Can This Rotten Toy Hauler Be Rescued?

[@DavidHBurkart]

James, your willingness to take on even dire projects like this, even when the owner is only willing to throw limited money at the problems is pretty admirable. Thanks for taking us along! Almost 40,000 subs now. Congrats and well-deserved.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks David

[@cwshumate914]

That toy hauler has certainly seen better days. I'm sure jobs like this are stressful for you because you know how much other stuff should be of concern. Thanks for sharing because it's important to see that not every owner is seeking perfection.

[@AZExpert]

I do what I can

[@thevintagefaith2870]

Uh…note to self… I will def not ever buy a Weekend Warrior. You’re so diplomatic about not calling garbage…”garbage”. Love the vids man. Keep it up.

[@AZExpert]

I wouldn't call someone else's stuff garbage

[@ICWeld]

Dude, I appreciate your videos as people do mine in the sense that You explain the repair process and thoughts of your game plan as you go. With the repair side of things, you never know what to expect until you see it. Glad to be following you. I will also need repairs to my Rv, but with these types of videos i gain the confidence to tackle them myself. Thanks for what you do.👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@AZExpert]

Hey Glad they help!

[@TheUllrichj]

Take care of yourself. Dealing with rotten stuff and too much concern about cost is soul sucking. You are the do it right guy. Always doing your best despite what you are handed.

[@AZExpert]

Gotta help a friend sometimes

[@MANaboutTOOLS]

I really enjoyed watching that! Cheers!

[@AZExpert]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Motoraider1975]

My hats off to you …pain in the ass work and not one obscenity came out your mouth . I would have been cussing up a storm on that job . 😂

[@TinyHouseHomestead]

Has anyone ever told you to spare no expense, don't worry about over charging me! 😁🤣🤪👍✌

[@AZExpert]

Yes

[@TinyHouseHomestead]

@@AZExpert OMG! 🤣

[@facilitiesmaintenancebyarne]

If that was a BC coach, there wouldn't be a back wall left :) Even though the owner has only tasked you with certain things, I still admire your ability to walk past things that you know (also) needs attention, when everything in your hard-wiring wants to fix it. That's discipline!

[@AZExpert]

I work with what they give me

[@facilitiesmaintenancebyarne]

@@AZExpert that you do!

[@sailorjohnboy2325]

Attempting yet another miracle. You've got this James!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@jeffatkerson1172]

I'm sure you are paid well for these repairs as you should be. Great show!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!! :)

[@PrevostNewbie]

To be honest, this was one of your better Videos, Very funny commentary. Maybe you should search for more Low Budget work to keep us laughing along!

[@AZExpert]

Glad you got a kick out of it

[@nickfoote8346]

Mark Warmouth's Ego will shine through every Weekend Warrior trailer roof, eventually.

[@AZExpert]

LOL

[@LayloNewt]

Wow I feel for you but all your faithful watchers know you will do your best. You are the man in AZ

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@philw7174]

Glutton for punishment. Hope your friends really appreciate you. Happy trails!

[@AZExpert]

They do :)

[@user-ob5nk3ss1p]

Glad I found you. You are my go-to guy. I am remodeling and just discovered the rotting wall in the bedroom slide. So much rain this year. I am working my way through your videos to get the help I need. I am a woman but pretty handy. It really helps me to know the products you are using, and which ones are good, so thank you so much for that. Your videos are wonderful! I have 2003 Teton 39 feet.

[@AZExpert]

You should have your own CHANNEL! Not enough female technicians out there

[@goththicus]

Can’t wait to see the finish product - l’m sure it’s going to look like new.

[@AZExpert]

Part 2 coming soon

[@joeblow3939]

James, great job. People don't understand the importance of looking at as well as cleaning there roof twice a year. Then when they get water damage it's the manufacturers fault for building junk. If you buy a new car and only put gas in it and never do anything else to it, it's not going to last very long. Like the old saying goes, Pay me now, or pay me later. 👍

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching

[@badgerpa9]

The top of the ladder toe dance. Got caught doing that before. Be careful we do care about your health. It is really hard to start on something like that and know when to stop, the further you look the more you feel you need to do. I can understand the owners choice in getting another year or two out of it, they are expensive. The last new vehicle I bought was 2007. Stay safe and healthy.

[@AZExpert]

I mostly put that on there to make my wife nervous. :)

[@KevinCoop1]

I could tell your professionalism kept pushing you to do more than the owner said they want. If you can’t get the guy to come move it for you for weeks, I’m afraid he is going to try to stiff you when he comes to get it. Good luck! Respectfully, Kevin

[@AZExpert]

LOL He wont, he's my friend

[@grandma27or8]

@@AZExpert what the heck? Your friend lets you bake yourself in the hot Sun before he helps you out and moves this Rv into shade. Question of the day - Did you get paid?

[@mikenavy360]

Looks like you are having fun James. If you ever need something moved, my truck has all the hitches. The Horne’s keep me busy but I could always find time.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks Mike

[@jeffr0]

James, I don’t watch TV, I watch YT. I’m amazed at how many guys like you catch flack from all the armchair quarterbacks critical of your process. You made 2 pleas to not give you hell on the level of work. Just incredible. I hope to see many more channels soon with “real work” done the “correct way” by “experts“.

[@AZExpert]

Can't please everyone Jeff lol Thanks for watching! :)

[@harrystone8847]

Dedication to your craft. Thanks

[@AZExpert]

You bet!

[@patricspointofview7188]

Glad you were able to use your RV for something. As busy as you are, that may be the only time you"ll get to use it!

[@AZExpert]

LOL Right!

[@scoobiedoo2517]

Man, what a PIA!!! Perfect lesson on what you preach. Roof inspection, Roof inspection, Roof inspection!!!

[@AZExpert]

Always good advice

[@jdright1157]

WOW... I have to say, you are pretty optimistic! 😳 holy cow!!

[@AZExpert]

Gotta help a friend

[@jdright1157]

@@AZExpert kinda adds new meaning to the expression... With friends like that, who needs enemies! 🤣🤣

[@JimmyShawsTidbits1]

That one is rough. You definitely are doing the best you can with what you have left to work with. Great video!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@hillbillyrv]

Phase 1 looks great. Don't you just love it when people want you to work on their stuff, but they can't do something simple to help you out?

[@AZExpert]

I was just razzing them

[@hillbillyrv]

@@AZExpert I realized that after watching the next video.

[@donallen5211]

Just wanted to let you know I enjoy your videos. Most of the RVs you work on aren’t things I have any interest in, but I still watch because your stuff is entertaining and oddly informative. Keep doing what you do and I’ll keep enjoying it.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks Don!

[@garyag45]

Partial repair still a lot of work, great job as always 😎🇺🇸🦅👍👍👍

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@charlesc5983]

Is there a part two to this video. I was hoping to see you put the deck on and put the top back

[@AZExpert]

Soon!

[@billyhaddock5540]

What a job repairing the rotten wood on the Hauler. ur videos are great.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks 👍

[@gvayers2495]

Fascinating video. It is a great education for someone like me to see inside the workings of the belly of the beast. I look forward to the next video where you walk us through the finishing of the job.

[@AZExpert]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@gypsylizzy8893]

i learn so much from your videos - In the market looking to buy a good used camper and thanks to you, I know what to look out for. Thank you for sharing.

[@AZExpert]

Glad to help

[@tree_monkey3120xp]

Thanks for sharing crazy they let this go for so long and that he won't get it moved to a shaded area for you.... keep up the great work! Can't wait to see how you get it fixed up!

[@AZExpert]

They are my friends and I'm just razzing them

[@redc8783]

Great show and tell, going learn some new tricks this time. 👍💪🏻😵‍💫😵‍💫

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@markstench4470]

James, you do great work as well as teach as you go along, I learn a tremendous amount from you, don't let the trolls get to you , you don't need to explain yourself to anyone, I appreciate what you do and your teachings . Thank you for educating the masses

[@AZExpert]

Thanks Mark! I don't let them get to me :)

[@ericbarnett6771]

Every time I watch one of these videos I thank the heavens that the PO of my 30 year old RV had the good sense to pay extra for a metal roof.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@trailexplorer3965]

Great video. Thank you.

[@pauljohnston7700]

James, you continue to impress me. You're a brave man.Can't wait to see the finished product. Cheers from sunny tucson:)

[@AZExpert]

Thanks Paul!

[@rickc9873]

James OSHA is watching Interesting repair though ! Good Luck with the Shop

[@AZExpert]

Shhhhh! lol

[@johntanner5712]

Get’n it done as always.. working with what you have..

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@ianrobinson4501]

We have been away in our RV the first thing I did when I got home was to catch up on your videos

[@AZExpert]

Thanks Ian! Get out the popcorn! I've been busy

[@mikerosenberger1631]

congrats, your channel has grown super quick. about to hit 40k subscribers!

[@AZExpert]

I know!!

[@ibfuelish]

Exactly… every time I touch it there’s a thousand thing that need fixing or reengineering

[@bengorrell2658]

Thank you, I hope mine never gets that bad. Once I started looking I see many rv roofs ballooning going down the road

[@AZExpert]

I see them every day

[@RebeccaRaven]

I can see it pains you to leave those issues...! Good job!

[@AZExpert]

Just trying to make it safe to use

[@TheHybridCamperGuy]

James awesome video!! THESE are the kind of videos I love to see. Actual repairs. This helps so much! I actually just got a 5th wheel. 03 fleetwood and it has a small patch of rot in the rear floor under the bunks. This helped a lot! Much love hommie.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks!

[@tbranch227]

Oops ended early but I love the fix so far!

[@AZExpert]

Part 2 coming soon

[@raystanton238]

Wow! All that damage could have been avoided by simply doing a roof inspection every couple months and sealing those suspected areas. Hopefully this video serves as an educational video to all RV owners. Thanks

[@AZExpert]

It's what I have been saying

[@minirail]

very nice work

[@ibfuelish]

Dude… if you got the patience for this and I can tow my POS 3705 down to you… you got a job!

[@TJ-qz6hr]

That looks like fun.

[@AZExpert]

Not sure if define fun the same way LOL

[@jessewhite2593]

Noticed that Newell in the background!

[@AZExpert]

I've got quite a few now hanging out in this shop

[@imkwuzn]

James, whatever you’re charging them isn’t nearly enough for the quality and integrity of your work. It’s shocking to see just how shabby some of these things are put together. And even more shocking to see that the owners seemingly don’t do any preventive maintenance whatsoever. Wow.

[@AZExpert]

I try to do what I can to stay in budget

[@thegreener196]

im doing my 5th wheel roof right now thanks to your vids. the front fiberglass sheet is backed with some kind of cardboard stuff that is rotten. i am having problems finding something to replace it with that will bend over the top curve.

[@AZExpert]

yeah the cardboard is a huge problem in the industry. Hemet Valley uses PWP in its place. www.hemetvalleyrv.net/filon-and-fiberglass-rv-siding/

[@thegreener196]

@@AZExpert hmmm wonder where i could find it in eastern washington. thanks for your videos just got done replacing the roof sheeting and reframed the front. just gotta figure out the front end sheeting and i can lay down the tpo.

[@HappyQuailsLC]

Should we use brass screws? I don't know if that isn't possible... I am a beginner

[@jonnygarbarino3285]

Where are you located in az I have the same trailer my and need some work done. How can I get in touch with you.

[@BrettHoustonTube]

Where's the end? I need to see how you put it back together! I'm doing the same thing to mine. The EPDM membrane has several holes on the side, looking for the secret formula to save it...

[@AZExpert]

Check out part 2!

[@i70show]

Good Work & video !

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@h-j.k.8971]

Seems like RV´s start out as junk and deteriorate from there. How frustrating. Thanks for the upload.

[@bluefamily3937]

Sounds like the owner bought a used RV "as is"...

[@AZExpert]

Tell me about it

[@22howards]

From your comment during the video, this owner helped you just like he/she maintained their coach… they didn’t! Hope they paid you on time.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@oldbird4210]

I want to see more of the dog!

[@AZExpert]

OK

[@TinyHouseHomestead]

DUCK TAPE BABY! 🤣👍

[@AZExpert]

Not in the budget lol

[@petercriscuolo8383]

I saw a video someone did that said using a gooseneck connection like that on a fifth wheel is not a good idea, that it is very hard on the frame unless you are using something like the Goosebox. That true?

[@WATCHLLS]

Surprised you even agreed to do this job. Lots of times when I ran my business & the customer said don’t want to spend what is actually required to do the job right it’s hard to get payment. Because you know when you start ripping these water damage units apart all the extra stuff breaks like you’ve shown and then they don’t wanna pay for it. IMHO

[@6582rg]

That’s one strange place to mount a ladder.

[@loydalexander154]

Hea James you keep hanging over the edges of those roofs you will have all the time you need to edit your videos lol. Be careful dude we would miss you for real

[@divadyrdnal]

If that was aluminum framed and Azdel siding (internal walls?) construction, would the leaking roof cause anything besides mildew etc in the walls?

[@AZExpert]

Mold would be uncommon here in AZ

[@corydriver7634]

Is it a good idea to stand under the trailer while you’re testing the jacks to make sure they work?

[@AZExpert]

Probably Not lol

[@thegrimreaper7777]

What I would give for a few weeks of fine weather, I could get so much done without having to clear everything away and cover things over for rain every few days or hours. I suppose it can get to be a curse when it gets so hot though. You need a platform arrangement to work off at roof height all around those trailers, working alone, it might be a safer option.

[@AZExpert]

105 today. I don't know what would be worse

[@Maidendg]

Will you be able to put the roof membrane on top the the end cap to prevent this from happening again?

[@AZExpert]

Part two coming soon

[@Maidendg]

@@AZExpert I'll wait for it, lol.

[@kenj.8897]

James you're too good of a guy, sometimes you just got to walk, and people got to deal with their own mistakes

[@AZExpert]

LOL Ken they are my friends

[@iamoption11]

That thing done throwing good money away

[@AZExpert]

Just getting some extra life out of it

[@niteninja0133]

Thats got to be the worst, like with me, I want to do a perfect job but the customer doesn't want to spend money, makes me frustrated when I have to work with junk

[@AZExpert]

Work with what you have and make sure they have realistic expectations

[@markdemedeiros3239]

Talent beyond description. 🤤🤤🤤

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@shutupstoopid4518]

It's hard to believe some times that engineers designed those things

[@AZExpert]

Right?

[@46fd04]

7-1/2 minutes in, I'm writing off the trailer

[@larrysee7306]

@0:34. is that Argosy next to it for sale?

[@AZExpert]

No, I dont sell them

[@robertburgess6100]

I feel for ya James! What a pile of junk. It's to bad they never checked the roof. They may of avoided that repair.

[@AZExpert]

Most people don't check until it's too late, especially if its stored

[@coreymerritt7742]

Nice job James as my dispatcher says see what you can do lol but ya that’s thing is nasty 🤮

[@AZExpert]

LOL Thanks for watching! :)

[@mike_adams]

Good as new. In this market … he may be able to get $10k for it. Someone will buy it and renovate then full time in it with 20 solar panels on the roof for boondocking.

[@AZExpert]

Most likely!

[@andrewspies1968]

As an RV Tech, am I wrong for thinking that it was inappropriate to have even taken that job considering that the owner actually did not want you to fix the problems properly? Maybe I'm wrong in my thinking and would probably lose customers. Would that be your estimation?

[@AZExpert]

Well they are good friends, so I make exceptions

[@airlinepilotguy]

Hey, you can only do what you have been asked to do! 🙂

[@AZExpert]

Exactly

[@SpykersB]

Yikes 😬, Hey owner of this RV, at least get yourself a nice big roll of eternabond tape and use it at least when an issue appears, heck it’s better than do nothing! And yeah good thing this rv doesn’t live in BC climate it would have died years ago, lol. James, anybody who watches you regularly knows your a pro, we know you can’t fix it the way you normally would because owner just wants minimal done to keep rv barley breathing. 🤣🍻

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@1hasbeen531]

Surprised the frame is not broken on a WW.

[@AZExpert]

I was surprised it stayed together

[@Fix-it-tony]

This thing is a mess, you always get the cans of worms, sorry man

[@AZExpert]

Always willing to help out a friend

[@vettepicking]

you can buy 10ft plywood now its more popular now.

[@AZExpert]

Awesome

[@bigjeep2195]

Damn James, this WW is in bad shape. I can't believe someone is willing to put that kind of money in something that bad off.

[@AZExpert]

Just getting some extra life into it

[@zr1sparky1]

I watch this entire video I'm shaking my head the entire time thinking why? why bother? how much is that thing worth?

[@AZExpert]

They are just getting some extra life out of it

[@sheputthelimeinthecoconut629]

It’s 20 year old and that brand wasn’t the best quality. If you can get a few more trips out of it without too much expense, it will be great!

[@AZExpert]

That was the idea

[@kenj.8897]

I can't see that trailer being worth anything. Why spend the money on that rotten box.

[@AZExpert]

It's less than a new one

[@sharene411]

Why is a 5th wheel trailer called a Toy Hauler? Thx.😊

[@AZExpert]

You can store your toys in it. usually the back opens up. Not all 5th wheels are toy haulers

[@MontanaWelldigger]

If he won't cooperate and move it for you, I hope he pays you promptly.

[@AZExpert]

I'm sure he will

[@fbeaston]

That's a rotten roof. You'll have it like new

[@AZExpert]

There wasnt much left for sure, I am surprised it held together this long

[@gethecar]

KInd of scary this thing is made out of wood

[@AZExpert]

Dont be scared...they mostly are

[@zombienectar]

hope you get paid some up front. I'm getting some bad vibes.

[@AZExpert]

I appreciate the concern, but they are my friends

[@zombienectar]

@@AZExpert sorry didn't know . bad comment on my part.

[@kbVACArestatecarsnrvs]

So you waited.. and waited... for the owner to get back over to move it under shelter for you. Didn't happen. What? Not very courteous or showing respect for wanting your services to do that kind of work. I'd be weary at this point when it would be picked up afterwards (storage isn't free that I have ever found) and the bill paid for. You're a saint for even starting the work in the sun. SMH

[@AZExpert]

I've worked in the sun for over 2 decades, still not my favorite

[@paDdywitha]

13:44 🪕 🪕