Another way for water to enter and cause mold in your rv is through and around roof vents and seams.
Rv roof leak mold.
In this case the moisture buildup is indirect the roof leak only affects a small area but the dampness in the air causes condensation throughout.
Tip 5 always keep the rv roof dry.
Inspect the rv roof.
Repair any leaks found.
Systemic growth occurs when the roof leak causes enough moisture buildup in the attic to cause mold growth throughout the entire area.
Windows can leak as well as any other area where the skin is opened up for a passage.
This tip actually works as a preventive solution for molds that tend to accumulate in an rv s roof.
Don t limit your inspection to the ceiling.
There are cleansers made specifically for cleaning rvs.
These types of stains usually indicate a roof or plumbing leak.
Note that molds often grow in warm dark and moist environments.
Brown or gray ceiling discoloration.
Here are a few ways to prevent mold from attacking your rv.
For leaks originating at roof seams or vents the best sealer to cure the problem is flow seal a self leveling sealer that will be runny when applied and will level out and dry to a firm flexible cover encapsulating the seam or roof mounted accessory.
It can leak through the canvas roof area or the fiberglass roof area.
Look closely for mold in your rv camper walls ceilings and carpets.
Check for any broken seams dried or cracked caulking tears or holes.
We ll talk about how to fix a fiberglass rv in the next section and cover fixing the canvas area in this one.
Canvas roofs will leak from the seams or from holes in the canvas.
Systemic or limited growth.
Also just walking on the roof can cause the same damage.
Small holes in your canvas roof can be patched using patch kits.
Inspect plumbing under and around sinks shower and toilet.
Aside from the above visible signs there are also some obvious health side effects that can trigger you to realize you have mold in your home.
Visible mold growth usually dark green brown or black a musty odor near the area of the roof leak.
Check the outside of your rv to find the source of the water damage.
Once everything but the mold is rinsed away climb back down and mix up your mold remover.
The first steps are to sweep away any loose debris and then wash the roof as you normally would.
Roof leaks cause two types of mold growth.
The affected areas will appear black blue green or white.
In any type of rv look closely around roof vents and especially skylights that s a common leak point.
Improve ventilation in your rv.
You will need one cup of household bleach mixed with one gallon of water.
Re caulk if needed repair.
