Line x bedliner to seal up Alaskan Camper? Rot prevention?

[Darwin]

I have thought about purchasing an Alaskan Camper, one of the drawbacks is the typical old school wood/siding/sealant method of construction. I wish they would try to be a little more innovative or use at least wood boat building techniques but I don't see that happening. One method about how to mitigate some of the deficiencies and protect against water intrusion and rot would be to use something like Line x spray the whole camper in it.
I know Line X has been used on RV roofs and I haven't seen any complaints about it. From what I understand the Line X is fairly flexible.

I also found this product that looks like it would work too, they guarantee the roof for life.
https://rvroof.com/

Thoughts? Opinions?

 

[mrfoamy]

Both of these products appear to be similar chemistry, either polyurethane or polyisocyanuate, two component spray-applied coatings. The Line-X is probably formulated to optimize abrasion resistance in a pick up truck bed. The RV product may be formulated to optimize elongation. Not knowing anything else I would choose the RV product. Ask for a material data-sheet for any spray applied product and look at elongation. Tensile strength is less important in your application. Compare the cost per square foot per mill thickness. It's going to be expensive for any spray applied product.

 

[mrfoamy]

One more thing...the quality of the spray contractor is critical, more important than the material. Their shop should be immaculate as an indicator of their work.

 

[Darwin]

Thanks for the info, from my research the RV stuff appears to have a lot more elongation and watching it applied appears to be a little bit thicker. I think it lacks the abrasion quality that the line x has though, probably not an issue. It would be nice if Alaskan Campers would just spray the whole camper and then install their aluminum siding over it all.

 

[Darwin]

Bump. Any new info out there?

 

[Fly fisherman]

Thanks for the info, from my research the RV stuff appears to have a lot more elongation and watching it applied appears to be a little bit thicker. I think it lacks the abrasion quality that the line x has though, probably not an issue. It would be nice if Alaskan Campers would just spray the whole camper and then install their aluminum siding over it all.

I have thought about purchasing an Alaskan Camper, one of the drawbacks is the typical old school wood/siding/sealant method of construction. I wish they would try to be a little more innovative or use at least wood boat building techniques but I don't see that happening. One method about how to mitigate some of the deficiencies and protect against water intrusion and rot would be to use something like Line x spray the whole camper in it.
I know Line X has been used on RV roofs and I haven't seen any complaints about it. From what I understand the Line X is fairly flexible.

I also found this product that looks like it would work too, they guarantee the roof for life.
https://rvroof.com/

Thoughts? Opinions?

If you check the camper over at least once a year, fix any caulk and seal issues, you don’t need any thing else.
No matter what a camper is built from, it needs to be maintained.

 

[IdaSHO]

If you check the camper over at least once a year, fix any caulk and seal issues, you don’t need any thing else.
No matter what a camper is built from, it needs to be maintained.

I guess we will disagree.

Built correctly, with a monoshell design, zero maintenance needed.

Built in 2012 it has spent its entire life outdoors, without a cover, in North Idaho, with 75k+ road miles, and its BUILT OUT OF WOOD
Zero, and I mean ZERO maintenance needed to the exterior in that time.

Originally built and painted in nothing more than Rustoleum alkyd enamel,
we did refresh the exterior for cosmetic reasons, currently coated in Monstaliner.

 

[Fly fisherman]

I guess we will disagree.

Built correctly, with a monoshell design, zero maintenance needed.

Built in 2012 it has spent its entire life outdoors, without a cover, in North Idaho, with 75k+ road miles, and its BUILT OUT OF WOOD
Zero, and I mean ZERO maintenance needed to the exterior in that time.

Originally built and painted in nothing more than Rustoleum alkyd enamel,
we did refresh the exterior for cosmetic reasons, currently coated in Monstaliner.

Not sure what we disagree on. Sounds like you look your camper over. If it needed maintenance, you would preform it. My camper is wood framed with aluminum siding. Going on 4 years and no exterior problems. Still check it over. Oklahoma summers are brutal. I also store indoors so it doesn’t get hail damage.

 

[IdaSHO]

This is what we disagree upon.

No matter what a camper is built from, it needs to be maintained.

Again, done right, there is zero exterior maintenance (as in.. doesnt needs maintained)