Make Your RV Roof Last Longer! // Henry's Tropicool RV Roof Coat RV Roof Maintenance
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Waterproofing an RV roof with a new coat of sealant is a great, affordable way to bypass putting on a new roof.
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Our roof is EPDM, a flexible rubber roof that keeps water out for years. However, due to its age and the fact that it spent years in direct sunlight, the EPDM roof was showing signs that it needed to be replaced.
But rather than replace our roof entirely, which can be incredibly expensive, we searched for affordable ways we could ensure the roof was watertight for years to come.
What we learned is that Henry Tropi-cool roof sealant not only keeps water out, but it also reflects a lot of sunlight making the camper cool. And it prevents mildew and other things from growing on the camper.
In this episode, we'll take you through the process of applying Henry Tropi-cool to our RV roof. It is incredible affordable (under $500 for the entire job) and it creates a beautiful and entirely functional silicone seal on your roof that is sure to last 10-15 years.
Be sure to check out the materials you need and revisit this video to follow the process of painting your RV roof with Henry Tropi-cool roof sealant!
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Bought this product today….thanks for the video Buddy….safe travels to you and the family 🤙
Awesome! Thank you!
I don’t think you’re a pirate.
I have a 30ft and thinking 4 gallons would be enough or do you think buying the bucket would be better?
4 should be plenty. It was more cost effective for us at the time to go with the 5 gal. But the Covid pricing has gone crazy since so I think you’ll be good with 3-4 gal if that’s more affordable
Henry’s says not to apply their product over the Eternabond tape as it will peel off and will not adhere to it.
We read the same thing and because the Henry's was our 3rd layer of protection (lap sealant + eternabond + Henrys) we were willing to take the chance that it doesn't stick. Nearly 1 year later and it sticks fine. The only time Henry's has shown any weakness has been in the times we've had scrapes from tree branches peel back a little along the edges here or there. We think they know in the long term Henry's will adhere better to other materials than to Eternabond. So if you expect to get 10+ years with Henry over Eternabond then you may be disgruntled if in year 5 it starts to peel. But we've had spectacular results and would do this again 100%.
I think that I would do the same eternabond on front & rear then Henry over everything. I might for now since mine is 4 years old just paint Henry's over the lap sealant.
There's a version of Eternabond tape that is specifically for applying coatings over. It's called Eternabond WEBSEAL.
Great video! What kind of vinyl strips did you use? I need to replace my vinyl strips, too.
We had 2 different ones. Here are the links: amzn.to/3Rr6hE1 AND amzn.to/3aB4881
Great video. I just finished a 42 foot 5th wheel. It took a little more than 3/4 of a 5 gallon. Should a use the rest on the 5 slides?
Nice work! We can’t speak to the slides. I put the rest into additional coats in the roof just because I had it and it was too expensive to waste. It would probably work in the slides, but I don’t know if the slides make contact with the trailer and it may scrape off?
I have used Henry's two different times, and both times coated the slides it holds up pretty well. For the average use, it will hold up extremely well. I full-time RV, so I am in my RV and traveling tons.
Ive heard the Tropi-cool won't adhere to the Eternabond. What was your experience
with this? How well has it held up over time? Thanks for your video! I have started
doing the prep work, cleaning filling any cracks etc.
@@mark98070 it’s held up very well. We have update video on our channel
I'm not a pro but in the process of remodeling my 74 pull camper and watching a hundred approx videos for tutorial purposes I was informed by pros not to use silicone under any circumstances to surfaces that will be exposed to water or weather in general this fella said he wouldn't use it for anything due to shrinkage and subsequent pull away so I stick with his advice and used Heng's and dicor products FYI no problem so far 4 yrs in plus I had no idea what I was doing I just jumped in 😎 so take this with a gran of salt if you have used a silicone with positive results that's great, but the prof camper roof guy scared me 😂
Professional roofers scare EVERY diy person trying to save money. We shopped new roofs and it was absolutely outrageous both the cost and the experience of them telling us how we couldn’t fix it ourselves. We didn’t have any water damage before, which is why we prioritized this job, and 2+ years later the roof looks and works just like it did in Day 1 after the Henry’s application. RV roofers are about the worst people on the internet
@@CalledToWandertoo each their own
I use this product before watching. My EPDM roof turn black so it loose it with color. Instead of pressure washer , I use 90% alcool found in drug store. That was recommended by a friend who work in aircraft industry (Bombardier regional jet). It turn perfect and remove any dirt on the roof. I will see how long it last. I decide to do a first tin coating and do a second one the berry next morning. It take two gallons to do the complete job on a 30 feet RV. The company suggest tin coat at the time.
Glad you found success with Henry's too!
So, how has in been holding on? My roof is also black.
Why people do not proof read before they post comments 🤔
I have put this on 4 of my friends campers over a 5 year period and they all love it, no problems yet and it's so easy to wash also. Going to put it on ours this year, I see where Home Depot has went up on price around $200 this year.
Glad you found success in using it on RV roofs as well! We're almost a year in now and the coat is doing great!
I was told it's because of a silicone shortage... around $450 now.
@@twoguncorcoran4733 as an a former worker in an Ardex/w w Henry worker 2021 there was always shortages in the self levelers good 4 days every month down time we would sweep and clean with nothing to make not even on Pail line a pail would be the plastic buckets 5 gallons and all that deal so yeah yeah really wishing I still could get that discount rn
Have you tried lanco cool guard?
@@vango1131 cool gaurd is cheaper significantly even more so than Amazon products for rv roofs. That doesn’t exactly say quality ingredients for rv purposes lots of shaking bouncing things like that but I’ve heard the same counter claim for Henry tropicool keep that in mind that even with lifetime claims the lifespan of every product will vary and so will up keep and maintenance but I will say in my partial journey with Henry tropicool so far I’m very very pleased and think it’s worth the extra couple of bucks a roof isn’t where you should pinch a penny imo with a grandpa that does roofing in some of the best areas inside 285 Atlanta slate tile and won’t touch a shingle roof ain’t worth his time… so I might be a little biased but your roof seal’s your wood, framing, insulation, electrical, down to the flooring and joist to keep water out and keep everything solid so research research and then research… I think for weekend dads 4 or 5 late trips during the summer and maybe some guest every blew moon cool guard might be the trick but the temperature difference sales pitch is black vs white roofing and actually on the side of Henry tropicool it’s a little QR* code to show off the dirt pickup resistance technology and I get it i sound like a salesman but I’m just giving my two cents and the reason why everyone said you don’t need to spend that much when the quality and slickness of Henry speaks for its self I plan on showing off the camper once it’s finished in a few weeks but do have some pics and videos of it if now
I would have suggested using a power washer and let it dry then you could have applied for better application because if they were anything like dirt it could have caused it not to work well
We did. Pressure wash then went back with hand scrub and dawn soap. Then dried in the Florida sun and then swept again and applied 2 coats
I was going to put eternabond around all the seams on the edge of my roof then roll over it with Henry's Tropicool. Then i read online that it doesn't stick very well to eternabond. Did it stick well for you and is it holding up well? Thanks.
Stick well is the phrase. It does stick well. But chemically, the two are not compatible. We’ve had 2.5+ years with this in our roof now and it looks and acts brand new. There are 2 small places where the Henry is peeling up, like dime size spots. That’s over the eternabond. But it does go over Eternabond fine. There are alternative tapes like eternabond that are more compatible with Henry’s. Worth looking jnto
I also read it will work fine if you scuff the tape then put contact cement over it, then apply the Henry's.
Great discussion! I’m a big fan of Eternabond, but I feel like it is a pretty permanent commitment. So tips on making it work with other stuff is great!!
In the case of a repair needed afterwards, can you put eternabond over the Henry Tropi-cool?
@@MattChat56 No, it won’t stick. We use the Henry’s spray can and it works pretty well. We have a video of it on our page
I like the Pirate re-enactment. I’m a Victorian proper Lady in my dreams and re-enactment. Go with it! Thank you for your valuable repair advice. I rehab houses but my RV is highly neglected. Gotta do it!
You are so welcome! We'd much rather rehab RVs than houses, lol!
Great stuff I have used it before. Just make sure the roof is absolutely clean and you shouldn’t have any troubles. Going on for years and still holding up.
Good tip! We’re over 2 years now and it looks brand new after a quick rinse!
@@CalledToWandersome say it’s a dust magnet. So does it clean up after being dust covered
How does your roof look today? Are you happy with how it held up?
We have a 1988 Skamper PopUp we need to fix a few things for as soon as we find an 8" roof vent.
It has held up perfectly. For the investment, we have more than earned the return. 2.5+ years in and it looks and works like brand new!
What about going around the a/c? I see that you go around it but just wondering if there is any specific instructions for doing around the A/C
Didn’t show it, but remove the ac cover, tape if you want around the ac seams, and roll all over.
Thanks for the video, I was checking our travel trailer today and our roof needs to be re-costed. The hot temperature in Oklahoma , this summer, has taken a toll on the roof and vent covers.
Glad to help! We still swear by Henry's even though the professional RV roofers like to bad mouth it. Great for a budget DIY fix.
this stuff is not going to hold up if you put it over any smooth surface, endurabond and silicone do not mix!
@@johnsobel4409 go watch our 3 year update video
Great video, thanks. We are about to do this to our 2011 39' Bighorn with EPMD. I've looked at many pics and watched many videos. I do have a couple of questions.
The documentation states the dry film thickness should be a minimum of 22 mils (an inch is 25 mils). That seems really thick. i.e. I don't see how I would prevent it from puddling, pooling, go over the side of the trailer, etc. attempting to roll out/on something that thick. You look like you did a great job. How 'thick' would say your application is/was? (I might be overthinking this, but I don't see adding a 1" thick silicone layer in one application.)
Is it necessary to remove the AC and tape around it before rolling? I'm trying to understand the risk of simply cutting in the Henry product and then rolling the roof. I don't see any damage around our AC. Is the tape to create some slope away from the AC?
I did about 2.5-3 coats just because we had that much left with the 5 gallon container and we wanted a nice thick coat. But no way it is an inch thick! We don’t skimp when it comes to paint. So trying to make a gallon “stretch” wasn’t worth it. We over bought and applied and it worked out.
Try to cut around everything you can. Take any covers off and get as close to appliance as you can. I made a mess of the covers and appliances but were more function over form!
I think you are confusing the term "mils". In the metric system, true, 1" is 25.4 millimeters. In the manufacturer's use of the term "mils", they are referring to a mil as being 1/1000 (1 thousandth or .001) of an inch so if you figure, 25 thousandths is 1/40 of an inch.
@@irainman4410 Thanks!
But what about cleaning the rubber roof with Simple Green, (or equivalent) prior to applying the silicone sealant? Power washing ain't enough.
This was a short video of the process. We scrubbed every inch by hand, after brush and pressure washer. The roof is absolutely fine over a year later. Thanks for the advice
I see you brushed the roof with a broom. Wouldn't it also be advisable to wash and scrub the roof before the application?
We scrubbed the roof and then lightly pressure washed it the day before painting on the Henry’s
@@CalledToWanderwhat did you use to wash it before applying
Did you try the Henry on sealing windows? I have been sealing my horse trailer roof seam twice in 13 years.
No, only horizontal surfaces needed that for us. We seal our windows with Proflex.
Every product needs yearly updating. Putting it over the tape isnt recommended
2+ years later and it’s doing great. I’m on the roof almost weekly if not sooner as we put starlink up there and it is 100% holding ip
I encapsulated all my eterna bond tape in liquid EPDM and or lap sealant. Do you think this might stop the issue of the Henry is not bonding to the eternabond since there's another layer that it will bond to.
Not sure. We have had minimal issues of Henry's not adhering. 99% of the tape is still covered 3 years later.
Use Eternabond WEBSEAL tape if you plan on using Henry's over it. It is specifically made to bond to roof coatings.
How well did it hold up going over the tape… heard some people had it peel up.
3 years and going strong, same as it was the day we applied it.
Hi ya Pirate. Lol. I also used Henry's, but the Canadian version. #487 100% silicone. I bought a 1996 Fleetwood Bouunder 32H. Took me more time to prep than coat. It is amazing stuff and has held up real well. The Henry's silicone in the tube isn't available up here but I'm close to Bellingham WA so will head down to get a few tubes to carry in case any repairs come up. Thanks for sharing.
That's great to hear! We get a lot of negativity (mostly on our TikTok videos) about the use of Henry's but it has done a spectacular job, now nearly 1 year later! We have a tube we carry AND they have a leak spray that we carry as well in the event of emergency use. But we haven't needed either and the roof is in great shape! Thanks for watching and reaching out! Arrrrrgh! =)
Curious, I see a lot of people brush the corners with the tropicool where as you guys used eternabond? Did you have any issues with brushing on the enternabond? I was going to seal but I have a few places that have eternabond and was told to take it off prior because it won’t adhere to it but I don’t wanna pull the eternabond, it’s doing it’s job , rather not disturb it
We're about to put an update on the roof/Henry's next week. Essentially, Eternabond and Henry's aren't supposed to play well together. But over 2 years later, our paint job is adhering very, very well for the most part. We have a few knicks from trees and scrubs that caused some peeling of the Henry's. However, we just sprayed the spray-on Henry's leak fixer to those spots and it is back to functioning perfect. People say what they want to say. But the reality is, our roof is holding up well. The Eternabond on the corners and edges was a priority for us because that was the area most impacted by the EPDM fabric starting to show signs of age and potential punctures. You could probably paint Henry's directly on those spots. But for us, we wanted a 100% impermeable edge and Eternabond has worked out great!
@@CalledToWanderdid you guys cover the hard plastic edges where the tpo/epdm comes out from or did you remove and put eternabond uunder? Or right up to where the factory sealant (usually crumbling) was. Sorry if that doesn’t make sense, I seen people do all diffferent ways.. just wanna see what ways people
Had success thanks for the response!
@@hyunwhyte1338 We put the Eternabond over the edges, from the metal rail that seals the roof and sides together to across the roof as far as the eternabond would stretch (nearly 4 inches). We wanted to seal in the edges where the EPDM was starting to bubble and stretch as the Eternabond is 100% impermeable. Then we put the Henry's over this area... We'll be publishing an updated video in a few weeks on the 2+ years later Henry's application to show that only in these areas did the Henry's peel off the Eternabond in a few small places thanks to thinks like tree branches and removing our old awning. Otherwise, Eternabond on the edges + Henry's = indestructable watertight seal
How does it feel when it is wet? Like if it rains and it is still a little wet and you get up their. Looks like it might be pretty slick
Slicker than weasel… ;) So be careful after the rain or when cleaning. I’m in my knees in either case because falling on/off the roof is not part of our camping bucket list! :)
Hi, can you give update please. Thanks!
Will be working on one this week and try to get it up shortly! Spoiler alert: the roof is still doing just as good 2 years later as on day 1!
Hey bud I appreciate your video, how is it holding up. I’ve got a 40’ solitude and I want to do something like this.
We just put an update video up last week after just over a year. In general it's holding up great. Just a few spots we scraped a little Tropi-Cool off the Eternabond with some brush in Baja. But otherwise it's rock solid and holding steady the way it is advertised.
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okay 144 square feet is how many of those gallon's ?
Not sure. You can check out the website for Henry’s and it gives approximations
Great video. I have a question. I plan on putting solar mounts and panels on my rv. Should I do this before or after application. You mentioned doing all repairs before the silicon is layer - but since I am screwing down the mounts I assume I could do it afterwards.
We painted the roof first so we could paint beneath where the panels would be, and then installed solar and painted over the mounts afterward.
Try working out of a smaller container.
Taking it out of the bucket on the roller was actually easier at times. But good advice for others
I read here and there that it does not stick to Eternabond...????
It does, but this is the weakest part. The only time we’ve had any scraping of trees in the eternabond the Henry’s scraped off a little. But it has held up around the vents with no issue
How is it holding up after a couple of years I was told it will not adhere to eternal bond
We're putting out a video next week on our 2+ year update. Spoiler Alert - it is holding up PERFECTLY! Even over the Eternabond, it is adhering the same now after 20K miles and 2+ years. The only places it is peeling off is a few spots over the tape. But we just sprayed some touch up Henrys on it and these spots are back to working like they should! In theory, Henry and Eternabond don't play nice together. In reality, they're getting along quite fine.
is this stuff like Gaco roof coating? Can it be used on TPO roofs?
It can be used in TPO
What size eternabond tape did you use around the edges?
4”. Just enough over the edge but we wanted a good solid coverage over the top edges where the EPDM was showing signs of stretching. amzn.to/3S2WVAV
Thanls for vid. Did you use primer?
No primer. This is thick silicone that adheres well in its own. Just make sure to clean really well before application
You might want to do a short video talking about the issue of Henry’s and Eternabond. Even if it is just discussing the things that have been shared in the comments on this video, like tips for improving the bond with the sanding and contact cement. And things you learned as you researched the great RV roof dilemma. I think many people would appreciate and benefit from the knowledge you have attained. Not everyone reads the comments. I think you have a great opportunity to add concise and helpful info on YT that simply may not be there in a concise manner!!
Good idea. Will add it to the (long) list!
The solution is to use eternabond webseal instead of the normal eternabond that is smooth on top. The webbing on the webseal is specifically designed to hold onto the coatings and not peel off.
@@grc5618by webbing do you mean the integral scrim within the tape?
I know this is an older video but i was wondering if you noticed any significant temperature differences inside? Did you do a before/after temp test of the surface of the rv?
I'm looking to do my slide out in my TT as the inside is super hot on a bright day.
No need to be scientific. The fact is that this is bright white, which reflects light more than anything less white. So fundamentally, it is reflecting and not absorbing light. But there are too many other factors not worth testing in a lab... where we park, angle of the sun, time of year, etc.
I have seen some comments on other channels that this does not adhere to the eternibond. Also, if you apply over all the edges of the roof appliances and screws, how hard is it if you want to replace something; the bathroom window cover, for example?
Eternabond and Henrys do not chemically/technically play nice together. But in reality, over 3 years later and we've just done a few touch ups with Henry's and only over the Eternabond. Where the Henrys meets the edge of the tape is solid. Plus we bought enough Henrys (5 gal) to put 3 thick layers on. In our 4th year we will touch up with another layer around the appliances and solar panels.
If you follow our suit, you should do all roof maintenance prior to laying down the Eternabond. We put new fans, vents and invested in heavy duty covers so that we would not likely have to deal with replacing them after we went through the effort to do the Eternabond/Henrys. We jsut came out of a nasty hail storm in Nebraska and we're glad we invested in the best vent covers and in extra coats of Henry's as the roof didn't show any signs of hail.
To answer your question directly - it would be difficult and require lots of precise cutting and then, of course, resealing if you went back to the Eternabond/Henry's seal.
How is that holding up on the tape? If you had to do it again would you change anything?
The tape is eternal. However, it does not play well with Henry’s. It’s working fine for the most part. But in a few places the Henry’s is peeling back off the tape. We’ve heard Henry’s makes their own compatible tape but we didn’t look into it after using eternabond. But we use eternabond anywhere we don’t want leaks or rips (including awning) because it’s that awesome
@@CalledToWanderEternal bond makes a tape that is not shinny and is for painting over. It cost about the same as the tape you used.
Thank You for the Video. I'm getting ready to do mine, was gonna use FS but after seeing this, I may use this instead. Would like to know how you feel about this stuff a year from now before I do it, but sadly I need to do mine sooner than that. Thanks again for the Video. Safe Travels
6 months in and it's doing a fantastic job! I've scrubbed it down with just a wet hand towel as we collected quite a bit of red dirt in Utah and it cleans quick and easy. There has been no chipping and, fortunately, we haven't hit any large overhangs that might cause it to peel off. Silicone, of course, peels away once you get it started. We have driven through some light brush and I was concerned it would start to peel back. But upon inspection it is holding up fantastic. Of course, we have ZERO worry about water leaks - which was the primary reason we went this route. Will do an update video sometime down the road. But sounds like you'll make the decision sooner than later. It's affordable, easy to apply, looks amazing and does the job it's supposed to!
I did my 32 ft Fleetwood Bounder over a year ago. Still going strong. The prep is the big thing. Gotta make sure all mold and mildew is gone. If your roof has been coated with other products over the years you will have to make sure that it is very stable. I actual took a sanding pole with 120 grit sanding film over the entire roof first, then pressure washed with TSP. The new coating when washed looks like the day I put it on. Nothing will stick to it but silicone. Not even eternabond. It just slides off like butter. Lol
I don't think you need to put eterna bond tape on. You are better off using Henry's to get in those small cracks.
We installed all new fans, vent covers, etc so once we put Eternabond on we didn't want to ever worry about water intrusion and now we dont.
Hows it holding up?
We have a video in the playlist for the 2 year update. But now almost 3 years later and it’s just as good as day 1
Pirates usually has a patch eye!?
I lost the patch somewhere in the remodel!
Very curious how the Henry’s bonded to the Eternabond tape . I have been using Eternabond for years on many different campers as I did with our current 5th wheel . I contacted Henry’s and they said it will not bond , told me I would have to remove it all before applying their coating ! Your video begs to differ lol
To each their own. From a chemical standpoint, they likely know more about the interaction. But from the fact we did it and it is still going strong 8 months later through all sorts of weather, we don't regret our decision at all. I imagine from a business standpoint they have to cover their bases in not making guarantees or promises. We're not RV roof experts. But we spent dozens of hours researching all of the options and this was the best, most affordable and longest lasting option we came up with. If you're planning on making a business out of RV roof repair, maybe go with what the company says (and charge customers an arm and a leg!). But if it is for your rig, I can say that we have not had any issues. Plus, where the eternabond is used on our roof along the edges and around vent covers and holes, we trust the eternabond to do its thing and not leak. So if we ever had to cut the Henry's around the edges of the eternabond or whatever, we'd still have the extra protection from the tape. We said somewhere, maybe in the remodel video when we actually applied it, that we have 3 layers of ADDED protection for the roof. To Start: the EPDM roof was in pretty good shape, with just a few visible weak spots but NO water damage yet 1) We put Dicor lap sealant around all seams and edges and the holes we made when we removed our cheap storage rack and antennae 2) we put Eternabond over the holes, edges and anywhere else that showed potential wekaness on the roof and 3) 2 layers of Henry's was more than enough to cover up any potential weak areas in the EPDM and seal around the whole roof. Our goal was keep water out of the RV and to date, we're not worried! =)
Talk too much
Get to the project
Thanks for watching! Have a great day guy!
How is it golding up
Great. 2+ years later and no issues. It cleans with a wet rag to go back to looking brand new. No leaks or signs or wear. We’d 100% do this again
@CalledToWander that's awesome. Around my town I can't get anyone locally to give me a go ahead. It good to go.
I understand that I'll need silicone products for any patch work if needed in the future ?
@@jcel5870 yep, we call it “being married to Henry’s.” They have spray can product and a caulk tube we carry with us in the event we need to do any work. Just stick with all Henry products and you’re good!
@@CalledToWander awake thx for the info. I greatly appreciate it
I just saw this. How is it holding up?
2+ years and it looks and functions like brand new. We check on it around once a week and no issues!
impressive
Thanks
The roof looks new,,,,
That's the idea! Definitely not new, but it functions just like it was brand new, which is what we were going for!
You can be a road pirate
Arrrrrgh-righty then! :)
Very informative for me as I'm a new 1974 (for me) camper owner and don't know diddly. My roof is so knarly and I'm already wore out trying to remove as much as I can. Is it safe to say that if I can eliminate most of the dried chipped old stuff that I can apply the Eternabond over it and then seal over it with the Henry's? Also, this camper's roof appears to be aluminum. Will Henry's still work? thanks
We have EPDM roof and it worked fine. In theory the eternabond should not have been applied as the Henry’s is not entirely compatible. In reality, 2+ years later the Henry’s is adhering perfectly fine to our eternabond. Critics will say don’t do what we did. But we are living proof it works… but there are eternabond alternatives out there that may work better with Henry’s. Worth looking into to do a little better job.
Dude, NO ONE answers questions as well as you. My back would be SCREAMIN' FOR VENGEANCE! if i did that. Gonna try, though. Maybe roll what i can. Did the eternabond and re-sealed that. So this will be FOUR LEVELS. Your a good dude, bro. See you out there. Rubber down.
Thanks! We couldn’t find thorough info when researching for our remodel projects so we decided more info is better than less!
Henry that's my shit lol😂
We're married to Henry! =)
Pirate..... of the concrete seas!!
Great way to look at it! Arrrgh! :)
Can it be put all around the exterior or on the pull outs ?
Anywhere you have a roof and don't want water to go. It may not stay well on the slideout depending on how much scraping may take place on the roof as it slides out. That varies and may be minimal.
A giant kick in the jimmy! HA! Funny
Chris ain’t very edumacated
Apologies if I offended. Loved your video it inspired me to try to do this myself. It soon became obvious that this 61 year old woman was terrified once i found myself on the roof frozen in fear on my 84 chev jubilee. When you said "a giant kick in the jimmy" after realizing you had to go back up on the roof when you realized the vents, tickled my funny bone, because I had to go back up on the roof to retrieve my broom. Yeah it was a swift kick to the jimmies. Holy crap!
Did it help with cooling the rv?
We can’t A/B test scientifically. But white reflects light and this is bright white so it should be cooler
@@CalledToWanderI did mine last year, did another coat beginning of dirt bike season, last weekend I touched the inside roof verse the side of my trailer and I can 100% say it works, mine isn’t insulated we converted it into a sleeper with electric light and fans and other, no AC and with door and back half down 85 degrees we where very comfortable all day, and sleep great at night
@@CalledToWander It certainly can't hurt, but keep in mind that the white you see reflected is only a small part (from blue to red) of the spectrum of solar radiation. I think it is a better choice than black but don't expect it to make a major difference due solely to the color. The thickness of the coating will probably make a more noticeable difference inside. (Caveat, while I *am* a roofer, but not for RVs, so my comment is based on experience with different color roofs on homes and buildings, and on a degree in physics.) Nice looking job, by the way.
Do you have video on how to install seals throughout rv?
What seals are you referencing?
I have a plywood roof can I put this over plywood
You need to call Henry’s they’ll know
Great Video. Can you apply this directly to raw plywood? Or do you have to apply over a prined surface or painted surface? How donyou think this will work on applying to WALLS? or is it no way because of it will droop down because of its thickness.
You’d have to check the Henry website for fine print on applying it directly to plywood. It’s viscous enough that I imagine it would work fine but the site would tell you. But definitely not good for vertical surfaces.
People do not use Henry TropiCool for your Camper Roofs. Once coated this stuff is a dirt magnet and your roof will look like crap all the time. Also you will not be able to use any type of sealants over it to seal around your vents, etc that require yearly sealing.
Your roof will look good and brand new for a week or two right after sealing, after that you are in for a headache. Don't ruin your camper roofs with this crap there are acrylic based alternatives out there that are way better than this stuff.
Our roof looks as good today as it did 2 years ago when we applied it. We have no leaks. No sign of leaks. And there are other Henry’s products for reapplying around seals if needed- a spray can application or smaller containers. We’ve needed neither because it works that well. It washes with a wet rag. No deep scrubbing or chemicals. It is 100% an affordable solution. You’re either a roof installer or have a competing product. This did exactly what we paid for it to do and we’re happy. Go make your own video.
@@CalledToWander Silicone is a dirt magnet. Yah the roof looks good probably right after a rain. But there is 10x more dirt that sticks to that roof that ends up all over the body of the camper. Also what sealants stick to silicone name some.
@@r.k.867 Silicone sealants.
Lol, this stuff is amazing. I use it on my house with no slope roof. It does need to be washed frequently but holds up 8 years easy. Things that need yearly attention can quickly be sealed with a quick wash and another coat as needed. Couple hours at most, if needed.
1400 square foot roof. Less than 1 hour of repair every year.
I need a bigger pressure washer as it does take a while to wash. After you wash it's looks bright and brand new though. Beautiful everytime.
Looking to convert my trailer to the same thing as it's just wonderful.
I'll skip the Eternabond, but considering whether I should replace the dicor lap sealant that's dried and cracking or just use the Henry's silicone patch repair after I peel the old seals.
Any thoughts?
Looks great 👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Can you explain the Henry application on the A/C cover??
Since we had a few gallons extra this was just to keep the color matched. Henry’s is so bright white and we do a lot of drone work featuring the RV roof that we thought it would look better to have consistent white on the roof rather than a discolored ac cocerPurely aesthetics.
Can you tell how you got under air conditioner?? I see blue tape, but how far under were you able to get?? I have some green gunk under mine. I was going to clean as best I could with out removing the A/C. How soon did you remove the blue tape?? Sorry for so many questions.
good video. I like your cattle dogs! I have one.
Thank you! They're great dogs!
I want to do this on our TT but man 400 bucks for five gallons at Home Depot
Compared to the alternatives, this is a drop in the bucket! We’d do it all over again with no regrets. Best $400 investment in our RV. But there are other options you’re free to choose!
@@CalledToWander $485 on Amazon May 22'. There has to be a more economical option that works just as well. The factory statement that Henry's reacts badly to the tape is not to be dismissed lightly.
Home Depot $369.
@@paulkay3594 If it makes you feel better, I got the Black Jack brand of silicone. (I was lucky to get it on SALE at Lowes - $100 for 5 gallons!! Look around it was different at different stores...) Anyway, I called them and they told me the Silicone adheres to anything. Wood, metal, tape, lap sealant. They said once you apply it, nothing else sticks to it. I am still trying to figure that out. Things happen, like one of my vent covers just blew off in a "hurricane" in CA WTH!!! But, per Black Jack, you should be OK with applying to anything. However, Eternabond says right on their tape it does not adhere to Silicone.
I enjoyed the video and would like to know where you purchased the products you mentioned?
Thanks! The materials were pretty simple and are listed in the description as well as below. What you need:
* Henry Tropi-cool Roof Sealant 5 gal: amzn.to/2W9Rzt4
* Paint Roller Kit with Extension: amzn.to/3CJGGxP
* Paintbrush: amzn.to/3F0bw7o
Home Depot carries Henry's products
Great video. How is it holding up on the eternabond?
It's good. There are a few places where it has come unattached to the Henry’s. As pointed out by other viewers, chemically they don’t mix. But practically, 2 years later and the roof looks and works like it did the day we finished the job.
But you can just touch it up with more?
Cool video. Just wanted to let you know that I used the same product in 2019 on my Class C motorhome. Now, in 2023, my roof is looking like it could use another coat. However, it will probably do just fine for another year. Then, I will give it another coat. Take care and happy travels.
Great to hear!
Too heavy for me to take up the ladder!
I had to transport via jug and this stuff is very messy!!!
Paper towels, gloves, roll of plastic are necessary in my opinion 😊
Thanks for sharing. We hauled it up one step at a time with it tied to a rope just for support. But to each their own
Is this ok to use on a TPO rubber roof?
Per the manufacturer, yes!
How many degrees cooler you think it makes it?
There is honestly no way to tell. We just know that scientifically the white silicone reflects more light than other product/colors that could be used. We can say that it is a very bright white and that there has never been a time, even in full sunlight, when we could not walk on the roof and have it feel relatively cool to touch. I'm sure the folks at Henry's have some scientific data if you pressed hard enough. But subjectively, we're pleased.
@@CalledToWander thank you! I just did a service and a modification of my air conditioner and it’s helped. Do you feel like it helped on the inside?
@@brandonj7385 Again, no way of telling. White reflects light, and black absorbs it. So from growing up in Florida with lighter colored vehicles, whiter always equates to less heat transfer inside. But there's no way to know for sure.
The roof of my cargo trailer it went from untouchable at noon in the summer to putting my hand on it without burning. 20 degrees cooler maybe?
I'm not a pirate 🤣🤣🤣
...in this life! Thanks for watching and bringing up great memories!
Could this be used for a metal shed?
Henry's website says it can adhere to metal. I would recommend sanding or at least cleaning up the metal surface before applying it. But we're not experts at sealing sheds so worth researching further if you are concerned.
I would suggest using "cool seal" on ur metal shed
This is a total waste of time and money. All you need is to clean and condition once a year. The roof on this camper has never been cleaned once.
You can’t clean and condition a roof you don’t own for 20 years. This is a used RV where we did what we did because the roof could not simply be cleaned and conditioned. It was beyond that
Dang it , was really wanting to see how you did the trim.
Sorry. Some things we did faster than we filmed to try and get finished
Looks great! Do you have to completely cover the eternabond tape? I was thinking that you would only need to coat the edge of the eternabond where it meets the roof?
Working with Henry Tropi-cool is not a fine art. It globs on everywhere. So if you really wanted to spend some time cutting around the edges of the eternabond you could do that. We just covered (smothered) the whole roof. I definitely trust Eternabond more than the sealant so thats why we put eternabond down on the edges and around appliances and vents and any other holes that were in the roof. But then covering the whole roof, and not just trimming the eternabond, is the most efficient method of application. It's viscous, and meant to be generously applied.
You talk way too much that's so annoying go into another video you lost me
You don't use periods in your sentences. Thanks for watching. Thousands of other people find it helpful.
way too many shortcuts but You did gave a great explanation at least 🙂 good luck with the trip
Thank you! 😃
How is the Henry's holding up?
Fantastic! Going to out together a 2+ year update video soon. But it is just as good today as the first day we applied it!