Great video. Like Americans. Not sold on the full wall slide and it's reliability. Got to be a lot of stress on that unit. I'm not convinced that current manufacturers of production coaches have properly engineered those units for lifetime structural integrity. I appreciate your videos. Thanks again. Great content.
You and me both. Those slides require a special programmer which few shops have and almost no mobile shops have(I mean I do), but even the engineering behind such a large opening in a normal building is difficult let alone on a moving platform, seems likely to be a constant issue.
I have the same roof on a America Coach that's 10 years older. The roof is fine of course. It's the seam that will get you. Water intrusion at any point along the seam can then travel along the steel frame in the walls and cause problems.
I have a similar dishwasher in my Beaver Patriot Thunder. There is no remote (at least with mine). You push the button on the door edge for the washing mode you want, then you close the door and washer starts. However my dw has a button on the front face to lock the door from opening while driving. I still tie the door shut when driving.
I like face buttons. You can lock the dishwasher by holding the key button until you get a second beep, of course to unlock hold the key until the first beep
I like the walk-through you answer a lot of questions before I ask are used to like the real bathroom until I seen from you how difficult it would be difficult to the engine access I wanted to put fake awning to give my coach a higher profile look but it looks like every intrusion into the Roof is a potential leak and problem a.k.a. cost more money for maintenance most important of all be nice to see more videos on the Allegra red redo
@@badgerpa9 I would pay him, but that's not the point. He's an expert and there is no substitute for that. That said, it would be good to know what to look for while shopping around. I restore old cars, some of them take 4000 hours. There is no way I could even begin to explain to someone how to do that. Showing people the work involved helps people understand what they are paying for.
@@AZExpert Maybe just do 'check list' video of common issues that people overlook. Or break it into three - 1. common issues, 2. things people overlook, 3. runaway if you see these things
oh man, not another perfectly good roof on a beautiful RV !! we want to see the 'good ones' rotten wood, bubbling, missing and loose screws, big cracks, missing caulking, ... you know the good stuff is that Fisher & Paykel dishwasher? they quite a reputation ... RUN Thanks James!
Thank you once again I learned a lot. That is a really nice looking rig, I hope who ever is buying it gets many years of good use from it, I know I would love it. Again thank you for educating us on these different roof styles. Since they are so different it is fun to learn. Stay safe and healthy.
Thank you. This was a very nice coach, I think it's on the way to Ohio right now. I had to make sure the driver knew how the hydronic heater worked! LOL
Really different with those roof mounted awnings. Curious James. Last video you were at Power rv. This video Integrity. So you must be a contractor. Do you do private stuff as well? Ever thought of buying a truck and starting your own mobile rv fixing business? You’ve got boatloads of experience.
Thank you. I do provide mobile RV repair. My main customer base is a RV dealer support. I have also found trucks and vans no to work as well for me though I do have a truck for emergencies.
The coach you showed that the couch turned into a bunkbed..do you know the manufacturer of that couch..i need to replace the one in our rv . Thanks for all you do us novice repairman appreciate it
What about water drainage from rain storms.. I know in Washington and Texas there are some massive rain storms. I didn't see a lot of openings for where water would drain.
The roof drains under all the awnings and decorative awning panels there is a large gap. The rear cap also has large openings to drain. I'm a desert rat so snow is not an issue here, but yes I imagine snow would get stuck very easily.
G`day James I have a 2003 winnebago explorer (Australian ) It has a soft roof (as in not fiverglass ) I don't know if its too or rubber but im in a real hot part of Australia my roof is original Looks great never had a leak except a window on the side why are all the roofs failing in the USA the home of winnebago , or am I just lucky here in OZ Love the vids buddy Rob
Most failures are caused by improper maintenance, but the adhesive failures seem to be a more common issue now. Maybe they switched to a more eco friendly product to try it out?
I personally like them better. Different manufacturers attach them differently. You still areas that can develop leaks where the ac's and other items go onto the roof. I had a tpo roof that lasted exactly 12 years and had to be replaced. My current Wanderlodge has a one piece aluminum roof.
True gel coat Fiberglass roofs are the most durable, repairable, and most expensive roofs usually only found on high end motorhomes. I think PVC roofs seem to be the best membrane roof on RVs as they are thick and durable. TPO roofs and EPDM rubber roofs have just been around for decades so there's many more of them, but the key is that they have been around for decades so they can work if maintained.
It should not matter. Macerators work great until they break. And they do break. Lots used now in bath and 1/2 models. Can't gravity dump both commodes into the black tank with two toilets.
Great question. Anything like flushable wipes, napkins, or really fiberous will wrap around the macerator and jam it up. The macerator will not pump out the waste and the water valve will not know. The bowl fills up, as everyone will try a "second" flush and now the toilet has to be removed full of waste, torn apart, cleaned out and re-installed. I really hate that job, so that's why I say to only use RV toilet paper down a macerating toilet.
I have a 03 AE it does have the same gel coat roof however it has many small cracks i was hoping to roll on a product like gaco roof silicone roofing. To get me by for a few years. Any thoughts thanks for you're input.
@@AZExpert thank you a builder friend uses this gaco product often and stands behind it he put it on his camper 5 years ago and its still in good shape he says. Would recommend to just sand the gel coat where the cracks are and rework the gel coat vs rolling this on. Thanks again for the info.
One thing I didn't see you doing is using a thin flat bladed tool to physically check to make sure that the dicor is still sticking to the roof, just because it looks ok doesn't mean it's still a good seal, dicor is the worst crap on the market there is a lot better comerical products available
You're right. This is merely a visual inspection. It is possible to use a screwdriver to test every inch of sealant, a seal tech could be installed and a true air pressure differential leak test would be better. A visual inspection should find 95% of issues and can be done quickly, while prying at sealant will cause failure if done bi-annually. Thanks!
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Thank you for the video and thanks for taking a quick walkthrough! Always a big fan of your hard work.
Great video. Like Americans. Not sold on the full wall slide and it's reliability. Got to be a lot of stress on that unit. I'm not convinced that current manufacturers of production coaches have properly engineered those units for lifetime structural integrity. I appreciate your videos. Thanks again. Great content.
You and me both. Those slides require a special programmer which few shops have and almost no mobile shops have(I mean I do), but even the engineering behind such a large opening in a normal building is difficult let alone on a moving platform, seems likely to be a constant issue.
Good looking American Tradition. Thanks for the tour. Happy trails!
You're welcome!
Beautiful. I like the more traditional interior.
Me too!
Thank you
You're welcome
Two good roofs in a row, I'm going to think it's a good idea to buy an RV again.
LOL, I do see many good RVs so I know it's possible.
Another winner! Thanks for sharing good sir!
Thank you kindly
I have the same roof on a America Coach that's 10 years older. The roof is fine of course. It's the seam that will get you. Water intrusion at any point along the seam can then travel along the steel frame in the walls and cause problems.
Thanks for the comment
I have a similar dishwasher in my Beaver Patriot Thunder. There is no remote (at least with mine). You push the button on the door edge for the washing mode you want, then you close the door and washer starts. However my dw has a button on the front face to lock the door from opening while driving. I still tie the door shut when driving.
Please tell me you use a dog leash to tie it up. That would be comedy.
I like face buttons. You can lock the dishwasher by holding the key button until you get a second beep, of course to unlock hold the key until the first beep
I like the walk-through you answer a lot of questions before I ask are used to like the real bathroom until I seen from you how difficult it would be difficult to the engine access I wanted to put fake awning to give my coach a higher profile look but it looks like every intrusion into the Roof is a potential leak and problem a.k.a. cost more money for maintenance most important of all be nice to see more videos on the Allegra red redo
Thank you very much. I should be putting togther some more videos on the Red
Thank you very much
You are welcome
I'd like to see a complete, detailed RV inspection, not just on high-end RVs - would be useful for people who are looking to buy an RV....
You could pay him to inspect your RV purchase and he could go over it with you, that would be the best.
I appreciate that. A full basic inpection takes hours and camera would double that. But I will think about how to do that. Thanks!
@@badgerpa9 I would pay him, but that's not the point. He's an expert and there is no substitute for that. That said, it would be good to know what to look for while shopping around. I restore old cars, some of them take 4000 hours. There is no way I could even begin to explain to someone how to do that. Showing people the work involved helps people understand what they are paying for.
@@AZExpert Maybe just do 'check list' video of common issues that people overlook. Or break it into three - 1. common issues, 2. things people overlook, 3. runaway if you see these things
oh man, not another perfectly good roof on a beautiful RV !!
we want to see the 'good ones' rotten wood, bubbling, missing and loose screws, big cracks, missing caulking, ...
you know the good stuff
is that Fisher & Paykel dishwasher? they quite a reputation ... RUN
Thanks James!
Thank you once again I learned a lot. That is a really nice looking rig, I hope who ever is buying it gets many years of good use from it, I know I would love it. Again thank you for educating us on these different roof styles. Since they are so different it is fun to learn. Stay safe and healthy.
Thank you. This was a very nice coach, I think it's on the way to Ohio right now. I had to make sure the driver knew how the hydronic heater worked! LOL
Whoaaaa...Man some people got money...a remote control dishwasher😲
Right? What engineering said "How about a remote control for the dishwasher?"
@@AZExpert Congrats on passing 10k subs😍😍😍😍‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️
Really different with those roof mounted awnings.
Curious James. Last video you were at Power rv. This video Integrity. So you must be a contractor. Do you do private stuff as well? Ever thought of buying a truck and starting your own mobile rv fixing business? You’ve got boatloads of experience.
Thank you. I do provide mobile RV repair. My main customer base is a RV dealer support. I have also found trucks and vans no to work as well for me though I do have a truck for emergencies.
Really enjoy these videos as it helps me better understand how rvs are built and how they should be built.
I'm glad to hear it!
Wow that's a beautiful coach, thank you for educating the masses, always very informative. Cheers
Glad you enjoyed it
Thank you again for the roof inspection... and thanks for showing us around👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼
No problem 👍
Very nice looking coach James. Thanks for showing it to us.
Any time!
The coach you showed that the couch turned into a bunkbed..do you know the manufacturer of that couch..i need to replace the one in our rv . Thanks for all you do us novice repairman appreciate it
that was a Newmar Dutchstar.The sofa was made by flexsteel.
What about water drainage from rain storms.. I know in Washington and Texas there are some massive rain storms. I didn't see a lot of openings for where water would drain.
The roof drains under all the awnings and decorative awning panels there is a large gap. The rear cap also has large openings to drain. I'm a desert rat so snow is not an issue here, but yes I imagine snow would get stuck very easily.
G`day James I have a 2003 winnebago explorer (Australian ) It has a soft roof (as in not fiverglass ) I don't know if its too or rubber but im in a real hot part of Australia my roof is original Looks great never had a leak except a window on the side why are all the roofs failing in the USA the home of winnebago , or am I just lucky here in OZ
Love the vids buddy
Rob
Most failures are caused by improper maintenance, but the adhesive failures seem to be a more common issue now. Maybe they switched to a more eco friendly product to try it out?
Lots of good roof inspections lately. Maybe one of these days we will see a wreck. Thanks for the video!
I should have some damaged videos coming up. Thanks!
Nice bus. Loaded up with the good stuff and in great shape 👍🏼
It definitely is loaded. Thanks!
Are you checking the front running lights on the roof cap? They are prone to leaking wondering how you do that with a scaffold or ladder?
So, in your opinion, would a fiberglass roof option in a DRV or NH fifth wheel be a better choice than TPO, or some other membrane type roof?
I personally like them better. Different manufacturers attach them differently. You still areas that can develop leaks where the ac's and other items go onto the roof. I had a tpo roof that lasted exactly 12 years and had to be replaced. My current Wanderlodge has a one piece aluminum roof.
True gel coat Fiberglass roofs are the most durable, repairable, and most expensive roofs usually only found on high end motorhomes. I think PVC roofs seem to be the best membrane roof on RVs as they are thick and durable. TPO roofs and EPDM rubber roofs have just been around for decades so there's many more of them, but the key is that they have been around for decades so they can work if maintained.
What happens in the macerator toilet if you don't use RV TP, does it clog up the grinding head?
It should not matter. Macerators work great until they break. And they do break. Lots used now in bath and 1/2 models. Can't gravity dump both commodes into the black tank with two toilets.
Great question. Anything like flushable wipes, napkins, or really fiberous will wrap around the macerator and jam it up. The macerator will not pump out the waste and the water valve will not know. The bowl fills up, as everyone will try a "second" flush and now the toilet has to be removed full of waste, torn apart, cleaned out and re-installed. I really hate that job, so that's why I say to only use RV toilet paper down a macerating toilet.
Did you ever do a video on re coating a roof ?
And do you own an RV ? And if so what Model ?
Watch his videos and that is all answered.
I have a couple videos on it
what are your thoughts on a 2006 Fleetwood American Tradition 40 with 80k miles? they want 71k for it.
I can't possibly give you a thumbs up or thumbs down without seeing it. Make sure you get an INDEPENDENT inspection
I have a 03 AE it does have the same gel coat roof however it has many small cracks i was hoping to roll on a product like gaco roof silicone roofing. To get me by for a few years. Any thoughts thanks for you're input.
I don't like the idea of a roll on coating on fiberglass. But it should coat just fine
@@AZExpert thank you a builder friend uses this gaco product often and stands behind it he put it on his camper 5 years ago and its still in good shape he says. Would recommend to just sand the gel coat where the cracks are and rework the gel coat vs rolling this on. Thanks again for the info.
FYI you’ll have more room in the shower with out your shoes 😂
High price motorhome, First yea Really nice one
yes, way outside my price range.
One thing I didn't see you doing is using a thin flat bladed tool to physically check to make sure that the dicor is still sticking to the roof, just because it looks ok doesn't mean it's still a good seal, dicor is the worst crap on the market there is a lot better comerical products available
You're right. This is merely a visual inspection. It is possible to use a screwdriver to test every inch of sealant, a seal tech could be installed and a true air pressure differential leak test would be better. A visual inspection should find 95% of issues and can be done quickly, while prying at sealant will cause failure if done bi-annually. Thanks!