Everybody is a critic and everyone things they know better and people are quick to be untrusting. I’d like to see some of these people get up off their asses and actually do something with their lives instead of talking shit on a TH-cam comment section. Good for you man. You’re killin’ it :)
I trust this good ole boy's practical and cost saving approach. I'm from a similar climate in southern Louisiana and appreciate common sense solutions to problems. Thanks taking the time to post.
Got ya all subscribed Dave.. Ya got it right. I got an old 30 year motorhome. I put 3 gallons of that stuff on about 3 years ago and it worked great. It aint rocket science is it.. Just think like water. If nylon can keep water outta a tent then a half inch of finely applied rubber aught ta keep it out of da camper... have a good one...
Eternabond is the tape ! Dicor sealant is the self leveling caulking in tubes. Glad to see your work holding up. I’m about to do some of the Eterna Bond tape on the edges and the main roof joint top front. I hope I get the same results. I may look into the coating you did next. Thanks
Mine has held up well, couldn’t be happier. I highly suggest running that tape all along top sides-edge as I did. 90% of roof issues I see is from the sides. As trailer flex’s in travel I’m assuming it’s rubbing the edges raw and cracks along that entire outer edge. The tape gives it extra thick layer
Oh, eterna bond saved my bacon when a delamed section came loose ON THE ROAD!! (60mph w 25-30 cross winds) It comes in many widths, also. I have the 5" but I have seen other TH-camrs w 6 and 2 inch versions. I just wish they'd sell it direct from them. Having to find an RV supply (darn near all of them stock some version of it) in some places can be a challenge and resellers can be sketchy.
Thanks for sharing. Certainly a better alternative than spending 10,000 for a new roof a RV repair shop quoted me. Yes, they really threw that figure out.
@@Christorment5 I honestly have no idea. But if it was mine and on a budget, my attitude would be “what do I have to lose” I’d try it before spending loads of time or money
Flex seal works great too. Everyone told me no but through 2 washington coast winters and about 100" of rain annually, it works great and around the windows and other side joints
Good video, I use Simple Green and a broom then rinse and for the nasty black stain or tree sap I damp a rag with Mineral Spirits or DENATURED Alcohol. I know you said 91% alcohol but is best to use it DENATURED and it won't harm/dry/toast the thin rubbery material. Works like a charm. Just wipe, not much pressure, nice, easy and gentle press to remove the nasty coat. It turns it white again and without harmful heat. I get it at Walmart but is everywhere.
Good video. A little preventive maintenance can save big $$$ down the road. Here is an idea for a future video or 2. Would you consider developing checklists for what you do before a trip, after a trip, annual checkup and repairs, etc? I know that it would vary a bit from RV to RV and climate to climate but a general checklist would be helpful, especially for those new to RV's. Stay safe and have fun.
Great suggestion! I really should do that. Right now I cannot go to dealerships so this would be great for me to do here at Camp David, thanks for input!
Glad your roof coating held up, I see most You Tube channels are plagued with naysayers and critics. I'd ignore them if I were you because they like to know they've jerked your chain. Good video.
Hey Dave I spoke with you before about coating the roof and taping it . I did the job last weekend and all went well. Just wanted to tell you a few things. First thing, my roof is 28feet long so my area was a lot more than yours, so it really took all day after cleaning and preparing the roof doing the tape and all. The new name on the can of coating is Elasto-Kool 1000. I was able to find it at Ace Hardware, 3 gallons on the shelf. None of the Lowe’s stores had any in the store, only online ordering. Cost at Ace was $32 gallon. I remember you saying in the video that the coating was much thinner than you expected, however after stirring my stuff real good it was actually pretty thick, so maybe the formulation changed? Anyway it was easy to work with. I did 3 coats with 2 gallons and I have one left over. After the roof was completed I washed and polished the outside and washed the awning. We have not had any rain for a whole week so timing was perfect. Thanks for all your help. But I would like to ask you, what would you recommend for cleaning the roof with this new coating once fall gets here? Love to hear your thoughts. Thanks again
I just use dawn. It’s safe enough for baby ducks covered in oil, it should be safe enough for a roof. LoL. It actually works great on entire camper for cleaning. Thanks for your kind words. Glad this system worked well for you too
I've been using the 15 yr version, I clean and reseal every year , why because I live very close to the beach in Florida, and the sun is insane so the brighter the coating the cooler I stay. I don't mind doing it because with storms damage is common a fresh coat makes me feel better it's a no brainer for my 2004 rv
Yep you are right about N Bama I lived & worked i Marshal county ( Guntersville ) for 30 years one year in the early 90s not saying it rained for 30 days straight but it did rain each of the 30 days straight, not counting the summer it is normal to get noon down pour most every day, ROLL TIDE ROLL
only a couple weeks it gets "close to" 100F here in ca. we get so much heat even at 2:am it can still be over 100F and i am talking a couple months worth of this heat. and at least 2-3 weeks of over 110 each day. but still not as bad as phoenix, az. not sure how many sunny days (depends on your location). but most of the year you get baked by the sun, yes even in the cold of winter.
Good to see a follow-up video. Looks like the roof is holding up well. I used that tape on my roof edges too. I used the Eternabond Tape. Didn't know that Dicor makes that kind of tape.
Wow!!! 5 grand, I be damn!!! I’m with ya on this. You got this, you can do it!!! There are folks willing to pay it. Then there are folks that say, let’s trade in while we are here at dealership. If you traded it in, I guarantee most dealerships would patch it and sell it as-is, if they patch at all. Wow, $5,000!!!
@@davesrvchannel4717 couple questions if you dont mind. Some of that thin rubber has tears in it. What can I patch that with? Looks like me and this rv are gonna get to know each other really well.
@@jorpsteinnamen4523 you can use lap seal or Dixie tape. If it was my camper I’d take a week with no chance of rain, replace all rubber with 10x thicker rubber roof material that’s made for commercial roofs. You can buy at ABC materials. You’ll never be on that roof again the rest of your life
@@davesrvchannel4717 what's that rubber stuff called? I've used winter guard when I've done regular roofing, is it like a sheet you just roll out and cut around the vents?
If you’ve got an area of full sun to park it in. I’d get a pump sprayer and mix 2/3 water to 1/3 bleach. Spray on roof, give it couple hours and repeat. Then hose off roof with garden hose and sprayer. It’ll run down your camper sides, so you need to keep sides wet to prevent streaks. Then I’d do pump sprayer bleach deal 2-3x same and next day, then rinse again. Sounds like a lot of work but actually just spraying, no scrubbing. I avoid pressure washer because it can open pores or push water in areas you don’t want it. The cleaner the roof the better it will adhere. Good luck Gary. Let me know how it goes
Dave I am glad to hear your roof has held up with this sealant. I saw your original video and went out and bought it to do my own camper. Then I saw some reviews saying that this product might not be good for RV use. Do you have a recent picture of your roof?
I haven’t watched the full video yet but I wonder about how it will perform in cold icy winters below zero and many feet of snow and humid summers . I can say I like how you have done this .
thank you sir, I am flattered. Unfortunately with my deep southern accent, I could only be in Westerns, and I am afraid of horses,,,LOL,,, Got bucked off one as a kid
@Davey Smith thanks for the sub. Yes dicor works great. Matter of fact I was on my camper 2 weeks ago, still looks good. It’s been few years now since roof was done
LOL, you are right, it can be tough weather to live in. But, this year we have had our best Spring by far, it has really been nice. Hope all is well with you
@@peachyclean93 please elaborate... I need advice... Many people with buses use flex seal roof seal.. Then Henry's tropic cool over it... My rv has 1 piece fiberglass roof
Thanks Dave, I have a 30' 1998 Jayco and waited a bit too long to do this but will do it now to save the RV from this leaking "cancer", just have a few soft spots in ceiling but RV still worth saving and will do so now here in upstate NY. Its hard to find the source of roof leaks since water will run anywhere so might as well do the entire with the edge tape. Tx for the knowledge!
Hi Dave, my local Ace Hardware told me of a sealant a bit better than Elasta Kool with a longer warranty called Henry Solar Flex Elastomeric Roof Coating so will try that very soon.
Nanaimo🇨🇦BC🇨🇦 gets 45"/yr! We are the west coast but people call it "The Wet Coast"😜😘😁😉 our Bobbie is an aluminum roof but we had our first leak!!!😢😭 it required a 1/4 turn on the nut to fix! It was where the water comes out of the hot water tank. If it leaks again, Brad Taylor (the builder) told us to replace the ring washer. Caught it in time, cleaned up a puddle of water. But this is bound to happen since it is a 2011 build. Brad says that everyday jiggling can loosen stuff. Dave: I'm still not over the snakes ya'll get there🥴😵😬🤣😂. AND the heat/humidity!!! I would have to turn on my oven and put a boiling pot of water in it and crawl inside to get that hot here!!!!😂🤣😂🤣😂😍🥰 Give your ❤Mom❤ a hello from us!!!😍❤👫
I was coming down my steps at my back door this past Saturday. There was about a 6-7' black snake on the bottom step. Next day I shot a copperhead at moms. Within an hour of that we had a coyote get too close for comfort. You forgot to mention the state bird, mosquito,,,LOL. Our spring weather has been nice though, been loving it
You're full of it... Just Joking lol. Thank you for this video. I'm going to do this in the near future. It's about $3k cheaper than Roof Armour and I can do it myself. Liked and subbed to support a fellow Youtubing RVer!
I might look into the newer system. I installed my flexi panels w/o realizing til halfway thru that my roof wasn't meant to be walked on. I was being careful to stay on the joists, but slipped occasionally. I was momentarily aghast at the comment about using a silicopne based sealant on the black tank vent, but it didn't look as bad as I expected to see. What product did you use there? I've avoided using silicone in my RV roof sealing process because its problematic; in that nothing sticks to cured silicone, even silicone. There are many remnants of the previous owners attempts to "fix" leaks using silicone based products in my RV's roof and I find myself relieved when I have replaced then with another product I know I can then clean and enhance. As opposed to stripping and replacing. All that said, I used 3M products on my sailboat and I can swerar to the reliability of 3M 4200 and 5200 for the ability to waterproof ANYTHING.
Thank you Dave. I am building a DIY Overlander Camper. I am trying to find out what to seal the roof and actually the walls with. Would you use this product to seal my entire camper to save some money? I don't have the money to ACM panel the walls, so that is why I was thinking of your product. Thoughts??
Great question. It’s made to flex a little so I’d think road use it would hold up. If you do off roading it might be more questionable. If you have an ABC roofing and materials supplier nearby you can probably get similar product in 5 gallon. Lowes may also carry 5 gal just more expensive. ABC guys could tell you more about product and ability. Biggest thing is what it’s adhering to
I'd lap seal those solar panel mounts, that butyl is sticky but it loses its seal far faster than lap especially when it exposed to direct contact to water.
Would love to give the black jack a try but after reading the directions and what it can be used for I opted out and ordered Dicor. I did mine, not properly, 5 years ago with a EDPM liquid rubber that was not Dicor and said was with soap and pressure washer. I did that and now having separation issues. Now the company says you have to use a cleaner/primer so not going with them again. It is my understanding anything that is silicone in it will not work well with rubber and liquid rubber.
I don’t have much faith in rubber roof material the thickness of a dime. Therefore I’ll be upgrading mine next summer to likely have a roof to last my lifetime, with material about 1/4” thick which Is used in commercial settings like Walmart etc
@@2olvets443 it might add 20 lbs at most. I’ve done this before. I had a 24’ camper that I replaced all the roof decking with thicker plywood and the thicker rubber. It’s rubber it’ll flex just fine. ABC materials is a nationwide store that carries it.
Generally roof coatings do not work. However I'm glad to see in your case it has. I recommend just keeping the camper covered in general when it's not being used it will make it last significantly longer. I know they say don't use a tarp but if you pitch it the right way it will actually keep the whole roof dry and save the camper from any leaks
Great advice!!! I like to use roll of plastic found in paint department at Walmart or Lowe’s versus using blue tarp. Lasts much longer and less likely to leak
Have you travelled much with it? I've heard the standard roof treatments don't stand up to the vibration of being on the road. Don't doubt it would be alright if mostly stationary, even for a few years.
It’s elastomeric it should flex. The stuff flexes over concrete cracks when used on block homes in Florida. How much vibration do you think a trailer has going down the road. As with most comment understand what your talking about.first
For anyone who is trying to do repairs to your camper or RV in 2023 some of the cheapest places I have found for the Mach AC covers are camping world believe it or not. I managed to pick up all of my vents including my two tank vents and my two solar events as well as the cowling for my AC for less than $270. I'm going with a double coat and my RV is 31 ft long so I just picked up two 5g buckets sealer. That costs as much as the vents so you are prepared. Don't go with the cheap stuff but going with the most expensive stuff can also break the bank right now considering they are going for upwards to $350 a 5-gallon jug. I appreciate all the TH-camrs who have put videos out. I know how to do it but it's nice to watch five or six people do it before I do it again so that I know I did not make any mistakes! It is also very refreshing to have five or six different opinions and ways to tackle a problem as well as someone could bring up problems that others did not think about. Good luck
cdkingking I just love Forks! Would often visit my big Sister and her Family there, Diane Schostak, she was the executive director of the Olympic Visitors Bureau and quite an amazing woman, she passed on a couple years ago. I hope you had the chance to meet her.
Thank you. 1000 videos on how to cover your roof. This is the only one with a follow-up.
Great that you did a follow up report, many just post and don’t ever revisit it!
Everybody is a critic and everyone things they know better and people are quick to be untrusting. I’d like to see some of these people get up off their asses and actually do something with their lives instead of talking shit on a TH-cam comment section. Good for you man. You’re killin’ it :)
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Thanks so much, I really appreciate it!! Best to you as well
This was truly help me cuz I think I have a couple of leaks so I love watching a video cuz it really is helpful this is amazing thank you
I trust this good ole boy's practical and cost saving approach. I'm from a similar climate in southern Louisiana and appreciate common sense solutions to problems. Thanks taking the time to post.
Thanks for your kind words!!
I have to do mine soon, thanks Dave!
YES--I'm not the only one who swears by 91% alcohol!
Sweet quads in the back ground noise
Got ya all subscribed Dave.. Ya got it right. I got an old 30 year motorhome. I put 3 gallons of that stuff on about 3 years ago and it worked great. It aint rocket science is it.. Just think like water. If nylon can keep water outta a tent then a half inch of finely applied rubber aught ta keep it out of da camper...
have a good one...
Glad to hear you got good results as well. Thanks for subscribing!!!
Eternabond is the tape ! Dicor sealant is the self leveling caulking in tubes. Glad to see your work holding up. I’m about to do some of the Eterna Bond tape on the edges and the main roof joint top front. I hope I get the same results. I may look into the coating you did next. Thanks
Mine has held up well, couldn’t be happier. I highly suggest running that tape all along top sides-edge as I did. 90% of roof issues I see is from the sides. As trailer flex’s in travel I’m assuming it’s rubbing the edges raw and cracks along that entire outer edge. The tape gives it extra thick layer
So which is it, Dicor or Eternabond tape? And what was used on the rest of the roof?
@@bluehand9631 tape no coating yet
Oh, eterna bond saved my bacon when a delamed section came loose ON THE ROAD!! (60mph w 25-30 cross winds)
It comes in many widths, also. I have the 5" but I have seen other TH-camrs w 6 and 2 inch versions. I just wish they'd sell it direct from them. Having to find an RV supply (darn near all of them stock some version of it) in some places can be a challenge and resellers can be sketchy.
@@bluehand9631 Eternabond is a Dicor product.
Thanks for sharing. Certainly a better alternative than spending 10,000 for a new roof a RV repair shop quoted me. Yes, they really threw that figure out.
Wow!!! At least you know where you stand with them, and where to not to business with.
@@davesrvchannel4717hey will this roof compound work on aluminum roof? Or will I need to take the aluminum roof off?
@@Christorment5 I honestly have no idea. But if it was mine and on a budget, my attitude would be “what do I have to lose” I’d try it before spending loads of time or money
Thanks for taking your time to help people with information.
Thanks Dave, for sharing your knowledge!! Appreciate your insight!!
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Looks mighty dang fine to me Dave
Great video!!!! Thank you so much… going to give my roof some badly needed TLC now…
Be safe getting on the roof. Make sure someone is nearby to hold ladder as you go up and down.
Thank you Dave!!! I’m about to do my roof!! 😊
Did i miss the name of what you used ? All I heard was Lowe's I watched the video twice.
My apologies I don’t have name handy. It was something 2000 or 5000. All this stuff is practically the same. Rubber roof coating
Thanks Dave, very helpful! I have to get busy with the roof on our rig.
Good job
Flex seal works great too. Everyone told me no but through 2 washington coast winters and about 100" of rain annually, it works great and around the windows and other side joints
Can you use Flex Seal as alternative to dicor sealant for all seams?
@@alive-awake Yes
I live in Alabama too. I feel your pain. 100 plus degrees inside my rv.
We are in North Alabama too. Just got our rv and we'll be in it full time for the next 2 years give or take.
I am jealous!!! I’m hoping sometime to be able to do at least 6 months full time over the road. Never know. Always next year
Good video, I use Simple Green and a broom then rinse and for the nasty black stain or tree sap I damp a rag with Mineral Spirits or DENATURED Alcohol. I know you said 91% alcohol but is best to use it DENATURED and it won't harm/dry/toast the thin rubbery material. Works like a charm. Just wipe, not much pressure, nice, easy and gentle press to remove the nasty coat. It turns it white again and without harmful heat. I get it at Walmart but is everywhere.
Thank you straight to the point with a few good laughs
Thanks for watching!
awesome video. thanks for taking the time
Thanks for watching!
Good video. A little preventive maintenance can save big $$$ down the road. Here is an idea for a future video or 2. Would you consider developing checklists for what you do before a trip, after a trip, annual checkup and repairs, etc? I know that it would vary a bit from RV to RV and climate to climate but a general checklist would be helpful, especially for those new to RV's. Stay safe and have fun.
Great suggestion! I really should do that. Right now I cannot go to dealerships so this would be great for me to do here at Camp David, thanks for input!
I can't wait to learn! Thank you for being there and screw people 🐂💩
Glad your roof coating held up, I see most You Tube channels are plagued with naysayers and critics. I'd ignore them if I were you because they like to know they've jerked your chain. Good video.
Well said! There seems to be lots more naysayers since the pandemic, I guess everyone is getting cranky,,,LOL
You're awesome! Had my interest in 30 sec
Thanks glad this video was helpful
Hey Dave I spoke with you before about coating the roof and taping it . I did the job last weekend and all went well. Just wanted to tell you a few things. First thing, my roof is 28feet long so my area was a lot more than yours, so it really took all day after cleaning and preparing the roof doing the tape and all. The new name on the can of coating is Elasto-Kool 1000. I was able to find it at Ace Hardware, 3 gallons on the shelf. None of the Lowe’s stores had any in the store, only online ordering. Cost at Ace was $32 gallon. I remember you saying in the video that the coating was much thinner than you expected, however after stirring my stuff real good it was actually pretty thick, so maybe the formulation changed? Anyway it was easy to work with. I did 3 coats with 2 gallons and I have one left over. After the roof was completed I washed and polished the outside and washed the awning. We have not had any rain for a whole week so timing was perfect. Thanks for all your help. But I would like to ask you, what would you recommend for cleaning the roof with this new coating once fall gets here? Love to hear your thoughts. Thanks again
I just use dawn. It’s safe enough for baby ducks covered in oil, it should be safe enough for a roof. LoL. It actually works great on entire camper for cleaning. Thanks for your kind words. Glad this system worked well for you too
Thank you
Great follow-up thanks be blessed and happy camping glad you didn't clean it for the half full people.
Thanks for watching!
thanks for following up on this.
Very nice informative video thank you. I got to fix my over cabin bed , do you have videos of that. Thanks
Sorry, no over cabin repair videos
I've been using the 15 yr version, I clean and reseal every year , why because I live very close to the beach in Florida, and the sun is insane so the brighter the coating the cooler I stay. I don't mind doing it because with storms damage is common a fresh coat makes me feel better it's a no brainer for my 2004 rv
Yep you are right about N Bama I lived & worked i Marshal county ( Guntersville ) for 30 years one year in the early 90s not saying it rained for 30 days straight but it did rain each of the 30 days straight, not counting the summer it is normal to get noon down pour most every day, ROLL TIDE ROLL
Man I love it! Great job!!
Thanks!
Thanks for the update.
You bet, thanks for watching, and comment!
only a couple weeks it gets "close to" 100F here in ca. we get so much heat even at 2:am it can still be over 100F and i am talking a couple months worth of this heat. and at least 2-3 weeks of over 110 each day. but still not as bad as phoenix, az.
not sure how many sunny days (depends on your location). but most of the year you get baked by the sun, yes even in the cold of winter.
Glad that worked, nothing worse than a leak to ruin a camper. 😊👍
For sure!
👍 Thanks for the 4-1-1!
No problem 👍Thanks for watching
thank, you for video
Good to see a follow-up video. Looks like the roof is holding up well. I used that tape on my roof edges too. I used the Eternabond Tape. Didn't know that Dicor makes that kind of tape.
I think you are correct on product name, I feel I misspoke. Yes, its held up well
Thank you buddy, you have inspired me to fix my own roof verses paying 5 grand for a new roof, when I only have one small leak.
Wow!!! 5 grand, I be damn!!! I’m with ya on this. You got this, you can do it!!! There are folks willing to pay it. Then there are folks that say, let’s trade in while we are here at dealership. If you traded it in, I guarantee most dealerships would patch it and sell it as-is, if they patch at all. Wow, $5,000!!!
@@davesrvchannel4717 couple questions if you dont mind. Some of that thin rubber has tears in it. What can I patch that with? Looks like me and this rv are gonna get to know each other really well.
@@jorpsteinnamen4523 you can use lap seal or Dixie tape. If it was my camper I’d take a week with no chance of rain, replace all rubber with 10x thicker rubber roof material that’s made for commercial roofs. You can buy at ABC materials. You’ll never be on that roof again the rest of your life
@@davesrvchannel4717 what's that rubber stuff called? I've used winter guard when I've done regular roofing, is it like a sheet you just roll out and cut around the vents?
@@jorpsteinnamen4523 yes it’s rolled out and sold by foot. Don’t recall name. Just tell them rubber roof membrane they will know
I've got to do my rubber roof on my 03 50ft tandem AXLE JAYCO legacy 5th wheel rv.
Uber important for stick and tin construction ! 😉
Well, we love him
Thank you Dave... I really need to figure out what kind of roof I got on my fifth wheel it's a lifestyle brand.... but thanks for sharing
If you’ve got an area of full sun to park it in. I’d get a pump sprayer and mix 2/3 water to 1/3 bleach. Spray on roof, give it couple hours and repeat. Then hose off roof with garden hose and sprayer. It’ll run down your camper sides, so you need to keep sides wet to prevent streaks. Then I’d do pump sprayer bleach deal 2-3x same and next day, then rinse again. Sounds like a lot of work but actually just spraying, no scrubbing. I avoid pressure washer because it can open pores or push water in areas you don’t want it. The cleaner the roof the better it will adhere. Good luck Gary. Let me know how it goes
New Subscriber here! Going to need to re seal my camper roof. Thanks for your knowledge!
Thanks for kind words and subscribing
Im in australia ,so what actually is in the compound you paintbon the rooof or whats its name so i might find a similar product in australia👍🤔
Dave I am glad to hear your roof has held up with this sealant. I saw your original video and went out and bought it to do my own camper. Then I saw some reviews saying that this product might not be good for RV use. Do you have a recent picture of your roof?
I haven’t watched the full video yet but I wonder about how it will perform in cold icy winters below zero and many feet of snow and humid summers . I can say I like how you have done this .
Great points. I live in the south with completely opposite weather. I know it’s held up in my conditions but not sure about other weather extremes.
It holds up just fine.
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So can you put eternabond tape over silicone I wouldn't think it would stick so you put that on before the silicone right?
Did the coating help any with the inside temperature?
dave i like your character' as a ex executive for warner brothers i find you have potential for a acting carrer '''''keep it up.
thank you sir, I am flattered. Unfortunately with my deep southern accent, I could only be in Westerns, and I am afraid of horses,,,LOL,,, Got bucked off one as a kid
@Davey Smith thanks for the sub. Yes dicor works great. Matter of fact I was on my camper 2 weeks ago, still looks good. It’s been few years now since roof was done
Enjoyed the video good info. Wishing you safe travels.
Thank you🙏🙏🙏🙏
I heard the white flex seal tape works good to and the white flex seal RATHER WAY I've got to get it done
Does home depot have similar stuff for the Rv roof?
Yes they do.
It’s called internabond tape is what that is called on the sides of the camper
Boy Dave you sure are giving a public service announcement on why not to move to N Alabama. 😂😂. Rain,heat and humidity. Good to see the roof held up.
LOL, you are right, it can be tough weather to live in. But, this year we have had our best Spring by far, it has really been nice. Hope all is well with you
@@davesrvchannel4717 Mr Dave.. When you re re-seal.. Will you use flex seal instead?
@@camposvazquez DO NOT USE FLEX SEAL ON YOUR ROOF! IT'S THE WORST!
@@peachyclean93 please elaborate... I need advice... Many people with buses use flex seal roof seal.. Then Henry's tropic cool over it... My rv has 1 piece fiberglass roof
@@camposvazquez just use the Henry 100% silicone!
I think what you're calling dicor is Eternabond along the edge of the roof. Doesn't Dicor make the lap sealant?
I believe you’re correct. Both products usually beside each other on the shelves of most reputable RV dealerships. Thanks for correction
Thanks Dave, I have a 30' 1998 Jayco and waited a bit too long to do this but will do it now to save the RV from this leaking "cancer", just have a few soft spots in ceiling but RV still worth saving and will do so now here in upstate NY. Its hard to find the source of roof leaks since water will run anywhere so might as well do the entire with the edge tape. Tx for the knowledge!
Hi Dave, my local Ace Hardware told me of a sealant a bit better than Elasta Kool with a longer warranty called Henry Solar Flex Elastomeric Roof Coating so will try that very soon.
Great video buddy I thought it was very informative
Thanks!!!
Nanaimo🇨🇦BC🇨🇦 gets 45"/yr!
We are the west coast but people call it "The Wet Coast"😜😘😁😉 our Bobbie is an aluminum roof but we had our first leak!!!😢😭 it required a 1/4 turn on the nut to fix! It was where the water comes out of the hot water tank. If it leaks again, Brad Taylor (the builder) told us to replace the ring washer. Caught it in time, cleaned up a puddle of water. But this is bound to happen since it is a 2011 build. Brad says that everyday jiggling can loosen stuff. Dave: I'm still not over the snakes ya'll get there🥴😵😬🤣😂. AND the heat/humidity!!! I would have to turn on my oven and put a boiling pot of water in it and crawl inside to get that hot here!!!!😂🤣😂🤣😂😍🥰 Give your ❤Mom❤ a hello from us!!!😍❤👫
I was coming down my steps at my back door this past Saturday. There was about a 6-7' black snake on the bottom step. Next day I shot a copperhead at moms. Within an hour of that we had a coyote get too close for comfort. You forgot to mention the state bird, mosquito,,,LOL. Our spring weather has been nice though, been loving it
@@davesrvchannel4717 oh Dave..those blood suckers were insanely worse in Wisconsin!!!! Probably got a pint of blood from me in 5 minutes!!! 🤣😂🤣😂
I'd love to get a Taylor Coach, awesome quality on their RVs.
What product did you use on the roof sealant
Can you apply that rubber roofing over blackjack
You're full of it... Just Joking lol. Thank you for this video. I'm going to do this in the near future. It's about $3k cheaper than Roof Armour and I can do it myself. Liked and subbed to support a fellow Youtubing RVer!
Hi Dave, I watched your video for the roof treatment you used from Lowes. Is it still holding up?
atta-boy DAVE!
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Thanks Man.
I might look into the newer system. I installed my flexi panels w/o realizing til halfway thru that my roof wasn't meant to be walked on. I was being careful to stay on the joists, but slipped occasionally.
I was momentarily aghast at the comment about using a silicopne based sealant on the black tank vent, but it didn't look as bad as I expected to see. What product did you use there?
I've avoided using silicone in my RV roof sealing process because its problematic; in that nothing sticks to cured silicone, even silicone. There are many remnants of the previous owners attempts to "fix" leaks using silicone based products in my RV's roof and I find myself relieved when I have replaced then with another product I know I can then clean and enhance. As opposed to stripping and replacing.
All that said, I used 3M products on my sailboat and I can swerar to the reliability of 3M 4200 and 5200 for the ability to waterproof ANYTHING.
for the commercial, they dont sell gas by the gallon in Norway.
I wonder if Flex Seal would work as well ?
It's pretty accurate with the conspiracy talk❤😂
Thank you Dave. I am building a DIY Overlander Camper. I am trying to find out what to seal the roof and actually the walls with. Would you use this product to seal my entire camper to save some money? I don't have the money to ACM panel the walls, so that is why I was thinking of your product. Thoughts??
Great question. It’s made to flex a little so I’d think road use it would hold up. If you do off roading it might be more questionable. If you have an ABC roofing and materials supplier nearby you can probably get similar product in 5 gallon. Lowes may also carry 5 gal just more expensive. ABC guys could tell you more about product and ability. Biggest thing is what it’s adhering to
@@davesrvchannel4717 thanks for your quick reply Dave. The Overlander is built out of wood. Great idea to go to ABC supply to inquire with them.
Very helpful thanks 👍
Blessings, update?
@@mauricioacosta7492 the one area that I didn’t put dicor tape, that area developed a leak. A few months ago I had to put on new roof.
wonder if you can add the Dicor tape to the roof with silicone roofing after the roof was coated. instead of before the coating
I can't found your previous video when you done the roof, can you share with me please
Go to end of video a link will show up at end of video on the screen
Is it Die corp tape your saying? Can you tell me what it is...where to buy please?
Thank you
Whats the name of the roof paint you used on your trailer as i didntbcatch the name
Sure that the tape is “Dicor”? Isn’t it Eternabond?
Yes. Eternabond
I'd lap seal those solar panel mounts, that butyl is sticky but it loses its seal far faster than lap especially when it exposed to direct contact to water.
Would love to give the black jack a try but after reading the directions and what it can be used for I opted out and ordered Dicor.
I did mine, not properly, 5 years ago with a EDPM liquid rubber that was not Dicor and said was with soap and pressure washer. I did that and now having separation issues. Now the company says you have to use a cleaner/primer so not going with them again.
It is my understanding anything that is silicone in it will not work well with rubber and liquid rubber.
I don’t have much faith in rubber roof material the thickness of a dime. Therefore I’ll be upgrading mine next summer to likely have a roof to last my lifetime, with material about 1/4” thick which Is used in commercial settings like Walmart etc
@@davesrvchannel4717 That should prove to be a task. And what about extra weight, flexing with wind as you go down the road?
@@2olvets443 it might add 20 lbs at most. I’ve done this before. I had a 24’ camper that I replaced all the roof decking with thicker plywood and the thicker rubber. It’s rubber it’ll flex just fine. ABC materials is a nationwide store that carries it.
Will Dicor stick to the silicone?
Can you use this stuff on a tpu roof ? Thanks
I’m at work at moment and cannot pull it up on my phone. But I believe someone mentioned in comments that they used it.
Generally roof coatings do not work. However I'm glad to see in your case it has. I recommend just keeping the camper covered in general when it's not being used it will make it last significantly longer. I know they say don't use a tarp but if you pitch it the right way it will actually keep the whole roof dry and save the camper from any leaks
Great advice!!! I like to use roll of plastic found in paint department at Walmart or Lowe’s versus using blue tarp. Lasts much longer and less likely to leak
What did u use
Have you travelled much with it? I've heard the standard roof treatments don't stand up to the vibration of being on the road. Don't doubt it would be alright if mostly stationary, even for a few years.
That is standard off the shelf from Lowes vs specialty RV roof coating
I would say it has been at least 15,000 miles with the coating added onto it. So it has had a great test
It’s elastomeric it should flex. The stuff flexes over concrete cracks when used on block homes in Florida. How much vibration do you think a trailer has going down the road. As with most comment understand what your talking about.first
Would this products work on 2006 sprinter van roof ?
I would imagine so. Good product to work with. Another option for you would be bed liner if your roof is metal. That would last a lifetime
For anyone who is trying to do repairs to your camper or RV in 2023 some of the cheapest places I have found for the Mach AC covers are camping world believe it or not. I managed to pick up all of my vents including my two tank vents and my two solar events as well as the cowling for my AC for less than $270. I'm going with a double coat and my RV is 31 ft long so I just picked up two 5g buckets sealer. That costs as much as the vents so you are prepared. Don't go with the cheap stuff but going with the most expensive stuff can also break the bank right now considering they are going for upwards to $350 a 5-gallon jug. I appreciate all the TH-camrs who have put videos out. I know how to do it but it's nice to watch five or six people do it before I do it again so that I know I did not make any mistakes! It is also very refreshing to have five or six different opinions and ways to tackle a problem as well as someone could bring up problems that others did not think about. Good luck
Thanks for sharing your experience. We all appreciate it!
Chuckle, I am from Forks, WA. Good old Twilight town. We measure rainfall in feet. It is not uncommon to get 10-14 feet of rain a year.
cdkingking I just love Forks! Would often visit my big Sister and her Family there, Diane Schostak, she was the executive director of the Olympic Visitors Bureau and quite an amazing woman, she passed on a couple years ago. I hope you had the chance to meet her.
@@arbee11 Are you kidding! Way cool. Diane was a great friend. Russ graduated in my class. Lol. Small world.
Great job! Nice info I just starting to fix my roof can you please direct me to your first Video couldn't find that Thank you
I think at the very end of video it will have a link show up for the roof re-seal job
Whew.. Sweet. Thanks man cause I definitely can’t afford that RV Armor price.. THA K YOU
What about a metal roof? What can you use to seal a metal roof?
What product did he use on the roof?
@@ronniehenderson3923 at 4:48 I show products I used. The video shows how I did it
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dont listen to the haters..they actually have nothing better to do
No doubt, they usually are not the smartest either. Thanks!