RV Roof Maintenance
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 10 ต.ค. 2020
- A leak in an RV's roof can be catastrophic! Avoid unnecessary damage with some very easy preventative roof maintenance!
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One would think that in 2020 we would have a better roof system for RV's. We shouldn't have to put gobs of sealant on every six months to keep the roof from leaking.
I'm also supposed to have a flying car and personal jet pack by now! LOL
Changing Lanes 🤔😂
Seems like crazy seal or RV armor go where you are looking Don.
@@ChangingLanes Jetsons ruined me. Our spacefaring comics set an expectation that makes me laugh when a new product hits the shelves. I thought we already had self driving spaceplanes!
Watch RVROOFINSTALL, this guy is a little obnoxious, but he installs a commercial grade roof on RV’s and they are awesome!
Haha, I really enjoyed the embedded Pledge commercial! Transported me back to my youth in the 70s.
(Thank you for NOT embedding a commercial featuring Phil Swift from Flex Seal!)
Y’all do an excellent job of explaining the projects you do to your RV, hard to believe you have only been doing this a few years.. High Five Chad n Tara 👍
Have you ever thought about having your roof redone so that you don't have to reseal it? I had a patch on my used RV when I bought it that I was concerned with. I looked into having another roof installed and found a place in Chattanooga called RV Roof Install. They use commercial grade roofing and heat weld the seems to you don't have to caulk. They also warranty their work for 20 years- the RV manufacturers don't even do that. They even offer military discounts. They have a website and also a TH-cam channel.
Mainly the small gutters are for the air conditioner water so it doesn’t run where your camping.
The good advice is to consult the manufacturer for product compatibility with your roof system. As a commercial roofer I see acres of tpo, pvc and epdm roofs. Epdm is rubber, usually black, but available in white. TPOhas become the most popular material for a single ply roof. Both TPO and PVC have their advantages and disadvantages.
Neither TPO or PVC are very strong against hail. Check your manufacturer concerning what can void your warranty. (12 years is not very much, commercial roofing warranties are usually 15 or 20 years.)
Great advice on cleaning! The reflectivity of the membrane is a huge factor in keeping what’s under the roof cooler! People in southern climes save as much as 15% on the utility bills for cooling costs! That’s big!
R V Armor will solve all roof problems! We got it this year on our RV!! No more caulking just a wash every now and then.
I just do not understand why manufactures put a ten cent roof on RV’s; It makes no sense, except they get the repair jobs!!
The roof maintenance on my RV has been a big concern of mine. Thanks!
Here's my conclusions from watching dozens of videos.....Have fun!
TO DO A EPDM RV ROOF: Recommend spray bottle down a 50/50 solution of Simple Green & Bleach, a section at a time, then wait a few minutes and pressure wash off using a 40° fan spray at least 8-12" (depending upon PSI) away from the EPDM roof then let dry 24 hours. The next day, reseal top edges of all the edge trim pieces with non-leveling DICOR sealant, reseal all cracks with DICOR Self-Leveling lap sealant and/or use EternaBond (only where it's really needed) then coat the entire roof with HENRY's Tropicool 100% Silicone white roof coating. It can really be that simple.....JUST 2-3 DAYS OF WORK!
Great video Chad! Great job and thanks for sharing all this information with us! Stay safe and healthy!
Your videos almost convince me that I'd be able to maintain/fix an RV. Still researching for a potential move in the future. Thanks so much for your hard work!!
Hey Chad - thank you! Another great video! (And nice work slipping in that drone shot!) Really appreciate all of your how-to videos - honestly, when I saw the subject of this week’s video, I thought ‘meh, maybe I’ll watch it some day’, but now that I see what’s involved and how important roof maintenance is, I’m glad I did. Again, THANK YOU!!
Love watching your channel. Great information and you guys always stay positive. Other influencers are starting to focus on negative things so they get more views. I appreciate you guys staying positive.
Yes! So important to do roof maintenance. There have been many times we have gotten on the roof of an RV and we've had to clean it before we begin installs. Love the Air Tite Preserver - that will be so handy for us! We've done a lot of Grand Design roofs and we also like to use the Proflex Sealant (clear only though!) and it also works really well.
Yay, been waiting all day for a new video!
Good work Chad, I'm too old to do hard work, but it's good to see others doing it (laughs). Please more of Tara and Daisy in the next videos and more Lucille ridings! Hugs from Brazil!
Really enjoy the informative videos. You guys do a really good job of explaining the how and why.
Awesome video...I was just beginning my research on what I needed to do on my roof...new rig and I’ve been on the road for about 3 months and it’s been under covered storage for about 5 months. I have cleaned it before, but have not added sealant and now know that I’m falling behind and I will do it as soon as we hit warm weather (leaving Idaho in the cold and going to Brownsville / Galveston area the first of the year. THANKS for making roof maintenance so easily understandable!!
Super informative. I didn’t think about lubricating the seal on the vent fan. Also didn’t know about the two solvents. Thanks again for sharing.
Thanks for the tip about using Pledge on seals, never heard of that one before. We have a problem up here in Canada with vehicle doors freezing shut in the winter and I’m going to treat the door seals of my truck with Pledge, thanks again, Wayne from Windsor Ontario Canada
I'm so happy to find your channel. I love stacking gold and silver.
Just finished watching the video of 2 days of problems regarding the hydraulic slide and water pump leak. Thank you for the in depth work regarding the hydraulic valve failure and how it affects the slide movement.
I really found it informative and interesting
Love the video Chad! Thanks so much. Stay safe! Travel safe!
Good final tip about the layers of sealant found on a roof of a used RV.👍
Very important subject and great info. Usually clean our Momentum after every trip where we are under trees and have been using camco's roof cleaner. Says it has a conditioner in it also which can't hurt. Appreciate the info on the sealant from another video and use the Alpha type on ours. Yes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Really enjoy these videos.
Great video showing the process and different products that can be used.
Great tips, we live in AZ so glad we don't have the bad sap like that. I've cleaned out roof twice and ours gets extremely dirty with sand and dirt.
lol.. loved the commercial clip. AND... nothing like a clean roof! Happy travels!
Making mistakes or forgetting steps is more of a learning experience for us viewers. So make as many mistakes as possible without any real damage to your equipment. Thanks for all your helpful videos!
Great video, great tips, firm believer in preventive maintenance. Thank you for sharing.
Great tips, this is something we keep putting off.
"Hey can you come out quick please"
"For what reason?"
LOL!!! way to relatable :P
I know my wife would have assumed I had fallen off or otherwise gotten myself into some kind of perilous situation.
for what reason doesn't work for me.
I was just thinking about you guys and here you are!
Great video, I wash my roof twice a year. With blue coral and a soft car washing brush.
Great Video!! Lot’s of Food ForThought!! Chad you made some great points. Thanks & Safe Travels
Wow #1 this time great can't wait to watch it
Note to Chad, don't be mean to Tara. She puts up with you so she must be an angel. Thanks for the lesson in roof maintenance. Keep the good stuff coming guys.
Very useful video! Great job as always.
Amazing tips Chad! My MaxxAir vent has been sticking and it drives me insane...using pledge is genius. Also good to know Simple Green is safe to use. Keep up the amazing work.
Once again.... GREAT JOB & thanks for sharing.... 🙂
That was exactly what I was looking for ! Thanks !
Very good video - and it reminds me to climb up there on ours and do a cleaning when I bring it out of the pole shed next spring...
Thank you for the valuable training.
I LOVE THE VIDS keep up the good work
Chad on my RV I use the Sun Joe electric pressure washer it's only 2230 PSI. Also I have the foam soap cannon that I use which works good and these are made for automotive and RV finishes. I also use the white nozzle which is the 40 degree for rinsing off the soap.
Thank you for sharing I always trust your information. Im going to start on mine today
I am enjoying your videos, sense of humor and way of getting things done, great music also!
Thank you!😎
Great how-to episode. I dig it.
Excellent video ! Simple inspection and maintenance is vital for the health of your roof. Great tip for the gutter. I have same problem and will try the Flex Seal, thanks!!
On a side note, for anyone with EPDM roofs I highly suggest to look into Henry's Tropicool Seam Sealant (885) and Tropicool 100% Silicone Roof Sealant (887). It's designed for EPDM roofs and also acts to reflect heat. I've used both products on our travel trailer with great results.
Great video just did mine a couple months ago!
Great video 💥 Thanks so much ✌🏽
Good, clear explanation. Thanks. Travel safe
Ray from " love your RV " taped over all his areas that are caulked with Eternal bond tape ,looked like a good idea to me , so I ordered 100 ft roll of it . When I got on the roof to take measurements as to how much to buy I noticed the factory had used Eternal bond on the slides ( 2019 Cougar 366RDS)
Just another day in paradise, life doesn't get much better from there. Thanks again for the nice how to video. Just a note of my thoughts...do the true air ride first, before solar, you will realize that you should have done it long ago. No matter where you go, your rig will appreciate the ride as well as the all the occupants in the truck.
I'm a real fan of Simple Green. Never have had a problem with it staining finishes. I use it to wash my cars since it rinses so well and doesn't spot. You might want to add it to water so you don't get so much foam. Thanks for the soft brush tip...
Great information. Thanks!
Great video!!!! Thanks for the information!!!
Thanks for the informational video!
I love the foot print in the seal around 18:12 at base of skylight
Thank you foe the valuable tips!
I have read that alpha roofs that grand design uses recommends no conditioner or additional UV protection. You should check that before applying. Great video to show it is not that hard (for us newbies).
It's not just Maine it's all of New England. The big white pines and scrub pines weep sap like crazy. I always remove all the sealant and put down all new and on the roof, I never use Dicor Sika-Flex it is not self-leveling but it is a much better product for the Roof and last 10times longer than Dicor and cost half the cost per-tube.
Simple Green is actually a super safe cleaner. You can use it on car paint if you really wanted to.
Another Great Tips video Chad. I didn't realize that the roof should be checked that often, but now that you've detailed why and what to look for I will definitely be doing it much more than I have been up to this point. Simple Green is a great product for a lot of things and it looks like it's also great for RV roofs. You may have said this in the video, but in case you didn't, I recall you mentioned this in a previous maintenance video that it's good to check the rules and staff for your Campground to make sure it's OK to do that kind of maintenance on site. We were at a KOA in Ohio earlier this year and they specifically mentioned that we were not allowed to wash the RV on site, but routine rinsing of the water bay and dump station was acceptable.
Yes! I should have mentioned that... We had to pay $10 fee to the park...
Thanks Chad! Great info for newbie r vers!,
Thanks, excellent video
I just sealed my gutter seams a few days ago....Liquid Electrical Tape is amazing for sealing gutters
Great video! Thanks for the detailed information. Especially the denatured alcohol for pine needles. 🤔
Also, need to pick up some of the alpha sealant👍
Big fan of the channel.
Great video!
Thank Chad great video
looking good be safe have fun
Thank you for sharing.
Hello from ( kayak) Mark I'm back at Lone Rock, Utah this appears to be a better time of year to be here. I've been here four days so far no wind.
Hey, Mark! 👋🏼
Why did you use mineral spirits on the roof? It is a petroleum based solvent. Earlier in video, you said not to use anything petroleum based. Just curious.
Wonderful video. Sounds like I need some denatured alcohol now! Tree sap, what a bigger to get off!
Great video, Chad. Simple stuff that can make a huge difference. Fantastic gutters you got there! Lol. Almost useless, huh? But great tips otherwise. Missed seeing ya Tara. Hope you’re doing well. It’s probably a good thing nobody has your number because you’d be gettin a jillion calls right now - when Chad used Siri to call you, I know my phone sure did try and find ya! Had to cover the mic until the vid was over. Good thing I don’t know a “Tara” I guess. 😉 Thanks for another great vid. Troy
Informative video! I really enjoy the channel..Would suggest including a video segment on how your get up there safely..
Thanks for the video Chad! I am looking at solar next year as well. I have my eye on a 2.4Kw system but it is pricey!!
Hey Chad
I know this video is old but is a big help since I’m redoing Dicore after cleaning denatured alcohol
Thank you
3m marine 5200 sealant works really well as a sealant too
Thanks for showing how thorough you are with cleaning and resealing your roof, I do my inspection twice a year, also I usually do not leave a comment even though I watch your videos because I am usually using a firestick, I did go to my phone to leave a comment for you ,take care. PS I think you forgot to tell the people there are two types of sealer, self-leveling and non self-leveling ,just saying ,you know, I'm a ex RV technician, I caught that lol
Yea.. good point. I always think of things like that after.. LOL
Oops didn’t finish Thanks for the great video
I just coated mine with the same pure silicone I put on my home flat roof - pressure wash it first, and it is PERMANENT - 20 years or better. and, its great heat reflection.
Thank you you answered a question and that was, do I have to take off old stuff before sealing it up.
Loctite PL white window and door polyurethane caulk is what would use. I use that on my boat. Plus you can use FG drywall tape to reinforce it. It has a sticky surface, all you got to do it lay it down, then caulk over that and make it smooth and flat with a putty knife. You can also build up multiple layers. And that caulk wont crack and can be primed. A good primer is Bulle eye 123 flat white.
When you have sap on your paint, roof or slide top/awnings, use a some WD-40 om a rag and it will wipe right off without causing any damage. Won't dry out anything like alcohol could do.
Looks good. I bet most RV owners don't bother with this often enough.
I always have a small bowl of dish soap when I’m caulking....dip a finger in and then you can smooth/shape/control the caulking without it sticking or making a mess....better than those huge gobs of caulk.
If I’m not mistaken, I think the gutters are really designed for ac/heat pump discharge only.
Good tips Chad
Good job Chad.I need to look at mine even tho it is new. I don’t know how long it was sitting on the lot.
Another super video. I wonder if you mark it on a calendar for checking the seals👍🏻 thanks for the info!
As soon as they stick once, I know it's time.. 😀
Use Butter to remove the Sap, yes Butter it works well, it’s not a joke so try it on a spot and you see how it comes off
Good job do you make house calls, kidding aside using denatured alcohol can leave dry spots be sure to re coat with UV protectant for rubber roofs. Also great video as usual and very informative.👍🇺🇸
Mr Clean Eraser works great on stains on rubber roof. Cleans stain off the sealant with pretty much no effort.
As always I love your videos. No offense Chad, they’re better when Tara is more than just a cameo or voice over.
This video is great but every time you get close to the edge I get butterflies in my stomach! Lol I guess I'm afraid of heights. 🤦♀️ Be careful up there!!
One thing to watch for on a roof inspection is cracks in the skylights especially in the corners. I have had two skylights on different RV develop cracks which can leak into the frame of the skylight and wet the roof structure and drip inside eventually. You can use self-leveling lap sealant on those too as long as it isn’t on the vertical side of the skylight.
Good point! 👍🏼
I am from Maine and we have found that hand sanitizer removes sap from our vehicles without damaging the paint so that may be another option for you!