Sandia Man
Rio Rancho, NM
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Watch AZ Expert on Youtube if you are looking at used Winnebago class A coaches, he was a Winnebago RV tech for a number of years and has dozens of videos detailing issues with their fiberglass roofs that he has had to rebuild. If buying new calling manufacturer directly should yield the best coach specific info making it easier to decide which manufacturer provides the roof material you desire. Our current class A coach has a metal (aluminum) roof, although it has well over a decade of heavy use and full exposure to the elements over its lifetime, it has never leaked and still looks pristine. We have had every type of roof material on the 4 RVs we have owned over 3+ decades of RVing, upkeep is paramount regardless of material used in roof construction. Have fun shopping, hope you have many great experiences RVing, although it can be challenging at times we just love getting on the road with our motorcoach.
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wjschill
Texas
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We have a 2014 Tiffin Allegro with a one piece fiberglass roof.
Easy to clean and maintain.
Good Luck....
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Bruce Brown
Northern NY
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I personally don't understand the obsession with a fiberglass roof. Our current MH has a Brite Tech roof that is 16 years old and looks as good today as it did 16 years ago.
On the other hand I have seen some fiberglass roofs that are so paper thin it's a wonder they're still there.
But...to each their own - I'd be far more concerned with the house construction itself rather than a roof material.
Remember, darn near every large commercial building has some type of rubber roof on it.
There are 24 hours in every day - it all depends on how you choose to use them.
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way2roll
Wilmington NC
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Bruce Brown wrote:I personally don't understand the obsession with a fiberglass roof. Our current MH has a Brite Tech roof that is 16 years old and looks as good today as it did 16 years ago.
On the other hand I have seen some fiberglass roofs that are so paper thin it's a wonder they're still there.
But...to each their own - I'd be far more concerned with the house construction itself rather than a roof material.
Remember, darn near every large commercial building has some type of rubber roof on it.
Agreed. I've had various RV's with various roof types. Well maintained they all seem to last. What really matters is how well the seams and penetrations are installed and sealed.
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4x4van
California
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Winnebago's fiberglass roofs are great, however...they are in need of yearly inspection and resealing along the sides, or you may loose the entire roof.
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