Newmar RV Fiberglass Roof Maintenance and Tips

[@richardstewart2680]

You doing absolutely fabulous job on repairing roof and checking them out you deserve a reward for working out in the hot sun you are an absolutely great technician😀😀😀😀👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@AZExpert]

Wow, thank you!

[@wannabetraveler6595]

I keep learning more about my roof maintenance every time. Thanks.

[@AZExpert]

It's very important

[@markk4300]

Very impressed with the way you work using only one hand!

[@AZExpert]

Imagine how fast I could work with 2 hands! Ha!

[@pault1964]

@@AZExpert said the actress to the bishop

[@markk4300]

@@AZExpert you betcha!

[@badgerpa9]

That green HDT is a pretty truck (semi tractor). Montana owner was pretty smart with the temporary cover. I see the pole barn shade and weather protector often. Stay safe and healthy Sir and thanks for the entertainment and education.

[@AZExpert]

It's a great idea! And thanks for watching

[@MrTubeman123456]

I just bought a melard chevy g30 1983 the cab over 3 x4 is completely destroyed but I've already fixed it thanks to your great videos thank you you're a real pro. It's aluminum and fiberglass roof.

[@AZExpert]

Glad I could help

[@rdrose61]

Thank... nice to see the proper maintenance actions after you inspection.

[@AZExpert]

You bet

[@philw7174]

Thanks for those maintenance tips James. Happy trails!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@jdwond3673]

Thanks for showing the total steps taken to do a thorough repair.

[@AZExpert]

No problem!

[@tonypatterson4827]

Thank you for your Videos , lessons. You are supporting the community and helping people. Good work

[@AZExpert]

Thanks!

[@eldominie3794]

My wife and I have been married 45 years and we have moved 34 times. Crazy. Decided that if we were going to move again, it was gonna be in a motorhome full-time. We bought a 1997 Beaver Patriot Camden. Thank you so much for your videos. They are so helpful. I’m gonna go up on the roof today and seal it just like you did. You suggested waxing the roof also. Do you recommend a particular wax to use on The Beaver? It’s kind of cluttered up there with nine solar panels, two air conditioners and two roof vents. I just can’t say thank you enough.

[@jponyboyace]

Super job Jim!!

[@FiveGunsWest]

Great job. I have a 97 Winnebago with a similar roofing system and having watched this I can see that whoever got on this roof did what appeared to be pretty adequate repairs except the fantastic vent still leaks. It's over a hundred here everyday so I'll be fixing that in September. Thanks so much.

[@MrThunderbird53]

James has a video on fantastic vents and how the screws are not torqued down properly by the manufacturer/ installer. James shows you how to fix that problem in the video!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks Ken!

[@gereshomeE]

I enjoyed watching and learning: THANKS! ☺

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@steeldavidson]

2nd, Great information as always James. Love these videos about maintenance and up keep. You always bring the best to your channel. Get out of the heat....

[@AZExpert]

Heat is here to stay until October

[@PreacherwithoutaPulpit]

Thank you for going into detail about how you do these. Simple maintenance can save so much money and learning how to do it the right way is key. You always do a great job showing the process and sharing your years of experience with us. Now go find a tall glass of super cold Sweet Tea or whatever tickles your fancy, some ice cold AC a big ass fan on high and cool off...

[@AZExpert]

Diet Dr Pepper!

[@mykgrauss9872]

Just seems a shame with the technology that we have at our fingertips that they can't make a roof last longer than a few years. I just cannot understand it. Makes co sense to me. Thanks my friend for the video. Your awesome. Regards, Myk

[@AZExpert]

The sun is pretty brutal

[@Thatcntrygirl1]

One vidoe you say not to use Dicor (tiffin?) .. can you specify when to and when not to used Dicor ?

[@dharnish256]

Is that dicor the same stuff that Winnebago/Itasca uses on their roofs?

[@Tony_in_AZ]

The roof shade canopy is sold by a company in Texas. The cover seems to help in strong sun and heat.

[@AZExpert]

It's a great idea

[@brianbiggs3484]

Awesome information James thanks 👍👍🇨🇦✌️🇨🇦✌️🇨🇦👍

[@matthewstrzelecki4280]

Another great job James

[@AZExpert]

Thanks!

[@vincerusso405]

My question is…. We bought a 2018 Thor Aria, what type of roof does it have, and what’s the recommended maintenance for it. It does live in an RV garage when not in use, so the sun isn’t always beating down on it. ????

[@dclamby60]

I thought Dicor would not stick to fiberglass roofs, from what you said in another video??? Or am I wrong? I have a 2018 Winnebago with a fiberglass roof. Can I use the Dicor?????

[@hoofixrman]

Thanks for the content...I always learn something from your vids. I have been putting 303 on my 02 monaco exec roof and I hope it helps!.

[@AZExpert]

Good luck!

[@ThePeopleVerse]

@ 10:30, ever use a thick foam tape to make sort of a dam to make nice clean edges like maybe a 1/2" to 3/4" away from the skylite edge then pull it up once the caulk firms up? Or would that stuff just keep flowing out until it flattened all the way?

[@danmadden1080]

Thanks for another informative video !

[@AZExpert]

Any time!

[@jccanifru]

Hi James. Thank u for the varied content u provide. I have a question that's been bugging me for a while regarding the use of Dicor. I've seen/heard u saying something about that it doesn't like silicone based sealant & vice-versa. Also that u don't like it because it cracks over time. I'm ready to fix a leak on my fiberglass roof (cracked sealant). After the proper cleaning, should I use silicone or something else? Thanks again, Jay. JC.

[@michman1956]

Great video James! Didn’t I see another one of your videos saying that you needed to use a silicone self leveling sealant on a fiberglass roof and not dicor?

[@danshortridge2275]

What sealant did you use on the marker light at the end of your video?

[@mrmudstud5980]

OK Excellent. Now, on TPO roofs, you said something about UV protection. What would one use to accomplish this task? Thanks James….

[@AZExpert]

amzn.to/37wWt5t protect all

[@davesuddreth3749]

I learn so much from you

[@AZExpert]

Thanks Dave! Glad I can help

[@timaz1066]

I painted my 2000 Monaco dynasty fiberglass roof with rest oleum deck paint. It came out good.

[@AZExpert]

thanks for sharing

[@carmencolon3520]

👍 That's the reason I want to hire an rv inspector so I know the good bad an ugly before buying an rv. The problem is the rv owners are refusing to sale the rv to me. I believe they don't want their rv inspected and kill the sale.

[@AZExpert]

If they refuse an inspection that's a great reason to walk away

[@carmencolon3520]

@@AZExpertI have walked away from 5 rvs. I never been so close to buy an rv but never thought that rv owners will behave so irresponsible toward rv buyers. All what it take is to take the best care of your rv, document any repair and possibly inspected before selling or let the buyers do the inspection .

[@hillbillyrv]

Looks great James

[@AZExpert]

Thanks!

[@dewholdingsllc1050]

Thanks. As much caulk gun sealing you do have you ever used the cordless power caulk gun? Seems like a hand and time saver.

[@AZExpert]

I do use it from time to time on larger jobs, but these were pretty small.

[@robertgall1275]

I really enjoy your videos!

[@AZExpert]

Hey Thanks!

[@farcohollis1369]

Super Job, James! Saw another guy recommend using “Henry Dura-Brite white elastomeric roof coating” to protect Fiberglas roofs. What is your thought of this?

[@AZExpert]

Always go with what the manufacturer recommends

[@mikemurphy2814]

Hey James, not related to this one, but I’ve bought a new entegra Quest, on the way back from dealer stopped at campground in Ga , leveled out slide out an got a heavy rain storm, had a small water leak at front end of slide , this was a month ago, just went to Fla an drove through a bad rain storm so bad people pulled off the road, after rain quit pulled off at a store , noticed water had come in at the same place, what should I look for as far as where it might be leaking

[@hcrffi]

👍👍 Nice job as usual.

[@AZExpert]

I try!

[@CaptainCornBurner]

Learning a lot from all of your inspections, just one question when you’re doing a roof inspection should you also look at the top of the slides underneath the awnings.we had a major leak on one of our slides and it was concealed by the awning you had to take the awning off to actually look and see where the water was coming in

[@AZExpert]

yes, that is a good place to inspect too, and it can be difficult to see much when there is a topper on it

[@thomasbrown8598]

We are seeing contradicting videos where techs are using different sealers on fiberglass rv roofs. You have said not to use dicor on Winnebago fiberglass roof, that self leveling silocone is the correct sealant. Your using dicor on this fiberglass roof. What is the difference with this FB roof ? is it due to what sealant the mfgr used originally? your vids are great, thank you

[@AZExpert]

Fiberglass does not determine the sealant. Winnebago and Tiffin use self leveling silicone, Newmar used Dicor. So the existing sealant determines the sealant to use

[@DutchStar443]

Very informative vid James. I have it in the back of my mind that you aren’t supposed to use dicor on skylights. Not sure where I got that from.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks!

[@josephharris2718]

I have a ‘17 Newmar Canyonstar. The seem that connects the front cap to the side of the Motorhome has come unsealed. It looks more like silicone than Dicor. How do you determine what was used to know what is the proper sealant to use to repair? Thanks

[@AZExpert]

Contact the manufacturer

[@buc2buc1]

I have learned a great deal watching your very informative videos and you have saved me nearly $1,000 if not more by doing many things myself. I have a 2006 Beaver and the roof still looks like new, do you recommend or have you found a product(s) that works longer in the sun. I live in Florida, so the sun issue should be the same as in Arizona. Is 303 a good option for roof protection or should it be a wax? Are ceramic coatings better than regular wax? Any brands you found that last longer than others? Thanks again.

[@jeffatkerson1172]

RV's look like a big money pit! This industry needs more repair tech's like you! Your video's have convenced me to stay clear! Was thinking of buying but after watching your vid's and how poor this industry builds there product I will invest my money in a condo! Thanks!

[@AZExpert]

Can't go wrong with a condo, unless you want to travel

[@microwavedsoda]

informative video. Thanks! also, when you did the pan of the mountains and desert to me that looked like mars. I need trees. lol

[@AZExpert]

I really do love Arizona and the desert, but I love trees too.

[@markbigler6871]

Hi I got a 1998 maverick RV and I need to take out window so I can work on my siding. Help!!!!!

[@AZExpert]

unscrew from the inside, kind of like a residential window. HAVE TWO PEOPLE!

[@robinsonanimation]

I saw someone on another channel putting eternabond then covering the eternabond with dicor, do you discourage this method? he also put fiberglass rv roof coating on top of everything, is this not the correct way to do it, to put the fiberglass coat on top of the dicor?

[@AZExpert]

That sounds messy

[@kwdoug]

Outstanding thank you

[@AZExpert]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@jeffbienvenu9937]

Very informative. Some of your camera angles kicked in my acrophobia...lol

[@AZExpert]

I'm just a guy with a phone

[@sromo522]

thanks for the tips

[@AZExpert]

No problem!

[@ThePeopleVerse]

Sky lite looked great...

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@InChristalone737]

James I took my 2021 Entegra to the dealer for warranty work. The technician told me they recommend removing the lap sealant every 2 years at their cost of $1500. I’ve never heard that and I think it’s a big fat lie. Do you agree?

[@AZExpert]

That sounds like very bad advice to me.

[@jponyboyace]

Finally a fiberglass roof fix……got the same roof….leaking…wow

[@danielsouza8144]

Nice work

[@thomasbrown8598]

will self leveling silicone adhere correctly to self leveling silicone ?

[@AZExpert]

Silicone will stick to silicone

[@AZExpert]

CLEAN silicone

[@dewholdingsllc1050]

What about the crack in the AC cover?

[@AZExpert]

The owner decided he would tackle that project

[@KevinCoop1]

James, Picking up a 2018 Jayco Alante tomorrow. Weird thing, it has no ladder on the back. I guess it was an option. My question is about your ladder. What length is it to get on Class A rv’s? I’m going to have to go back through your videos and focus on fiberglass roof instead of TPO that we had before. Best Wishes! Kevin

[@AZExpert]

Depends on the height of your RV. Check with the Manufacturer

[@KevinCoop1]

@@AZExpert 12’-5” to top of AC units.

[@SpykersB]

Thanks for the sealant refresher. 😀 For some reason the finished shot of the skylight looked like a nice decorated frosted pastry to me, lol. You said you generally don’t like using butyl tape for underneath the skylight trim to seal it, cause you said it doesn’t compress all that great with the screws, I believe manufactures say to use butyl when installing a diy skylight replacement, so what would you use instead of butyl? Cheers 🍻

[@AZExpert]

many skylights come with a tube of butyl sealant which does compress nicely. I use 100% silicone on Winnebago's fiberglass roof.

[@SpykersB]

@@AZExpert huh! I’ve never seen a tube of butyl! Didn’t even know it could come in a tube. Two years ago I did a skylight replacement, and a year ago a roof fan replacement, no tubes, came with butyl tape only. Geez your just full of surprises. Appreciate your endless knowledge bank. 😃 thx 👍🏼 cheers 🍻

[@mojo68mitch]

Curious about the cost of that job

[@AZExpert]

Sorry, I don't quote prices on here without permission from the owner

[@rodeodon]

What UV protectant should be used on my TPO roof?

[@AZExpert]

amzn.to/3y6ZUdU

[@jrotor3301]

Great video James. Always pick up a trick or two. Should I only use denatured alcohol and not mineral spirits on an EPDM roof to clean small areas before applying new dicor over old, or just strictly use glass cleaner?

[@AZExpert]

Glass cleaner wont react

[@johnstanczak3378]

Looks good!!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks!

[@johnswan9123]

By now they should have your photo on the sealant label.

[@AZExpert]

I'm too expensive lol

[@1floon]

Was that just plain clear silicone around the light? Did you have to prep the area first? Thanks!

[@AZExpert]

yes, i just cleaned it with glass cleaner, mostly a cosmetic seal

[@sailorjohnboy2325]

When James tells you there's a few things I'd fix, you schedule him...

[@AZExpert]

HA!

[@cwshumate914]

A very beautiful place, but I'd hate to see what it does to the life of an RV paint job.

[@AZExpert]

It's brutal

[@cwshumate914]

@@AZExpert I can only imagine. We inherited a late 60s model Prowler trailer a number of years ago. We ended up putting it under a car port at our camp site to protect it from some of the weather.

[@شديدشداد-ط7ث]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@AZExpert]

Thank you!

[@DavidHBurkart]

That was quick... well, at least the edited version was 😂

[@AZExpert]

Editing is magic

[@Djdj-kd8ue]

Shawty work,huh?That's mainly because they know people don't inspect the roof,the majority don't look up there,the majority go on what looks good & is impressive to others & never think about asking for a latter to inspect the top.You have to check them over front to rear top to bottom,especially the used RV's,if you are investing yr life savings in one,its best to hire a top notch inspector to look it over,i mean you wouldnt buy a yacht w/o 1st having it inspected by a professional would you?

[@AZExpert]

Always a good idea to have an inspection

[@pault1964]

Just

[@AZExpert]

do it?

[@chriskriaris4304]

You should of removed all the old dicor.Then install new. The old was already cracking.Your new sealant will only be as good as what you put it over.

[@chriskriaris4304]

PERIOD

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for the input. PERIOD. lol

[@chriskriaris4304]

Roofing for 37 years

[@AZExpert]

That sounds exhausting

[@rdrose61]

Glass cleaner is James' duct tape...

[@AZExpert]

It's great stuff

[@randygross4342]

For the money there charging at the factory it’s a crime.

[@AZExpert]

It's not cheap for sure

[@hjc5458]

I can't believe some of the lack of pride in workmanship of previous repairs I see on the roofs of the coaches you have to repair. I believe my 5 yr old grandson could do better.

[@AZExpert]

He definitely shouldn't be on a roof, they should be at least 7 Ha!

[@FlugPoP]

1st

[@AZExpert]

Winner

[@hcrffi]

👍👍 Nice job as usual.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks again!

[@hcrffi]

👍👍 Nice job as usual.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks!