Re: race trailer roof
[Re: dthemi]
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09/07/18 11:53 AM
09/07/18 11:53 AM
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I have Diamond plate on the inside floor and ramp door. You should see how hot that gets on a sunny day. Same as the roof. When I had my trailer built in 2004. I had them insulate the walls and the roof. It does make a big difference.
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Re: race trailer roof
[Re: dthemi]
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09/07/18 05:00 PM
09/07/18 05:00 PM
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I resealed the roof of my enclosed trailer last fall and it was a cooler fall day with jeans & sweatshirt on kind of weather & I could feel the heat coming off of it while I was sealing the edges. I may have to try the coating on the roof of mine also because it is hot inside.
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Re: race trailer roof
[Re: dthemi]
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09/07/18 05:10 PM
09/07/18 05:10 PM
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Here's some updated findings too.
Since I had extra material, I thought why not apply a second coat. (if a little is good, then way too much is just right)
The trailer has been in the direct sun all day, in the middle of one of my parking areas. Around 2 o'clock I thought ok time to sweat it out and do the second coat. Well to my surprise all the dew that had fallen last night was still on the roof, now in puddles at all the low spots. Had to get a squeegee, push off the water, and towel dry it. That's how little the 90 degree sun had heated it.
According to the coating manufacturer, and I agree, the seals, and caulk will last much longer as the roof sees far less expansion, and contraction from heat loading.
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Re: race trailer roof
[Re: dthemi]
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09/08/18 10:46 AM
09/08/18 10:46 AM
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I have been thinking about this for a while now! Spent Days researching different coatings and still haven't decided on one. My roof is one pice as well and last year when I was on top replacing the AC unit I could not touch the roof it was so hot. Mine is basically uncoated aluminum with a calk seal around the edge. I was replacing the AC unit because it wouldn't cool the trailer down...... It is a 13.5k btu and the new unit wont cool down the trailer either. It is insulated on the side walls, but not the front one for some reason. Not sure about the roof, that is why I was thinking about coating it. Glad you posted this today. It helped me make up my mind -Dave
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Re: race trailer roof
[Re: dthemi]
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09/08/18 01:08 PM
09/08/18 01:08 PM
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Thanks for the idea, I now have something else on the to do list.
This may also help avoid the black stripes I get on the sides
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Re: race trailer roof
[Re: dthemi]
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09/08/18 05:33 PM
09/08/18 05:33 PM
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Good points.
The streaking was already occurring from the aluminum oxide, and dirt, but I keep it pretty clean.
The weight I'm not so worried about given it can' be more than 35 pounds front to back.
I can see it holding dirt from the texture caused from rolling it on. I have 3 motorhomes that all have different roof systems. Prevost has aluminum, travel supreme is rubber, and the monaco is fiberglass. I keep them all clean with a soft bristle bush and soap, so I'll add the trailer to the routine in hopes of keeping it effective against the sun.
I have a couple 5th wheel campers we use for our grooms at horse shows, and they both have either this same type stuff, or something very similar on them, that's been on them for years. They're both 7-10 years old and I haven't done any roof maintenance on them yet, but I bet they're due.
Should it start to crack, I'll get after it with caulk or whatever. The difference in temperature is worth whatever comes to me.
Before it was really a hot box, take your breath away, in the summer when sitting in the sun. The AC was on constantly at the track, or doing anything in the trailer. Totally different inside now, and with the doors open and the clear strip doors pulled back it was fine in there, and no need for the ac.
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Re: race trailer roof
[Re: dthemi]
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09/08/18 06:01 PM
09/08/18 06:01 PM
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Just curious but do the trailer sales places offer this service? I ordered a new trailer last year and I didn't see this coating as a listed option. My roof is a one piece, no air conditioning, and my vents are on the side of my trailer. I raced in 92 degree temps this year many times and it stays fairly nice with a box fan moving some air.
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