Checking your RV Roof Seals // Summerizing your RV

Checking your RV Roof Seals // Summerizing your RV. A sealed roof is a necessity for preparing your RV for your Summer adventures. Take your time on this tech tip.
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[@davidp.3220]

Would like to have seen ,not only in this video but in most others on this channel, an actual demonstration. Listening to an intelligent head is nice but seeing how things are actually done is more helpful. Good tips though. .

[@royh729]

Really enjoying all the tips for getting the rv ready for summer. Appreciate you Todd

[@NationalRVTrainingAcademy]

Any time!

[@somedayistodayrv]

Wonderful tips on potential roof issues prior to the start of the RV season, thank you. It is a big help and I recommend friends to view these videos.

[@NationalRVTrainingAcademy]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mikeehrhart9488]

Another great and informative video!

[@NationalRVTrainingAcademy]

Thanks again!

[@joelshaw1961]

Using Eterna bond to cover sealant. As an RV tech I get asked this all the time, the idea is great because it protect it from the elements if applied correctly (the old saying Eter bond works 100% of the time 50% of the time). In reality the tape can cover leaks and when the tape fails (and it will) you may not know it until it's too late and it's a pain to take off. So, what can you do? Hire someone like me to go up on the roof and go up with them. Ask lots of questions of what they are looking for, I love teaching customers. Another reason for going up is finding holes or rips, and sealant failures in general. Many many many times I have found issues that have already destroyed the underlayment plywood. If a person had only bothered to check AT LEAST ONCE a year they could have saved thousands!!!! Just remember here in Connecticut we charge at least $200 a foot to replace the TPO or EPDM rubber, that's not including the rotten plywood. Please, Please have your roof check!!!!!! THAT NEW ONES TOO, DONT TRUST THE SELLERS OR MANUFACTURERS !!!

[@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076]

Eternabond works great

[@joelshaw1961]

@@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076 When applied correctly, problem is not even the campers manufacturers get it right!!!!!

[@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076]

@@joelshaw1961 the RV manufacturers don't even use this from the manufacturing site. They use the lowest quality lap sealant in the industry. If they actually did use eternaBond it would last several years and make the roof nearly maintenance free

[@joelshaw1961]

I was just working on a roof of a brand-new toy hauler camper Monday and noticed that the manufacturer used an Eterna bond "type" tape to connect both the front and back caps to the rubber membrane. This is not the first or the last time Ill see this in my 10 yrs of owning an RV repair business.

[@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076]

@@joelshaw1961 I highly doubt it was from the manufacturer some third party must have been involved at some point but I might be wrong maybe they are changing things up in the industry that I'm not aware of.

[@tgiattino]

I love your tech tips. Keep them coming! I went out and purchased CRC Parts Cleaner & Degreaser Pro Series per your recommendation. Reading the label it states: Protect all rubber, plastic and painted surfaces from the product overspray. Is this safe to use on a TPO rubber roof? Thanks for the help.

[@chuckbeecher5468]

Great information, I go up on our roof at least every trip out so I check it regularly. I do have a different question that concerns using the recliner sofa when thalidomide is in. Is it ok to sit on when in the in position?

[@WILDEBILL308]

Great video. Is there a promoter for lap sealant?

[@CardelliFamof8]

So let’s say you remove or have to relocate a solar panel. Do you just put the old screws back in with lap sealant? Do you put eternal bond over the holes? Or just pull the screws and put lap sealant I’ve the holes?

[@user-ob8pe1do2z]

How do you walk or check the seals and vents etc on a non walkable roof ? Meaning didn’t come from the factory with a ladder? Please advise. thanks for having this great informative channel.😊

[@blj859]

Great tips … I assume there’s no concern with denatured alcohol breaking down the sealer?-great idea…Thanks!

[@royklein5481]

Search "AZ Expert" on KZbin, he has videos on sealants and his opinion on Eternabond tape. He's been a RV inspector/technician for a long time. He has lots of do it yourself information that everyone can use.

[@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076]

Eternabond works great

[@user-ob8pe1do2z]

How do you walk or check the seals and vents etc on a non walkable roof ? Meaning didn’t come from the factory with a ladder? Please advise. thanks for having this great informative channel.

[@kevinnorris1567]

Todd, what about flex seal vs. lap sealant on a membrane roof? my camper was bought new last year, so i'm not expecting to find and issues with my seals yet. i'm am planning on adding another solar panel on my roof though, and the local big box store doesn't carry lap sealant that i could find. i live in a rural area that doesn't have any RV places nearby that have lap sealant.

[@paulgrassi4088]

What do you feel about the tapes that they use the rubberized tapes are they of any use or not

[@MrMatthewgross]

Is a product like spray and forget ok to use on the roof periodically?

[@dannidaymitchell613]

I have a 2005 keystone Everest and was about to roll on Henry’s. How can I tell if I have the right roof? I’m freaking out because you said no no to this

[@SpeedyCotton55]

The tips as stated were pretty good. Not being an RV repairman, this did me little good. The point of me watching a video is to see exactly what to look for and exactly what to do. This video was basically something I could have read and did me, no good at all. But thank you anyway.

[@ronnie3233]

What did you say about how the sealant looks while inspecting? Mine are cracked pretty bad on all places (cracking). Do I remove it all or heat it up and peal it all away and add new lap sealant?

[@Barbara-iz7bp]

I would encourage you to replace the sealant. Here in Alberta I have been told if I use dicor that I should replace it every 6 months. I am in the process of looking for the older sealants that lasted more than 5 years. Please check your roof regularly

[@offgridrvliving]

What is your opinion on using clear FlexSeal for emergency roof patching?

[@NationalRVTrainingAcademy]

Never. Quality sealant and a good compression tape like eternabond. Never flex seal

[@vernonthompson5236]

Curious if 30 second cleaner would be ok to use to clean the TPO roof?

[@NationalRVTrainingAcademy]

you can use it. it may appear to leave a stain on the roof until it rains. If that doesn't bother you, then you can certainly apply 30 SECONDS Outdoor Cleaner without rinsing - just ensure good saturation

[@shawnlshs]

I bought a brand new travel trailer. A buddy of mine recommended that since all of my seals are new, I should go ahead and just cover all of the seals with Eternabond Tape and they will be forever be good to go. Would you agree with this?

[@bigdanb]

I’d like to know this as well as I also have a new travel trailer

[@Hrothgar13]

I would also like to know this. Some KZbin videos make the tape look like it is the way to go. I would love to know this channel's take on Eternabond Tape.

[@joelshaw1961]

As an RV tech I get asked this all the time, the idea is great because it protect it from the elements if applied correctly (the old saying Eter bond works 100% of the time 50% of the time). In reality the tape can cover leaks and when the tape fails (and it will) you may not know it until it's too late and it's a pain to take off. So, what can you do? Hire someone like me to go up on the roof and go up with them. Ask lots of questions of what they are looking for, I love teaching customers. Another reason for going up is finding holes or rips, and sealant failures in general. Many many many times I have found issues that have already destroyed the underlayment plywood. If a person had only bothered to check AT LEAST ONCE a year they could have saved thousands!!!! Just remember here in Connecticut we charge at least $200 a foot to replace the TPO or EPDM rubber, that's not including the rotten plywood. Please, Please have your roof check!!!!!! THAT NEW ONES TOO, DONT TRUST THE SELLERS OR MANUFACTURERS !!!

[@shawnlshs]

@@joelshaw1961 Thank you for your information. It is appreciated.

[@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076]

Definitely do it

[@martinparmer]

We need to seal up a leak on an outside front corner, about half way down. What should be used there? Is silicone ok there? It will need to fill in between the outside corner trim and the outside metal wall. Dicor is self leveling so it would just run down the side of the trailer and not stay in the gap, correct? Thanks!!!!

[@chrisstinnett8183]

Martin, DICOR makes a non-leveling sealant, too--that's the way you want to go. It won't run and will stay in place. Just look carefully at the label to ensure that it's non-leveling and not self-leveling. Both are great products in the correct place.

[@Barbara-iz7bp]

Some sealants start to fail at 3 months. Please read the label carefully, it's worth it to pay a little more to get a longer-lasting sealant. Here in Canada I was told if I use dicor I would need to replace it every 6 months. The sealant on my Edge lasted 19 years before it gave way. It is the corner that is directly affected 90% of the time from the elements and the wind I can drive the water into the seals. I am taking my Corners apart, cleaning thoroughly with denatured alcohol, new butyl, replace corners with non rusting screws, then cleaning the excess butyl carefully with denatured alcohol and then using a excellent quality sealant. I plan to replace the sealant on all four corners from top to bottom. I keep a record of all my repairs. When I sell I would love to get top dollar. In the meantime a little more work now means alot less misery later

[@RVHelper]

What is your opinion of Eternabond tape?

[@coldspring624]

Eternabond tape or caulk has lasted years form me.....its great

[@Eightball2516]

Won’t the heat gun hurt the rubber roof

[@NationalRVTrainingAcademy]

Don’t set the heat gun on the roof. Use only to heat the sealant

[@joelshaw1961]

Question is the polyurea like the 311 sealants

[@NationalRVTrainingAcademy]

So from what I can tell. 311 is a silicone plus additive. Not a polyurea.

[@joelshaw1961]

@@NationalRVTrainingAcademy I just know that its the only sealant allowed on Winni's

[@brianlykins6663]

I have a hard time using sealers that the manufacturer of that producttells you to just keep slobbering on more and more to seal something. Check out the YT? Channel RV Roof Install, in Georgia. After watching his channel and the failures of roofs, sidewalls and ANY penetration that water can intrude and destroy structure of your RV. His favorite saying about the most popular sealers is what those manufacturer's state, " slobber more on, moron". Meaning if it fails and is lifting around edges of sealer, just keep slobbering it on. Not good, if sealer installed is not sealing, putting more on over existing, ain't gonna work. Check out his channel. Not fit but does have good info and will show what is going to happen. Love your videos and channel except on this matter. Keep up great work.

[@NationalRVTrainingAcademy]

thanks for sharing.

[@user-ob8pe1do2z]

How do you walk or check the seals and vents etc on a non walkable roof ? Meaning didn’t come from the factory with a ladder? Please advise. thanks for having this great informative channel.