new structural wood framework.
The roof does not leak other than in the rear of the RV which I will have to recoat but I just feel like it needs to renew its coating I will recaulk around the air vents around the TV antenna and in spots that it needs some new self-leveling caulking for RV's but I also in addition to that wanted to coat it with something what do you guys think about this stuff A friend of mine had an accident with his RV and had to buy the rubber material to redo the roof this is what he used to coat over the rubber substrate.
please give me your opinions I don't want to ruin it I have no problem going out and buying stuff for fifty bucks.
If this stuff is only going to make it worse.
I don't want to just throw money away either if this stuff can work..
Thank you for all your input and I appreciate everyone's time.
KARNAK sold at Home Depot
I'm trying to attach but it says it's too big a file

 

[ATVSLEEPER]

Pic's of 5 Gallon of Rubber substrate coating

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

These articles should help:

https://rvingwithmarkpolk.com/2016/08/24/what-kind-of-rv-roof-do-i-have/

https://rvshare.com/blog/ultimate-rv-roof-guide/

 

[ATVSLEEPER]

Thank you very much

 

[ATVSLEEPER]

And so from some direction from you guys I'm learning, I took the vent trim to the ceiling off , I located a small piece of the roof material coming through the vent area, it is a rubberized white on the top side and a hairy almost fur on the other side.
TPO roofing material States one side is like fleece is that what I'm seeing and my roof material is TPO, it's not all one color so I'm confused a bit , here are some pics one side is obviously pure white with a rubberized texture and the other side is like a hairy material that is grey in color NOT BLACK AT ALL so I'm thinking it's not a EPDM Roof ??
???????

 

[ATVSLEEPER]

Sorry for that,
That was the clearest pictures I could take
And I also try to attach three in one reply but it didn't work

 

[ATVSLEEPER]

Okay now this is total bullshit
I go to my local trailer supply company who sells RVs travel trailers regular cargo trailers.
And he can't tell me what kind of roof material it is
I called the company Karnak
and I tell him based on the information that I have I think I have a TPO roof he says a TPO roof is plastic and it's molded and I said no TPO roof is a rubber sheet my roof does not have black on the opposite side of white it has white with a gray color or a Hairy type fabric.
Now no one could tell me what I have on my roof 2006 Gulfstream streamlite it's got to be TPO.
please any of your opinions would greatly be appreciated I don't know how to coat this roof and what to coat it with I know you'll say oh it's not leaking you don't have the coat it that's total bullshit also.
you going to wait till it starts leaking and then try to fix it doesn't it make sense to do the proper maintenance.
this is 15 years old the material on the roof it needs to have some kind of coating on it.

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

It sounds like TPO.

 

[ATVSLEEPER]

That what I'm thinking also
What's a good coating I can get ?
My location on Long Island
So I only have Lowes, Home Depot & Tractor supply.

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

There are primers that enable generic roof coat products to be used over various materials. They should work on TPO or EPDM.

See the links in this older topic:  http://www.rvforum.net/SMF_forum/index.php?topic=81905.0

Henry's makes several varieties of roof coat products and at east some of them are usable with TPO or EPDM.  Lowes and Depot both carry Henry's (last I knew, anyway). Henry's is a quality product and well-known in the roofing business.
I think Henry's Tropic-Cool would work for ny fabric RV roof, but check the label or install instructions.
https://henry.com/fileadmin/pdf/literature/Tropi-Cool-RV-brochure_web.pdf

 

[ATVSLEEPER]

After looking and looking and reading a post on here someone else found this coating is acceptable for TPO roofing and this is exactly what I am going to go with it clearly states on the back it will work on TPO roofs

 

[Lou Schneider]

Before you coat the roof you have to mechanically secure the tear.  I suggest gluing both edges to the substrate, then run overlapping strips of Eternabond tape the length of the tear for additional reinforcement and to provide a base for the coating.

Eternabond easily lasts 10 years or more.  That's how long ago an errant branch tore a hole in my motorhome's roof and the Eternabond patch still looks as good as the day I applied it.

 

[IBTripping]

Eternabond tape is magic stuff. Used on all my roof seams and expect it to last longer than I do. And, I plan to live to be 105 years old.

 

[ATVSLEEPER]

Ok I thought I put this sucker to bed.
So contradicting this label is.
Front says may not be suitable for TPO some roofs.
Back says
OK to use on TPO roofs.

 

[TheBar]

I went with Liquid Roof on my EPDM but TPO requires a primer first. Guaranteed for 10 years but most last 20+ years. Very easy to apply with a roller on a stick. I only mixed one gallon at a time so it didn't harden while applying. I put Eternabond everywhere then Liquid Roof over it. It has been 5 years now with no signs of aging but tree leaves do leave stains.

https://www.epdmcoatings.com/photo.php