Did The NEW Roof Collapse?

[@markdemedeiros3239]

The best RV Guru Alive in my opinion. James your knowledge never ceases to amaze. Best wishes to you and yours.

[@AskRemy]

of all the RV repair channels I watched - you are by far the best - underrated channel

[@evanrodgers2705]

This channel is amazing! You've taught me so much about Winnebagos that has helped me greatly in maintaining and fixing up our 2001 Winnebago Journey 36DL that we've owned since 2002.

[@daveinvictoriavirginia7959]

Amen, I wouldn't have tried my reseal without listening to this man.

[@1hasbeen531]

Outstanding work. You made a "silk roof" from a sow's ear.

[@DavidHBurkart]

Put another notch in your battery-powered caulking gun James. Your roofing skills never cease to amaze me. This is one for the books though, as the first video really had me concerned whether or not this was the roof that might have been a bigger bite than you could chew. Your integrity is what drives you James. That is rare in this day and age. Thank you for doing what you do. You turn hopeless situations into hope-filled solutions. I will be praying about your move. Hopefully, you won't have to move, but if you have to move I am praying it will be a blessing in disguise. Outstanding & most incredible work James. This series, as well as most of your repair and maintenance videos ought be part of the RV Training Institute's recommendation for those who are interested in advanced repair and maintenance service as a profession, because the industry needs more James' in the world.

[@gereshomeE]

2nd this! ☺

[@cullenmiller8170]

Nice video and great job. Hopefully the walls don’t collapse on the way home since those are delaminated as well.

[@ericbarnett6771]

I have an 89' Chieftain 28. I can't complain about the workmanship on a 30+ year old RV. Mine has an aluminum roof that is completely leak proof. I guess it was an upgrade when new and I'm glad the original owner spent the extra money.

[@bobbafett1971]

Nothing better then boondocking in the oregon desert (near bend) and watching AZ by the fire.

[@Rock-bf2ee]

Fantastic job, you absolutely are a true professional. The owner of that rig was so lucky to have you do the repair work on his coach. Thank you for the great video, it was so informative.

[@michaelprue9024]

So glad to see your work ethic. There are a lot of others who would literally scab a repair together for someone and take their money. I try to do my own repairs myself. I am a 35 year journeyman diesel mechanic. And while that’s not an RV tech. , it does afford me quite a bit of knowledge that does cross over, and also helps me to understand the basics of how these things are built. I’ll turn ya on to something great though, so I work on Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks, and have visited the factory in Ohio several times to see how the trucks are built. And Paccar has this glue they use to literally glue body panels together to form a cab. It’s called T2000 glue. This stuff is stronger than a weld. There have been accidents where the cab of the truck has been badly damaged, and you’d think the seams where the glue was used would fall apart in a bad accident. They don’t. Ever. The cab panels, whether they be fiber glass or aluminum, will break or tear next to the seams, but the seams NEVER break. It might be a product to research or look in to. Either way, thank you for the videos and the advice you provide for all of us.

[@TheInvisibleAmericanMan]

James is hands down, the best RV Tech on God's Beautiful Green Earth. This 3 part series was amazing. I cannot believe he does not have a million subscribers. Dude drove that Chieftain all the way across the country, with the roof about to disintegrate, because he knows that James is the absolute best. Very smart Dude.

[@Jakedog428]

Beautiful work, again. It is nice that some folks are not slaves to resale value, and will hopefully enjoy this rig longer than the original roof lasted. The diesel chassis would seem to give it a good longevity.

[@dennisgardiner43]

Amazing repair. I honestly did not think the roof would stay up, without the lower luan supporting paneling. Hopefully the new owner removes all of the cabinets, and glues in new ceiling luan. Luckily the ceil carpet like material is still available.

[@Vaderbill]

Hope any move is successful and not too hard on you! Best content on KZbin!!

[@a3a21971]

Hey James how about an inside roof repair! I’m sure it would be a great video! 😊

[@2ndCH4NCE]

oh the SUSPENSE! This particular Winnebago series was actually very educational. Thanks.

[@gereshomeE]

You show & prove (time again) that you know so much MORE than many RV manufacturers! 2:27 I'm looking for the dimples on your handsome son! 😏☺

[@dannyduncan3181]

This was not a job for the faint of heart. Seeing the condition of that roof at the start it's amazing what you accomplished with it. Very nice job my friend.

[@badgerpa9]

You sure made it look nice. I hope they can get rid of the mold and get to enjoy it.

[@wannabetraveler6595]

That sucks that you have to move again. But, the look on your face, when you pulled that last stud holding up the wall, was priceless. Thanks again for taking us through another roof job. I hop that I never have to do one.

[@NoelBarlau]

Hopefully the next move will be your last one for a while. Excellent work on the Winnebago roof, as always. I can't help but wonder what the owner is going to do about the rotten and delaminated sidewalls.

[@TheMinnow101]

Certainly reminds me of the old saying “lipstick on a pig”. I’d love to know this guys reasoning fir dumping thousands of dollars on a new roof when the interior ceiling is rotted and there’s serious delamination in the exterior walls. And who knows what else is wrong with it. I’ll bet James learned a valuable lesson not to price quote a job without actually laying eyes on it. He is however a true professional doing a Grade A job on that rig and sticking to the quoted price even though the job required lots more work then originally thought.

[@peter-pg5yc]

@@TheMinnow101 looked it up 7 to 12 k to do an rv roof more on longer units ouch

[@Julian-do7bv]

I think you should really be proud of this roof you definitely saved the coach without you it would have been parked forever most likely I am very curious on how much this repair ended up costing the customer

[@nealdavis350]

Congratulations, James! That was an amazing feat! I have some property in Tennessee where you can have a shop. I'll give it to you rent-free for the first 10 years. I doubt you'll leave Arizona, but the offers stands so long as I live or you work, whichever comes first. 😊

[@YallAintRight]

I’ve been looking forward to this episode. I can’t wait to see what you do.

[@CatFoodDraino]

Daaaaaaaang. You’re gangster at these roofs. Most impressive my man!

[@lutomson3496]

those poor owners have to still do the headliner and the rest..good job James

[@MULTIPLESHOTSFIRED]

Outstanding job, your videos are impressive, refreshing to see someone with pride in his work in the RV repair business. Thats pretty rare these days...

[@johnstanczak5075]

Mark below just said everything I was going to say, fantastic job James

[@larrydowns6267]

What a job! Wow, you are brave! Great job as usual!

[@tomandlisaminor507]

So, is fixing this RV really worth the cost. Considering the inside condition. Great work on your part as usual..

[@MrTheBigNoze]

I’m not James but certainly not from a financial standpoint, the cost of repairs is probably worth the same amount as the rv itself. But memories made in it are priceless

[@SpykersB]

Well I don’t really understand those of you who keep asking is it worth to fix it? because do you have any idea the cost of a new one? Being this is a diesel, we don’t know the condition of the chassis n motor, more likely its got a lot more life yet, but even so, yeah it would cost considerably more than the cost of the repairs to replace it all. 🍻

[@peckerpeter2078]

Time to buy your own land and have a permanent shop with steady financial gains in your future. Excellent job on the roof, all things considered, inside panels definitely need to be replaced. Mold is no joke has to be replaced. I understand making what you have work for time being. Not everyone is a gazillionaire🇺🇸

[@rtw68]

Enjoy your videos. As a newer Minnie Winnie owner (2017) I’m trying to learn as much as I can about these rigs and their building techniques.

[@dennissprague5172]

James has given the owner a fighting chance: it does rain in NC, and rain and rain.

[@lavernedofelmier6496]

Learned years ago you can’t make a silk purse out of a sow’s ear, AZexpert can. Looks great James.

[@philw7174]

Great video, thank you James and Thomas. Of course it looks great and it is done correctly. I'll bet that it was terrific to see that rig head out. Thank you for sharing this video. Happy trails!

[@j-rodsgarage9940]

Great job on the roof in this video. I've learned a lot about RV roofs watching your videos. Thanks.

[@rickl6697]

James, It looks better than new. Not a joke. Lol

[@Adam_Gray]

The title, AZ Expert fits you spot on! 👍🏼

[@TJ-qz6hr]

Looks great from here, 👍

[@jimmyjimjim3054]

That battery powered calking gun is sweet!

[@philmckanna5173]

Thanks for the referral on the SR Skylight (earlier video) replacement was a breeze.

[@Fixitdontfinanceit]

Wow James better then factory you are a true expert no doubt great video sir 👍👍

[@dadedubbledee]

Really turned out well James, definitely a master at making silk purses from a pigs ear.

[@janebray9392]

James👍🏼🏆❤️🙋‍♀️🇨🇦‼️GOOD JOB🏆👍🏼‼️Our Taylor Coach travel trailer has a one pc aluminum roof that is sealed with Tremco Proglaze industrial silicone, and as far as I know, they are one of the few manufacturers that puts a 4 year warranty on their build.

[@JPD617]

Great work as usual James! I've learned a ton watching your videos. You're helping keep our 2004 Itasca Horizon looking good and staying water tight.

[@MiguelMartinez-gd1sv]

I definitely love to see you work your magic. Wow Winnebago really knows how to cut them corners awfully close. Why not just do it the right way to begin with

[@doug-laurierafferty5273]

Best RV repair KZbin guy on the Internet. The only thing I wish he would do is add an estimate cost, so some of us would have an idea. It might also give him more business. Ps. I agree that Winnebago doesn’t put there aluminum roof ribs in the right places. Plus I hate the only thing holding down the side edges is 1/4” channel and sealant.

[@peter-pg5yc]

Internet stated 7 to 12 k for a roof google it..

[@dougd9944]

Thank you for your work ethic!

[@AskRemy]

good thing you have plenty of room for error - you are very good

[@slayer66thfc]

Your videos are great because there is no drama or suspense. But boy I was biting my nails when you took that support down! Lol Also you said silicon sticks to silicon. I thought it didn't at all.

[@ron7447]

Good job Sir! I was holding my breath while you were taking that support down 😅. That roof looks great. I don't own an rv ,but when I do I'm glad I have a learning tool to go to.

[@wertgbvcx1]

Hi, love your work! Would do a video of the top ten things every beginner would need to know... like why when you drop a screw you stop everything and find it....

[@billpogue3895]

James, Incredible!!!! Nice work.

[@jonnyrockets4756]

Wish you worked at the shop I work at. Your awesome.

[@orcoastgreenman]

Another benefit of the GeoCel as an edge sealant, is that new GeoCel or other sealant will stick to the cured material, unlike most silicone sealants.

[@hillbillyrv]

Looks great James.

[@dongriffin3025]

Look before you retire or quit doing Winnebago's you have to do my 02 Ultimate Advantage - I'm from the better Carolina you know South Carolina!!!! Love your videos i would be your best customer!!

[@jud2820]

I did not know the lap-sealant wasn't the primary sealant. And of course, thank you for that. Because motorhome service and repair is not my forte I always learn something when l watch your videos. Thank you

[@MagaRickn]

Really enjoy watching a skilled craftsman like yourself work! Hopefully my 2005 Alfa will never have those issues! ;)

[@jrotor3301]

Thanks James for the in depth project. As always I learn something new. We’re out on our first trip of the season and I walked my roof today. Looks great after resealing it last fall. Made it through all the snow this winter just fine.

[@Tony_in_AZ]

Amazing finished product James... I would suggest a couple clip on vent covers for the maxx vents. I just added vent covers on my 2.5 yr olde GD Solitude 5er.... thanks ... Interior ceiling panel repair would be difficult job I think.

[@Taylod1]

Another great video and I was holding my breath when you removed the inner wall. Great Job James!!

[@stevelittle7390]

Beautiful job. 9 years ago I had my roof replaced by a RV place that, I think, turned out to be shysters. I’ve had nothing but troubles with it since.

[@WilliamLaakkonen]

Great video James! Thanks for sharing your work with us. I hope you find a better "new" shop location. Considering the amenities- you've got a whole desert to buy cheap land in... Cheers.

[@CrazyMooseManor]

You make it look easy. You do a great job. So if you told me I needed something you didn't count on I would be more than happy to pay the extra. You take great pride in the work you do and stand behind the work. I wish the engineers and designers would sit down with people of your caliber and ask what could they do to make the RVs better. We all know though you can't sell a new RV to an existing rv owner if the current one is still in great shape. Just like the saying "a cured patient is no longer a patient".

[@JahRootsRadio]

That roof looks AMAZING!! That being said I owned a 99 Cheiftain and I loved it. My floor plan was different than his. I like his better. 😅 And off goes another happy camper!!

[@deanh7190]

Winnebago recently purchased Newmar. Let's hope they share roof construction design 😉.

[@Handl3sAreStupid]

Amazing how the roof looks brand new, yet the inside looks like an abandoned shack

[@coreymerritt7742]

Really nice save James to bad about the inside of the rv 👍

[@MOSHTUBE1]

Perfectly done. Good luck on finding a better shop and again thanks for your videos.

[@h.h.legacydiesel6724]

that was just great to watch. Beauty job. Love to watch you do your fabulous repairs and this one was a doozy!

[@markmonroe7330]

Amazing work. Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelcanto6175]

Very Nice Work!

[@AskRemy]

We used silicone to install ground effects on vehicles - once it sets - will never fall off

[@cintroberts6614]

Great job, best video so far to date.

[@Fix-it-tony]

I never understood a “good deal” coach that requires as much money to fix it as buying one in better condition.

[@rickey9346]

Great job by the expert

[@strokerace5468]

With nothing to lose I wonder if one could seal in the ceiling with something and paint over the dirt and stain

[@RebeccaRaven]

Another amazing repair!

[@oneofnumbers]

Beautiful work.

[@rodnabors7364]

As awesome as these video's and your skill are I'm still blown away by how bad Winnebago roofs are. There is absolutely 0 chance I would ever by or recommend one.

[@2AZSUN]

There's always something important to be learned from these vids. Thanks again James for all the effort put into this one. I can see why you regretted agreeing to this job after you got into it. Here's what I'm wondering though. Thankfully you didn't agree to repairing the inside and the ceiling work. If you had agreed to repair the inside, how do you go about doing that?? That seems like a pretty impossible job given how it's all put together. The outside makes sense being able to tear it all off and start over, but inside with everything attached to the ceiling, how is that possible? If it's simple enough to briefly explain, it would be great to understand how you'd go about that process.

[@rnreajr9184]

Time to make glider kits for RV's with good chassis but bad roofs/walls/etc. Or build a gigantic 3-D printer to print a new coach body onto the old/existing chassis.

[@loydalexander154]

Wow i wish i lived close to your shop I'd work with you for free for the experience and fun

[@charlessharper-fz4hk]

Awesome job

[@cpwatching5647]

Nice Job!!!!

[@RLBS61]

Let’s hope the repairs to the delaminated walls and the ceiling inside will be to the same quality as the new roof.I’m not betting it will.

[@hddm3]

Man winsbagos keep you in business

[@fmerkl]

another Great job by the Expert!!

[@wla1rmc11]

Just an FYI on the front cap for the running lights are I had mine leaking and causing water to come through

[@hectorperez7655]

It's a masterpiece!! question, why not use Eternabond tape?

[@alvinmousseau1100]

Great video

[@Reaglesracing44_]

that ceiling material is better than the padded monaco/holiday rambler padded vinyl ceilings

[@dr.steverappleyea4626]

You sir, are a genius...

[@HarleyTruck]

I am surprised you did not put metal frames under the vent and AC cutouts for mounting screws to bite into before you glued down the Luan.

[@AZExpert]

Customer's willingness is a limitation to many better practices.

[@frostieswift4887]

Great job, you’re the best!

[@tombeilman5579]

Damn good job

[@AZExpert]

Thank you

[@bengorrell2658]

Thanks again James, ready for summe? , I'm not, the blast furnace is coming

[@MaryWehmeier]

James, Amazing. You really busted your tail on this one. Was the owner happy? (Despite the bill..) Hope you don’t have to move. Moving a business like yours is a PITA. Actually right now moving any business is tough. Rents in LA/OC are crazy. It probably isn’t any better there. Great job on the “Sow’s Ear.”)

[@Pod_motorsports189]

I need a roof job done on my 2000 Renegade Freightliner

[@Stubones999]

I think I would leave the inside brace for the owner or next repair person to remove, so it wouldn't sag.