The TRUTH About RV Roofs + The Best RV Roof Repair Option
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Today we're saying goodbye to annual RV roof maintenance and revealing how RV dealerships and manufacturers aren't telling you the whole truth about RV roofs. Join us as we replace our 3-year-old RV roof with Flex Amor and see why we think every RV (no matter how old or new) should do this too.
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00:00 Intro to RV roof maintenance video
01:08 Why we're replacing our RV roof (and why age doesn't matter for RV roof damage)
02:30 How RV manufacturers and dealerships are lying to you about your RV roof
03:20 Why fiberglass RV Roofs aren't damage-proof
04:10 Why we replaced our RV roof with Flex Armor
07:01 Process of getting your RV roof replaced with Flex Armor
09:10 Why we chose Flex Armor over roll-on roof replacements
09:35 How Flex Armor is applied
10:50 The BIG reveal!
13:04 How much our Flex Armor RV roof replacement cost
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FYI: The price for our Flex Armor roof includes the installation of 3 brand-new Maxxair roof vent fans and removing and replacing our solar panels. If you aren't replacing as many components (like fans) your total cost will be less. Get a quote for your own Flex Armor roof based on your RV's length + needs ⬇
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That is a very reasonable price for such a high quality material, new accessories, and installation.
Agreed!
$6500.00 OUCH!!!!
I recently had a bit of a oops moment and caused some damage to my roof. After doing some research and getting quotes I decided rather than relying on a patch job or replacing with the same materials from the factory - It was worth the travel time and cost to head down to Prescott and see the guys at AZ RV Roof. Awesome shop, folks and product. Just got home from with the trailer and the new roof. Highly recommend the product!
Had my roof done about a year ago by the same shop and I couldn't be happier! I didn't have leaks and did this as a preventative action like you guys did. Best investment you can make for your RV.
Thank you for sharing your experience. Seems like a very good upgrade!
It's a fantastic upgrade for an RV.
Flex Armor is amazing stuff. We put it on our Solaire trailer when it was new and a year later had a major hail storm that totalled our Sequoia but did no damage to the trailer roof. I cannot recommend it highly enough!
The RV/Camper industry as a collective should be absolutely ashamed of the quality of their product across the board.
The entire industry is nothing but cosmetically pleasing scabbed together P.O.S. that are designed to fail ..... It's really sad.
How could a product even reach market that must be replaced every single year at a cost of $1000.... That simply means your product is garbage.
Good on this company, for caring about quality and longevity........thanks for sharing
Great video great information thank you very much.
Glad it was helpful
That looks amazing. And we live about 30 minutes from Denton, TX. I'm seriously thinking about having this done. Thanks.
Awesome! That's super convenient you're so close. It's definitely do it!
We had our Winnebago Journey 36ft done in August at Travelers Destination RV in Pasco, WA. Great experience, and love the results. We can definitely notice the temperature and noise differences, but the peace of mind knowing that rain/snow are no longer an issue makes the cost ($9,000) well worth it.
Couldn't agree more! So glad to hear you're happy with your decision 😊
9k for an RV roof seems ridiculous to me regardless of the durability. That's like 5 times the rate of a regular roof. It's probably more than 50 % the value of the RV itself.
Great Job !!! Love it !! Thank you very much.
Thank you for watching and glad you enjoyed it.
I used Flex Armor in Denton, Tx when my then two year old Sunset Trail Reserve roof delaminated. Four years later I had my 15 year old deer lease trailer roofed by Flex Armor. When I recently took the deer lease camper to an RV repair shop for other work the technician said that's the best roof he had ever seen. I agree with him.
That's awesome. They do a good job for sure!
We just got a quote from them yesterday. Awesome video thank you.
Awesome! Hope you love your roof and mentioned we sent you!
@@EatSeeRV sure will
Great video!
Thank you!
That's crazy how much damage there was already. The new roof looks great! Getting Dita in shape. 💖🙏✌️
Yes! The smallest hole can cause such a big problem. Yes we are!
I had this lifetime roof installed 2 years ago. It is a worry free roof, everything is well sealed no need for annual seam sealing. I was also told it’s ok to clean the roof with a pressure washer. Excellent upgrade that will increase resale value of RV. Also the warranty is transferable.
Yes to all of those things haha!
Please tell me what did you use?
What a great upgrade and the peace of mind that the roof is done correctly.
Yes! I couldn't agree more
Very cool! Looks like a leftover snow from the mountains...lol.
Haha! I like that
Never regretting this decision go with FlexArmor. We did our 05 Wildcat. Now we have re-detail the RV so the roof doesn't outshine the rest of the RV! (shout out to Joel in Waxahachie, TX).
Something I need to think about and save up for. thank you so much for this video. I wonder if they do payments month to month bases maybe? not sure...
Yes it's definitely something you save up for but it's worth it!
Another great video guys! How's the roof holding up?
Holding up like a champ
Great video, I’ve been thinking about doing this to my new to me RV. This type of roof redo looks like the best way to do it. I liked that they let you go up to see the condition of your roof. I’m always afraid they are going to tell you it’s in worse shape than it is.
Yes the communication here was great! They were very transparent about what was needed and why before and during. Definitely reach out if you end up redoing your roof!
Excellent JOB on this roof install!! You guys are Awesome!!
Thank you!! We are so happy with how it turned out!
@@EatSeeRV Well deserved as y’all work really hard to provide us with these great videos
Thank you. We do! It feels good to be recognized for that. We appreciate you being here tuning in
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Kind of sad that it didn’t leave the factory with a better roof to begin with. Wouldn’t a fiberglass roof, kind of like a Forrest River be better to begin with?
These men did a great job on this roof. Well done guys. Wish there was one in NY state.
Yes they do a fantastic job.
"One gets what one pays for!" Great job.
Thank you. It's a great roof. Definitely not cheap but worth it!
Rolled our 35 ft Winnebago 4 years ago with flex seal . Looks as good as the day I put it on and total costs was $400 plus 2 days labor ….
Flex seal isn't the same product. Glad you found something that worked for you
I’d do it in a heartbeat…. If I had that much cash I could spare.
From what I watched in this video, they did a seriously nice job and having that kind of peace of mind would be well worth the price.
Very cool. You'll definitely stay dry, cooler and sleep better knowing that's all good.
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This is great. I am doing a little DIY on my roof and would like to add that radius protection. Do you know where I can get the corner round? Thank you.
I would take the trim around the cab to rv and check to see if you have broken or missing screws. We had a 2017 Coachmen 27qb thad had a problem from the factory. Very poor quality. 1:04 pm
Seems great, But it wouldn't be for any trailer or rv. The weight alone is a major factor. then there is the skylight. The plastic of the skylight will dry out and crack, then what? from the looks of how this armor has covered the parameter of the skylight. if it had to be replaced, the time to cut it out would probably cost as much as an entire standard TPO or EPDM in materials. I see it now. cost of skylight 100, cost to replace it 1500.00. I'll also add that I noticed the flex armor covers the tops ( last couple inches ) of the vertical rails. While the flex armor will stop any water from intruding the roof, what about the vertical corners of the rear and front trim moldings. those still need maintenance. if for some reason water got past the molding, you'll have to remove and reseal. So you will need to cut the armor flex material from around the trim molding in order to remove it? So I'd guess that would void there warranty.
Interesting product. Thanks for posting this video. Do you know how much weight this adds per square foot? Our travel trailer does not have a lot of cargo capacity. Also, do you know how this compares to Henry's Tropi-Cool for heat reduction?
Pretty cool
It's a great product.
i've seen roofing material for flat roofs and was thinking of using that to repair my brothers rv also used in construction FRP fiberglass reinforced plastic that stuff if strong but 3/16" thick and applied 3 coats, does that mean 3/16x3= 0.56 of an inch or just 3/16 in total. anyway amazing job that was done 👍
Nice infomercial
Very Impressive!!!
The roof is awesome!
Rolling Flex Seal with EternaBond RSW-2-50 RoofSeal Sealant Tape on edges and around the vents etc, is the best and not expensive. Can do it at home in an afternoon.....
Wow! On the finished product and the price!
Haha yes it's such a great result but it's not cheap (as we said in the video). Worth it to us though!
I used to be 1/2 owner in an RV repair business here in SW Louisiana and I'm here to tell you there is ONLY one high quality RV made today. AirStream
And I just watched a video of a new Airstream with build quality issues, so that's a really bad sign
How much more would it costy if they used marine plywood (not particle board) when building an RV?
It's really shocking what the RV makers get away with. If you put a rubber roof on your new screen porch, it would come with up to a 40 year warranty. If it failed any time before that, you'd call the contractor out to fix it. And if he tried to dodge responsibility by saying you didn't get up on the roof each year to reseal it, you'd rightly threaten legal action. If that roof failed in the first 5 years and rotted out a major portion of the roof structure as well, you'd file a complaint with the state against his contractor's license and drag him into court. The contractor would either write you a big check, or skip town in the middle of the night, because any court would rule in your favor.
Yet somehow when it comes to RVs, all that is right out the window. We _expect_ the roof to fail in a very short time. We get up on the roof faithfully each year in an attempt to compensate for the dreadful design and material choices of the manufacturer, and we take full responsibility when the inevitable failures occur.
A note to the RV makers: I'm not an idiot, and I'm not alone. You're putting yourselves out of business. People know a con when they see one. Enjoy this time you're in where there are still a few suckers left willing to get robbed for your crap product. It won't last much longer.
What metal did they use for the roof patches? ali or steel?
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$6500 well worth the investment. Great video. Looking forward to the next adventure. Thanks Don
Thanks don! We definitely agree
It’s a shame and pretty much criminal the manufacturers don’t do this. 😕 it’s worth 6500 bucks
Agreed!
Wow! Nice roof! How much weight was added?
4-5 lbs per linear foot
What was the fuzzed out areas on the video?
Our class C has some water damage in the bed above the cab. I think much of the wood needs to be replaced :( Do these guys do that kind of work along with the flex armor roof?
Yes they repair wood decking. Sorry to hear that! Hope you get it fixed.
We need a new roof on our 2022 MLE22. While it should be covered by GD it is not. We are torn between a traditional rubber roof replacement or the Flex Armor. After a year and a half what would your decision be now? Flex Armor is about 3K more expensive than the tradition rubber roof. Thank you!
We will never not have a Flex Armor roof on our RV. We've done it to two now and as we said in the video it's a non negotiable for us.
Do they explain the process of what needs to happen if a component on the roof needs replacement? How do they extract and then re-seal?
They do but I suggest you reach out to them. They can explain the process in better detail!
Why did you switch from that nice RV you had to this one? Did they old one (that looked newer) break down beyond repair?
I'd be interested in hearing about that Starlink antenna.
I tried to get one for my house and I'm on a year wait list.
Is that how it's going to be mounted all the time? Doesn't seem very aerodynamic.
Do you have mobile connectivity or stationary only?
We have the RV one made with probability so we can use wherever we go. However we cannot and do not use it when in motion (that's actually grounds for Starlink to end the contract). They do have a mountable one that is made to be up on the roof permanently and can be used in motion but it's $2,500.
I wouldn't have mounted the Starlink antenna on the roof. Too many campsites have trees close by that will ruin the signal. At least with it not mounted you can move the antenna around to get a good signal. I have Starlink at my house and it's the best service ever, but it can be finicky with nearby obstructions.
I don’t know…….Sometimes spending more up front doesn’t seem like the budget option, but in the long run it is. That Flex Armor roof kind of looks like truck bed liner for your RV roof.
Yes we couldn't agree more! It definitely feels different from that but I see the similarities.
@@EatSeeRV @Garret Lewis... This is a Flexible application. bed liners are more ridged, and prone to cracking over time. This type of product touts 800% elongation, and 3500 tear strength. We have spent countless hours grinding off a few attempted bed liner applications ( NO FUN) RV's flex WAY to much etc. Thanks, S.Fouse # AZRVROOF
We bought a used RV at a great deal, without shopping around, because we had just lost our other rv to a fire. We did inspect everything but the roof, well Lesson Learned because a cpl months later when it started to rain and leak in a cpl spots, that we discovered that the awning had been cut up and gorilla glued down in strips where the caulking should have been. Makes me shake my head in wonder.
Wow wow wow! Crazy. Hopefully you get a leak proof roof to never worry about that again.
That’s not a bad price at all. Looks great
Agreed! Thank you. We think it looks great too
@@EatSeeRV let us know on a long term review also please.
Definitely! We had our other roof for 6 months and it was great! But will definitely give year+ update
Seems really cool however very expensive!
It is but we'll worth it over the long term. So much peace of mind
@@EatSeeRV I believe it! thanks!
How do you go about replacing the skylights in 3-5 years when they're a degraded by UV?
You can come back to the shop to replace them. We put new ones in and think we can get 5 years out of it for sure
Almost like a spray on bed liner.
I wish I could afford to get my RV motorhome roof done. It was destroyed by winter storm.
Does adding new items to your roof such as solar panels or replacing items such as vents or sky lights void your lifetime warranty? These types of things require putting new screws in your roof.
Yes it would. That's why they suggest figuring out anything you want to add. They can also add systems so you can add things in the future without needing to drill holes. They'll go over everything with you
We enjoy the roof material. Only issue is any changes void warranty. Add solar, replace on air antenna, or mushroom roof vents requires an appointment & several hours labor. And our original installer NO longer is contracted or "franchisee"! But we have great comfort knowing most seams are sealed. You still need to inspect ac gaskets to ensure leaves, stems, etc, do not squeeze between roof & gasket. Can still leak there.
Yes very good points. That's why it's a good idea to get all of that done when you replace your roof. Our installer here in Prescott uses a cool bolting system and rail system so you can add components to your RV in the future without needing to rebook and redo the roof in those areas!
Now, when are you planning on selling this one??? Im very interested due to the roof work done for me😉. Safe travels and happy trails!
P.S. I still like your MO toy hauler. That got me and the wife a toy hauler bug and now on the process of looking for our 43 feet MO to continue our fulltime rv living with our camping gears and machine to home in the toy hauler section😃.
This is how I know you've been with us for a while! wow a 43 footer. That's a big girl!
@@EatSeeRV Yes, we all have to start on something then decide later down the road if we go bigger or smaller...lol. Safe travels and happy trails!
Wow 6500 that cheap here in New Zealand that would be a 20g US plus job your so lucky to have better options than us here.
Crazy!
The bottom line is that..... with the cost of RV's...... THEY SHOULD BE COMING FROM THE FACTORY LIKE THIS ! O.o
Wish they were
Do they have a location down in florida?
There are Flex Armor shops in Florida but they are run independently from AZ RV Roof. We got our first one done in Florida.
you sshared outstanding recording~goodbye!- ;)
Thank you!
It looks to me like I'd have to take out a loan for an RV roof. I can't even imagine the cost. More than the value of a lot of RV's probably.
Hahah no. Not at all. I shared the cost in the video. Clearly you didn't actually watch.
This labor rate $149 are crazy and $5.000 for a roof about 200sqf.... 😵💫
These roofs aren't cheap, but they are worth it! And around 20% to 30% less than a manufacturer's installed roof.
why did they put a censure blurr during spraying. what was it they didnt want us to see
A proprietary design
What is being blurred out when they are spraying the roof?
They have a proprietary bolting system that only flex armor uses they don't want us to share. Wish we could it's super cool!
What about slides? Do they do those also?
No that would be too heavy for the slide and raise it too much so they don't seal.
Is flex armor the same as the DIY flex seal?
No it's not.
@@EatSeeRV I bet it is, just the spray on version for pro use.
I wish we had these guys downunder
How much for that please and where is it.
We share both answers in the video. Please watch all the way through and listen. We also have links to the shop directly in the description.
I don’t trust anything would stand test on roof accept for one sheet thin metal cover the whole roof because not just the weather but highway driving all the shaking n rattling 😂
Was your first RV Flex Armor done in Florida and if so why Arizona over Florida since Florida is your home state? Just asking for those whose reside in eastern USA. Thank you for your response.
Yes we did our old RV (Maggie) in Florida since that's where we are based. We did this one in AZ because we were out west when we bought this RV and wanted it done now
@@EatSeeRV thanks for the reply. I have two other questions if you don't mind answering. I want to get my RV done. Is the one in Florida the only one on the east coast? Second, I don't have solar panels yet, but would like in the future. I have to do additions in stages based on finances. How do you decides where to place hook-ups so as to not interfer with the integrity of the new roof later when able to add solar panels? Thanks for you time in responding.
If it works as good as it looks, it should be well worth it.
It does indeed!
K thats not bad I was thinking 10-12K for a job like that!
Pretty bad that you can spend well over $100,000 on a Motorhome and they cant even put a decent sealed roof on it. We have a 2009 Winnebago View with a fiberglass roof but we've had water leak in the slide.
It is sad that it's the reality of it. Hope you find a good solution for your RV roof.
The babe who is doing all the hooting and over blown happiness, works for the company. Bless her heart! Over done, or what?
🥴 nailed it... P. S. I don't work for the company.
Too bad...I contacted Flex Arbor and they do not have a Canadian Dealer. Oh well maybe we will tie it in to a USA Holiday in the future. 🇨🇦
Yes only US right now. That's a great idea!
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Thank you for watching. ☺️
Why is there a blurring square in the video while they are applying it?
Proprietary products that they don't want competitors to see.
I see the bill of $7300 but you say in the video $6500 which one is right?
The $7,300 was the intial quote before they finished work. Some things got taken off the quote because it wasn't needed. They measure what they spray and it was less than what they thought at first! So $6,500 was the end #
We have an ATC trailer and the roof is 100% aluminum, it will never go bad...
Awesome you have an aluminum roof! There's no wood decking at all?
@@EatSeeRV Yes everything is aluminum.
Awesome
Aluminum??? Is it made out of a soda can? Although, i like my Ford AlumiDuty truck...lol.
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Not sure what's funny. Haha but glad there's a heart there too!
Definitely an excellent job but too pricey for most people just to do a roof of your RV that you only use six or seven times a year at most
Depends on how you look at it. A lot cheaper than having to buy a new RV because yours gets wood root in the roof. I do get it's not for everyone. But it's just as worth while of an investment for weekend warriors too.
Really nice job and wise decision $6,500.00 for the protection and integrity of an RV roof is nothing when you've invested $30-100++K for your rig! I had a 25'TT years ago and it sustained some major water damage. I sold it and vowed I would NEVER own another rv ever again. I solved the problem by buying a cargo trailer and converted it into a camper and now NO MORE ROT! I sealed the all aluminum one piece roof with Krazy Seal that comes with a 50 year warranty against leaking I'll be dead by the time that 50 years comes around!! 😂😂😉😉
That's awesome. Water damage with RVs is the worse. Glad you found a solution 😃
Wow. Guess I shoulda had mine done 3-4 years ago. Quote was for $3600 for 16.5 ft.
Haha yes! That'd be. A steal. Although it might not be too far off considering you have a much smaller roof than ours and we got $1000 in fans and such
Everything companies like Flex Armor cover is a corner that the manufacturers cut. That's shameful considering the price of a new RV.
It's a bummer this type of product isn't offered with new RVs but glad it's an option
How much does Flexarmor weigh per square foot? Is this something you should take into consideration if your RV has a low payload capacity?
Yes I would consider it! We didn't have to worry about it with the new RV but there's a good chance you're already overweight if you have low weight capacity. Some of the Mercedes chassis only give you 600-900 lbs of cargo carrying capacity. With 2 people and your things your almost guaranteed to be over. I'd weigh yourself first and find out how much it'd be adding based on your RV size.
@@EatSeeRV Did you weigh Dita or Maggie before and after? How much weight was added by the new roof?
We didn't weigh either of them accurately enough to know. But I think AZ RV Roof would have an idea of weight per foot
@@EatSeeRV @ Bob. 4-5 Ft/Lineal Foot. Roughly 200 Lbs for a 40'er.
*LBS/Lineal
Probably got a discount for the informational video they made.
We were paid for our video but paid the full, normal price for our roof as disclosed in the video.
If u ask me, it sure does seem like the roofs are purposely made the way they are to make sure the come-back is there. Obviously the roofs are a huge problem, so why not make it bomb proof with superior materials?
so what was the cost of that job ? ball park
We share the exact cost at the end of the video.
6500 was well worth it I'm more closer to Denton Texas I'm looking at buying a 37 ft bumper pool I'm more closer to Denton Texas I'm looking at buying a 37 ft bumper pull and I want to add this on and I want to add this roof it will add R-value in adding 316 of an inch is excellent
So how much was that install?
Did you watch the whole video? We shared the price 🙂
@@EatSeeRV Probably not at the point I posted the question. Thanks!
Cost??
I share what we paid in the video and explained the cost will vary depending on your RV length, upgrades, and if there is damage. You should call to get a quote if interested.
How come your videos are only 480p?
So glad you asked this. We had no idea it was showing up in such low quality. We just did some digging and if you upload in 60 frames a second (no matter if it's 4K or 1080) it maxes out the frame rate at 480p! So we will be changing our filming and editing frame rate to match 30 frames per second so we can offer 1080 as intended. So frustrating!
This girl was blessed with a nice bubble
How long did it take from when you drove in until you departed?
We dropped it off Wednesday and left Friday!
NEVER EVER will my roof leak, I have a 2020 Escape 19’, built like a boat. The Square Tube frame will rot out first.
I see the Escape has a "seamless aluminum roof." Nice! Definitely check the sides and such it's like fiberglass. Less prone to tear and no sealant but the sides could peel back. Hopefully that never happens. Seems like a quality build
@@EatSeeRV No, the Escape is a full 2 piece Fibreglass shell, no aluminum or rubber. The only joint is at the waist line. The AC is raised as is the MaxFan opening. They are a work of art. Escape Trailer Industries from British Columbia Canada. The Escape 5.0 fifth wheel is the best trailer on the planet. Convince me otherwise.
That's awesome!
I'm in Missouri and have roof damage an water damage need help
Reach out to them. They'll get you taken care of
How can I do that
Sure you two can't get those cameras a little closer to your mugs? sheesh
The wide lens we would like to buy is over $1,000. Filming equipment costs money. We're doing the best we can by delivering quality content but we don't make enough from our channel to invest in our equipment as much as we'd like to. If it's too close for comfort for you feel free to send over a tip so we can upgrade our equipment!
@@EatSeeRV Sounds like you both need to save up for surgery to make your arms actually extend so you can hold the camera you have away from your heads so as not fill the entire screen with them. Maybe, just maybe that would actually work.
Yes we'll definitely do that. Thanks for the tip 👎
@@EatSeeRV Glad to help.
Or, you can just buy a Revcon... 30+ year old RV, never touched the roof. OK, I touched up the ladder mounts, but nothing else.
Nice!