How to reseal your RV roof, this method is how to apply sealant on any RV roof type.
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- Опубліковано 1 кві 2019
- Methods how to apply sealant on any item on your RV roof. Not talking about the sealant being used, I referring to the application on how.
Sealant being used in video is self leveling silicone for fiberglass RV roofs.
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Is it self-leveling? Couldn't tell from the narrator. 😂
Beat me to it!
Same
I wanted to know if it was self leveling because it's important to use self leveling sealant, but I i didn't hear whether he mentioned it it was self leveling so I don't know if it's self leveling.
It is self leveling. 😊
@rileybrewer huh? These videos have a captioning option for those who are hard of hearing! He mentions self-leveling 4 or 5 times in a minute. Lol
Wow he's using so much. I've been using like ¼ of that amount.
Nice technique
Glad you think so!
Great information. Thanks Dustin. Shared a link on the GDRV forum.
Thank you Jim!
I like the part where you tell us what the self leveling caulking is
get this man a welder
We've got a few!
That was my first thought too 😂
From what I’ve seen on RV frames, they wouldn’t hire him. He looks like he might be able to do a nice consistent weld that isn’t cold, undercut, or lacking fusion.
I installed my own roof on my own camper, a 28 foot Terry five years ago never used any self leveling caulk. Installed the roof right no problems. Expected to last 10 years before it needs to be looked at and if I could’ve got the better material I would expect it would last the rest of my life
What did you use?
One of those guys who love to hear themselves talk
As a guy that has worked for a shop doing nothing but campers, I’m not sure you’re correct. I don’t know if a lifetime roof. Hope you used some kind of butyl and lap sealant or you will be getting water intrusions. Just part of it.
@@StephenBrewer89Hes not, its just a rant. Guy probably talking about his matchbox car campers. 😂😂
If he knew what he was doing he could tunr 5k into 50k but hey! Who tf am i? Im only on my third vintage trailer flip. 😅😅
@@StephenBrewer89what’s an average time you should reseal a roof to be preventative?
That technique works best.
You don’t show the prep-work here, that’s the fun part.
I get my self-leveling sealer from Amazon.
Holy Cow 😮
Who knew cows could be so holy?
Never knew. No wonder it takes so many tubes! You need a power caulk gun.
Prepare for your hand to be very, very sore and to discover muscles. You didn't even know you had in your fingers
It comes in a bucket
@@MissBodaciousBusteryou just get an electric one
@anthonyr5869 I'll put that on my 'things i don't REALLY need list' if i was doing more & had the $$$ to spend on it i would...maybe. but I was only doing areas in need. I'm resealing the Entire roof this summer. Any ideas on which way is best? Bc there's a Few
This was great. Please let us know what products you use in your future videos for us newbies.
Please see our website and social media for articles, we have all the products and tools listed. Thank you for sharing.
@@yourrvspecialists doesn't help what he said. No one asked for a website or anything. Just put the product name in the description.
Not that hard.
So, don't just cover screw tops and seams, cover everything?
Screw that I'm using the seal tape from now on 👌
Hey Dave and Dustin!
I have a 1989 Bonair Ba-850. I believe it has an aluminum exterior. My question for you is, would I be able to put a pvc roof on and then put the aluminum back on top of the pvc?
Also, would pvc be okay to use on the walls of the pop up and also put the aluminum back on top of the pvc?
Thanks!
Will that sealer not work on TPO. Guess I'll have to use dicor or something else for TPO. I like the way that looks. We're the two pencil size straight beads self leveling as well, or non self leveling. Thanks, Very neat. Kudo's
They now say that Hengs will work on TPO and Rubber roofs.
Is it self leveling tho?
Is it self leveling???
Good informative video
Bro get battery powered gun , it changed my life
Could make a neat job of it
How much more "neat" could it be? He did it right.
😆 I hate the tpo we have on rvs an campers now, I'm a roofer an used house flat roof material on our camper I use like a tool shed, roof would outlive every component on the camper lol
What materials did you use?
How many of those sealant cartridges do you need just for the roof vent? Is 1 enough?
Typically, 2 tubes are used on 1 vent.
Cool product, but how do you level it?
😂
I wish outdoor repairs that were done in the wind would please redo their audio so it's easier to understand everything😂 I was told by an RV repair Man to use LEXEL but maybe that's because of it's very, very wide range in temperature for curing bc I Am in Colorado, where it's already reaching 20° degrees at night. I just had several leaks pop up and i'm a little freaking out right now
I appreciate the suggestion. This was an old clip and done prior to our current editing capabilities. I hope you have your rig fixed up for the winter!
@@yourrvspecialists lol I am in Colorado. It's been winter for a minute. But I am just dealing with the temperature as I can, it is what it is you know. I had a severe ankle injury and could not get on my roof for several years.....Three surgeries later I have a lot of work to do. I'm putting my repairs on my tiny channel. L o l got to start somewhere right
What would you recommend for aluminum roofs?
I would use Hengs self leveling silicone, you could also use Dicor if you would like. But it would require you to clean the sealants every 4-6 months.
Thanks for watching.
I have one question is it self-leveling hahaha
It sure is!
It will crack
What do you use?
There is PERSONALITY a another way, /product ,just saying ,started RV repairing in 1974😊
Didn’t know you could walk the cup with caulk
Is it self-leveling?
Id like to know also, wish he would have clarified.
No. It's self clumping.
Leaks
yeah, but what do you use to level it?
it self levels
I feel like Eterna bond would last longer.
It doesn't have thermal properties to keep the inside temp to block in or out. The interior of the coach as it would condensation it causes the tape to get wet on the underside and come loose.
Nice job well done. But Self leveling no good at all it thins out very soon, non self-Leveling is the best the thicker the silicone the better because it lasts for a long time without cracks & crevices.
OR: you can use actual resin and fibre glass and make them 1 piece.
How much coverage do you get out of a tube?
A vent lids for example typically takes 2 tubes, about the same for a front or rear molding, a 14x22 skylight 3 tubes, a refrigerator vent 2-1/2, plumbing vent 2-3 fir 1 tube, ladder stations 3/4 tube, for side seams use non sag and 2 tubes.
@@yourrvspecialistsHalf of all of those tubes would be the actual amount it takes to seal the respective components
What the easiest way to remove this stuff?
Use Acrysol (linked below), a plastic scraper and some elbow grease to scrape it off. amzn.to/3yE637p
Wait I can’t remember if u said self leveling or not
Yes its self leveling and we added all the parts info in the information drop down.
Silicone is weak. Polyurethane caulk is king 👑
100 tubes later
I’ll be the first to admit that we use more sealant than the average bear. Depending on size, a complete roof will need 12-18 (not 100 😉) tubes in order to be sealed like this.
Wonder if this product self levels
Yes, it’s self leveling.
I think you need to say self levelling a couple more times mate as I'm not sure what's going on
IMO, eternabond tape applied after properly cleaning and preparing the areas on the roof is a more permanent longer lasting solution.
A vast majority of us RVers out in the desert SW have applied eternabond tape to the side seams, front/rear cap seams, and all AC’s and vent/vent fans on the roof.
Theres a fella that has had his 5ver roof sealed up with eternabond for 6 years now and has not had to reapply any spots. He is a FTer and we just met him at the “Q” 2 months ago. If he had still be using the dicor, he said he would have reapply twice a year due to being in the SW.
I just bought a motorhome that's 7 years old. I don't know when the eternabond was applied but it's already failing in multiple places.
I suspect they don't make it like they used to.
@maddogshwa I just learned about eternobond about 15 mins ago but is it possible it's a similar looking product that is inferior?
What type of silicone did you use?
Hengs self leveling for fiberglass or aluminum roof. Use Dicor for the rubber or TPO roofs
@@yourrvspecialists If your Grand Design has the Alpha System roof (aka EPDM) you have to use the Lippert Alpha Systems Self-Leveling Lap Sealant or the roof warranty is voided. At least that's what they told me. I've heard of people using the Dicor product too so double check before buying anything.
@@robh063 the alpha sealants don’t adhere or self level. Due to amount of solvent they added for California regulations.
@@yourrvspecialists People can choose to use whatever product they want. I was just pointing out what Grand Design told me. I guess that means all Grand Design RV's that have this type of roof work done with anything other than alpha systems in California have voided their warranty.
Self leveling
Use only polyurethane high quality sealant. Don't skimp..
Yowser....
This is dycore.. I may be spelling it wrong but he's way over applying it.. I use this on my R.V.Works great.You just don't need so much
Dicor
This is going to take 400 tube's at this rate
I’ll be the first to admit that we use more sealant than the average bear. Depending on size, a complete roof will need 12-18 (not 100 😉) tubes in order to be sealed like this.
Eternabond tape is better and actually seals the roof. I will never use that crap on mine.
Is it self leveling? You didn’t mention anything about being self leveling.
Yes, its is self leveling and its in the description box.
If you have to do this, your Roof and your roof vent are installed wrong you should never have to use silicone self leveling on leveling anything ever these are people that don’t understand how to do roofing
This seal is for a fiberglass roof, however they have recently changed the sealant to be applied to a TPO, Rubber roof. So its now safe for all roof types.
Id rather use tape
to each their own.
Do you want some roof with your sealant?
Just store it under an awning and you don't have to worry about it
Drink everytime he says self leveling.
If you a re going to use that much keep your nozzle buried as you apply it. What you are doing with the circular motion looks impressive to someone on youtube but you "blistered" that pretty bad. All those little pockets and bubbles you see are trapped air that will fail and open...not good at all. Also, just tape it off. So sloppy.
Who didn't know this?!?! You have an RV amd don't know that this product existed?!?
Some people just recently purchased their first RV bro
@@smittywerbenyeagermenjenso3720and this is a brand new 2022 bh 270 pioneer first time out and wife woke up at 5 am this morning with rain drops falling in her face so glad someone has diy information on fixing leaks i can fix my own instead of having to go through the hassle of Dealing with camping world !
Great video for first time campers.
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