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RV Armor Lifetime Transferable Warranty (RV Roof Armor)
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Contents of Video
0:00 Intro
00:47 Why?
02:50 Cost
03:14 Warranty Information
05:11 Transferable Part of Warranty Information
06:52 Installation Day 1
09:00 Installation Day 2
10:55 Installation Day 3
11:37 Adhering solar panel wires to roof
14:27 Become an RV armor technician?
Hello Campers!
On this weeks episode we are going to talk about an exciting upgrade to the RV. As most of you know our Cougar 5th Wheel is a 2019 model. As to your surprise, we have been planning on replacing the roof from day 1. Why? Because after having our first camper which had water damage (both from a leaking roof and water heater that someone didn’t winterize) we simply could not see another beautiful (and expensive) camper go to ruin after only a few years of service life. You may say, all you have to do is check the seals every 3-6 months. Which for the most part is true, but all it takes is one small pin hole to let water in and not catch it for a little while and everything then takes a drastic turn for the worse. I can tell you after (attempting) to rebuild a camper with water damage, it’s a much cheaper and easier option to prevent it from ever happening. I did receive a promotional discount for this product, but I did still pay a large portion of the costs. I understand that it is a large investment (I don’t want to go over prices, because I did that once in a video and was inaccurate… and prices change.) I will explain how I made this decision and some things that prompted me to do so. It became evident when I was on the roof in the summer and the TPO was literally stretching under my sandals. I was afraid that alone would cause a pin hole or two in the roof. Just before I got this new trailer, I started seeing advertisements for the RV Roof Armor System. I didn’t know that much about the roof, but what attracted me was the Lifetime warranty that they have. I have since found out that not only is the warranty a lifetime warranty, but it is essentially a transferable lifetime warranty. The warranty information is stored under the RV’s VIN number. A lot of warranties around have a lot of restrictions, so are there any restrictions on an RV Armor Roof? The short answer is no. According to Lee Thaxton, President of RV Roof Armor, some of the competitors advertise lifetime warranties, but you have to return and have an inspection every so often. With RV Roof Armor you never have to have it inspected. They are that confident in their product. Lee actually says in many of his videos that basically when you pay to have your roof put on RV Armor essentially take ownership of your roof and they see it as their problem to fix if there are any problems with it. For the process itself, a trained RV Roof Specialist is going to be sent to your camper (you don’t even have to move it in most situations.) The tech was professional and did cover my vents and made sure everything was buttoned up before a rainfall one day. This also added another day for the install. He stated that the rain doesn’t hurt anything and all three layers still chemically bond together just like nothing had ever happened. It’s important to note that each coat that they do goes just a little further than the last coat, which in theory promotes adherence. This is true for the front and back strips, as well as the gutters along the sides. I’m very happy with my seamless roof (rubber roof) from RV Armor. It gives me great security in knowing I don’t have to constantly worry about water intrusion in my camper. It also is supposed to add some insulation value to the roof as well. It does need to be said that they do your entire roof, but they do not do the tops of slides.
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[@mikeboggess9521]

I like it smart idea. I have fiberglass cab on my motorhome which is a plus but you can have the same issues on the side by the gutters. Thanks for the idea and review. I spend money on my RV for piece of mind cost don't matter to me.

[@LovingLifeHitchedUp]

nice upgrade. thank you for sharing. they sure do a thorough job.

[@RVkidzTV]

That is one beautiful roof! They did a great job. Thanks for sharing all the details.

[@GimpyCamper]

I’m happy it’s one less thing to worry about

[@HaleyFamily]

hmm interesting video. I have never heard of this, but it seems like a nice upgrade. We will consider it with out next camper. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and happy travels

[@GimpyCamper]

Thanks for watching

[@SmallSpaceLiving]

This is very cool. I have heard of it but not seen it. Nice upgrade for the RV. The roof is the life of the RV for sure. Very cool share. I am interested in this. Thanks man.

[@GimpyCamper]

After what I went through before... There's no way I'm going to let an expensive camper like this go to that kind of shape.

[@WhyWait]

I’ve been looking into this as well. Definitely a huge upgrade and worth the cost in the long run. Nice video on it!

[@GimpyCamper]

I’m very happy with it, it is a huge peace of mind for the long run

[@TheCampoholics]

We havw been considering this. Thanks for doing a video on it.

[@fishing4happiness610]

Great info. This is how RV roofs should be made.

[@GimpyCamper]

Agreed… I can’t believe how thin the newer membranes are

[@davidtennant7169]

Great video, very informative. 👍🏻

[@GimpyCamper]

Thanks! I’m really happy with this decision so far 👍

[@lifebetweentheditches1307]

Great and informative video!

[@GimpyCamper]

Thank you for watching

[@thetraveltrailerguy]

I just shared your video with a FB group that was asking about coating roofs

[@LEGATOSLAVE]

1st comment! Very informative

[@frankwheeler2010]

Best video yet

[@GimpyCamper]

Thanks

[@mech_degen9156]

Great idea

[@GimpyCamper]

It’s been great so far…

[@gregbrown5224]

Going Guntersville State park next weekend.. Good video.

[@GimpyCamper]

It was a nice place to visit

[@rebeccacorder6931]

Thank you for sharing this. We used them after some tree limbs tore up our roof. People we have shared it with all day why would you pay for something like that?? Cause it’s painless and easy and keeps my roof looking nice and fresh! Also the warranty is transferable!

[@GimpyCamper]

I have those comments too... usually by people that pay 3x that for a pole barn to put it under 😂

[@juliodias6041]

Hi! Did they remove the existing roof or did they go over the existing root? I also have some tree damage on my RV. They said they can just over the old roof but the patches where the damage is might be visible. Thanks

[@GimpyCamper]

They didn’t remove the old roof. Sometimes they will replace some of the wood but it is a lot of extra work

[@jimcan9914]

It does look good. The contractor appears to have done a good job. But, the only way I would accept a 'lifetime' warranty is if it was backed by a stand-alone, individual insurance policy ...issued by a 'known' insurance company. It is not an uncommon practice to pump up a company's books to sell to a Private Equity group that immediately prepares it for chap.11 or re-sale. Given the amount of time the typical RV owner holds the title, there could be a two-year 'leaks' warranty available for a lower cost. Depending on the cost, I might even buy that.... Jim

[@RVLivingYet]

Great video, what about the slide roofs, can they do those since it seems like a failure point. Thanks

[@GimpyCamper]

They say they can’t do them. Because they can’t warranty them from all the moving parts. I feel the same so I’ve spent all week putting a rubber roof coating on them myself

[@rickbraden4272]

Good commercial for them.

[@makingitmine]

I’ll be getting mine put on this fall. Our less than a year old Grand Design 5th wheel just got hammered by hail and our OEM roof was trashed.

[@GimpyCamper]

You may be able to have your insurance cover it.

[@GimpyCamper]

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[@makingitmine]

@@GimpyCamper I got a call that my insurance is going to cover RV armor I’m pretty excited to get it installed this fall.

[@crawford757]

They really did a nice job... Everything on My RV has A Life Time Warranty. Rather.. My Lifetime any way. That means I Do it and I pay for it. If it breaks its on me..

[@GimpyCamper]

I understand that method too! as we were discussing earlier. I think I let it push me into a nervous breakdown though. lol

[@nancysyme9454]

Once you get this done can you ever add anything to the roof? Like more panels etc...

[@GimpyCamper]

Not really... unless you have them come back and I’m not sure of the charge. There is a small repair kit that says you can use it to add things but not sure there is much product there

[@robertvandervelden5917]

Yep, my one year camper roof pulled away from the front edge when I blew a tire. Warrenty didn't cover it and insurance said it wasn't possible for that to happen. B.S.

[@GimpyCamper]

So insurance won’t cover it? That’s horrible. Sorry about that situation

[@ciscoachurra4267]

Nice!! But I didn't hear about the cost. You mentioned that you would share how much it cost you.

[@GimpyCamper]

Prices change but if I remember right it’s $150/ft with a minimum of 24 ft

[@brianlawliss1080]

FLEX SEAL works very well, and you can do it by yourself. You should never leave wires exposed on the top of your roof!

[@GimpyCamper]

Flex seal is highly discouraged by the professionals as well and tends to not hold up in the long term from reports I have heard. Yes there are cheaper do it yourself options, most failures on these come from a lack of preparation. I personally like the warranty

[@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076]

Flex seal does not work on RV roofs. If you are in a emergency situation and it's your only option then it's fine but not as a permanent solution

[@larryfoster2628]

So when you did not remove your air condition did they tell you if you ever had it worked on to where the air condition come off the roof you broke the seal warranty is voided if you replace the skylight if we will void the warranty if you replace a vent it will void the warranty in the last you take it to them and get it re-sealed they will not come to you you have to take it to them

[@GimpyCamper]

I don’t think the seal actually goes all the way to the air conditioner gasket. I have seen them tell people on their FB that if you added solar panels then they could send you the kit to do it yourself or you would have to pay a minimum service call fee but they still come to you

[@tony-ce7qp]

thank you i wonder if i can do my houseboat roof.

[@GimpyCamper]

Not sure but it aid ask them

[@nathanielhale8424]

Rv armor quoted $4,800.00 on my 2021 FQS22 Outdoors Rv travel trailer. Wish I had the budget for this service.

[@GimpyCamper]

Also keep them in mind if you ever need an insurance replacement a lot of people get in that way

[@FunDuude]

Wow, thanks sooo so much for quoting the price. That seemed easy and didn't take much.

[@GimpyCamper]

@@FunDuude it can also be misleading as the price is per linear foot, the price then was $150/ ft but that can change, they also have a 24’ minimum so that’s $3600 and a 40’ fifth wheel would be 6k barring pricing changes; there are also additional options so the easiest thing to do is to get a quote

[@FunDuude]

@@GimpyCamper ...This yr it supposedly went up to 165 per linear foot. I just don't understand why people make videos and don't want to give a price. All YOU had to say was:" according to their website it's 165 per linear ft starting in 2021. Anywho, it's still cheaper than the solution/option that I'm contemplating, namely VORTEX coating, that's some bad ass stuff, but it would set me back 15K. So to me 6-7K is a good price, especially with a lifetime warranty.

[@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076]

Don't worry about it if you maintain the factory roof the way it was intended you will be just fine. The guy in this video taking a brand new cougar and ripping all the sealant off the roof. So by doing this DIY not only has it voided his warranty with keystone but he just put his trust in some unreliable company that probably will go out of business and his warranty will be useless.

[@martinrascon1350]

Seal the roof with aircrete foam space age material

[@rodell4729]

I was watching this video and it was bugging me that he reminded me of someone and I couldn't figure it out and like a sign from god, from the other room I hear the theme song for Two and a Half Men and realized he looks a little like Jake Harper. I think it's the eyes and mouth.

[@MrMEmEmEmEMEMEeeeeee]

And if [when?] the company goes bust-who handles warranty claims?

[@GimpyCamper]

Isn’t that as good a any lifetime warranty on anything?

[@echotoday]

Did they put the RV Armor on your slide out roof too?

[@GimpyCamper]

They did not because they said they couldn’t warranty it. That being said, I put my own coating on and can understand because with the seals rubbing it has been less than perfect. Think I’m go to do slide awnings this year

[@echotoday]

@@GimpyCamper those slide awnings are a huge help. From what I understand, the UV from sunlight is the main thing that breaks down the rubber roofing systems.

[@johnw.7584]

Did you do your slide toppers to?

[@GimpyCamper]

I did myself and I can see why they don’t… because it does have problems with the movement and rubbing of the seals

[@yp1605]

How much does it cost to do the roof?

[@GimpyCamper]

The 2020 pricing is $150 / ft with a minimum of 24 ft. It’s expensive but it’s a lifetime guarantee without maintenance. There is a promo code in the description to save $100

[@thetraveltrailerguy]

Great upgrade, I bet this cost a little more than your batteries :) but worth it

[@GimpyCamper]

Yeah, but considering I plan on keeping it for the long haul and I don’t have a building to park it under... I think it’s definitely going to save me money in the long run

[@briancase9163]

How much does it cost to have them come out to do your roof

[@GimpyCamper]

They give you free quotes. I don’t know if the price changed but it was around $150/linear ft with a 24 ft minimum… they do insurance work too

[@bryantborland5391]

where can I buy this product to do my rv roof

[@GimpyCamper]

This specific product is only available through them installing it. There are a few diy coatings that people use but it’s been a long time since I’ve researched them. The biggest failure point no matter who does it is getting it cleaned thoroughly

[@johnpicone3050]

So how much did it cost, you said you were going to share that?

[@GimpyCamper]

Cost varies and may have increased… this was a few years ago. If I remember right it was $150 per foot with a minimum of 24 ft

[@warrentrout]

Trouble is half the leaks occur on the sides and not the roof

[@GimpyCamper]

That’s why you do this one friend! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3-0d2Rte6udj7M

[@williamturner2633]

How much to do a 37 foot chapparal 5th wheel with no damage

[@GimpyCamper]

If I remember correctly was $150/ft but it may have possibly went up again

[@nancysyme9454]

How long did it take for them to put the roof on?

[@GimpyCamper]

3 days

[@ghunter3062]

When did Captain Sweatpants buy an RV?

[@stevenstair1068]

How about a approximate price per square foot?

[@GimpyCamper]

The 2020 pricing is $150 / linear ft with a minimum of 24 ft. It’s expensive but it’s a lifetime guarantee without maintenance. There is a promo code in the description to save $100

[@stevenstair1068]

Ok thank you for the info, I have a 2018 so maybe new spring I'll be able to do it

[@GimpyCamper]

I’ve been very satisfied. I’ve only saw one person that had a negative review and who knows what the whole story is… I’ve talked to dozens that are completely happy

[@mikeneuroth2170]

Enough bull what did it cost for your RV to have the roof done

[@GimpyCamper]

#1 this was 2 years ago and who knows if the pricing is the same. #2 just scrolling through some comments shows the price was I believe was $150/ linear foot with a 24 ft minimum

[@rayhitt5564]

How much?

[@GimpyCamper]

I’m not sure if the pricing has changed but it was $150/ linear foot I believe when I had it done and believe that it was a minimum of 24 ft

[@MYCHANNELWITHMYSTUFF]

@@GimpyCamper That is good info to know. That price, even if it goes up to $200 per linear foot it's still 30-50% less than what it cost to have a new TPO roof installed. I've seen estimates as high as $12000 to replace a TPO roof.

[@angel77503]

if you arent going to say how much was it whats the point o of the video? you are just promotting the bussines

[@GimpyCamper]

Costs vary, especially with time. I learned a long time ago not to put pricing in videos. I can tell you at the time it was $150/linear foot with a minimum of 24 ft

[@JoseGarcia-gr8pq]

Who do that job bro l like to do on my camper to can’t you get me address please

[@GimpyCamper]

The company sends someone to your house, information in description

[@billbertagnoli4226]

You need a new roof because the One installed on your expensive RV is junk. Why can't the RV Industry start making a durable Quality product? Because people Are willing to pay big money for JUNK.

[@GimpyCamper]

A lot of truth in this statement

[@billbertagnoli4226]

@@GimpyCamper glad you agree. The one I bought had a" lifetime" Roof. A lifetime of problems. Then You find out your insurance won't Cover water damage unless a tree Fell on your RV or you had an Accident while going down the Road. They call it negligence. Pretty good game for the Dealers and repair guys.

[@GimpyCamper]

Sad part is even the TPO can be great… it’s what one of my sponsors uses, extreme duty. Check their channel out at Shelburne RV here is a video of him putting it on an old Winabego they have as a project camper. He gave me a sample of this TPO and had md stretch it over a sharp corner of 1/8” steel plate and it took everything I had to puncture it.

[@GimpyCamper]

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[@TracksToRelax]

I was so bored watching this video that I no longer care about Armor Roof and will just use White Knight like I did on my last rv.

[@GimpyCamper]

Then it should help you with the whole premise of your channel... you’re welcome. Sorry I did it better by accident