What should I check on the seals and roof in our first season?

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I go on my roof every other month or so to check my seals. Check around the skylight, vents, and around the trailer where the membrane meets the walls. Self leveling Lap sealant is used on flat surfaces. You want to make sure there’s no pitting, cracking or separation on your sealant. Most the time especially if the sealant is still pliable you can clean it really well and apply new self leveling lap sealant over it. The seals around the doors, windows and trim I check every trip. Sometimes when the camper is traveling down the road you will hit a big pothole or just the shaking in general the seals can sometimes give away. Just make sure for the roof to use the recommended sealant. My roof is a TPO Alpha roof and the manufacturer recommends and uses Alpha self-leveling sealant. On my trim, windows, and doors I personally like OSI Quad Max. It’s easy to work with and has extra durability. I know some people will use OSI Quad but the OSI Quad Max has the extra durability and is better for expanding and contracting surfaces.