The 10-minute walkaround that finds the water-intrusion problems insurers and buyers will — before they cost you five figures. Do it every 3 months and after every long haul.
✅ How to use it
Work top to bottom with a flashlight and your phone camera. Photograph anything questionable so you can compare next quarter. Safety first: only go on the roof if it's rated to walk on and you have safe, stable access — otherwise inspect from a ladder at the edge.
Walk the full perimeter seam where roof meets sidewalls Cracked, lifted, or pinholed sealant = reseal now
Check all front & rear corner moldings Highest-flex zone; first to fail
Inspect the membrane for tears, bubbles, or heavy chalking EPDM/TPO thinning may mean a recoat is due
Confirm sealant is the right type (self-leveling lap sealant, not silicone)
A/C gasket seated & not dried/cracked Classic slow leak
Vents, fans & bathroom skylight — no cracked domes or shrunken sealant
Refrigerator/furnace roof vents sealed
Antenna, solar mounts, marker lights — every screw bead intact
Bulb seal supple & springs back (not cracked or taking a set)
Wiper seals intact — no tears, no packed grit
All four corner/D-seals sealing — no daylight gaps
Slide topper rolls tight and doesn't pool water
Seals cleaned & conditioned (rubber-safe protectant, no petroleum)
Window frame sealant intact; no butyl pulling away
Entry & bay door seals soft and sealing
Storage bays dry inside — no water stains or musty smell
Generator run under load ~2 hrs this month
Oil, air filter & fuel on schedule (check hour meter)
House, chassis & generator batteries charged / on a maintainer
Surge protector / EMS in use at the pedestal
No soft spots underfoot, especially around slides & entry Soft = water already inside → call a pro
No ceiling/wall staining or discoloration
No bubbling or delamination on sidewalls
No musty / damp smell when the rig has been closed up
🛡️ Found something you can't fix?
Soft floors, delamination, or a leak you can't trace is a diagnosis, not a DIY. If your rig is in or heading to Southwest Florida, EliteRV in Palmetto can inspect and protect it before the next rain adds to the damage.
EliteRV in Palmetto does full moisture inspections, FlexArmor roof coating, and seal service at manufacturer-certified standards — concierge scheduling, no service-bay wait.