OUR RV ROOF IS LEAKING! How we used lap sealant to fix the roof on our travel trailer

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  • @ChristysDiscountLife
    @ChristysDiscountLife  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello and thanks for watching! Please share your RV roof tips in the comments! Our advice: (1) DO IT! Don't wait to do basic maintenance on your RV, including the roof seals and (2) double-check and make sure your seals have dried properly. Happy RVing!

  • @FilmoretheVW
    @FilmoretheVW ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As an RV mechanic I can definitely admit scraping any type of lap sealant that's worn out can be really tough, although a few ways I've gone about it is by using a strong solvent to soften up the sealant to slice off or scrape off, such as "acrysol", that solvent is excellent at cleaning off any type of sealant and is pretty safe on automotive paint, however it can make decal color/paint fade easily if you go liberal with the amount you use.
    Next time you have to reseal your roof, consider a solvent like acrysol or something else like it, I know Lawson produces that stuff or just sells it, I also use flat bar scrapers for this kind of thing, a normal caulking gun, and thin bristle paint brushes to smooth over new sealant applied to let it sink in where it needs to go on a roof, such as lap sealant.

    • @tracymatherson8174
      @tracymatherson8174 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Would a some kind of abrasive Dremel tool work?

  • @tracymatherson8174
    @tracymatherson8174 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have no idea how helpful this was watching you repair that, thank you!

  • @katrinbivens3723
    @katrinbivens3723 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Home improvements are always harder than expected. Adulting is so much fun! Glad you're back,we missed you!

  • @coralantler
    @coralantler ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do you ever have to move the rv to keep the tires from getting flat spotting?

  • @monicalifornia_
    @monicalifornia_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful area.
    Looks a lot like Ben Lomond.
    Wherever it is, 👍👍

  • @joanfisher9805
    @joanfisher9805 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great teamwork, you two! Great feeling of accomplishment.

  • @teresitap5778
    @teresitap5778 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job friends, maintenance is always harder than expected.💓

  • @janicecrosby6649
    @janicecrosby6649 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Christy and Andre! Good luck on your adventures.

  • @empressjones8680
    @empressjones8680 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    this whole other side I am enjoying your video you are real funny I'm thinking about doing the same thing with my living arrangements

  • @stuartstuart866
    @stuartstuart866 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would a hair dryer help soften the old sealant for removal?

    • @ChristysDiscountLife
      @ChristysDiscountLife  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately, not this stuff. It was so hard and dry. Maybe if it were newer?

  • @empressjones8680
    @empressjones8680 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    simple living