Roof Vent Install Kit for a 2006 Rockwood Rockwood Ultra Lite Series M-2304S with Rubber Coated Roof

Published 08/08/2018

Question:

I was wondering after the installation is completed should I get some Lap Sealant? It looks like the sealant I would use to put over the screws and seam with the roof to keep it water proof.

asked by: Brant

Expert Reply:

The correct kit you need to install a roof vent on your 2006 Rockwood Rockwood Ultra Lite Series M-2304S with a rubber coated roof is part # CAM25013 as you mentioned. The reason for this is because the rubber coating and silicone may not be compatible with one another which could lead to an improper seal or break down of materials. You would need to scrape away the old material with a putty scraper before the butyl tape is used.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Brant

8/8/2018

I was wondering after the installation is completed should I get some Lap Sealant? It looks like the sealant I would use to put over the screws and seam with the roof to keep it water proof.

Conner L.

8/8/2018

As previously mentioned, the reason we don't recommend using a silicone sealant like part # 0160297 with a rubber coated roof is because it is hard to tell how the two products will react. We don't know if they will react with one another and will form a seal or breakdown. If you place the silicone directly on the vent/screws then you should be fine but I would contact the RV manufacturer if you would be placing it directly over the rubber on the roof.