How to replace your RV Roof Membrane: Timelapse & Instructions
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Word of advice from a 61-year-old who USED to do this kind of work, GET YOURSELF A GOOD PAIR OF KNEEPADS!! Take care of your knees now while they still work.
Haha I have since invested in a good pair of knee pads 🙂
@@fallenintocamping I am so happy to hear that. 😊 It hurt watching you crawl on the concrete. You whippersnappers need to realize that all the damage done over a lifetime stays with you and adds up. Be kind to your Body!
@@fallenintocamping thank God! I was feeling for your knees in the other video I watched. 🥰🥰👍🏽🙏🏽🫂
When I did car audio for 15 year I used 4" x 3" doubled up thick house carpet(1yrd from Home Depot). Spent a lot of time kneeing down into cars/truck. Helps when you go from knee's to laying down on your side. Hate to think how much worse my knee's/legs would be today if I did not do this back in the day. Still used knee pads depending on the type of work.
And stretch!
Wow! I came to the realization that I'm going to need to do my roof this year. Talk about a scary project! I just gotta say you make it look easy and throw out so many helpful hints and tricks! THANK YOU!!! This video definitely helps the confidence level!
The absolute best "how to video" I have ever seen on TH-cam. Very Professional job. Thank You!!
Love your videos. So grateful I found your channel! Your very informative and I've enjoyed the way you teach how to do these repairs and remodeling ideas. Thanks and keep up the Awesome job!.😊
Hi I'm a new sub, I thanks God i found you I just bought a RV and it have big water damaged so I'm going to remove the Roof and walls and floor I'm 72 years old but i think i can do it I'm going to buy Everything from RecPro. I love to help you. I love your content, pray God continue to bless you and your family. Bless the gifts that He has gifted you with. thanks
Excellent video. Takes away a lot of the questions. I'm going to be doing mine this summer and I will keep this for reference - thanks!
Girl keep up the good work,my husband and I have watched your video the renovation of the water damaged camper inspired by your homeschooling,reno and everything God bless wish I had that energy ❤
Very nice job. I love to c new content and not to many women do what u do! 👍
I must say you are one ambitious person. Continued success, God Bless 🙌
Wow, you’re obviously very familiar with this kind of work and your way of explaining is great.
You are amazing at your Job. 😊
Love learning from your videos
Great job
Great info, enjoyed watching and learning. U earned a new subscriber
Fantastic Video. Thank you!
Thank you so much for this video. It has been super helpful! Renovating a '87 Toyota Damon Escaper - once I have fixed the engine, the rest will be the roof and the interior. You have helped me get all my thoughts in order :)
Love it! I hope to do more engine work vidoes one day. Engines and mechanical issues are my favorite part, but I hardly ever cover them because I don’t take on clients who have class A or C rvs very often!
Just ordered my kit from RecPro with your code... Looking forward to getting my first RV renovation underway! Thank you for sharing all your knowledge!! I'm grateful for the help of my boyfriend, but seeing women like you out there doing this is so empowering to know I can do it too! Keep it up!!!!🥰
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I'm new and subscribed to you. And got to say. Your so down to earth and true to words. I hate others who cover up the truth about the video they make. Your raw and true. And my heart is warm to your words and kindness. Keep up the good work.. your living my dream to build tiny homes or camper vans for the homeless or people who are struggling. If I win the lottery I'll know who to contact to make a friend and have faith and works to serve others. ❤ Thank you for making videos for me to enjoy and to feel God's love threw your labor
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A+ job. Great tips. Thank you
Wow great job
Saved.gotta warm up into my 40ish day of day 10ish
Great videos of RV rehab. 👍
Great work
Im very new to RV life, bought an old camper. It had unexpexted water damage on the roof. I followed your video and recovered the roof! Thanks so much for the great instructions and video! it went well ! I love your videos
That makes my heart so happy to hear! 🥹
Great instructional video
You do excellent work. I wish I could get you to do my camper.
Great tip on the brutal tape
So Awesome you get to work with you Dad. From an old crippled up floor man, please use knee pads 🙏. I'm so restricted from doing things I enjoy and I still wore them most days. In the words of my surgeon, your knees aren't made to walk on lol
Haha I know….i need to invest in a good pair. I definitely felt it in my knees after this. My age is starting to catch up with me and I’m only 32 🫠🫠🫠
Ever roof ive done my back is just shot for 2 days but im almost 50. Its those dang a.c's so now i unroll slide awning with slack and pin it then put a.c on slide instead of taking it allthe way off, way easier for me@fallenintocamping
Hey, one suggestion is get yourself an oscillating tool it's a lot easier than that scraper it's also good for cutting out outlets or holes making Skylight holes bigger I really like them one thing I do unlike the winnebagos the side edge what you put the sealant in to hold down the curved roof after I put the sealant in I'm asking off on either side and I use that Flex Seal clear that stuff is so much better on UV the ceiling but it also keeps the seal in better
You have intrigued me for my inner passion of remodeling . Fantastic voice over, video!!
I've got this to do to an imported camper in the UK. So useful as nothing is built like this over here - thanks! (Now I just need to find where I get the materials!)
Check out Recpro.com, they may ship to the UK!
@@fallenintocamping thanks for the tip, appreciated!
Hi I'm a new sub, you popped up in my feed.. I love your content, pray God continue to bless you and your family. Bless the gifts that He has gifted you with. You are so talented, I am also a Born Again Christian myself. You are touching lives everywhere. Blessings from Atlanta Georgia 🤲🏼🙌🏼❤️
Wonderful video! I'm thinking I may need to do this to my unit soonish. I have a question though, what's your opinion on using RecPro's fiberglass/filon siding/roofing on the roof instead of their rubber roofing? Would it offer any benefits as far as strength goes, or do you think it would be so hard to install it wouldn't be worth it?
Do you have a video on how to repair slide out water damage inside and outside of the RV.
Thank you
Saw your remodel video for first time with my wife, love it and started the rest of them. Many thanks for putting us on to RecPro. Was there an affiliate link for you? We picked out a stove but will wait to hear back
Thank you so much! My code is MNIMXX3 for 5% off. I get I think 2-3% of the discount directly!
Love your videos.
Thank you for the complete explanation.
I also was wondering which rv kit you ordered and used for this particular job.
Recpro has so many kits available and is a little confusing.
Thanks again.
QUESTION?? Love Ur informative videos!! I'm completing full renovation of my "98 C class RV and just replaced 100% of roof w/OSB sheets. What/Who do U recommend for a seam tape, before I glue new TPO membrane?? And would U recommend sanding the osb edges slightly to take the square edges off??? TIP for rusted screws/holes: I plug the holes w/ plastic zip ties and cut them. Now the new screws will have some bite when I re-insert!?!?
I use gorilla glue duct tape. You can sand the edges if you want but it’s not necessary as long as the duct tape is laying on the edge!
Wish I could hire you to do mine!
How do you feel about on the floor of a rv ....like in the corners of a slide out of a 5th wheel instead of replacing the whole thing ...the rest of that part of it is good . Save money save time 😊 thank you 😊
Get yourself a hair tie, loop it through the buttonhole on your pants then loop it around the button. Viola, you have stretchy pants! 😊
Question: Why did you put the glue coat only on the roof and not on the membrane also (glue on booth pieces) ? I think the glue manufacturer suggest to put on both . Thanks for this excellent video.
Where did you go? I dont see any new content . I love watching you.
I’m still here! I’ve been working on a new client trailer. It’s SO hard to work, be a mom, and edit footage every day. I’m uploading a new video now though!
Hey There Heather! Love your videos! My husband and I are renovating our Rig which has water damage. I’m interesting if you have any suggestions on rivet sizes for roof and trim while replacing the roof?
What kind of rig do you have?
@@fallenintocamping Fleetwood Bounder ‘96; 38 feet.
Thank you for the awesome video. Carpenter here but new to RV roofs and I'm doing my first right now. The stickiness after pulling the old membrane is bad! All the debris is getting in it (I have sheets and holes to replace.) I'm wondering if you have a good method for cleaning what gets in the sticky stuff? I'm at the point of I'm about to replace every sheet because I'm scared ill have a sharp piece of wood sticking up now and ruin the new roof! Any suggestions??
The struggle is real…I try to minimize the amount of dirt that gets on the roof. If you noticed I cut the roof in sections and tried to pull it in a way that all of the debris gets scooped up with the membrane. But, if you didn’t do that, it’s tough. Obviously you want to make your roof as clean as possible. An air compressor can help blow some of the yuck off. A little dirt is okay. Definitely don’t want anything sticking up, but you can always lightly sand the rough spots. Every roof will be sticky, so don’t think it’s abnormal! I actually save my old shoes and use them for replacing roofs just to throw them away later…the old glue will stick to your shoes and will never come off 😂
Amazing video! Do you think it’s worth dipping the screws in any sort of sealant before screwing them back in? Or is there a downside to that?
I don’t think it’s necessary, the butyl tape actually catches the screw and twists it around itself when you drive it in, so that is a pretty good protection!
I found out last week i need to replace the rubber membrane on my class a. And some plywood this spring should be fun 32'. Wish me luck 😢
You’ll do great! And if you have questions along the way, I’m always here to help. I appreciate your comments and support on my channel, you’re the best!
I love the patience and pride u have when doing rv repairs. It inspires me to tackle bigger jobs. Thanks for the info
Thank you we appreciate you and your videos.@@fallenintocamping
Hi, do you like edpm or tp o membranes ? Thanks
Excellent video! I'm about to replace my roof and an watching a lot of these. One detail I haven't seen in any yet though, do you need to clean/sand the osb after removing the membrane? There's a sticky residue and sometimes dirt on it.
I don’t. When I remove the old roof membrane, if you look in the video (and I should have included this part) you’ll see that when I cut the sections I pull from all 4 sides and then pull up to keep the dirt and screws from spilling over onto the OSB. Basically trying to push the dirt and screws into the middle of the membrane and pick it all up at once, one section at a time. A little dirt is okay, and sticky is okay. The glue will still adhere to it just fine if it’s sticky, you just don’t want it caked it dirt. If you try to sand it, it’s going to be a big pain, and you risk compromising the sealed side of the osb (notice osb has a smooth side and a rough side-the smooth side is typically roof side and rough side is inside the ceiling)
@@fallenintocamping Thanks for the excellent information!
Sister, can you please make a video about installing an electric slide-out hydraulic? I can't find any videos about it on the TH-cam. God bless!
You ever replace a Winnabego fiberglass roof with the PVC that you like?
Should look at getting those hospital grippy socks so you have a little bit of traction still on the new membrane...
Ooohh great idea 😂
How long did the roof replacement take and have your used fiberglass as a roof replacement before?
I have a 20 ft Travel Trailer with damage roof and I am looking for a place to rebuilt the entire roof. Will you do this job? I am located in California. I like the way you repair it and very thorough with great skill and practices. Thank youl.
I’m in NC, so probably not possible all the way in California ☹️
Hello I was wondering what do you think about painting the outside of an rv and what paint you should use
Great video. I havea soft spot on my roof. About 16" from the front molding. Could I cut the current membrane at 24", peel it back: replace the plywood, and use eternal bond to repair the cut in the membrane? Thoughts?
I would not do that. Eternabond is terrible, and there’s not really a good way to join a spot that’s been cut from the roof. If you don’t want to replace the whole membrane, I would suggest peeling it back and regluing after. It won’t look particularly pretty but it’s better than having a seam on your roof.
Great info. I have to replace mine, once the snows gone. How much was the hole project cost wise. Mine is 26ft only. Thanks
The 20ft awning was $865 before tax, but they have all different sizes, just depends on what size you need
@@fallenintocamping thank you for the help
What’s the link to the kit you used? I used a pvc material kit and it didn’t lay flat at all. The glue was so sticky I have creases everywhere.
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I hate dealing with the old glue so I usually lay 1/8 luan down on top before doing a new skin,(plus I only wear flip flops so they stick then break) but like you said everyone has there way. So how bad was dad hating the cleaning butyl off the extrusions ? I always dread that part cuz I'm in fl. So it's always tacky
Hahaha he was loving it. I hate cleaning and prepping…he sat in his chair and cleaned for hours, which meant more time on the roof for me. Perfect team, I’d say 😂
@fallenintocamping oh I agree if I can get somebody else to do it I'm all for it. Sore fingertips aren't fun but those plastic scrapers at harbor freight do pretty well
you got your shoes on lol
Not bad for a DIYer.
Great video and detailed. so i have a 2006 weekend warrior LE 3505 which is a 35' and a wide body of 102". I went to recpro to purchase. do you recommend the 8' 5" or the 9' 5" width. also the length a 35 or 40'? One more question. I need ceiling tiles but rec pro does not have them. can you recommend a vendor. since mine is wide body, i need a 98" width ceiling panel and not a 96". TIA
Most RVs are a true 8ft across, so the 8’ 5” leaves enough room for the overhang on the sides. If you’ve measured and yours is 102” then I’d order the 9’ 5”.
About the ceiling tiles-is that what’s currently in your ceiling? I’ve never heard of ceiling tiles before. Usually it’s 1/8 inch plywood or upholstered. It’s going to be tough to find a panel that’s 98 instead of 96
would you like to get some nice outdoor lights?
How did you fill in the one vent hole? What did you use? Do you have any videos of that?
I actually just screwed some ripped down 2x4s (1 1/2x1 1/2 in) and cut them to side, and screwed them into the frame that is already there for the vent, and then cut some plywood to fill the hole. Then I taped the edges on the roof side after screwing the plywood down. Make sure it’s flush with the roof!
Whats your take on using eternabond over the self leveling sealant?
Huge mistake.
Hi my name is Terry and I'm new here I really want to talk to you about and idea i have I really loved your videos and think I can help you on your down time
Im working on my camper what kind of insulation you recommend for walls and ceiling?
I use R-13. Half sheet for walls, full sheet for ceiling. I don’t like foam insulation (unless it’s in a horse trailer) because the R value is so low.
How many strips of Butyl did you use for the aluminum strip covering the roof membrane/front cap?
I think it’s less than a roll per side, depending on how long the trailer is. This one was about 40ft
When you say not to use silicone do you mean not anywhere or do you use something else around the outside lights if you replace them?
The silicon can be used pretty much anywhere but the roof.
I use silicon when replacing lights, just make sure it’s outdoor
Hi cutie. Great job. Stay safe and healthy. Did you Consider using rv roof? Its about $ 7,000.00 usd.
I was told you need to put new wood over the old wood so the glue for the TPO will adhere. They said the glue needs to soak into the wood and the glue doesn’t stick to old glue. So I am told I need to put a underlayment over the old wood. Thoughts?
Never heard of that before. Even the RV techs that I know don’t replace the decking unless it’s rotten. Seems like extra unnecessary work to me, but each person can have their own preference on how it’s done.
If I own my 5th wheel outright and replace the roof myself vs using insurance/rv repair biz, will I lose value in my trailer when I go to trade/sell it? Also, how long from start to finish did this take you and your dad? Thx!
What solvent did your dad use to clean the butyl off the rails?
Just some alcohol and rags! Scraped it off and cleaned it after
Hi, question not about roof, but will be really appreciate for your advice. I’m fixing leaking window on fiberglass rv, is it fine to use Butyl Seal Tape? Thank you.
You can in a bind, but it’s not ideal. The window really needs to be totally flush with the fiberglass. I use the dicor foam core kit. I have it linked in my amazon lists. I does do 6-8 windows which is why it’s so expensive. But if you have one starting to leak, chances are you need to check the other windows too
Dicor Corporation Standard Seal-Tite Reseal Kit 6 to 8 Windows WRK1, White a.co/d/1DIp6em
Thank you
Have you ever installed porcelain tile in an RV , I'm trying to remodel my class c camper ,but I just want it to look more elegant than normal
I usually install glass if it’s a small area for a backsplash. You just have to be careful with how much weight you add. I have a video on how to install a tile backsplash on my channel if you want to see what it’s all about.
@@fallenintocamping I was referring to installing porcelain tile on the floor , sorry !
I need to do this to my roof soon, about how much did it cost? i know it can vary but just wanted a ballpark price.
About $1500 in supplies
@@fallenintocamping awesome, thank you!
Agreed get good knee pad.
I have since invested in knee pads 😂
Question. Does a 35’ fifth wheel mean you need a 35’ membrane?
What’s your opinion on ”doubling” the roof membrane? Twice the thickness…
Twice the leaks 😂
Don't double it. It will sweat and deteriorate both extremely fast.
What is your discount code for rec pro? I compared and ordering direct from rec pro adds up to more than ordering through rec pro on Amazon.
MNIMXX3 🙂
TPO can be heat welded. TPO roofs has special designed sealants that are used on commercial roofs. TH-cam RV Roof Install who has a business and was a former commercial roofers. Dicor products fail.
Hi, I've been watching your roof repair videos, and would like to see if you would replace our roof membrane, and get a price,thanks!
Look up the channel falling into camping. She shows how and explains in depth
I need some of your DNA I need your clone you are amazing lol!
Question where can we get the metal vent cover?.
I’m sure Amazon, but I’ll ask my dad and let you know!
Just found them on Amazon-search for mobile home plumbing vent and it comes up!
@@fallenintocamping awesome Heather, thank you. I really appreciate it 😊.
I have a 27 ft Fleetwood travel trailer and the first two front roof panels are bad from water damage what do you recommend to replace the plywood what I mean by is what thickness and also I have to replace the floor is there a common thickness or is it by the manufacturer
Do you have aluminum (corrugated panels) or flat fiberglass siding?
@@fallenintocamping aluminum corrugated siding
Ok go watch ‘RV water damage repair in 6 steps’ on my channel. You’ll find some really good info there!
The short answer, is I use 5mm plywood (because I can’t find 1/4 inch around me) but there’s more that goes to replacing the ceiling. The floor is different, each manufacturer uses their own size. What’s most important is that you match whatever size is in the camper already
@@fallenintocamping thx you
when I order the PVC roof and it says 25' is that for a 25' trailer or is that a 25' long piece of PVC?
It’s a 25ft long piece. Sometimes they give you an extra foot or so, but I don’t like to rely on that
@@fallenintocamping Thank you!!
Hi! I need to make some changes inside the trailer camper. How can I contact you for advice or maybe you can do it for me and I will pay for it?
Hey! You can send me a message on Instagram (fallenintocamping) or fallenintocamping@gmail.com. I also offer virtual consultations if it’s something you think you could do yourself!
Can you just eliminate the skylight in the shower?
You can, the skylight is mainly because it’s tight in the shower when you get in there. I’m tall, and my head would definitely hit the ceiling if I didn’t have a sky light. But if your short, who cares, take it out 😂
Subscribed! Do you take on new clients, do you have contact info?
I do, but I am booked until the fall 😳 I’ve got lots of contact info on my website (fallenintocamping.com)
What about the air pockets in the membrane? Will they disappear?
Yes they will. When I lay the membrane down sometimes there’s bubbles, then I go back and work them out after the whole membrane is down and the roof is tacky. It’s tougher when it’s not 70+ degrees because the glue dosent dry as quick, but it does give you extra time to work out any bubbles that form
What about hard bubbles? That formed from the glue ?
@@fallenintocampingis it ok to do this in 100 degree heat?
@@SuperMaximus71 it’s not idea because the glue dries really fast, but it can be done if you work in really small sections
Blessings glad that you acknowledge God for your blessings
You didn’t glued the membrane?
Yes the membrane is glued
Leave the old roof on.Why not just put the new roof over the old one? Unless it's too thick around the edges And what?
Was the recpro the code again for you?
It’s a very bad idea to overlap roof membranes. You’ve already gotten as far as taking the vents and AC off, what’s another hour of taking the skin off. It has to be done, there’s no way to avoid it. The code is MNIMXX3 🙂
What is the tape you used on the osb seams and patches?
Gorilla duct tape. You can also use drywall tape
Doing my roof on my son's camper as we speak what a pain in the ass sorry about the language but that's what it is did you say you only use half the glue whoever put it on last I must have used the whole thing cuz it was a real bear to get off
Haha definitely a pain. For sure a workout to take the old skin off. I know we make it look easy, but it’s exhausting 😂 When I say I used half the glue, which is pretty typical for me, it’s about a gallon. I could use more but it really depends on the temperature
Just be ready for the second coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. The stars tell the story in revelations in metaphor.
Can’t wait…seriously looking forward to it!
@@fallenintocamping Amen!