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@lawrencedezman4992 16 күн бұрын
Where did you get the vinyl for the repair? How do you spec it, weight per foot, thickness? How has your repair held up? Thanks for you help. Larry
@NowWeRoam 13 күн бұрын
Hey Larry, the links for the vinyl are in the description, along with some other tools and stuff that others have found helpful. Mine has been good since the repair but I also take if off and on to put my truck camper on, was going to head to South for winter I think.
@kingmokex86 29 күн бұрын
I noticed that there is some play between the aluminum slats when the vinyl is off. Should the slats be pushed together tightly, or extended, when laying down the new vinyl?
@NowWeRoam 25 күн бұрын
I tried to keep mine tight i was thinking after the fact that someone could put a piece of masking tape on it to keep them together and then just bury it under the vinyl
@corymuehlfelt6099 Ай бұрын
Great video! Thank you for posting! Considering trying this on a hand me down Bak X4 that was given to me. Question regarding the existing adhesive for the vinyl: Is it suggested to leave it all on after pealing the old vinyl and just applying the new vinyl onto the existing OR is it better to scrape/remove all existing adhesive and use the 3M 77 as a replacement? OR did you leave the existing adhesive and add 3M 77 over it before applying the new vinyl?? Secondly: Does this need to be done in warm weather/on a hot day? This wasn't specifically mentioned in the video but it seems like in the video as well as in most of the comments, most people did this on a hot day when the adhesive is soft. I am located near Chicago and with it being the end of October, I don't know if I will have that option unless I wait until next year. Just trying to figure out if I can get this done now or have to wait until next year..
@NowWeRoam 25 күн бұрын
I left it and it seems most everyone else is leaving it as well with 3M 77 over the top. The warmer weather probably isn't needed just made the aggressive loosen up a little making it easier to remove but it does burn your fingers because the material and rubber gets hot hot hot
@NowWeRoam 25 күн бұрын
I left it and it seems most everyone else is leaving it as well with 3M 77 over the top. The warmer weather probably isn't needed just made the aggressive loosen up a little making it easier to remove but it does burn your fingers because the material and rubber gets hot hot hot
@kcc2337 2 ай бұрын
This was the perfect video. Thank you! A couple of mine are making the same noise yours were and I have the same wear on the bottom side of the clutch gear set. Two done today, Two tomorrow with a test run. I laughed so hard watching you put the motor head on wrong and then catching it. Because of your troubles I took tons of pics. Then I still got confused.
@NowWeRoam 2 ай бұрын
I've got another one starting to make the same noise intermittently I guess I'll have to take that one apart at some point again too and see if I can stop that noise. Glad the video helped you, I sometimes imagine that a more organized workspace would be easier to work in LOL, but how was that real life LOL
@deanottoman3819 2 ай бұрын
I'm looking for a video or instructions to replace the underside felt strips that fall down, they sent me the replacement strips but no instructions at all.....
@NowWeRoam 2 ай бұрын
I haven't put mine back on, I have them balled up in the corner somewhere though.
@mortgageStrategist 2 ай бұрын
dude, you should replace the entire top with plexiglass!! :)
@NowWeRoam 2 ай бұрын
That would be epic!
@brianfox1176 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video. I have the same tonneau with the same problem. Your video made it very easy to install and it looks great now. I used 3M 80 Now I just have to put the under felt so the tracks won,t unlock when rolling up
@NowWeRoam 2 ай бұрын
Awesome, I thought about using the 80 as well, have to let me know how it holds up, I can't remember right now why I didn't use it though.
@NathanQuigg-y4b 2 ай бұрын
Soo glad you put this video out. I love my BakTrax cover but had same exact issue after 7 years. Bought all the supplies in the link for $120. 5 hours later on a hot sunny day, I saved a grand! Definitely wear old/junk gloves to pull old cover off. I started at front of bed by laying vinyl over cab of truck, got a good seal, tightened up the screws and then had 2 people help to pull back on each side while I rolled the cover from cab to tailgate. Was able to do entire thing on my own other than last 15 min. Thank You!
@NowWeRoam 2 ай бұрын
Help would have been nice when I did it for sure, I think you have the record repair time. 😁
@NowWeRoam 2 ай бұрын
Oh I read that wrong, it was early LOL I thought you said you did the entire thing in 15 minutes!! 😁
@roberts.1400 2 ай бұрын
Best of luck on that job 👊🏻 I've watched enough KZbin videos to know it's doable but doing it alone is a task for sure... Take a look into PVC RV roofing, that's if you haven't bought the membrane yet. Supposedly it's much more resilient than TPO or EDPM ... 😳
@NowWeRoam 2 ай бұрын
I had some help from my brother and nephew and it's off of the camper right now in the garage in one piece holy crap!!! 😂. I'm going to reuse the TPO and the 8-in ply that's attached to it I'm just going to be replacing the foam one layer of 8-in ply and then the carpet for the interior. Hopefully I can get it tomorrow maybe and then back on the camper that's probably a stretch but I'm kind of crazy stupid like that LOL.
@andrewmorford1199 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video, it had some good pointers and advice. Mine had peeled up and cracked so dirt was in the old adhesive. I took the cover off my truck and as i took the fabric off, I was able to take the links apart for easier cleaning. When I started putting them back together, I realized the whole thing has an inch or so taper from the front to the rear of the tonneau. It took hours to get them all measured and put back in the correct order and centered. That’s just my luck. I had been shipped the wrong size cans of adhesive, one was faulty, and I ran out with one link to go and nobody locally carried it. Glad yours went smooth. I’ll do your way next time… and way too much is better than “just enough” fabric. Another lesson learned! LOL
@NowWeRoam 3 ай бұрын
That sounds like an experience I don't want, glad it came back together for you. I had a feeling they all came apart I can't imagine and especially if they are tapered!
@ronniestubbs-mk5vi 3 ай бұрын
Where did you get the replacement vinyl?
@NowWeRoam 3 ай бұрын
Hey Ronnie, the links to the supplies I used are in the videos description, as well as some other things others have said were helpful for them.
@christopherbernades96 3 ай бұрын
Hot
@christopherbernades96 3 ай бұрын
Outside
@NowWeRoam 3 ай бұрын
Been cooling off a little bit but still warm out
@bradenwelch1967 3 ай бұрын
Why not just get the right sink? Hate to ruin something thats brand new
@NowWeRoam 3 ай бұрын
Hey Breden thanks for stopping by and saying hello. I got the sink for Christmas from my brother It is an RV sink made by rec pro, in my other camper. It's the same way they just cut the larger hole which I don't want. amzn.to/3AyLFp2, I could cut the larger hole and install it with the clips I suppose as well if I wanted that might make sense. I'm pretty sure all sinks screw down like that with those clips, don't they??
@NowWeRoam 3 ай бұрын
You know thinking about it after I posted that screwing it down. Would probably add rigidity to that countertop as well, huh?
@SerialChiller1000 3 ай бұрын
A gorgeous entrance.
@Fab50VanLife 3 ай бұрын
Love the Countertop, Nice Thick too. Kitchen looks good. 🙌🏼 I’m located in Port Royal, SC .. My CamperVan is very close to Side Wall of a Garage. Winds were pretty Bad.. looks like tonight Debby will be heading Back Inland.. Stay Safe and Secured 🤗🙏🏼
@NowWeRoam 3 ай бұрын
It ended up heading more north than east, so we just got minor winds and a bit of rain out of it which is a relief.
@Fab50VanLife 3 ай бұрын
@@NowWeRoam ah sweet 🫶
@christopherbernades96 3 ай бұрын
Looking good
@NowWeRoam 3 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍
@NowWeRoam 3 ай бұрын
Used a new application on my phone to film the second half and it gets kind of wonky because the stabilization was off.
@hoon5150 3 ай бұрын
I just finished this yesterday. Thanks for making such a great how to video. QQ Is it still holding up? It is hot here and Texas and the glue kinda stayed soft all day but overnight it seemed to have hardened. Hope it doesn't soften back up with the heat everyday.
@NowWeRoam 3 ай бұрын
Mine still is sort of pliable underneath the vinyl which is kind of similar to the original adhesive that was on it. I think I figure at some point the vinyl will start to shrink and I'll have to do it again. 😔
@vgurrola1989 4 ай бұрын
Great video. Where did you get the vinyl from?
@NowWeRoam 4 ай бұрын
Hi there, I got it through Amazon, the links are in the video description for what I used.
@christopherbernades96 4 ай бұрын
Looking good
@NowWeRoam 4 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@NowWeRoam 4 ай бұрын
Step 1: Almost burn down your camper. Step 2: Fix your TV with zero electrical knowledge (and hopefully no further fires). The new survival guide!
@thomasbrown3127 4 ай бұрын
Went from natural wood to biege!! Scratches easier, not a surface for even slightly dirty hands and shows up EVERYTHING.
@NowWeRoam 4 ай бұрын
I wish it was natural wood I would have kept that, this is pressed wood with a sticker on it, and the camper was in a fire, so most of the wood was damaged or replaced with a different species, so going natural would have not been very attractive, so paint it is! Thanks for saying hello!
@joshhollywood92 4 ай бұрын
Appreciate the video. I was excited to see how mine turned out today but unfortunately the adhesive does not seem strong enough and the flaps are already peeling away from the vinyl when I rolled it up for the first time (I let it sit for a few days before rolling). Idk if it’s the vinyl or the adhesive or the way I had the flaps set before setting the vinyl, but when I roll it up the flaps disconnect in two different locations so when I roll it down, it will not sit flat. I don’t want to redo the whole thing again but it looks like that’s what I’ll have to do.
@NowWeRoam 4 ай бұрын
Hard to say, I know on the old vinyl that was on mine the slats were separating from each other and it wouldn't sit flat unless I played with each one while rolling it up, the that was caused by the vinyl lifting off, hard to tell though they are all a beast of their own making.
@CyberhouseStudios 4 ай бұрын
I have glued my vinyl back on three times now just this summer. With how hot it is in Nevada the glue melts and I can just peal up the vinyl. I have been doing some research, and the Revolver X4 has a rubber base instead of fabric. It was a fix they made due to places with high heat. How do I find the product they are talking about because the guy that sells the revolver will not tell me.
@NowWeRoam 4 ай бұрын
I can't see the backing type of the vinyl playing any kind of roll in whether or not the adhesive remains adhered. They probably mean they went to some type of rubber adhesion instead of contact cement type adhesions. With the heat in Nevada that's going to be a hard one I'd probably think of maybe trying to switch to some type of silicone. That's about all I got. You might be able to get silicone in the tubes and spread it. Just a thought.
@CyberhouseStudios 4 ай бұрын
@@NowWeRoam they said to mix 77 and 90. what the guy was explaining is the underside of the actual vinyl wasn't fabric but rubber. the vinyl I have is like a cloth that is in contact with the glue. Maybe he was full of it but that's why I was asking.
@NowWeRoam 4 ай бұрын
Yeah I feel like calling BS on that, most all contact cements 77, 90, 80, and Weldwood all start to fail around 180° fail meaning loss of adhesion, from what I have read. If it is rubber, maybe they are using some type of solvent on the rubber to make it bond to the aluminum.... If mine comes off again,, maybe I'll play with some silicone adhesive see what that does.
@CyberhouseStudios 4 ай бұрын
@@NowWeRoam So you think its just smoke and ill be fine going with the normal replacement. I have searched or the unicorn of fabric and have not been able to find it anywhere.
@CyberhouseStudios 3 ай бұрын
@@NowWeRoam I ordered the vinyl you linked too. i cleaned and scrapped all the old glue off. and as you said way easier with four people and dropping. i used the 70 and mixed it with 90. been on for four days left in garage to set. been in the heat now for two days and it’s coming up. suggestions?
@christopherbernades96 4 ай бұрын
😂 that music
@NowWeRoam 4 ай бұрын
What do you want mmmmbop lol
@christopherbernades96 4 ай бұрын
Useful
@thecrankster4162 4 ай бұрын
Great video, but think about this, could the Mothman have been Chief Cornstalk coming back as a skinwalker???? something to think about
@NowWeRoam 4 ай бұрын
I dunno, it was fun going out there though
@Chris-kp7pq 5 ай бұрын
This is why I liked having this guy as a co-worker. We worked in repair where attention to detail and dedication to the repair was necessary. He works really fast too like he did in this video!
@NowWeRoam 5 ай бұрын
LoL thanks Chris, you'll have to write and sing me an intro 🤔
@NowWeRoam 5 ай бұрын
It's hard to put yourself out there like this and make and keep it interesting.
@Chris-kp7pq 4 ай бұрын
@@NowWeRoam I was impressed with the repair work and someday want to upgrade from a tent to a camper.
@NowWeRoam 4 ай бұрын
It's come a ways from where it was, that's for sure, It's not smelling like a campfire anymore, which is nice 😁
@christopherbernades96 5 ай бұрын
Oh yeah!! lol
@DarrenKincaid1111 5 ай бұрын
KEY LESSONS LEARNED: First of all, thanks for providing what I could find as the only tutorial of its kind on YT. Pretty straightforward and I appreciate the parts list. Mine came out great....looks like new. I'll pass on a few lessons learned as I made a colossal mistake that should be avoided at all cost. Here we go: 1. Removal of the old vinyl. Use an exacto knife and cut horizontal strips of 6-8 inches in width. It reduces the fight with the bulky vinyl. Use gloves and do it after the truck has sat under the hot sun. Helps soften the glue. 2. HUGE MISTAKE: When you get to the part where you need to slide the cover back a few inches to get to the flap between the bed and the cab, DO NOT remove the rails. I loosened the nuts/bolts that fasten the roll top to the rails so I could slide the cover back a few inches. It didn't budge so in my infinite wisdom, I decided loosen the rail clamps so I could slide the entire assembly back. DID NOT WORK! The rails came crashing down and the slats in the roll top came apart like a jinga puzzle. There is nothing on the internet that tells you how to put humpty back together. My first attempt at reassembly grew the length of the roll top by 6 inches because I didn't interlink the slats properly. After a lot of salty adjectives, a good night's sleep, and a renewed sense of dogged determination, I figured out how to interlink the slats properly and was able to get the cover latched back down at the right length. Made gluing the vinyl much easier. So, yes, leave the roll top on the truck during this project. 3. Gluing on the vinyl. I made sure I covered my truck in painter's plastic tarp to keep the overspray from getting on my paint. Nevertheless, keep some rubbing alcohol on hand to wipe up any unwanted overspray. I also partially backed the bed into my garage to reduce wind effect and to keep bugs and debris out of the glue. I bought this cheap rubber seam roller for $7. It was invaluable to pressing the vinyl snuggly into the glue. www.amazon.com/dp/B07DQG4LCJ?ref=product_details&th=1 4. When the vinyl is dry and you are ready to reattach the rubber flap on either side of the roll top, it is super tricky to get the guide underneath the flap into the channels. Due to the inherent friction of the rubber and plastic grooves, it's difficult to slide it all the way forward without it popping out of the channel. I decided to lube the guide and the channels with a little bit of light machine oil and it made the process much easier. It still required a lot of finesse to work the entire flap into place. Just keep working it forward into the slots, a little at a time, always keeping downward pressure so it doesn't pop out of the channel. 5. Once the flaps were correctly positioned in place, I installed the VHB double-sided tape. I just cut a piece to length and worked it under the inside part if the rubber flap. I used that cheap rubber roller to press everything down and work out any lumps and bubbles I found. FOOTNOTE: When I ran into my trouble, I actually started pricing a new BAK Roll-X2 Revolver as an escape plan. It's currently $1100 on Amazon (as of June 2024). The parts list for this project was just under $100. Mechanically, my 6-year-old roll top is in perfect condition. I'm so glad I didn't have to spend $1100 for a replacement just because of the vinyl. If you avoid the problems I ran into, you're looking at a 4-5 hour job. Less if you have an able-bodied helper. Less, still, if you've done it before. I feel like I did mine twice after my mishap and it went much faster the second time.
@NowWeRoam 5 ай бұрын
All great advice, some I wish I even knew 😁 I like the part about cutting the vinyl it's just smaller chunks before removal to make it easier!
@NathanQuigg-y4b 2 ай бұрын
Agreed. Cutting in 8-12” strips made job much easier. Had the entire cover removed in 20 minutes with a good ab workout included for free!
@NowWeRoam 5 ай бұрын
Watch me struggle with rotten fabric, take a well-deserved melon break, and then get rescued by my nephew (who even 'helpfully' cut out my LED light mount 😂). Join the adventure and see how we finally got it done!
@worklessenjoylifemore 5 ай бұрын
Dang Jarad!! You did great on your first podcast!! Looking forward to hearing more 🤙
@NowWeRoam 5 ай бұрын
Thank you very much for the feedback, it was fun to actually get one out that isn't just a mic check. Talking to the microphone is a little different than the camera where it's one take for me right now because I can't go back and rebuild something if the clip didn't go right 😁. Done is better than perfect and quality will come with time. Again thanks Larry I appreciate the kind words! And can't wait to see what you have cooking in the show on your side.
@davinpenh 5 ай бұрын
Nice video!! Where can I purchase that vinyl? Please show me the link and much appreciated it!!
@NowWeRoam 5 ай бұрын
Hey man, thanks for stopping by. The links for the vinyl are in the description.
@NowWeRoam 5 ай бұрын
Even the best DIY'ers can have projects that take a detour to Crazytown! Leave me a comment❗
@worklessenjoylifemore 6 ай бұрын
I would have never even thought to restore that hood, but you got it looking great!! It's gonna look like a brand new camper when you're finished!!
@NowWeRoam 5 ай бұрын
That is what being cheap looks like 😁💲💲💲
@worklessenjoylifemore 6 ай бұрын
Jarad!! I know you said that your channel wasn't going to turn into a camper renovation channel, but I think you found your nieche for real!! These videos are perfect, you have a great personality, you're real and aren't trying to go over the top to impress anyone, you have a great sense of humor, and I love the music with the fast paced jump cuts. Oh and you really seem to know what you're doing restoring that camper!! Awesome video!! 🤙
@NowWeRoam 5 ай бұрын
Thanks so much. I learned it all from watching your nose job video. I've learned a lot about video editing while making these. That's for sure. Trying to keep it interesting for the few that are watching 😁. Here's to hoping these editing skills translate into epic travel videos someday! I'm sure I'll figure it out, one video at a time. I appreciate the compliments!
@NowWeRoam 6 ай бұрын
Round of applause for the hardware store for having the perfect size foam for my camper door... NOT! Anyone else ever had a project take a hilarious turn for the worse?
@christopherbernades96 6 ай бұрын
Awesome
@NowWeRoam 6 ай бұрын
Thanks maybe I'll get it done one of these days 😣
@tamo9520 6 ай бұрын
Ha! When you mentioned your channel name in Larry's live today, I thought I had watched some of your videos & subscribed. Alas, I wasn't. But I am now. And in these travels, you were sooooo close to the property I mentioned.
@NowWeRoam 6 ай бұрын
Hey there Tamo welcome aboard! I would go back down there but it's getting hot here in FL right now and I need to start heading to cooler weather soon before I melt 😁.
@KevinKelbert 6 ай бұрын
Great video. What is the part number of needle thrust bearings and brass washers? Where can i find these parts?
@NowWeRoam 6 ай бұрын
Hey Kevin, you'll find that info in the description.
@justinoney3392 6 ай бұрын
Coming along ! Good job.
@NowWeRoam 6 ай бұрын
Right on! Thanks 👍
@NowWeRoam 6 ай бұрын
Did anyone else sweat buckets while waiting for the AC test? Let's chat about all things truck camper restoration in the comments!
@bloodbushcraft2467 6 ай бұрын
I might have missed it but where did you say you got the replacement vinyl?
@NowWeRoam 6 ай бұрын
I got it off of Amazon, the links to it are in the video description. 👍
@Guy2NV 6 ай бұрын
great help! best video I've found with the break down, cleaning and rebuild.
@NowWeRoam 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the comment, after I saw some guys using hammers and stuff on them, I thought I should probably make one myself to see if I really needed a hammer 😁
@NowWeRoam 6 ай бұрын
This beadboard is SO much better than burnt wallpaper! Like if you agree & subscribe for more camper comebacks! ➡
@justinoney3392 6 ай бұрын
I predict you sell it
@NowWeRoam 6 ай бұрын
Oh maybe, some day, you should sell that house you're in and move outta that state. 😁
@NowWeRoam 6 ай бұрын
Feels like we're hitting a turning point here! What are your predictions for the next big transformation? Let's hear 'em in the comments! And while you're at it, smash that subscribe button for more epic restoration fun! #ByeByeMeltedPlastic #HelloFreshStart #HitMeWithYourBestCamperGuesses
@Extremepwr 7 ай бұрын
my vinyl is total off my Bak X2 .. I used Gorilla duck tape as a temporary fix.. but after 1yr .. it came off.. I was thinking about buying that vinyl that already had the glue on it. but I know the temperature would melt the adhesive . so I was just going to leave it bare. but now watching your video I have hope.. thank you. my only concern is the rubber you pulled off in the beginning on the sides of the Bakflip was that hard to put back on.? how long did this process take you? Thank you again.
@NowWeRoam 7 ай бұрын
no it's sealed to the top with double sided tape and it's slid in a track from the back to the front, just stick the double sided tape to it off the topper but leave one side of the backing on then put it in the track and slide it up to where it goes then pull the backing off and press it down. Took a couple hours total to get it done, if you have a helper it would go faster on the application of the vinyl
@NowWeRoam 7 ай бұрын
T-Rex Tape over Gorilla!! If you see it in the store just try and get a little off the roll hahaha.. I've had it on my camper roof on the AC cover for probably 3 years now in the sun and it's still new and stuck like a fly in flypaper!
@NowWeRoam 7 ай бұрын
Is this video a metaphor for life? You put in a ton of effort and things still look pretty much the same. #TruckCamperBlues #IsItDoneYet