When shopping for a used rv the most important inspection is the roof.
Inspecting rv roof.
Mike thompson s rv service tech keith norby shows you how to check your rv roof sealant for cracks.
Cracks in the shroud can lead to dirt and debris entering the air conditioner which will limit the efficiency of the air conditioners ability to cool your rv.
If your rv just went through a serious storm where debris sticks branches or other items had a chance to damage your rv s roof then you need to inspect it.
Regular roof inspection can help rv owners to identify.
This lesson will walk you through a step by step rv roof inspection for a 5th wheel unit.
Otherwise simply take a look for the obvious signs every six months or so.
It s not that difficult to do.
Take a ladder with you and walk around on the roof.
I would suggest taking a quick look at your rv s roof any time it suffers through a serious storm.
If during your inspections you identify any potential leaks in the old sealant it will need to be resealed.
If you fail to spend the time it takes you could easily end up with a money pit.
The cost to properly fix a major roof leak could easily exceed the value of the rv you are buying so don t take this process lightly.
To help you figure out the best way to complete an rv roof inspection rv expert dave solberg gets up on the roof of a 5th wheel unit to show you what you should look for when checking the status of your rv s roof.