Installing a PVC Membrane RV Roof

[@sheputthelimeinthecoconut629]

Nice of you to work with the owner on this one. Most wouldn’t in todays economy. I’m sure they appreciate it.

[@Happyheartmatt]

I love that the production value is going up and your humor is allowed to come out

[@mikendebbie]

Good video James. The things you do ONE handed continue to amaze me!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks 👍

[@Bhunt13579]

​@@AZExpert these videos are great I am thinking about getting into this line of work do you have a video explaining how you got into rv repair or recommend any courses/ trade schools or starting points would love to bring value to my possible future clients rather than wasting their time and money

[@jefffikes4716]

Just a comment about Tiffin. I live in Hamilton, Alabama, about 25 miles from Red Bay where Tiffin is located. Hamilton Plastics, which was started by two local guys manufactured fiberglass showers and tubs, and they also manufactured the fiberglass front and rear caps and other assorted pieces for Tiffin. Trucks ran back and forth everyday hauling these components from Hamilton to Red Bay. The quality of these components was very high, they were thick, and there was much problem solving collaboration between the two companies. Then Hamilton Plastics was sold to a larger group, and Tiffin moved the fiberglass production in house, and the former Hamilton Plastics folks helped them set up there production line. When I hear you talk about the Tiffin quality-- I think about how a lot of regular country folks local to this area are a part of that quality. This is a very rural part of the country-- but a lot of good hard working folks who actually care about the quality of the work they did build these units.. Also-- I think Mr. Bob Tiffin really cared deeply about his employees, and his customers, and the results show that. With their recent acquisition by Thor-- I just hope this will continue-- but big corporations are not the same as local private ownership.....

[@DavidHBurkart]

RV Expert + RV Roof Professor = James

[@badgerpa9]

While I like the greatest motorhome ever made, I do enjoy your repairs on a budget because that is what many people need to do. You gave that rig new life. Your worker seems to be doing well, I hope he is for the both of you. Stay safe and healthy.

[@petepeterson5337]

Good evening Mr. Expert (Is "James" OK?) - What a terrific video! I love seeing episodes involving top shelf RVs like a Prevost or Patriot Thunder, but THIS project about a Budget Friendly repair is fascinating! It is very cool that the owner, with your help, is keeping this trailer going. I admire the owner of this rig for being in the game with a rig that will keep them warm and dry in their travels.

[@AZExpert]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@marclebrun641]

Love your videos, just drove a 1998 coachmen mirada 28 from Florida to Quebec Canada, did the cheap and dirty liquid rubber on the roof, it's never leaving my place, this is where it's going to stay for ever, I work in the aircraft maintenance industry, we got REALLY good sealant that I plan on using around all windows and joints. If it works on planes it will work on a RV😂😂😂

[@iglapsu88]

The Beaver is the best. You are right. Looking forward to the next episode.

[@gary.joseph]

I love watching your B roll

[@sissinoklahoma2057]

We have an old TPO roof (thanks for helping identify it!) So I have taken your sage advice about upgrading to a PVC roofing material when we get around to replacing and I've added it to my project checklist. Great video and your one-handed game is unmatched!

[@jonnyrockets4756]

Did several pvc jobs , including my own trailer, seem to be holding up pretty well, no complaints yet.

[@philw7174]

Bummer. 21' membrane not 21'. Thanks for the video James. Happy trails!

[@AZExpert]

So close!

[@markw365]

pull the msds on the adhesives if you want to compare, those will have all the ingredients.

[@lawrencesiemsen1083]

i bet you cant wait for your next re roof. great job . thanks

[@pault1964]

Sarcasm

[@sic-n-tiredtired4273]

You are obviously an RV genius I wish I had watched your videos before I bought mine. Another GREAT job

[@AZExpert]

Wow, thanks!

[@JimHenderson70]

That stuff is amazing . I did my Kustom Coach 5th wheel last summer , it's withstood a lot so far , Xtreem hail storms in summer , and withstood -50 temps for a extended period last winter ....

[@Jonnydeerhunter]

Awesome Stuff, James. Really appreciate being able to, as an apprentice, look over the shoulder of a master in his craft. Your videos have Really helped me alot over the last few years to completely understand systems on my RV and be able to help my friends and family trouble shoot their issues. Keep up the great work!

[@TinyHouseHomestead]

He said, "The BEST RV ever made!" 😁😱😝🤪🤣👍👍🇺🇲

[@cgeorge6250]

Love the bloopers!! That is how our repairs really go!!😉

[@mikebrant192]

I learn SO much with your every video. Thank you!

[@Skip-z5g]

James you are doing great job on the travel trailer keep up good work and have a wonderful day.

[@6582rg]

Well done James.

[@ron7447]

Saw the gears turning. 😅 Have you ever considered merchandise. Hats,tee shirts, etc.? Thanks for another great fix.

[@AZExpert]

thank you. I haven't considered merch as I think my anxiety would increase substaintially same with memberships or patreon

[@SpykersB]

@@AZExpertand your work will triple 😂🍻

[@rickblanchette]

" Not that it's the best Motorhome ever made " LOL! you kill me.

[@TimothyMichaels]

Nice job battling the heat 🌞

[@Technocrat.]

Nice video, don't you love them square (Robertson) screws. Stay on the bit and don't slip. If you have a magnetic bit, even holds better

[@AZExpert]

Canada has all the good ideas!

[@Technocrat.]

@@AZExpert sometimes, lol, but Americans for longest time refused to use the Square bits because it wasn't American. But it was, Canada is part of North America, we are Americans too. But not United Statesians. A lot of good stuff comes from here, actors, inventions etc, but they all go down south lol. Even our huge oil reserves, goes down south gets refined and sold back to us at a high price lol. Furniture too. The unfortunate thing we get from the south is hand guns. We love the southern bros rifles. But not hand guns. Too many gangs here with guns shooting up the streets. But, I always enjoy your videos and outtakes. Just don't fall off the roof. Lol

[@brittanyfries6419]

We're doing the roof on a 2010 heartland north trail tomorrow and I started taking the trim off... no wonder we had a bad roof. Absolutely zero butyl tape under the trim.

[@stoneyburk961]

And this, my friends, is why he gets the " BIG MONEY".😅 Great job.

[@mavision6525]

Definitely a lot of work.

[@hedupey4806]

I have a 1996 avion Westport fifth wheel and it has its problems and I know little about repairing the water damaged walls but was hoping anyone could help me find someone to talk to about the process. I love watching your videos.

[@proudtexan5513]

James, how about doing an UPDATE VIDEO on your beautiful Patriot RV? Love your coach!

[@AZExpert]

I am trying to get a few more upgrade videos made on it

[@mikevenz1331]

Nice work. I know some of this stuff is harder to do with one hand while trying to record hahaha. Nice work

[@clarencewiles963]

James if the glue is water based and the membrane is waterproof it is drying through the wood. Taking about 24 to 36 hours to dry in a dry environment. Is that about right 😎

[@Jimmy_Jim_Jim_1234]

For Beaver Patriots, what years are would you say are the best, all things being equal. I see them online for sale every now and then.

[@AZExpert]

2001-2008

[@Jimmy_Jim_Jim_1234]

@@AZExpert Thanks!

[@hillbillyrv]

Same thing happened to me a few years ago, but I couldn't just run up the road and get a longer roof. I had to make it work and no, it wasn't pretty.

[@flexjay87]

Love how, there's no actual food in the Freezer ! :)

[@lutomson3496]

just an observation if you have a TPO roof or membrane roof and it goes bad why dont they replace with a fiberglass roof that is way more durable? Instead of putting on something that is going to fail sooner? Im so happy with my WGO View Filon roof no problems 2009 and you are in monsoon season there!

[@AZExpert]

It is an expensive retrofit and sheet fiberglass doesn't conform to compound curves very well.

[@RobertSmith-tq6mf]

Can't resist with the title " That's what she said " LOL.

[@wwjoestarr]

Great stuff! Aren’t you worried about those screws rusting/corroding over time? Thanks for all the videos James!

[@djjl210]

Been watching your videos amazing work I also bought a 95 cobra sandpiper omg what did I get myself into what adhesive did you use for the pvc membrane

[@lawrencekirkby3016]

Do you use latex glue , up here in Canada we use contact cement both sides

[@peckerpeter2078]

Fantastic work especially on a budget, which 99% of us are. James since you do more RV roofs, then I seen on KZbin, which RV manufacturer has a better maintenance, free roof, structure, and material, wise, newer or older, model, class C or class A? Is fiberglass a better option compared to PVC and what do you think about the other spray on options that are out there now ? If you have a little bit more money in the budget what would you do for the longest lasting roof repair material that you could do? I know thickness of material is usually a better quality as well, so what is the brand or thickness that you would recommend for a longer lasting better than factory repair (Along with material that can be used roof structure, dependent ) thank you so much for your professional work and opinion, and sharing your work

[@CrazyMooseManor]

Great video.

[@jeffb3665]

Can you work in smaller sections? Example: roll on 3ft of glue, unroll membrane and smooth, roll another 3ft of glue, and so on.

[@bounderchris]

You mentioned TPO roofs always need uv protection… I have the alpha tuff ply roof the felt back tpo and Alpha insists on that all I need to do is clean it with dawn blue soap and that is it. Should I be covering it with 303 or something? I didn’t know if you are talking about those tpo roofs or the cheap paper thin one on my 2019 Jayco Eagle… thanks!

[@AZExpert]

mostly the cheap stuff, but of course manufacturers tend to downplay weak points in their products.

[@haydendenard2693]

I have questions I live in georgia my dad has a construction company and roofing company so I grew up doing roofing and construction I'm a mechanic I watched your previous video my question is I have a 95 sportsmen my dad bought it new always been stored indoors but the roof is finally shot I bought it from him we are going to do the roof ourselves my biggest question is what material would you recommend? He can get TPO from the supplier he uses it has the rubber on it now it lasted almost 30 years but I plan on keeping it a long time because the thing is like new he's been very meticulous about it it's whole life and I see no need in going to spend 50k which material and I completely see your logic on lapping over the front and back I think you are 100% right about that it makes sense having been around construction who cares if it has a belly if the metal lifts as you said it will pool until it runs OVER the metal I thank you for that because I probably would have put it back how it was not knowing any better

[@harmikuchian9272]

Hi James, good video. What type of seams tape have you used? can you pls provide the link?

[@rabrown22000]

The smaller black-headed screws, is that a special brand or style? Going to be reattaching the trim along the roof of a old camper I have. Was thinking about using hex-head roofing screws with the rubber washer, but like you said the heads are very big and it would make it a hassle to install the insert.

[@AZExpert]

they are extremely common in the rv world. a.co/d/gMDlWob

[@rabrown22000]

@@AZExpert Thanks!

[@kirtcrawford71]

Really like your channel, I have an issue I hope you can perhaps help me with. I am installing a new roof on my 5th wheel, I accidently used 901BA adhesive for the PVC roof membrane and of course it doesn't work. Is there any way to salvage my PVC roof material?

[@rss608]

with the new roof coatings like Henry's tropicool, I'm surprised that folks are using any sort of roofing material at all??? just use the roof coating and skip the membrane. what do you think?

[@AZExpert]

I think it's a bad idea. There are direct to deck products out there, but usually still have a knit fabric matrix that gets integrated into the roll on product.

[@johnkoers1550]

Soapy water helps to tool non sag.

[@tree9851]

Do you ever have problems using the existing screw holes for the trim? Seems to me like they would strip very easily.

[@ЖизньДальнобойщика]

Hi can u tell me pls what is the riding hight on beaver marquis

[@valsetz1]

Thanks for the excellent video. I replaced a roof on my old 24' trailer with PVC. The local RV repair place wanted $4500. The trailer was barely worth that amount. I did it my self for about $1400. It was not a easy job but worth it to save an old 1991 trailer. - What is the plastic tool you are using to install the PVC insert on the trim? You also used it to remove the excess putty. Can you put an Amazon link to it please.

[@AZExpert]

a.co/d/eFY08xj

[@AZExpert]

I usually just call it a bone tool, used in windshield installs

[@solvend]

How many labor hours did this total job take? You make it look DIYable.

[@sheputthelimeinthecoconut629]

Membrane roofs can be DIY-able if you are handy/know trades. Lots of research and KZbin certification required though. Every roof is a different case.

[@Sp8PT]

What is the tape you use down the sides? I’m replacing my roof on my class A and need to know what to use besides gorilla tape.

[@2hotscottpro]

I’m gona put aluminum on my grand design 31 g when it needs a new roof.The arched roof may be an issue to lay flat?

[@professionalinspectionserv4228]

Sir can you or could you install a seam or band? Will it seal or secure to it self? I was thinking of doing mine in 2 parts... Working solo.

[@jtnoodle]

So I was contemplating doing this PVC membrane, but I've come across more than a few failures where the PVC cracked. Spoke with a guy who installed one on his rig and it failed inside of 18 mos. Cracking just appeared out of nowhere. He said he followed instructions to a tee. Personally,.I know PVC to be UV unstable. Are these manufacturers adding stabilizers?

[@rickl6697]

James our 2003 Newmar Dutch Star 3804 DP had a TPO roof. We bought it in 2016 and it had spent it's fist 14 years in the sun, I'm pretty sure with no UV added protection. When I replaced the roof in the winter of 2019-2020 the roof was perfect. I replaced it and 8 1/2 sheets of plywood only because of a leak at both acs where the bolts hold the acs down(outside of the gasket) cause a 1'x2' delamination and damage 3 sheets of plywood. Are you sure I need to add UV protection? What's the best way of doing that? Thanks James

[@quiet-wolf]

Will the glue stick to a flashing tape?

[@williamabramo9100]

So how much is a new roof? If the substrate is good and doesn't need repair

[@wholeinthesoul7925]

What brand/type are the screws that you're recommending? Thanks!

[@DennisLove-ee3zy]

Roughly what's a job like that cost looks like it's a lot of work

[@drunkrage1]

What do you think of RV Rhino lined roof products?

[@commanderfootball]

I seen the pic and was gonna say sont worry it we alll get old

[@waynehoch3009]

How much does that stuff cost installed on a 27 foot coachman Lt

[@mikeaelliott6454]

What size is your Fabric Building?

[@jamess4087]

I currently have a tpo roof on an 06 jayco jay feather. Is there a positive or negative to switching to pvc? It looks easier to install

[@AZExpert]

I like tpo still

[@jamess4087]

Is it installed the same? Does it get glue on the deck and the back of the tpo?

[@toddincabo]

👍

[@marklengal9990]

At what point do you throw in the tow and buy a new camper? I would think this is an expensive job

[@sergioperez2325]

How can I get a quote to get an rv delivered from phoenix To my town

[@AZExpert]

It's not a common service I offer but you can send an email to [e-mail] if you want to send the proposal.

[@timf6916]

It’s too HOT