We drove a 1/2 hour north to Good Times RV, a Montana dealership and talked to the parts Mgr, service manager and the lead tech. Of course, the first recommendation was to purchased Ertenabond tape or Dicor (we bought both) and apply to the two small tears. We did this immediately after returning home using the tape. Dave was pleased with how easy it was to apply. Good thing too, because we had severe thunderstorms move in later this afternoon.
The overall opinion was to apply a conditioner on the clean roof and to monitor the wrinkles/buckling. At this time there are no holes or tears on these wrinkles. The tears were no where near where the wrinkles are, which appear to be in the area where the seams of the plywood pieces meet. An additional step, which we could do for further protection and help us to feel more confident with the roof, is apply a rubber roof sealant that is applied with a roller pad. Basically we should monitor the roof monthly to assess any further damage. Extreme heat seems to be the cause of the spots and the wrinkles which has made the roof age faster then expected for a 2013 fifth wheel. The first owner lived in Texas, so assuming it experienced lots of sun exposure. Of course direct sun and heat here in Iowa also and in Tennessee where it was traded. Doubtful it has ever been stored under cover. But, most are not.
As second owner, the 12 year warranty on the roof no longer applies, nor does the extended warranty we purchased. So we will monitor it closely, apply the conditioner and probably apply the sealant. It would cost between $4000 and $7000 to replace the roof depending on where we went and the type of replacement we would choose. RVRoof.com has been highly recommended. The other option is to have the dealership replace the roof.
We have also contacted Customer Service at Keystone and sent pictures. We are waiting for their reply, but doubtful they will offer any help.
Again thanks for the comments!
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