Owning an RV offers an unparalleled sense of freedom, but that freedom comes with the responsibility of maintenance. Perhaps the most critical component of your vehicle is the roof. Whether you are a weekend warrior or a full-time traveler, understanding how to prevent leaks is the difference between a long-lasting investment and a costly nightmare….
Roof Coating Failure: 5 Costly Mistakes to Avoid
Imagine this: You are three days into your dream vacation. You’ve parked your rig by a serene lake, the campfire is crackling, and life is good. Then, the clouds roll in. A steady rain begins to fall, and within an hour, you hear it—the dreaded drip, drip, drip coming from your ceiling. For many RV…
Roof Coating Disasters: 5 Mistakes that will kill your ROI
Look, I get it. You’ve spent hours researching how to fix your RV roof, and you’re probably drowning in conflicting advice. Some folks swear by one product, others claim you need three coats, and someone on a forum told you that you absolutely must use a primer. Meanwhile, your wallet is getting lighter, and your…
The Silent Killer: How Ice and Snow Affect Your RV Roof
Introduction: The Threat You Don’t See Coming As the camping season winds down and you park your rig for the winter, you might be worried about the obvious threats: rodents, dead batteries, or tire flat spots. But there is a more insidious enemy waiting in the wings, one that doesn’t announce itself with a bang…
New Year, New Roof: 5 RV Maintenance Resolutions for 2026
A new year is a clean slate—until the first surprise rainstorm reminds every RV owner of one thing: the roof runs the show. A small crack at a seam can turn into stained ceiling panels, musty odors, and a repair list that grows faster than a road trip wishlist. The good news is that 2026…
Biggest RV Roof Challenges & How to Avoid Them in 2026
As 2025 draws to a close, RV owners across the country have faced their fair share of roof challenges—from brutal winter storms to scorching summer heat waves. If you own an RV or motorhome long enough, roof seams, cracks, and punctures are almost guaranteed to show up. The good news? Most of these problems are…
Why Coating Your RV Roof in Winter Saves Money Next Year
You know that feeling when you finally park your RV for the season and think, “I’ll deal with maintenance when spring comes”? Yeah, almost every RV owner has been there. But here’s something that caught me off guard when I started researching this: winter might actually be the absolute best time to seal your roof….
How to Repair RV Roof Seams, Cracks, and Punctures in One Day
If you own an RV or motorhome long enough, roof seams, cracks, and punctures are almost guaranteed to show up. The good news is that with the right RV roofing solutions, you can restore your roof, stop active leaks, and add years of life to your rig—all in a single day—without complicated multi-coat systems or…
Did Winter Damage Your RV Roof? How to Fix Them
There is a specific kind of excitement that hits right around this time of year. You know the feeling—the days are getting a little longer, the temperatures are creeping up, and you’re already mentally planning that first camping trip of the season. But before you load up the gear and hit the road, there is…
RV Roof Magic roof resealing update: Two years later, how did it hold up?
This article was originally written by Cheri Sicard and published on RV Travel. This post may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase through links on our site, we may earn a commission. A friend recently asked how my RV roof was holding up, and it hit me that I should update you (readers) as well. Since…