Installing Eterna Bond Tape to All Travel Trailer Roof Seams & Lots of Helpful Tips (Step by Step)

ATTENTION HERES MY 2 YEAR UPDATE VIDEO:
EternaBond Tape 2 Year Review - How Is It Holding Up?

NOTE: Scroll Down To see the links to the materials I used for this project

I finally did a project on our 4 year old travel trailer that I've been wanting to do for several years and am very happy with how this project turned out. I installed Eterna Bond Tape over all sealant caulked areas on the roof to help prevent future water leaks.

The Dicor I use for patching and the sealant compound that the factory uses on the roof seams breaks down with time and with this leaks can develop and I found myself always inspecting our roof and applying Dicor to troubled areas. Installing this tape "Should" eliminate any future leaks from developing in the areas where I applied the tape.

"Warning this video is long and is very detailed with tips to show you how I sealed each area on the roof.

Note: Products I used and links to them are provided below.

Here is an answer to a question that comes up from time to time -
The best way to replace a skylight, fan, etc if needed is to just cut around what ever you are wanting to remove with a utility knife being careful not to cut into the roof material if you can but if you do its not a big deal.

After you do this you can remove the tape above where the screws are and then gently pry off what you are removing with a putty knife.

Install the new item on the roof but first apply butyl tape along the bottom of the item you are reinstalling just below the screw holes. Screw the item down and then you have two choices.
1) install Dicor self leveling sealant over the screws and along the edge and allow the Dicor to fully dry for 30 days then apply the tape over the item screws and then over the tape not removed (It will stick really good to the existing tape, just make sure you clean the area really well.
2) or you can install the item as I mentioned above and don't install the Dicor and just put tape over the item screws and over the tape that was not removed.

NOTE: if you try and remove the tape from roof material with a scraper, chemicals, or heat and the roof material was not put down at the factory very good you take the chance or the roofing material being damaged. So I find it best to leave the tape and apply over it, the company says it bonds to itself well and I also know this because I have done it and it stays put.

Here is a couple videos where I installed a few items on a PVC roof and did not use Dicor or any other sealant other than tape. I hope this information helps you.

MAXXFAN DELUXE Installation From Start to Finish -

Replacing a RV Roof Vent & Installing a Roof Vent Cover DIY -

How long does EternaBond® last?

Dicor drying times vary depending on the product and weather conditions:
In 50–70° F weather, Dicor lap sealant skins over in about five minutes, becomes waterproof in about four hours, cures 80% in 48 hours, and cures 100% in 30 days.
Self-leveling ultra sealant

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2" X 50' Eterna Bond Tape (white) -

4" X 50' Eterna Bond Tape (white) -

4" x25' Eterna Bond Tape (white) -

4" X 50' Eterna Bond Tape (black)-

Rubber Roller -

Roller used in video - Spline Roller (Screen) -

Roller a viewer recommended - Seam Roller, Brass Press Wheel -

Dicor Self Leveling Sealant (Roof) -

Dicor Non-Sag Roof Lap Sealant (Sides, do not use on top of roof) -

Mineral Spirits -

Acetone -

Denatured Alcohol -

EternaBond EternaClean Spray Cleaner -

Clear Silicone -

Semi Gloss Spray Paint -

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[starwish]

I am an older woman. A while ago, I realized that I could get a big project (like this) done, if I broke it down to smaller steps. I do smaller sections or parts, one or a few at a time, and in a few days of a few hours each, I can complete projects alone. We need to be sensible in our individual performance limits. If it takes 6 days, instead of 1 or 2, who cares! It is getting the project done PROPERLY, not fast, that is important. Who cares when other people come buy and say "Are you STILL doing that"?. Just say " Yeah, I am doing it right, MY way".
In a big project, every work session is an achievement to be proud of. Small bites, also, get a big job done.
You don't have to kill yourself, trying to preform to other people's criteria. Go at your own pace with the directions of the project in mind. Don't hurt yourself, or waste product by hurrying..
Be the Turtle, not the Hare.
Slow and steady.

[dnlmachine]

Rounding the outside tape edge corners makes it less likely to start peeling up. Great video.
Stay gold.

[amop]

That might be the best and most thorough eternal bond tape installation I’ve seen. Nice work.

[stevefarmer]

I’ve watched a few videos of how too do this. My OCD had the roof of my mouth itching watching them. You, sir, did a fantastic job. Looks better than a professional I watched. Very nice 👍.

[JDsModernMartialArts]

Great job explaining the small but important details. You got right in there closely with your camera to really show how you did it. Thank you sir for taking your time and doing such a excellent job to teach us!

[johnnyj]

I’ve watched many camper roof sealing/repair videos and this by far is the best!
100 likes from me!

[robertotto]

"Eternabond doesn't stick to silicone." Best piece of info in this video. None of the other videos I've watched mention this. So I was planning to use eternabond with tropicool which is 100% silicone. Good thing I watched this first.

[Ahennem]

Looks great!

It's embarrassing RVs dont all come out of the factory like this.

[princerains]

Your video is the best that I came across. I told my wife that since our home is now one year old, and before our first road trip next year May 2024, we need to do a walk around and reseal the roof and edges of home. Thank you for your video !!

[MyWinston]

For someone like me that has never done anything like this, you make it look easy to do, very detailed, thanks for the video!! Great job

[petergray]

This is the BEST video I've seen on using eternabond on your RV roof. What a professional, informative and instructive learning experience. Thank you for doing this!

[k-mparker]

What an awesome comprehensive video with in depth
Also, your the finished product is top shelf!!!

I thought it might put me asleep bcuz its 50 minutes long - WRONG.
Thanx!!!!
👍😃🍻

[stellarhodes]

Fantastic video! You've given me the knowledge and confidence to repair my trailer. Getting from the ladder onto and off of the roof is now the greater challenge!

[dnlmachine]

Quality work, quality video. Great application of the seal tape using the backing to advantage. That helps reduce air bubble a LOT.
That wooden handled roller with the steel wheels is called "Spline Roller for Window and Door Bug Screen", sometimes its hard to find on websites because most searches with "roller" only return paint supplies. Stay gold.

[RyouConcord]

... I wasted a LOT of eternabond yesterday. I wish I'd seen this video before. What a masterful job!

[ReactorFour]

Getting that screen roller digging in there prevents water channels in those radius’s if any were to get in…. Solid job.

[sylvan]

Great video! I appreciate the patience you have as you're working. I can learn from that as well as the how-to-do info!

[tevolhope]

Like others have stated- this is the absolute best sealing on the internet !

[michaelmuller]

Your presentation was very clear and concise. The best RV roof maintenance techniques I have ever seen. Patients and taking your time. Has given me the confidence to complete a lasting professional job. Looks fantastic! Have watched it several times.

[rickkrebs]

The devil is in the details… your attention to details is refreshing… As a tradesman and craftsman myself I can appreciate the extra time it took and additional steps to provide a professional looking job. This is how we roll… Thank you. Rick in KY. 👍😎