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The good news is that the Liquid EPDM is manufactured differently and will not chalk after 8 or 9 years like the sheet EPDM does.\n\nIt is important that the surface be perfectly dry prior to the application. Power washing is not necessary. If you have access to a power-washer, it would be the easiest method, but not required. You will want to be careful not to use a tip that will cut through your existing epdm roof. If you do not have access to a power washer, then a mild detergent and a soft bristle brush will do the trick. \n\nDetergents we recommend are Simple Green and Fabuloso. The surface you are coating needs to be perfectly dry. If you get up in the morning and there is a light dew on your roof you need to wait until that is burns off to begin your application. You should also have a couple 3\/8 inch rollers your squeegee on a broom handle, rags, you drill mixer and some mineral spirits or Xylene just in case you get some on an area of the RV you did not want to coat. The coverage on a gallon is approximately 42 square feet. This will result in a a thickness of approximately 20 mil; about the depth of 5 pieces of paper. You do not want to spread it out any further as it would void the warranty. \n\nIf you have any doubts about the mil coverage we suggest simply visiting a paint store and purchasing a mil gauge. It is a metal circle that has notches cut out that allows you to dip it into any wet material and read the mil. A mil guage costs are under $2.50. 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When asked how long do travel trailers last, the answer varies.However, because they\u2019re quite expensive to purchase and are built to a good quality standard, they\u2019re fairly durable.There are different contributing factors to how fast a travel trailer ages and when it\u2019s no longer viable.This article covers a few different areas to give you a good idea of how to care for a travel trailer properly and what problem areas to look out for.Travel trailers last different amounts of time. If asked, how long does a travel trailer last, the answer we\u2019d suggest is 25 years at the maximum and 10-20 years if poorly cared for. While the travel trailer brand and the miles covered do make a difference, taking proper care of a travel trailer is paramount to extend its life as long as possible.Read Also: How Long Do Camper Tires Last?            Table of Contents                                    show                                                Average Life of a Travel Trailer                            How Long Does a Travel Trailer Roof Last?                            Roofs Taken Care of Last Longer                            Inspect the Roof Regularly                            Add RV Roof Coating Too                            Climb on and Move Around on the Roof with Care                            How Do Travel Trailer Roofs Get Damaged?                            Travel Trailer Roofs: The 3 Main Types                            Fiberglass                            Metal Roofs (including Aluminum)                            Rubber                            Perform Repairs Early and Often                            How Long Do Travel Trailer Tires Last?                            Should I Cover My Travel Trailer?                            Best Travel Trailer Brands                            Travel Trailers Not to Buy                            Related Articles        Average Life of a Travel TrailerTravel trailers are all designed differently. They\u2019re produced by separate companies to varying quality levels.Some use durable parts and others will need extra care with occasional repairs or the replacement of inferior parts for better ones as they wear out.How the trailer is treated during its long life also has a bearing on the average life of a travel trailer too.On the low end, it\u2019s fair to say that a travel trailer is treated well, not towed over unpleasant, rocky terrain too often, not ignored through winter, and well maintained is likely to last between 10-13 years in a reasonable, worst-case scenario. However, just like with humans and longevity, the better the travel trailer is treated, an improved outcome is likely. In RV terms that means probably 15 to 20 years is not improbable and 25 years at best.To get the longest possible life, then choosing to own one of the best travel trailer brands is often required to achieve that.The roof is of particular concern. These we\u2019ve covered in several sections below. However, it\u2019s fair to summarize that the roof will need repairs here and there as a travel trailer ages.Indeed, the roof will need repairing before other major aspects of the travel trailer likely do.Also, the engine will need to be maintained and services properly too.The mileage added each year will take a toll on the chassis, and the remainder of the parts that make up the travel trailer. Nothing lasts forever, so you need to be realistic about that.Read Also: Driving Class A RV in Windy Conditions?How Long Does a Travel Trailer Roof Last?Much like with a camper or RV, the roof is something that will not last as long as the RV overall. It will require tending to periodically fix it up.Maybe even an entire roof replacement will be required while the body of the travel trailer may still be intact and usable for years to come.Roofs Taken Care of Last LongerWith a roof that\u2019s well taken care of, the travel trailer will last longer.It\u2019s worth inspecting the roof annually for any damage. This avoids waiting until there\u2019s water leaking into the travel trailer from above.At which point, it\u2019s likely made any insulation in the ceiling wet and rotten too.Don\u2019t wait for that to happen.Inspect the Roof RegularlyInspect the roof regularly. Look for any cracks, dents, or edges of the roof that require filling in or otherwise repairing.It\u2019s useful to get some Dicor Lap Sealant [affiliate link] or a Polymer-based one like Heng\u2019s Rubber Roof Coating [affiliate link] to add reinforcement to the seams around the travel trailer\u2019s roof each year. Hopefully, this will be enough.https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kwH1zGXeoC8Video can\u2019t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Rubber Roof Coating (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kwH1zGXeoC8)Heng\u2019s Rubber Roof Coating (1 Gallon)Check at Amazon\u24d8 If you click this link and make a purchase, we earn a commission at no additional cost to you.This is a type of caulking that\u2019s similar to what\u2019s used inside homes around weakening windowsills and window frames, to give you some idea.Also, Eternabond over Dicor works well too. We cover Eternabond tape in the next section. Add RV Roof Coating TooYou can also use an RV roof coating on the travel trailer\u2019s roof to protect it.This isn\u2019t usually needed until a good few years into its useful life when the protective coating might have started to come off and it\u2019s obvious that there\u2019s less protection from rain and the weather elements than before.There are elastomeric roof coatings, acrylic roof coatings, Fibered EPDM rubber white roof coatings [affiliate link], and also RV roof repair tape, like Eternabond RV rubber roof repair tape [affiliate link] is handy too. When the time comes, pick the product that\u2019s most suitable for your travel trailer and the roofing issues you\u2019re having at that time.https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=spdYGUtZVcUVideo can\u2019t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Resealing my RV Roof with Eternabond Tape (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=spdYGUtZVcU)EternaBond RoofSeal White MicroSealant UV Stable Seam Repair Tape (4\u2033 x50\u2032)Check at Amazon\u24d8 If you click this link and make a purchase, we earn a commission at no additional cost to you.Climb on and Move Around on the Roof with CareAlso, when climbing up on the roof to inspect it, use due care. Roofs are fallible and people have fallen through. If there\u2019s a weakened spot, don\u2019t step onto it!Work along the edges of the affected area to get the reinforcement task accomplished.Get help from professionals with major roofing issues. Stay safe!How Do Travel Trailer Roofs Get Damaged?The travel trailer roof goes through a lot during the first few years.It will stand tall when the rain showers, storms, hailstones, or snow drifts down and make a home there. It also may be supporting a MaxxAir roof fan system [affiliate link] or a solar panel installation to supply off-grid power when not living on hookups from an RV park or campground.https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kZRxg2mwuZYVideo can\u2019t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: MaxxAir MaxxFan Roof Fan and Vent Review | Product walkthrough (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kZRxg2mwuZY)Maxxair Vent Corp 00-04000K Maxxfan Plus Vent 14\u2033 12V (White)Check at Amazon\u24d8 If you click this link and make a purchase, we earn a commission at no additional cost to you.When you get up there, it may be surprising to find a tree branch has fallen, landed, and got stuck up there. Or, it\u2019s drifted around scratching the surface and maybe even making a dent.Also, squirrels and other small animals may have jumped onto the roof or even tried to make a home there.For newer travel trailer owners, the roof can also get damaged from trying to get under low-rise structures such as overpasses or bridges and failing to clear them.Or the odd signpost caught you by surprise on the road and scrapped all along the top of the roof until you cleared it.The signpost may not have punctured the roof, but it could have done some cosmetic damage that if left unrepaired will likely worsen over the years.Furthermore, it\u2019s also possible to damage the roof by overly cleaning it, being too rough with it, or using abrasive cleaning brushes or liquid solutions.These can remove the protective RV roof coating which leaves your roof less well-protected in the future.Travel Trailer Roofs: The 3 Main TypesThere are 3 main roofing types for travel trailers. Each has a bearing on roof durability and protection, along with maintenance concerns.The three roof types on a travel trailer are:FiberglassFiberglass roofs are found on some travel trailers like a Scamp travel trailer.So, if you see a Scamp trailer for sale (you might even get a great Scamp trailer price), it\u2019s good to know that it often has lower roof maintenance requirements.With that said, they\u2019re heavier than most and are more expensive to repair or replace.The rooftop surface is hard and exceptionally smooth to the touch with Scamper campers and other travel trailers sporting this roof type.However, if you climb up on it and it\u2019s rained recently, you could slide around dangerously as they get awful slick! Furthermore, they may require a periodic oxidizing treatment, so look out for that too.Metal Roofs (including Aluminum)Metal including aluminum is heavier than a rubber roof (which we cover in the last mini section) and so it\u2019s currently less popular.With that said, it\u2019s low maintenance because it\u2019s more difficult for it to get seriously damaged by a falling branch or worse.RubberA rubber roof surface is much lighter and is the best fit for a travel trailer. Subsequently, it\u2019s currently the most popular choice. The rubber is Ethylene Propylene-Diene Monomer (EPDM) which is relevant if you\u2019re looking to get a new RV EPDM roof protective coating [affiliate link] \u2013 you\u2019ll need that one specifically.https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0RIA9wAeN5oVideo can\u2019t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: How to Apply Liquid Roof RV Roof Coating | EPDM Rubber Coatings Sealant Repair vs Replacing (https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0RIA9wAeN5o)Liquid Rubber RV Roof and EPDM Rubber Primer. Weatherseal Roofing Coating (1 Gallon)Check at Amazon\u24d8 If you click this link and make a purchase, we earn a commission at no additional cost to you.Rubber roofs are easier to walk on because they\u2019re soft and a little bouncy.They also have a grip on them, so you\u2019re far less likely to slide off the roof because your footwear should provide a good purchase on the roof\u2019s surface too.So, getting up on the roof and performing RV roof maintenance is safer to do, generally speaking.As rubber roofs get older, they become less reliable and can have a chalky-like look and feel after a few years. So, be aware of that to not make it worse.Perform Repairs Early and OftenDon\u2019t put off checking around the travel trailer to see if repairs are needed. They might not be urgent, but damage can worsen when not attended to and resolved promptly.Whether it\u2019s a faulty door lock mechanism, a water system that\u2019s getting a bit backed up, or minor damage to the roof that keeps worsening, do not leave it too long.Also, travel trailer roofs need the correct protective coating based on the roof type. So, do know the roof type of your travel trailer before purchasing supplies for it.  Also, RVers are all too happy to lend a hand or, at least, make useful suggestions on how to proceed with a repair when asking politely.We\u2019re a friendly group as a whole and know we all eventually get into a jam and need help.How Long Do Travel Trailer Tires Last?The trailer tire lifespan is around 5-6 years or 5,000 to 12,000 miles for the best RV trailer tires.They\u2019re not as durable as RV tires because they\u2019re built firmer to be directionally led by the towing vehicle.The harder rubber compound of trailer tires isn\u2019t as able to withstand off-grid travel unless getting a specific type of travel trailer tire.Also, we do have an entire article \u201cHow Long Do Camper Tires Last?\u201d which talks about the best camper tires. It explains the two types of tires that are used by campers. It should round out your knowledge in this area and for safety reasons, it\u2019s especially useful information to have too.Should I Cover My Travel Trailer?It helps to use a cover for your travel trailer when it\u2019s not in use.A cover protects the travel trailer when it\u2019s outdoors and in direct sunlight.The UV rays are damaging to the paintwork, the RV protective roof coating, and the tires too.It can also protect it from flooding or collapsing in a particularly bad storm if the water runs off the cover and down to the ground nearby instead of pooling on the roof.Best Travel Trailer BrandsThere are too many travel trailer brands to cover in this article, but we\u2019ll list a few of the better brands to look out for if you\u2019re shopping for a travel trailer:JaycoForest RiverGrand DesignNest CaravansBig FootAirstreamScampTravel Trailers Not to BuyAny travel trailer that\u2019s already fairly old and having significant issues should be given a strong pass.While the seller may try to be persuasive about its value, they\u2019re most likely selling before it\u2019s costing them a lot to fix up and that\u2019s only going to get worse!If there are any significant roof issues, major damage, or occasional leakages inside the travel trailer especially, that\u2019s a big fat \u201cNo, thank you!\u201dAlso, while minor damp and bacterial issues in the walls can be rectified, when pulling off some panels later, more could reveal itself. Special equipment and materials will be needed to remove them all.How will you know if you got rid of all the mold before moving in? It\u2019s tough to tell what\u2019s lurking there. You cannot really perform a proper inspection and strip down a travel trailer\u2019s interior until you already own it\u2026Stick to renowned travel trailer brands. They have a reputation to protect, especially if they\u2019re still in business selling new travel trailers and aren\u2019t just a discontinued brand that remains popular on the resale market. Subsequently, they build their travel trailers to last.Related ArticlesHow Long Do Camper Tires Last?Driving Class A RV in Windy Conditions?Can My Dog Ride in the Travel Trailer?Motorhome Tire Life Expectancy"},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"How Long Does a Travel Trailer Last?","item":"https:\/\/livingpioneer.com\/how-long-does-a-travel-trailer-last\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]