RV Delamination Repair Tips // How To
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- I successfully completed the delamination repair on my 11 year old RV and it looks great now. Here are my top tips and tricks I learned that may help you with your delamination repair. It took a full week to complete the job, but only cost me around $200 in additional materials. I also share my delamination repair kit below. If you do ever have this problem, know that it's not the end of the world.
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00:00 Intro
02:11 The Delamination Repair Process
05:17 10 Tips For a Successful Delamination Repair
12:11 Before and After Results
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My delamination was located on the rear side-panel of my RV where rain regularly runs off from the rain gutter. I typically keep the RV covered during the rainy months in the Northwest, but I'm guessing some rain had gotten behind the seam and softened the wood backing along the edge early on. Once a bubble starts, it just continues to grow through temperature changes of the seasons.
I only noticed the damage in the last two years, but the problem probably started many years ago.
Here's the the general process I followed to repair the delamination:
1. Remove edging, compartments and windows to get behind delaminated surfaces
2. Tape a large syringe and plastic tube to a long stick (injector)
3. Mix epoxy and load injector
4. Insert injector behind delaminated area
5. Push syringe to inject epoxy while slowly pulling the injector out
6. Press down on surface immediately after injecting to spread and bond epoxy to sides
7. Apply temporary clamp if possible
8. Repeat until you’ve treated a section
9. Clamp treated section until cured (15-24 hours)
10. Repeat for all sections
Here are some tips and tricks to increase the success rate of your repair:
1. Work from the bottom up
2. Mark the area to be treated with blue tape
3. Cover with plastic (drips and oozing)
4. Inject above area to be treated
5. Apply pressure after each injection (to spread epoxy, keep from collecting at bottom)
6. Buy the pump kit (mix quicker and accurately)
7. Mix small batches of epoxy (4-5 pumps)
8. Do not reuse injector for multiple days. Build a clean and fresh one each time
9. Have plenty of wedges ready and shims (I made eight, then another eight. It never seemed that I had enough)
10. Do a test run before treating each area
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DUDE! I have watched dozens of video's on YT as I am about to tackle some delam on my 2018 Keystone Montana. I have to say, this was by far the most impressive, detail oriented and informed video I've come across. Very well done, sir.
Wow, thanks! Glad it helped.
Great video! I love your encouraging statement that delamination is not the end of the world.
Wow, Brian... that was a serious undertaking! Very impressive. We're definitely grateful that this is one problem we don't seem to be having, but if we should, you've made an eye-opening piece about how to address it.
Yeah. Definitely a big job. As difficult as it was I feel I learned a lot from it and feel confident taking on any structural job now.
Brian, you're a great teacher. You cover the fine points without getting repetitive and boring! Thanks for your willingness to share your experiences. Great job. bg
I really appreciate that feedback. Those decisions are difficult to make so thanks for letting me know I'm on the right track. 👍
This is my new favorite RV repair channel by the way, Tito is it? You are great!
Glad to help. Welcome to the channel! ~Brian (www.rvwithtito.com/who-is-tito)
I just completed re-laminating one side/corner of my 5th wheel today. I used this guide and others and put my own twist on it. We'll see how it turns out. Epoxy is messy. The West system with the pumps is great! Makes it easy to mix.
How did it work out for you?
@@dominofive5075 It worked great! Everywhere that I was able to reach penetration and not have the epoxy leak into the wall is still very solidly attached.
@wtbman that is awesome! Thank you. God bless!
This is serious DIY stuff. It is good to know since delamination is too costly to have a dealer repair and without taking action...your entire rig can disintegrate over time. Thankd for showing us how you acomplished this.
You're welcome! I'm pretty happy with the result. In some ways, it's stronger than before. Plus I was able to seal up the trim and other pieces even better than before.
in a word, wow! that was a massive undertaking. Power to you for doing it in the first place and showing it too.
Thanks. I'm really glad I finally got it done. Once the weather starts to turn I would have been out of luck until next year.
Great walkthrough of the repair. Nice job!
Tip 11: Turn off all propane flames.
Tip 12: If needed, wrap tape around the wand to mark a certain place, so you know when you've reached a particular depth.
Great additional tips. Funny I found myself naturally counting tape sections as I did it. Thanks!
Pretty big project but well done. Number 10 is probably the most important tip. When working under time restraints you want to know exactly how to move forward. Awesome job that certainly deserves a pat on the back.
Thanks! Patting now 😊
I always enjoy how detailed you are with all of your projects and repairs. We are completely repairing a 2020 Coachmen Mirada that did not receive much love in it's prior life so all of your tips are very helpful. Thank you
I just ordered one of your kits through Amazon. I am about to get started on basically the same delamination job as you. Thanks for the great informative video. I really enjoy your content. Keep the great vids coming :)
Just had to write and say thank you for your video and links to all the supplies. We have a 2001 36' Itasca class A. We decided to change back bed to bunks. We knew the back wall was delaminated, but once in the wall, found the wood was dust. My husband and I worked together using your techniques and tips. Finished the last side wall tonight. It's not 100%, but it is SO much better. Thanks so much!
That is awesome! Great job. Glad the video helped you out. It's been a while, so I had to watch it again :)
Holy cow. That was a project. And you pulled that off. Can’t imagine how much a dealer would have charged. Guess they would have pulled the whole panel off and redone. You saved yourself BIG time cash. Looks great. Great job. Thanks for sharing.
You're right. Most dealers or shops will remove and replace the enter wall or section of the wall so that they can warranty the work. Of course, this will probably cost thousands. The approach I took has no guarantees. It's up to you to do a thourough evaluation of the problem and do your best repair. If done well, it can have acceptable results for just a couple hundred bucks in materials. I still have more resin, syringes and tubing so I can certainly fix other things if they come up. Fingers crossed - hope they don't.
Maaaan very helpful and very well explained especially with your 10 tips that's usually something everybody has to go through themselves to understand just to find that they do not have the patience to finish
Glad it helped. It was a big project to take one and I learned a lot doing it.
Tito... you are one serious DIY'er! When I saw the title to this I almost skipped it knowing that it was above my DIY tolerance level, but after watching I could actually see myself doing this if needed. - Thanks for the great video!
Yeah. It's a lot of work but worth it. Even starting with a small spot will let you know whether it's something you want or can do. I will tell you though. I'm pretty confident now that I could fix any delamination or structural issue on my RV.
Yeah man! Your DIY instincts and overall skill-set are impressive. If I may ask, what is/was your career? You're quite multi-talented. - Thanks again for another great video!
Thanks. I was a software engineer and before that an electronics tech in the Navy. I'm mostly just curious and like to figure things out. Most of the DIY I picked up just working on my own house for the last 25 years.
Man, that's one hell of a repair to take on. You never cease to amaze. Well done!
Hey Thanks! I think I amazed myself with this one :)
Very expensive repair if done by a shop. My previous 5th wheel delaminated before I had known what delamination was. Took it to a shop and 6500 dollars later it was fixed. Fast forward to my most recent toyhauler it had happened again. I did it myself and 500 dollars later it was fixed. I learned my DYI lesson but am still learning what should be rule #11.... caulk the seems on your rig religiously and I may never have to fix anything like that again. Thanks for the video you are awesome.
Just finished recaulking the entire RV yesterday 👍👍
I have never had delam, Tito. Now have an airstream and won't face that, but will have other challenges, I am sure. But, as usual, you did an excellent job and where many may think it can't be done, you proved it could.
Thanks! Enjoy that Airstream.
You are AMAZING❣️ Wish I had someone creative and hard working like you to hire!!! This is BEAUTIFUL!!! I’m SO happy for you!!!
Great job. It looks like it came out great. I just purchased a camper that needs some repairs and this video really helped me understand what I have to do.
Thanks Brian once again you have given me confidence to do this myself.
Thanks Brian, I will be doing this as soon as it warms up. One good thing , the Expoy you used is manufacture in my old hone town.
Thank you so much, so many videos are just the best thing is to prevent it, now where that is common sense, there is hardly any who tell how to do it. I bought a used RV that they hid a lot of issues, and I was a newbie to RV's. Luckily we were able to fix any leaks and repairs, there is a bit of deamination that occurred. Thank you so very much.
Glad it was helpful. The repair is still holding up.
I can see you put a lot of thought into this before starting and it looks like it paid off. Thanks for sharing what you did.
Yes. I've been thinking about it for some time. You're welcome. I hope it helps.
@@RVwithTito I really really need some advice on a 2004 palomino thoroughbred 21ft camper, I have a bad wall issue and can't find anyone to give me advice on it. I have pictures I could email or however you would prefer, I could also take a video, I just really need advice so I can decide to fix or send it to the crusher
This was very helpful. Thanks for posting. You are a true RV'er. Willing to share knowledge to help everyone.
You are fearless! Great job on this difficult repair!
Well there was a little fear until my plan started coming together :)
Wow, looks great. I did something similar a few years ago on a Minnie Winnie on the dinette area. The fiberglass had delaminated from the foam sheets. It was water damage so I already had the inside wood paneling removed. This is gonna sound crazy but I actually used expanding foam. That stuff is soooo sticky! Just dont use too much! I was able to get it shot into most areas then clamped it up on the outside kinda like you did. It actually worked great and is still holding a few years later. I'm not suggesting anyone do this but it did work great for my specific application. It finds its way into the little areas you cant reach, but if you use too much you could do more harm than good.
Interesting. Maybe the low expansion foam then. 👍
@@RVwithTito I was very careful not to use too much, I've seen that stuff blow out door panels when people tried to use it as sound deadening on cars. With the corrugated fiberglass on the outside it had places to escape. It actually turned out better than I predicted. I would do it again, if you've ever had that stuff on your hands, it sticks really really well lol.
I think you did a 100% job my friend. My fifth wheel is a 2011, no serious delamination but caulking everything to help keep away delamination
Keep that up. It'll pay off. 👍
I am pretty handy - but not in a million years! I would never have the courage to bite off such a project. I did however enjoy your sharing this experience - thank you.
It was quite the project that I care not to repeat. But now I know how :)
Very well done. I've been in the fiberglass industry for over 30 years and the video gave me a little incite on a better way to inject the resin.
Great to hear. Especially coming from a pro. Thanks!
Tito - thanks so much for your video.
You're welcome.
Great video, thanks so much for posting this!
God bless you sir for sharing and helping people
It never dawned on me to just use fiberglass resin to do my repairs, glad I found you.
Good luck!
Fantastic!!! Thanks for the great explanation, details and 10 tips. Very useful - thank you.
You're very welcome!
Seriously impressive work and a huge undertaking. Good job Brian!!
Hey thanks! Yes it was quite the project. Glad I finally got it done.
Wow...awesome diy to repair on this level of expertise! It wouldn't surprise me if you get some feedback from those in the rv body repair industry. Very impressive!
I just got an older rv that I'm sure I will find issues as I start replacing the roof and renovating the interior. Good idea.
Thank You for sharing this. Love your style.
You did an AWESOME Repair.. GREAT VIDEO Thanks for sharing..
Glad you liked it. Thanks!
Thanks for for all the good info.
Wow! Now THIS was a helpful video! Heck of a great job! I saved this video for future reference!
Thanks! Good idea. There isn't a ton of info out there about this which is why I decided to publish this.
Fantastic video. Thank you so very much for taking the extra time during this time sensitive repair to video and share your process. Listing all the supplies required was extremely helpful. Thumbs-up and subscribed GO-RV.
It working!! I was also told that delamination was the end of the world and way too expensive to have professionally done. I wish I could add a pick of my set up! I’m doing a foot in the morning then a foot in the evening with the fast hardening and it’s working beautifully. Then I’m going to tape the edges with roofers flashing tape then replace trim!
This is kind of a reminder that we all need to keep up with the sealant on EVERY seam on our rigs. Recently on a trip we noticed some water coming in and thought it was coming from our open window, so we shut it. Water was still coming in. What I found was the caulk/sealant for the front cap had developed gaps and separated, allowing the water in. I was able to stop the leaks with some eternabond tape, and now I will be going over the entire rig.
Agreed. I'm doing the same thing.
One tip or suggestion to save time: park it next to a wall and jack plywood boards against it. Great stuff, very thorough on the injector technique. Thank you for sharing.
Yes. Good tip. If I had a wall available I would have done that.
Thanks for the run through! Great job!
Good video. Thank you for posting. This is very helpful for my project.
Thanks Tito. I have a small delam I am going to try to tackle now!
Good luck!
Great write up for fixing delamination
Thank you
You are welcome!
Nice video Brian, well done!
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Amazing and inspirational.
I have some delamination above rear wheel wells. But most is the compartment doors. May try to fix some next spring. Geat video.
Thanks Tito used your method to fix mine. Worked great. Water drain hose on the back side of my refrigerator oxidized and broke, water soked into the exterior freg compartment causing delamination. Make sure to check that drip hose on your freg.
That's great. I'm glad these tips helped you get it done. Good tip on the fridge drain.
Thanks for posting this series! I may have a chance to pick up a slide in truck camper and by the photos, I may have to do some of this or replace a few pieces so this will be very helpful. Steve
Hey Steve. Good luck with the camper. Hope it works for you 👍
@@RVwithTito Thanks but this freebie got away or it could have been another facebook scammer. Lol! I'll keep looking!
Bummer
Great Video!
Great information and timing. I started my delam repair yesterday on a hybrid bunk end. Different process, as I have removed the entire panel. I'm hoping for similar results. I am making a video, but my editing isn't as techy as yours. I will post in a day or so.
Thanks for sharing your skills and the links to supplies.
Great! Looking forward to checking out the video when you're done.
Part 1. th-cam.com/video/82cx9cmZ1n0/w-d-xo.html
I work on RV's now every day,.. and you did a great job.. Prepping is the key.. getting it all set up before any glueing..
Great to have your stamp of approval :) Yes, I agree that lots of planning is the key since you'll usually get just one try to get it right.
Very good info. West system products very good stuff. I have same prob with my unit. Thanks for taking time to post much appreciated. Thanks
You're welcome.
Save yourself a wee bit of time and get some "epoxy mixing nozzles" and application gun. But you repair looks great and you took the time to do it right.
Thanks!
Well done, good pace, clear and concise.
Glad you enjoyed it 👍
Thanks for the video. I used your tips for my own repair. West system products are amazing. I was prepared in some areas from your video but not in others, since experience is the greatest teacher after all. I wasn't totally prepared for the low viscosity of the mixed epoxy. The manufacturer recommended a test mix. A good idea. I found some rigid tubing and used west marine fillable caulk tubes. Plan was to pump the remaining epoxy out with air. Not necessary it just flowed out with gravity alone, with little slope. Withdrawing the tube slowly with steady pressure worked best. Perhaps a helper could be pushing on the laminate to better distribute the epoxy. Several tests glues with plywood scrap let me know everything worked. A day or so of drying behind the laminate with a shop vac was also done. Pretty happy with the results but may need to touch up some areas. With all I have learned here and on my own should go smooth. Thanks!
Very thorough and helpful. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you so much, very helpful and a good, informative video. Well done! thanks
I’m inspired to repair some delamination on our Class C. I’ve used West System on a boat and learned household vinegar a good solvent. Safer way to clean up and smells nice. Thank you
Sounds great! Appreciate the vinegar tip.
Tito thanks for this video...we bought a used truck camper this year that we love but the outside is delaminating just like you showed and I was wondering how we could repair it without spending a fortune. This is definitely something we could figure out with your info and I thank you for that.
Great. Best of luck with the project. Glad it helped.
Great video! Very well done. Keep up the great work
Thanks. Glad you liked it!
Thank you! Great info. And great job!
Thanks for your great video Tito. Your way of explaining keeps the viewer interested all the way through. Any suggestions from you or someone you know on how to repair the bottom skirting of an RV where water ingress has basically rotten the plywood that is sandwiched between the outer and the inner layer? This part of the wall is below the living space of the RV. It basically is for aesthetic and to keep mud and rocks from flying out. Thanks.
I'm not familiar with that area. But if the outside layer is in tact then I'd probably repair it from the back.
WOW!! That is a Fantastic Repair!! I wonder if that is how the repair boats. But it is a Great idea you had there!
Same epoxy but I think it depends on the type of repair. Fiberglass usually needs some kind of filler material...but I don't know much about that.
I used sealing foam it worked great plus it it cancels road noise alot better
Excellent info. Thanks
You know w u talk about! Congrats ! From Brasil!
Thank you for this video, great to know for in the future if this happens to me.
Hope it doesn't happen to you :) Thanks!
Excellent practical tips.
Glad it was helpful!
Nice work !
Your a nice guy! I wish you the best
Great Job Tito..! It looks like new..!
Yup. It is lookin pretty spiffy.
Thank you
Will be doing this soon
Good vid. Thx for sharing.
Thanks for the video. We are having the same problem. We think we’re going to fix it with a new RV.
Yeah. That's one way to fix it :)
Outstanding!! Thanks
Excellent
thank you for your video. it was very insightful
You're welcome Ken.
Great video. Thank you
Great video! Thank you..
Good Morning. Good hearing from you. I hope I never need to do that kind of repair. Jack
Yup. It was a challenge but I'm glad it all came out well.
Brian, Thank you so much !!!
You bet. 👍
Thanks for all the great videos. I did this repair a couple weeks ago and had trouble with the mixture being too watery and just running down instead of spreading out. I ended up using a caulking gun, 3/4 pvc tubing, from a sprinkler system, stuck on the end of a tube of heavy duty construction adhesive. It ended up being a lot easier than dealing with the mixing of resin.
Wow...there are some really high quality construction adhesive out there. Did you make more "injection passes" to get good adhesive coverage?
Cool. Glad you got it figured out. There are definitely several approaches to this if you don't want to replace the entire wall.
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I had to move the tube around a lot just like in the video and I didn’t get it clammed as well as Brian but it spreads out and stays in place. The resin drips all the way to the ground if you’re not careful.
Thank you! !!!! Your RV is far nicer than mine. I have similar fiberglass "siding" what are your thoughts on "hole sawing" or drilling and epoxy-ing? In my case it doesn't have to be pretty, but water tight and functional.
Thank you this was very informative
Glad it was helpful!
I am currently looking for ideas on how to re adhere the graffiato on the exterior of my house. It's a huge undertaking using about 100 liters of adhesive. Some useful tips there in your video.
Great tips
Great repair. Good job.
Thanks 👍
Tito thanks for sharing. I have had some success with help from your video. The area im working on now didnt set well. Are you always mixing 5 to 1 resin to hardener? Thx
Greaat content because I am facing this issue! A thought I have to simplify the process is ..Why not drill through the RV's delamination "bubble". Depending on the bubble size, a few holes may be necessary. Then inject the mixed epoxy into the hole (thinned with acetone), then clamp. Epoxy may come out of some holes, showing how effective the epoxy has spread with clamping. Later, after epoxy cures, cover the hole(s) and paint. Please give me your opinion.
Good job very helpful