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- I had been asked to look at a few items on a viewer's 2004 Monaco Signature including the roof. I did notice that there were a number of cracks in the fiberglass bodywork were the caps met the roof. While this is a beautiful motorhome, it has a number of paint issues so the owner decided rather than repair and paint nearly the whole front and rear caps, we would just stabilize the crack to prevent water intrusion for now. I used Clear Pro-Flex to minimize the ugliness of the repair, but there were many different ways to do this too.
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Perfect job for your Craftsman cordless moto tool! I have the same. Still working good after 8 years.
Thanks for sharing this quick repair on this Monaco. Happy trails!
Thanks for watching!
Subscribers are searching you out to fix their rvs. If I were closer you’d get all my work too James.
thank you very much!
I found James on TH-cam and since then, James has done maintenance and repairs on my Coach. I highly recommend his Service if you are in the Phoenix/Mesa area. Not only did he service this roof, but he put a new water pump, service of my Aqua Hot System and provided me with much knowledge on how things work. You would be hard pressed to find a person as personable, honest and experienced as James.
thank you very much!
Very nice looking coach.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks again for rhe insights James!
you are very welcome
Educational as always. The patch will flex better than bondo would or fiberglass. Some people forget these big things need to flex a little. Thanks again stay safe and healthy.
Thank you
I live in the snow belt and I'm not a fan of snow , but living in basically a parking lot in the city has no appeal to me . Good vid as usual
I understand. Thank you!
Thank you
Welcome!
Always learn something...i didnt know you could spray cleaner over the wet proflex!
It makes tooling it easier
Good looking patch job. Glad to see you just patch a roof, not every customer wants to replace the entire roof.
thank you. I would much rather patch then replace for sure, it's much easier on my back and knees. :)
@@AZExpert lol....lol you are not getting old too, are you?
Thanks James, I didnt know they made Pro-Flex in clear
yes, proflex comes in many colors, I tend to use clear mostly but have used white too.
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Easy fast dirty repair ,,,, You got the job done , Its close to the holidays people can't expect a full respray a week out of Christmas ,,
TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR ,
Thanks for all the hard work you have put into your channel over the last year ,
From all in Australia to All in the USA ,, Be safe Be happy .
Happy holidays!
Always good info, just enjoy watching.
Glad you enjoyed it
Again very nice work, Keep it simple!
Thanks, will do!
Great job patching that roof. Something you really have to check every year!
You got that right!
Good job as usual. Sad to see the sun beat down on that rig! It deserves a repaint at some point.
It does!
At work we use a cleaner called Fastball to smooth a sealant bead. It works best without the latex glove. When it's on a top surface that no one will see if doesn't matter a lot what it looks like as long as it does the job. Thanks for the video.
Great tip!
That was fast 😳
thank you
Awesome work, James!
Thank you kindly!
What kind of cleaner were you using James ??? Thank you for sharing again to👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
just foaming window cleaner, nothing special, water will work too
That was my question too. Thanks
James, I always learn something from you. Cleaner on proflex to make it slicky. Merry Christmas to you, Chad & your families
thank you
In my ignorance, I thought a one piece roof would be permanent. This shows that the unavoidable flexing between the caps and roof will eventually crack where they join anyway.
Constant vigilance is key with RVs it seems ;)
Thinking a sanding sponge fine grit and a rattle can of paint would have made that job better. 16 year old coach, that roof is in good condition.
that's good advice
I mean I guess , who is looking at the paint on the top of the roof anyway ? I would have got the DA out and buzzed it down and put some 1708 or woven roven to fix it . And rattle can to blend . I have a hard time walking away from a repair like that . But I guess it depends on budget too .
certainly that would be best, but that would be serious money and making a beautiful paint repair would look worse unless you do the entire rear cap. Thanks!
You have the touch with that profex. How long would you expect the proflex to last and how can you tell when it is time to replace it?
If it is peeling or cracking it would be time to replace it
So if the joint was geound out and relapsed and painted it should be good for another 20 years. No need to replace the whole roof for the joints. Right?
yes, gel-coat fiberglass roofs should never have to be replaced just repaired like a boat hull.
If you were going to do a fiberglass repair, would you use epoxy or polyester resin? I know polyester eats foam but also flexes better than epoxy.
I would grind the area out, lay down new fibermat over the seam and use epoxy resin for the repair and a good polyester filler to hide it all.
How to change a back up camera on a Monaco knight 2007
the easiest method is to contact RVcams.com in florida. They usually know exactly the camera and adapters needed.
Is the damage caused by sunlight? Would covering the roof endcaps while parked for a long time in high sun slow the damage? Thx!
mostly heat and sunlight. Yes, RVs stored inside have long lasting paint jobs.
@@AZExpert Would putting some kind of cover over the endcaps when parked for a while help? Thx!
Question sir should that type of roof be waxed like a fiberglass sidewall
Yes, absolutely and it should be to protect it. While a paste wax will be best, a wash and wax is just fine. Ceramic coatings work too. Just be very careful on a roof!
What cleaner did you use over the proflex to smooth it out? Thank you
just foaming window cleaner, nothing special
I would have used Eternabond.
It certainly has it's uses
In that front corner, from the staining on the roof, it looks like there was a large square patch there originally that was removed/peeled up at some point in the past. I wonder how long the roof has been cracking in those corners...
looks like someone repaired that section sometime ago too, likely used poor quality paint and materials.
Do you think you would ever use Flex seal?
it's doubtful
Where did you get that tool with the razor blade attached to it
that is a lisle scraper
www.amazon.com/Lisle-52000-Razor-Blade-Scraper/dp/B0002SR88C
It's has the best angle for razors I have found
Do you recommend pro flex over DiCor lap sealant?
they have different applications. A self leveling dicor would have leaked over the radius like melting wax and looked bad. Black non sagging would work, but look weird too, black urethane or silicone would work but tend to tool poorly and leave voids that could let water in. Thanks!
Great video and of course you have so many amazing videos on roofing and repair. So my question is I am buying and 18 foot cargo trailer with a one piece aluminum roof and I want to seal it or paint it before I put the roof vents on and the rails for the solar panels. With all your experience with all the different materials what would you say would be the best to extend the life of the roof and help keep the temperature down. And if you could refer me to one of your videos that would be great thank you and have a blessed day
Cargo trailers have no insulation and the metal roofs transfer heat easily as the frames are steel. The roofs last almost forever as they are metal. You could roll on coating but you'll want insulation in the ceiling too.
What kind of RV roofs can that sealant be put on?
proflex will work on all surfaces except rubber
AZ Expert Great! Thor utilizes TPO. Thank you for response!
Hello, I am a big fan of your channel but unfortunately I am not from the States, I won't have the chance to get your service for my Mandalay 2009 43A. I was wondering if you could help me to understand the issue that I have with my roof. I have a finer roof and there are a few areas where the finer layer is not attached or stuck to the structure as I can tell by walking on it. I don't have any sign of leakage inside the motor home and the roof structure seems solid in those areas. Is is normal for a 12 year-old motor home or is there an issue that needs to be addressed? Thank you for sharing your experience and insights with us.
Often, gel-coat fiberglass roofs are free floating and flex quite a bit, it can be noticeable on Monaco coaches too. I can't remember the last Mandalay I was on so it would be difficult to verify off my memory.
@@AZExpert Thank you, I appreciate you are taking time to answer me. I really like your Chanel.
Could you paint Eternabond black?
yes but it can flake off over time too
@@AZExpert right then it’s back to a fiberglass repair that they will have to have soon enough. You said it was a temporary repair
Is there black eternabond now ? Would it be a solid fix with the proflex and then eternabond on top of proflex ?
Question if you don't mind refurbishing a 1988 Itasca where do I get side panels so I can replace them there's some delamination but would like to put new ones on where do I get them ... love you videos good job .. cheers
The walls would have to be re-built.
Where would I get the outside panels .. I don't know where to get anything to do the outside thank you so much for answering my question I really appreciate it ..
Nice job James! Just curious, is there a bigger issue underlying those cracks.. seems like if it were built correctly it would not crack at that seam...
Likely the filler was too thick and no mesh used in the repair, I don't think the structure is an issue just time and workmanship. Thanks!
What brand of cleaner did you use.
I’m thinking of using proflex for sealing my windows and vertical seals in my grand design 5th wheel. Would you recommend proflex for this application?
sorry, that's just foaming window cleaner. I would recommend silicone over proflex for that, it is nicer looking for things at eye level.
Great job. What caulking would you recommend around rv windows I need a clear caulk?
I like clear 100% silicone for that
Duralink 35 clear
James...How long will this repair last? I would assume annual inspections going forward? Inside storage I am sure would be beneficial. Really appreciate your videos. Thanks.
it should last years, but yes annual inspections are imporant
Also, that tree branch hole......new RVers do not account for the wind. Mama gets out to spot grandpa so he doesnt hit the branch. Then back up and stop an inch away!!! And later that night 40 MPH wind blows the tree right thru the roof!!! Indio, Quartzite Palm Springs etc,,has wind only 365 days per year. Stay away from tree pokies!!!!
Tree branches due cause a great deal of issues. Thanks!
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