Can We Ever Finish the Roof on a 2014 Minnie Winnie?

[@hillbillyrv]

Watching you route and cut all that fiberglass has made me itch. I am going to go take a shower now. Thanks James !!!!!!!

[@AZExpert]

you are correct!!!

[@Voyager23B]

I’m a Mobile RV Technician located in Georgia. I just found your channel and I’m impressed with your work! Thanks for sharing!

[@AZExpert]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@whammond511]

It’s simply a fabulous job and that’s all there is to it!! Congratulations on a job well done!!

[@hayyarbrough]

It's been a tough job.. thank you for explaining every bit of it to us... ..👍🏼👍🏼

[@AZExpert]

thank you for watching and enjoying

[@slamminsamn]

These videos are great. Even though I don't own an RV, it is really interesting to see the repairs, inspections, and tours of the ones you service. One of my channel favorites.

[@AZExpert]

Glad you like them! thank you!!!!

[@steves3688]

There's always something rewarding when fixing things that weren't designed well...even tho its usually costly, its a good feeling to know you made it better...nice job! Its always a good teacher for future endeavors as well!! AND RV OWNERS need to wax their rv's!! Damn!!

[@AZExpert]

yes, I think someone thought "mop and glow" would be a shortcut to a shiny RV. It amazes me sometimes.

[@josephleister9198]

Great job James....ill bet the customer is thrilled, looks awesome.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks 👍

[@rnreajr9184]

This makes me want to replace my own roof on my old '85 trailer - makes the RV look brand new!

[@AZExpert]

Good luck!!

[@janebray9392]

Now we know what to get Chad for his bday, a cool scrap tool😂🤣

[@AZExpert]

he gets only sarcasm from me

[@rordonez885]

Great Job...Love your videos. I don't own an RV but love to watch the repairs.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@terrytinagero777]

James, don’t tell Chad that he does pretty awesome work. Lets just keep that our secret.

[@AZExpert]

sounds good! :)

[@webbphoto2]

Well I'm sure that won't leak for awhile! Well done!

[@AZExpert]

hopefully at least a month or two ;)

[@DavidHBurkart]

Chad is the man! Better than factory once again. Looks phenomenal James. This was a good process to follow. I learned a lot

[@AZExpert]

thank you!!

[@22howards]

Are you sure Chad wasn’t playing ping pong in the background while you were working and filming? What a fantastic outcome for the owner! Talk about making chicken salad out of chicken poo! This owner was truly blessed to have found both you and Chad to come up with a fantastic work a round for what appears to be a poorly designed roof structure ( or at least not built for longevity).

[@AZExpert]

That;s the pickle ball courts right behind the shop. Thanks!!

[@SpykersB]

Hey WINNEBAGO Pay attention to the super lousy job building the 2014 Minnie Winnie roof! It’s appalling! One can’t help but question and be uneasy about their other RV’s because this was pretty bad. A really impressive new roof you guys literally built to fix it. You guys make it look so easy, true skills. Cheers 🍻

[@AZExpert]

I am so disappointed in Winnebago!

[@robertthompson6958]

You guys do incredible work James. Expensive project for an rv of this vintage and condition.

[@AZExpert]

It was an expensive project to be sure. I'm happy it went back together and the owner was happy!

[@onthetrailkim736]

You are the best! I always learn something when I watch one of your videos.

[@AZExpert]

Awesome! Thank you!

[@philw7174]

Very nice job. Sure like your work ethics, knowledge and attitude. Happy trails!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@rockeyoliver7254]

I really enjoyed this video. Jim ever sense I found your channel, you’ve taught me quite a lot about RV’s and their wonderful quality manufacturing techniques...(lack there of lol!). Thank you and I look forward to seeing the next video you have. Maybe since I’m going to get a 2021 Thor hurricane/wind sport 34J you might have one around to do a video on someday??? Blessings to y’all and have a great day!

[@AZExpert]

thank you very much. I don't currently have a video on those, but they are solid RVs

[@markstench4470]

You guys really do impeccable work, to a layman like myself it's very impressive. I'm still chuckling at the new car joke tho....🤣😂🤣😂👏👏

[@AZExpert]

Thanks! 👍

[@patrickmclaughlin6013]

gezzz, that's not going to last more then another 40 years .... great job! way better then stock

[@AZExpert]

Thanks 👍

[@jeffr0]

james, i replaced the luaun on the back wall of my rv earlier this year, using the router with a trim bit just like you were. I came up to the place where two sheets butted up, but weren't lined up perfectly. I forced the router (with my left hand) and cut the end of my right thumb off. you are smarter than me, you have a camera in your hand!

[@AZExpert]

I've nearly done that many times, and successfully cut my pinky tip off once already. I am very sorry to hear that happened.

[@williamlambert2865]

Excellent job, I learned a lot watching throughout project.

[@AZExpert]

Great to hear!

[@keithward2565]

Another fantastic job. Enjoy watching an expert at work. Like the fancy footwork. Dancing with the RV tech's in you future?

[@AZExpert]

no one wants to watch me dance :)

[@TONYANDBRENDA1969]

You repair enough roofs you will be driving that sports car soon! Lol thanks for the vid

[@AZExpert]

lol, one day!

[@robertburgess6100]

Looks way better than it did.

[@AZExpert]

thank you

[@badgerpa9]

nice work!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks!

[@PreacherwithoutaPulpit]

Very well done and I'm fairly certain now you are a masochist...LOL Great thinking outside the box and it's definitely better than Fac-Tree now...

[@AZExpert]

Absolutely

[@KevinCoop1]

James, A few more lessons please if you are going to tap dance like at 18:20. 😊

[@AZExpert]

never had one lesson!! :)

[@johnhighberger2762]

You mentioned using NuFlex 311 on the seams and vents. When would someone use NuFlex vs Dicor self leveling? Getting ready to strip and reseal the vents on my 2002 American Coach. Great series. I know it takes a lot of your time to film and edit for posting.

[@AZExpert]

thank you. Winnebago and Tiffin use Nuflex, most other membrane and fiberglass roofs will have dicor type

[@pault1964]

Sound be a ceiling fixer or dry liner always Mark your centres for future reference

[@AZExpert]

I forget that sometimes

[@bl8948]

AZ-E another fantastic job, what was the roof replacement cost. I’m looking at purchasing a used mini that year’s model any advice. Thank you for your advice and the great work you do. Happy new year !

[@SpykersB]

100’s of rv’s to choose from and you want one of these, same year, after watching this 😳. Why???

[@AZExpert]

check the roof!!!

[@liamhenry8164]

So. What was the cost of replacement considering your re-engineering?

[@AZExpert]

around $15k

[@briangasser973]

Based on the hours invested to repair it, figured it would have been cheaper to total it out.

[@AZExpert]

RVs are a very large investment and this one is still worth much more than the repair. It's also not worth anything without a roof.

[@Inpreesme]

Thank you

[@AZExpert]

You're welcome

[@ronniecardy]

Looking 👍 good

[@AZExpert]

Thanks 👍

[@johnw1724]

James, Love your videos keep them coming!! Awesome channel!! Wish you were located closer to me so you could put a new roof on my trailer. I have a few questions for you about installing a new roof, but didn't know if I should ask them in the comments or if there is another way to do so? Thanks for your time.

[@AZExpert]

Thank you. try [e-mail]

[@rtjautomotive]

I’m sure you practice your tennis swing during lunch!

[@AZExpert]

I wish!

[@thomaselliott3916]

Congratulations another great video to both of you! I'm amazed at how many roof failures that you're dealing with making you wonder what there is across North america? Is the cost of this one in particular?

[@AZExpert]

I never list prices on here because these are customer coaches

[@thomaselliott3916]

Thanks 😊

[@harrystone7539]

Great work! Very impressed by your work ethic. BTW, about how much does a job like this cost? Looks expensive!

[@AZExpert]

this was a fairly expensive repair. I was hired out to help, so I don't know the ultimate cost.

[@recruiterlb]

I need to rebuild my epdm covered roof. Can I install a fiberglass one instead? Wouldn't that be much better?

[@AZExpert]

it's difficult to install fiberglass flat on many roofs but definitely could be done

[@countryb3785]

could one use a putty knife to smooth out the Dicor or Silicone (around the skylights and vents)? I know smoothing it doesn't help with the sealing, but it would look better. Would a putty knife or "plastic bondo spreader tool" work or would that just make a big mess?

[@AZExpert]

The roof sealants are self-leveling so most tooling would still spread out. It generally turns out better if left alone. This stuff is more like honey and makes little strings that make a mess

[@Fix-it-tony]

How much did this job cost, I’m thinking 3-4K with the engineering.

[@AZExpert]

The materials by themselves were over $5k

[@Fix-it-tony]

@@AZExpert I meant labor, sorry, lots of work.

[@kenkauzens7984]

I haven't seen you riding the dog at the beginning and end of your videos....... Is that neighborhood right of brown Rd in Mesa? 9300 block?

[@AZExpert]

Sometimes I forget. Mesa, really looks the same everywhere. It's not where it's filmed but man you nailed where I grew up on the dot!!

[@mauricerichard3611]

Beautiful work ... what is approx cost to do a job like this ?

[@AZExpert]

this was well above average cost but $15k about

[@mauricerichard3611]

@@AZExpert Thanks!

[@reneeferreira3218]

2013 32ft class c Minnie Winnie with front roof damage. Only 23k miles. Should I bother trying to fix roof?? I see a big mess trying to fix these roofs

[@LivinLifeinDrive]

Have a question. Ordered some roof sealant through a Winnebago dealer for our 15 class A with Fiberglass roof. They sent SikaFlex 715. Is that correct for fiberglass? Says its manly for EPDM roofs. Thanks man!

[@AZExpert]

it doesn't sound correct to me,

[@LivinLifeinDrive]

@@AZExpert I just got ahold of Winnebago. They say the Sikaflex715 is the new sealant for rvs that originally came with Black Nuco Sealant. But the sika needs a primer to use. What would you do in this situation?

[@LivinLifeinDrive]

Nuco is nuflex311 , but in black(green label instead of Yellow)

[@LivinLifeinDrive]

But the black 311 seems,to be out of stock everywhere lol. Id assume whote 311 would work.

[@peachyclean93]

Wow, only got 7 years out of that roof did something happen damage tree limb or something?

[@AZExpert]

I think there was something that hit it yes, but in the back. I am not sure why the whole roof collapsed though.

[@peachyclean93]

@@AZExpert okay that explains it!

[@bigjeep2195]

Why did the roof fail? Was it a one off mistake or is it how all mini winnies are constructed. May have been cheaper to buy a new RV.

[@AZExpert]

By the sounds of it, Winnebago built these long Minnie's wrong with not enough support for the span or not enough glue.

[@robb.7078]

how long did it actually take to do this repair?

[@AZExpert]

Oh about 5 days, we just weren't able to stay on it continuously!

[@kazansky22]

Hey man, I wanted to ask you about a slide seal, I jus went to a dealership and looked at a 2021 Thor Gemini with the full wall slide, and I could see light through the slide seals from the outside looking in, for pretty much the entire length of the slide along the bottom. Is that normal?

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! Truthfully, there is always a gap, there should not be a large gap but it's not uncommon

[@sailorjohnboy2325]

How 'bout that scraper link? LOL

[@AZExpert]

www.amazon.com/Lisle-52000-Razor-Blade-Scraper/dp/B0002SR88C/ref=sr_1_9?dchild=1&keywords=razor+scraper&qid=1610930699&sr=8-9

[@sailorjohnboy2325]

@@AZExpert thank you!

[@ernestbrothers1298]

Ok one down how many to go?

[@AZExpert]

this is currently the last roof..but I have a sidewall now

[@wattsmm]

Rule of Three: everything will take three times a much time, money, and blood than you expect.

[@AZExpert]

thats the truth

[@cmeyer1]

What was the cost of this redo?

[@AZExpert]

I think close to $15k unfortunately

[@gkochanowsky]

Would you be able to tell us how much you charged for all that?

[@kenj.8897]

Let's just say LOTS

[@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076]

You sure work on a lot of winnebagos are they just poor quality or are there tons of them on the market?

[@AZExpert]

there are tons of Winnebagos but I was also trained on them for 13 years

[@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076]

@@AZExpert I appreciate your responding to my questions I've been binge watching your channel I really enjoy it 👍

[@DonniePhipps]

Hey you got a new camera,?

[@DonniePhipps]

Never mind I see you holding your phone... watching on the TV at home looks so clear.. amazing usally on the phone watching

[@AZExpert]

I broke my phone during this so, I still trying to decide what to do

[@dunkindave6441]

The whole RV industry needs to re-calculate the way they cheaply manufacture , and then they want to charge premium prices .I’m hoping there’s a lot more lawsuits against these companies, it’s ridiculous. You could buy a hallmark car hauler and the Trailer will last you 30 years, the roof will never leak and it’s less expensive

[@AZExpert]

I agree

[@strangecraft5861]

FIRST!

[@AZExpert]

lol you're silly

[@gaylen8467]

How much $$$$$$

[@AZExpert]

I think aroudn $15k

[@tombeilman5579]

Hope he doesn’t smash it driving out

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@chrisfoxwell4128]

#Iamthemechanicalarm

[@AZExpert]

lol thanks!

[@phillipmixon6624]

What type of roof is that?

[@AZExpert]

this is filon, sheet fiberglass

[@randomrepair1680]

Nice job. That was a bad failure, crazy how poorly made these are

[@AZExpert]

I was shocked!

[@scottwall4669]

Why reuse that sundamaged shitty trim insert??? owner would not spend 12 dollars for a nice new strip???

[@AZExpert]

Winnebago uses a proprietary/non-standard insert which unsurprisingly is not readily available and an expense not requested to be replaced.

[@scottwall4669]

@@AZExpert Well they are Buttheads!!! A million Winnies out there and freak size insert!!! I am still thinking about the 83-97 American Carriage!!!! Looking for it in Quartzsite!!!!

[@AZExpert]

I wont disagree. Winnebago fabricates their own aluminum extrusions so they don't use industry standard anything.

[@DutchStar443]

The car is just a Chevy. No big deal. 😀

[@AZExpert]

well that's why I didn't buy it of course :)