RV life: We damaged our camper | $10,000 mistake | EternaBond | Fulltime RV Living

[@Johnobee1]

I damaged my rig very similarly at a gas station I presume, didn't even know it happened till we saw the roof flapping down the road. For eternabond application, leave the backing on, just peel back about an 1-2" of the backing to get it started/stuck, then I just keep doing that for the entire length whether its 12" or 12', might be able to do 3-4" at a time after you get it going, especially if its a relatively straight/flat run. Just pull away the backing as you go at about a 45 degree angle, out from under the tape, this technique is a lot more forgiving, you can keep adjusting the leading edge if you're off a little and get it back on track with your alignment mark, roof edge, etc, 1. align and hold 2. peel back a few inches of backing 3. press/roll it out 4. repeat Very similar to applying adhesive moulding, etc, to a car/truck.

[@LizAmazing]

Oh, awesome. Great tip! Thanks so much. Eternabond saves the day!! And so sorry about your gas station incident. Wishing you much better camping this season!

[@openyoureyes3113]

Exactly. I’m a roofer. And I do that with full rolls of 36 inch wide ice water shield.

[@MontanaWelldigger]

This is the way I would do it, and also don't pull the tape and stretch it out, let it lay naturally off the roll and just the slight tension to keep it straight.

[@timhammond691]

This is the best way to apply. An added tip: if you apply in pieces, start at the back of the unit moving forward so any overlapping will not be subject to the wind while driving.

[@kathleenrutherford733]

Thank you

[@steiny3353]

When I was backing my 4x4 and little van into the yard, a tree actually jumped out and hit the back rear corner of the van 🤣...you live and learn.

[@jrichards4742]

You could have done the whole strip if you had left the backing on and pull the backing off as you go, without pulling on the tape itself. I used a similar product and that was the instructions. That way you don't get it stuck to itself or you. It does help if it's not windy either way. Happy rvIng...

[@VFRCapBob]

Also having an extendable ladder would have given you a better working angle for the job than leaning over the abyss. I plan on eventually doing all my roof seams with eternabond tape as it's a pretty old trailer and looks are secondary to function now.

[@peggar901]

Hi guys. I ran under a tree in my first rig, a Class C. And I had someone guiding me. So you are definitely not alone!

[@LizAmazing]

Oh no! Sounds like you, too, know that sick feeling when you've done some damage. Wishing you safe travels and a great 2021 camping season!

[@kathleenrutherford733]

I just recently had a guider "HELPED" me back up to my house and take out my Ladder! It completely destroyed the ladder and he said after "oh I'm so blind", he was looking down not up? I love him dearly, but I learned to get out and check it MYSELF next time

[@thecasualrver]

Well thats a bummer for sure. I carry a 4" X 50' roll. Rubbing alcohol is a good prep if you don't have acetone on hand, also a 2" wide hand roller is great once the tape is laid down, makes for a nice smooth finish.

[@LizAmazing]

That's exactly the size roll we have. Thanks for the tips about the rubbing alcohol and hand roller. See you in the next video!

[@CaliforniaTravelVideos]

Ditto here carrying the 4" x 50' and their roller, too. But since I don't carry rubbing alcohol, I'll resort to my Canadian Whiskey... well, maybe one shot worth but not much more 😜 Happy Trails.

[@llew777]

Use 99 percent Alcohol, NOT 70 PERCENT REASON impurities

[@donaldsmith6717]

Thats always my suggestion for these tape projects. a two or three inch wall paper roller does the trick.

[@terrybrockway5376]

A single ply roofing contractor could of put your tape on in one piece. We are a Roofing and Mechanical contractor. Mechanical is hvac, sheet metal fab, and plumbing contractor. I would recommend to use roof caulking around your patchs. The edges will start lifting over time. Also the corner of tape need a small radius cut next time. Harder for tape corners to lift. Really enjoy you both !!! Thank-you for your channel on KZbin.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks for the great tips, Terry! We knew we couldn't drive with it like that. We are expecting insurance to give us a new roof, fingers crossed!!!

[@mymaclife4288]

Thanks for being so transparent. We all live and learn!

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much. Yep, we are learning. Now our fingers are crossed that insurance will cover it. If not, at least we know the Eternabond is stronger than the roof!

[@swompy5146]

I hit the same tree 2 years ago backing up with my airstream. One panel, $2,400. Doesn't hurt so bad now. Thanks for sharing.

[@LizAmazing]

Yikes. Yes, time heals almost all! And they make Eternabond for aluminum so that might be something you want on board your Airstream, just in case.

[@valerief1231]

Seems like the RV park would do a little trim work on that tree, it’s the right thing to do.

[@Ournotsoperfectlife]

As a full-time family that does A LOT of boondocking - this is such a good video to watch and learn from. We have scrapped along many trees and fingers crossed we have not experienced any thing like this... but I bet it is because our Class A has a fiberglass roof. If we make the change to a 5th wheel with this type of roof, we will for sure need to take these types of things into SERIOUS consideration. You guys are always delivering videos that are relevant and knowledgeable. So GREAT!

[@LizAmazing]

Awww, thanks so much guys! Yes, you'll need to have Etrnabond on board no matter what kind of camper you have. Thanks again for your kind words!

[@maureenrebele2071]

We did almost the same thing about 3 years ago. We pulled into a park , saw the tree, but didn't realize that there was one branch that dropped down lower than the rest. We were heading to our Vanleigh Service Center the next day, and no rain was predicted so we did a temporary repair and the service center fixed it the next day. I wanted to let you know that 3 years later, there has never been a problem. It sounds like you're all set also. In our case, we aren't planning to trade ours in so we don't have to worry about resale value. I sympathize with you because I know that feeling when you find out what has happened to your RV. Thanks for posting such a real life RV experience for all to see.

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Maureen, you are so welcome! We've heard good things about Vanleigh so I bet you are enjoying yours. We think insurance will cover our new roof, thank goodness. If not, that Eternabond will last...probably an eternity. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@gypsylizzy8893]

I love the blooper segment at the end of your video. 🤣. I've been there and done that. Big rip on the roof of my trailer 2 weeks after purchase. But I can say, the tape is still glued to the roof and I am going on three years. So rest assure it will hold.👍. By the way, it's been also used on a tent tear and hose leak. It's good stuff

[@LizAmazing]

Eternabond really is good stuff, glad to hear it will stay for three years or more. And that's an excellent tip about using it on a tent! Thanks!

[@piperread9474]

Ugh! I know that sick feeling all too well. Thank you, Liz and Paul, for turning an awful situation into a really important lesson for the rest of us. Hugs to both of you and fingers crossed insurance comes through on a new roof 🤞

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much. Our fingers are crossed but we believe it will be covered. If not, that roof tape will last longer than the roof!

[@rickschwartz2447]

first do not peel all of it just a little and then peel as you lay it down

[@LizAmazing]

Great tip, thank you!

[@ednapuckett1042]

I was going to suggest the same thing.👍🏽

[@user-zh6mh2zk4h]

Exactly how you stick on Contact paper, or any tape with a paper backing.

[@Ournotsoperfectlife]

Did anyone else take notice of Paul's shirt the day he was placing the eternabond tape down..???? Basically perfect for the setting. Well done, well done.

[@LizAmazing]

Yep! He's got some good ones. Thanks for noticing!

[@Ournotsoperfectlife]

Oh we look for that kind of stuff 😋

[@dkhatri2006]

Thanks for sharing your adventures and lows! Makes me feel good to know that I'm not the only one with these "waves" of happiness. My "roof story" has some drama: I'm driving a 37 ft RV [Thor Magnitude Super C] towing a Jeep Wrangler through Wyoming in October with 60mph cross wind gusts. The wind LIFTS my left awning [driver side] and throws it onto my roof, while I was driving. Suddenly I heard this incredible noise on my roof while I was doing 55-65mph and it sounded like a bear landed on it. I pulled over and took stock of the situation. I couldn't drive further with this condition and it was 4pm, getting dark by 6pm, and I have 200 miles to my campground. It took me about 1 hr to find a tow truck company to meet me at the location off a deserted lone highway. No problem, I turned on my generator and made myself a sandwich, had some soda pop, and waited for 90. min. I had explained the situation and he came with his pick up and ladder to cut the awning off and take it to the dump. Cost of the awning cut = $250. Replacement is underway and its under warranty. The positive of this story: I got the most incredible sunset shots that I've ever taken. It was worth the hassle! My Roof Story :)

[@LizAmazing]

Wow, what a story! A great one for sitting around the campfire for sure. Glad you had a generator and could just sit back and relax. Thanks for sharing your roof story~!

[@jimpoff1509]

I am so sorry our dear friends. We did the same exact thing to our 42’ Jayco Pinacle a little over a year ago. Coming out of a state park in Port Townsend WA I thought I had cleared the exit quite well but my wife said I might have had a run in with a Madrone tree. I thought,”NAW”. Drove 180 miles home to Vancouver WA, backed in, got out and my sweet wife pointed and said look! Our roof was torn down the whole port side!! Boy I’m glad I didn’t see that till we got home I would have been sick to my stomach! We are now full timers as well snow birding in Yuma AZ. Like you said,”thank God for insurance.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks Jim for letting us know we are not alone. Surprising how thin these RV roofs are! We were in Yuma in November, enjoy that fabulous weather!

[@mgv00]

When I screwed up something, I always told myself, if you throw enough money at it, it can be fixed.

[@davisholman6518]

When a mistake costs me, I say to myself, “It’s just money....& no one died.”🤑

[@LizAmazing]

That's the truth. No real damage then!

[@LizAmazing]

And "If money will fix it, it's not a problem."

[@soniakolesar4921]

That’s the funniest thing I’ve heard and made me laugh 😂 but isn’t that the truth.

[@snookrookie]

We've been full time for years traveling coast to coast to coast. We've seen lots challenges thru the years. Watching your videos these past two years have been enjoyable and make me feel much better about about life. Thanks.

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Robert! Thanks so much for your kind words. We hope to meet you on the road someday. Safe travels!

[@waltaldridge2315]

I opened the slide when we got to the campground, didn't know the laptop fell on the floor, kept the slide from opening, tore the trim off the slide and the linoleum. Not a good day. Laptop didn't fare too well either but it still worked after I smashed it back together, lol.

[@LizAmazing]

Oh my goodness! That's amazing that your laptop still worked! Yep, those slides can do some damage. Thanks for the reminder to thoroughly check inside and outside before opening and closing. Hope you have a great 2021 camping season!

[@TheLakingc]

Uffdah!

[@martyh4777]

Sorry to hear about your roof damage. We damaged our 2003 RV a couple of years back after a deer jumped in-front of our coach and it cracked the lower part of the fiber glass front cab. Considering the age of our RV and also the repair difficulties, I chose to do the fiber glass repair myself and had a vinyl foil (unique color design) applied that also functions a bit as a rock chip protection. This approach not only was part of the front cab fix, but gave the RV improved rock chip protection, and freshened up the overall look of the RV.

[@LizAmazing]

Good for you that you were able to do a pro job on the front of your coach! And so glad that you were not injured in the accident.

[@nicholasgregorash5826]

Hey fellow RVers! I did some serious damage to my rig on the way home from the dealership. Don't be too hard on yourselves and continue to make these awesome videos. We are in this together!

[@LizAmazing]

Oh my goodness. What a feeling that must have been. Thanks for sending us such good attitude and good cheer. See you in the next video!

[@michaelf.3846]

Is that what the dealership told you

[@donaldsmith6717]

LOL Paul you're killing me with that blooper at the end. Expression on your face says it all!

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you!! See you in the next video!

[@brendenspudsbenjamin]

Try using Henry's rubber roof sealant! You can get it at Lowe's and Home Depot. Works like gold!! I use the Tropicool. Seal my roof as needed and often on high risk points. Best thing I've used!! Got the recommendation from some long time RV Snow-Birds. Love your channel!!

[@LizAmazing]

Glad to hear! Thanks! Fingers crossed that our insurance will pay for a new roof. If so, we will be getting a roll on rubber roof, probably RV armor. We need something more durable than the TPO, that's for sure.

[@brendenspudsbenjamin]

@@LizAmazing That would be so amazing!! My fingers are crossed for you as well!! :)

[@StacyAnneH]

Makes me appreciate the Starcraft camper we had. It was lower than the car while moving so hitting trees wasn't a thing other than backing into one. I always stood behind and directed to make sure it didn't and that we got it right where we wanted it.

[@rstspecos]

it happens.... That tape is a savior I hear. I have not had the pleasure of any of that yet but sure am learning from folks like you. thanks for sharing this.....

[@LizAmazing]

I used the tape the first time when I had my camper van. It is great stuff, easy to use. I used it to tape down my cellular booster cable after I had it installed.

[@warrenscorner]

That tape is amazing stuff! We cracked our shower base while we were staying near Corpus Christie for the winter. The crack started at the drain and went all the way to the edge. I used a piece of that tape to seal the crack. It never leaked! When we had a roof leak in our house I used that tape to repair the flange around a vent pipe. The rubber had dry rotted and cracked so a piece of tape was a quick fix. Be safe!

[@LizAmazing]

Yes! Great ideas. I've heard Eternabond works great on tents, awnings, patio chairs and more. That's awesome about the shower, too.

[@MyGoatShedLife]

Wow I’m so sorry this happened. I had a tree take out part my ladder in Maine. Mean trees! Great tips guys. So helpful. Y’all are awesome. Take care and safe travels. Love the end with Paul fighting the tape!

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Lynn! Thanks so much for commenting. We were so surprised that the tree could do so much damage. It was like a bear claw!!! Sorry about your ladder. Hope you survived the Texas freeze!!

[@laurencarr7535]

We have a new Salam hemisphere 22RBHL. We have had campers for 25 yr and had a fifth wheel that we lived in full time for 2 yr. loved it!! My husband felt homeless so we bought a house. But I missed traveling in a camper. So this is our second one living in Florida. I love it!! We were in Fort Lauderdale and opened awning to dry out while we had dinner. Started to rain, and not even 5 minutes Awwning arm broke off on one side!! It was the weekend so no place was open, we couldn’t leave it hanging, so my husband pulled off shade part. In morning got the other arm off to. Giant recreation is saying they need pictures!! We never thought about that when it happened!! Next day we realized our truck was hit from motor of awning on left rear!! Praying we can get it all resolved! Happy travels 😁

[@LizAmazing]

Oh my goodness. That is so crazy- and for it to happen on a new rig! It's a wonder it didn't happen while going down the road, or clobber someone who happened to be standing under it. I sure hope it gets resolved smoothly. Happy travels to you, too!

[@GamertagTOWELLIE]

Hey you two, crazy kids. Don't be hard on yourselves, I've damaged my RV on a sharp corner before. Anyway I gave you your 100th like on this video 😉😊

[@LizAmazing]

Oh my gosh, 100 likes, thanks so much!!! Yes, RV damage is part of this life, isn't it? Thanks for your comment and your like!

[@robwestley7370]

Sandra WESTLEY we managed to damage our van ( we are in the Uk) our body work and roof are all metal, we had sold our van just waiting for the new one to be delivered, and had to use the old van to go on holiday till the new one came, and of course we manage to brush up against a hanging branch, fortunately it didn’t puncture through but did a nice big dent, the dealer was sympathetic and he just knocked us down a couple of hundred pounds, so he would repair it, before he sold it, but I think he sold it without putting it right because we saw it leave the sales place still with the dent, so the dealer won both ways, he got our money and didn’t fix the dent.

[@3920cruz]

from the photos the damage does not seem bad. The skin was ripped but not torn off unless the damage was worse than displayed in the video. So I don't see a big penalty as a result. I would suggest placing the eterna bond tape around the entire perimeter of the roof. It would give a look like it is preventive instead of a repair. And if you plan on keeping the rig for a few years, I would also place the tape around all places that have openings like the A/C, vents, etc... This tape is great and the roof will deteriorate around it.

[@LizAmazing]

That's a good tip. Yes, if we did not tape up the rip (20' long!!!) then air could have gotten under there and lifted the roof right off. It's amazing how easy these TPO roofs can tear. I like the idea of a preventive piece of eternabond all the way around. We are actually researching a more robust roof as part of our insurance replacement- stay tuned!

[@rogerkilpatrick8617]

I don't know how you guys feel but I think the park owners should be wise enough to know you do not need low hanging trees period in the parking areas. Common sense states most all rvs have a high head clearance and feel it is irresponsible in not maintaining them.

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Roger, that's a great point. Those branches were so small I bet they didn't know. We told them what happened because we needed some paperwork from them for our insurance. But by no means do we think they are responsible because that branch looked so harmless. We know what to look out for next time for sure.

[@kathykeene2092]

@@LizAmazing Hey, just wondering.....did you figure out what kind of tree it was?

[@rogerkilpatrick8617]

@@LizAmazing I was just feeling bad for you guys having to experience this and being a new home for you. I was venting from some of my past experiences but of course I love doing that also LOL!

[@harleyd500]

Eternabond is great stuff. The repair will last longer than the rest of the roof. I apply it over the front cap seam and rear wall seam right from the get go on a new RV. Those are common leakers and the eternabond will protect it better than repeated applications of dicor. Don't stress about it, you are good to go!

[@gypsylizzy8893]

Great idea 💡👍

[@LizAmazing]

Awesome! Glad to hear!

[@timallbritton3716]

So sorry this happened to my favorite RV couple. :(

[@LizAmazing]

Awww, thank you, and you are so sweet!

[@Greg_Gatsby]

@Tim Allbritton, I remember a Dr. Allbritton in the Chicago area about 65 years ago. My dad was their milkman and they would have us over to visit from time to time. Much different times from today. Any possible relation? Good memories.

[@TSchra37]

Sorry about damaging your roof! In the 3rd year I owned my new RV, I stopped to use an automatic RV wash in Arizona. When I got out and put my money in the machine, the ground was uneven underneath my steps, and they did not retract back in. Therefore, going into the RV wash my steps got hung up on a safety bar, and completely ripped my steps and steps trim off my RV! When I got back home I had to spend a whole month rebuilding my RV steps. Furthermore, I was upset when it happened but I am proud I learned about rebuilding my RV! May you have exciting happy trails on your future adventures!

[@LizAmazing]

Wow, now that's a story for around the campfire for sure! Glad you got it fixed. Wishing you happy trails as well. See you in the next video!

[@sharonchong9356]

I love your honesty when something happens in your RV life and how you explain what happened, how to make the repair and clearly show products you used. I want some of that tape even though I don’t live in an RV full time!

[@LizAmazing]

You can use Eternabond on all kinds of things including tents and awnings. It's good stuff! Thanks for watching and for your comment!

[@markhaney7332]

Dropped our previous 5th wheel on the bedrails - latch failed ... $5500 later and the truck bed was like new. Very little damage to the camper. Painted the jaws and fixed the hitch and put a pull test on the hitching list of items. Eternabond is awesome - you can buy it in an off-white color to match your roof color. I used it on our Solitude to cover the front and back lap sealant seams where the roof hits the front cap and rear wall. It is like an extra seal over areas that tend to open up over time due to the lap sealant settling. Thanks for posting this video.

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Mark! Oh that's such great news that it comes in off-white. I looked for it on Amazon but must have missed it. We will have to pick some up next time. And so sorry about your latch failure. Yikes! At least they were able to fix the truck rails so you don't have to be reminded on a daily basis! Thanks for your comment!

[@markbergthold6181]

Eternabond is the way to go, great choice!

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks, we love that stuff!

[@karenkerr3768]

So sorry that happened to your lovely rig. Things do happen now & then no matter how hard we try. Paul your such a handy man and way to go on fixing the situation! Love how you two share the good AND the bad.....you tell it like it is. Thanks for all the great advice.

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Karen! Thanks so much for your kind words, put a smile on our face for sure. Have a great weekend and we'll see you in the next video.

[@FrenchEros]

Thank you for sharing. I love your channel. This makes me happy about my all metal motorcoach, roof and all... But I'm wide open to paint damages and chips for sure, I guess. It has to be used and if things happen, it's life. I do 2/3 boondocking and 1/3 RV parks. I expect damages over time. Again, thanks and keep up your awesome work. Safe travels!

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much for your kind words. And it turns out that Eternabond makes some stuff just for aluminum motorhomes. Check it out: amzn.to/3aXNlJJ

[@michaelprue9024]

We’ve owned our travel trailer for about 5 years now. This is our first 2nd home (😉) and we are the 2nd owners. It’s a little dated, by about 18 years, but for its age it is in great shape. No leaks being the major deciding factor. But being a newbie I watched all of the maintenance videos I could stand to watch on KZbin, and then got the great idea I’d inspect the roof and perform the yearly reseal. I got up there, did my inspections and I’m really glad I did because I learned a lot. Like, the original owners did absolutely take care of their rig when they owned it. You could tell they resealed the vents etc, because there was so much lap sealant up there I bet it was 3” thick and 5” wide. I watched a video where the guy used a Milwaukee oscillating tool and a flat blade to remove lap sealant, so I got the great idea to do the same. He made it look so easy lol 😂. It’s not. I ended up cutting straight through the membrane, and I mean straight through it. I could have puked when I saw what I did ! Eternabond to the rescue !!! It’s been on 4 years now and looks as good as the day I put it on. I now, with more experience, inspect our roof religiously and methodically, every MONTH. It may be overkill I admit that, but I do it. This year when I resealed I used a heat gun and a plastic scraper. It really loosened up the old lap sealant and made it 10 times easier to remove, and the plastic scraper is more than adequate to do the job. I also “painted” on the DiCore roof sealant system. I did the job by the numbers, following every step as published, and I’ll tell ya what, I’m really impressed with the results. I think I bought us about 2 years. I have plans to replace the roof membrane completely by then. I also plan to replace the skylight covers, I have 2, and we already replaced the OEM vents with maxx air fans. We have 4 of them. 2 of which I’ve modified to be able to reverse fan direction. So yeah, making mistakes comes with the territory my friends, and we make a lot of them lol, but, it’s nothing that can’t be worked through and over come. Good luck to you and God Bless you.

[@XMeanders]

Thank you for the heads up warning and the fix information.

[@LizAmazing]

You are very welcome. We were glad to have some Eternabond on board.

[@roadtrekralph311]

I first purchased Eternabond in 2010. It was very expensive back then and to this day I still have about 3 feet of it left. I use it sparingly and only for the roof. One bit of advice, get a large plastic zip lock bag and keep the roll of Eternabond by itself in the bag when not in use. It may sit around for a number of years and the sticky adhesive attracts all kinds of stuff.

[@LizAmazing]

That's a great tip. We keep ours in a grocery bag but that wasn't enough to keep other stuff sticking to it.

[@Roadtripmischief]

It does happen. We should start a club! 😂 Eternabond is permanent so there is no rush need to repair.

[@LizAmazing]

Yes! That stuff is good stuff! It may be months before we can get the insurance scheduled with the repair. We are looking into a stronger roof than the TPO- stay tuned!

[@robbdenisedrellich7324]

There’s a couple spray on roof outfits like FlexArmor that I might consider, if necessary, rather than another TPO. Lifetime warranty in Green Cove Springs, Fl. But I’ll continue to patch away with Eternabond as long as I can and it keeps the water out.

[@LizAmazing]

@@robbdenisedrellich7324 Definitely considering a spray on, if insurance covers it. If not, Eternabond is doing the job!

[@herb7877]

For "physiological safety" I have used my awning as well. I do not like heights. I used 2" wide on the edge vs 4" and was not in the wind. It was much easier to handle. I also do not cut into strips . I only remove the backing as I am applying it to the surface; applying about 3"-4" at a time. Starting with about 1" of backing removed, adhere to the start of the roof edge and work from the front of the RV towards the rear. I lay the roll ahead of me (towards the front) and unroll about 12"-18" . The backing is still on though. then with one hand pressing down as I am slowly un peeling the backing about 3"-4" at a time. You're peeling & applying simultaneously. You end up with one contiguous strip the entire length.

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Herb, thanks so much for the great tips!!! Yes, that awning made it a lot less distracting, glad you thought to use it, too. Thanks again.

[@festussmom6364]

I’m starting to luv those bloopers at the end of the videos...💋🧚🏻‍♀️❤️🇺🇸

[@LizAmazing]

Awww, thanks so much!!! We have fun making those and appreciate you staying till the end for a smile. See you in the next one!

[@peterkettelkamp7162]

Yep, been there. It is a sick feeling. I backed into a telephone pole with a meter mounted on it. I was moving very slowly, but with that much weight, it punctured a 10 inch hole through the fiberglass. The whole back end piece had to be replaced. As it turns out, the body repair tech discovered another hole by the previous owner under a plastic cosmetic piece. I now always setup and turn on my backup camera! I believe a good many of these mishaps can be avoided if we take our time and have a spotter. Thanks for sharing your real full-time life in your RV.

[@LizAmazing]

Oh no! So sorry about that damage. I bet that was a hard day. Glad you got through that. And I was back there spotting him but neither of us though those little branches could do all that. Now we know!!

[@stevepowsinger733]

Roof: those 5th wheels are so tall you practically need a rooftop cam.

[@LizAmazing]

True that!

[@chiefsnarlsnortz1610]

Excellent info! In 97 did 5 years full, never heard any conversations on this subject! Thanks My favorite lesson learned! Know your slides well! Examine your sight before operation! I knocked the meter off the top of the power box. Fortunately, the connection to the box was weaker than the slide. Do damage to the RV! Nice owners, didn’t get to upset & forgave my rookie mistake!

[@LizAmazing]

Oh my! It certainly happens. Good tips, would love to sit around the campfire with you someday. That's awesome you did it for five years WAY back before it was a thing.

[@raustadt]

I don’t know an RV’er that hasn’t ran the roof into something.

[@LizAmazing]

Yep! It's pretty common! No damage was done to our previous fifth wheel, the 260RD, so I guess we were overdue.

[@russellpottenger8584]

For somebody that’s deathly afraid of heights (Me) that was a good pro tip to open up your awning. Don’t be too hard on yourself. That’s why we pay for insurance

[@LizAmazing]

Awww, thanks so much. Yes, we are grateful for insurance and optimistic it will cover it. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@gmoney9068]

I agree 100% when you say that the awning helped psychologically. Looking down 15 feet to the ground would have been a deal killer for me. Great video, you two. Thank you for sharing.

[@LizAmazing]

Yep! Needed that for sure. Thanks for saying so! We are glad to have you with us!! You may be interested in this recent video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n4GYiZ-Ya8aqjNE

[@cdalton3169]

Oh No! We were at Myrtle Beach, SC in January. While there I was awaken in a rain storm by water dripping on my nose!!! Haha. Turns out that the dicor was not properly applied at the factory where the front cap meets the roof. Tiny hole, big drips! New meaning to waking up in a puddle of drool. Another reason to carry an extra tube of dicor or tape as you guys have in this video. Dicor saved my pillow that night. Great video! Stay safe!

[@LizAmazing]

Oh wow. So glad Dicor saved the day. We carry that and the Eternabond. With RVs you definitely need to be ready to patch your roof. Happy travels and glad your pillow was saved!

[@davidboyd1617]

We did this exact same thing about 2.5 years ago on a previous trailer and didn't even realize we had come that close to any branches till we had interior water damage a couple of weeks later. We put RV FLEX Armor on the camper we replaced it with and also immediately put it on our recent upgrade to a new larger camper. It's not cheap, but you never have to seal/caulk/etc your roof again. It's virtually indestructible and has a lifetime transferrable warranty. Peace of mind and no maintenance makes the cost seem very reasonable. If you ever have to fully replace a roof it's not that much more so it's a no brainer over traditional fabric roofs. I am totally sold on this product and will NEVER have another camper without it. The authorized installer that did our roof had a big trailer come back to them after a large tree fell on it -- broke the roof framing in a few places but did not pierce the Flex Armor!! Note that there is also another product called RV Roof Armor but it's just a rubberized paint that goes on with rollers and brushes whereas the Flex Armour is a sprayed on flexible polymer that builds up to about 5/16 of an inch. I am in no way affiliated with this product, I'm just completely sold on it's value compared to the garbage the industry puts on most RV roofs. Every camper I have owned over the last 20 years has leaked at some point despite my best efforts prior to finding this stuff.

[@LizAmazing]

That's awesome, thanks for your endorsement of FlexArmor. Like you, we lost confidence in TPO after it tore so easily. Here is our follow-up video comparing FlexArmor with RV Armor: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4rZYY2BiMupmMU

[@davidboyd1617]

@@LizAmazing Yeah, I've got blue jeans that will tear less easily than TPO and I've literally had crows tear off the caulking! We had our Flex Armor done at Reliable RV in Madison MS. About a 7 hr drive from home, and yes it takes a few days, but to us it was worth it. However, I do get the appeal of the more flexible install with the other rolled on product -- for us it wasn't available anywhere local either. Also, they way they install the Flex Armor in Madison they put new vent rain covers (which our trailer did not initially have ) and a new AC cover all of which look to be on a raised track of sorts so I'm assuming they can be replaced without damaging the coating-- I'm not sure all installers do that. If a skylight broke we would have to eventually get that area resprayed by them (though they said we can certainly do whatever we need to for a temporary fix with a new fixture and caulk), and as you mention in your other comparison video which I just watched any upgrades that would be roof mounted really need to be done before putting on the Flex Armor.

[@lisamorand9607]

2 years ago there was a leak in front corner. My husband removed interior wall and certified no damage and did the cleaning and those chemicals and caulking. We caught it early and this last year we bought a tarp and covered it. We are parking it on flat ground next door is my sister's house and we are paying her mortgage so there us no need not to park it there. We took out the interior front side closets for a but He bed so the wall repair is needed anyway. Great video. Note to self watch out for trees. I had no idea they could do so much damage just by a graze.

[@LizAmazing]

Yep. We learned from that, too! Sounds like a big job getting your leak repaired. Hope is well now. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@timethoughts3798]

Hi you guys, I like what you're saying and showing. Thank you. Hay, keep in mind there's a product called, Flex Seal. It comes in white, to reflect the heat. I've seen others use this in the one gallon bucket, on their RV roof with the fabric membrane. They rolled it on with medium and small rollers for detailing purposes just touching a 1/4" onto the roof vents in every area. They did it on really nice day, they let it dry 2 to 3 days without touching it. Don't touch it until the 3 day. You can do a test patch on a piece of fabric you get from a store. When that piece is dry your roof is ready. It works better than all the other stuff. The other folks that did this, did it 5 or 6 years ago, and their roof looks just as good as it did the day they finished rolling it on. It's like a protective shell. They have no roof problems to this day. IF they need to add some after market antenna or what have you. Just do it, and brush some more Flex Seal. Ive even used this on a pond for the liner where the edges meet.. once dry water does not effect it.. Hope this helps.

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Clayton! Thanks so much for this, that's good to know. Here is what we found in researching (since we are having insurance pay for it) kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4rZYY2BiMupmMU

[@roadhog6603]

I closed the slide out while leaving a ladder between the trailer and the outer edge of the slide out. It broke the slide out side trim and I had to take it in for repair. You’re not alone.

[@LizAmazing]

Oh no. I bet that was not a good feeling at all. Thanks for welcoming us to the "Uh-oh" club. We are just so grateful for insurance!!

[@williamjames3304]

I did not damage my roof, but I did take out my skylight big time. Oak trees don't give.😢

[@robstanley-i7i]

Hey guys! I've been following "Enjoy The Journey.Life"with Tom & Cheri for a few yrs now & they are just as gracious as you two are with the bumps long the road. Like you, they have had their share of mishaps however both yourselves & Tom & Cheri are just fine people in my books. "The journey is just as important as the destination" Peace & love.

[@LizAmazing]

Yeah, they are great people! The RV community is strong and we love having you be a part of it! Thanks for your comment and see you in the next video!

[@OOICU812]

As always, thank you guys for sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly with us.

[@LizAmazing]

You are so welcome, glad to have you here, Les!

[@billl7935]

Don’t feel bad, folks, I did exactly the same our Grand Design at the end of last season. And I mean EXACTLY! Well, it was the edge on the other side. Did the same repair in the same manner as you. Thanks, you made ME feel better!

[@LizAmazing]

Yay! Yep, it sure does happen. Glad you had some Eternabond. That stuff is definitely stronger than the roof!

[@timallen1262]

Yep, had the same problem. Had to replace the roof, very sick feeling. Beat myself up for several weeks until the roof was replaced. Also had the same experience with the repair tape. Your not alone.

[@LizAmazing]

Awww, thanks. Stuff happens for sure! Fingers crossed that insurance covers it. Hope you are enjoying your weekend!!

[@davidthomas4489]

Eternabond is excellent. I repaired my entire roof with it (All the edges and around vents, etc.) I have a few rolls I keep plus a spray bottle of acetone and the metal roller. I did the edgees myself on a tall ladder so I wouldn't have to worry about falling. I'm glad you solved your problem. Good work!

[@LizAmazing]

Wow, that's awesome. We do love that stuff and glad to hear it's worked well for you, too. See you in the next video!

[@stevenerickson5449]

I pulled out of a street parking area after attending church for Easter in Rockford IL. The tail of my class A 36' rig hit a tree branch and crushed the rounded area side area about 1' from the back, hooked the rear cap, and tore it partially off. We strapped it back together and make the 5-hour trip home. At home, I took the rear cap off, repaired the fiberglass, rebuild the round side curve with metal, and applied 6" Etrnabond to repair the membrane roof. That was more than 10 years ago.

[@LizAmazing]

Wow. Good story. Sadly we have another story coming up about yet another incident with our rig. It will be out this week. Ring the bell if you haven't already. See you then!

[@rickcorsi2651]

A similar thing happened to us a year or so ago. One additional step that is suggested to finalize the process for a permanent fix, especially if it is a place that is subject to high winds like near the front. Seal all edges and seams with a self leveling lap sealant such as a product from Dicor Products. Eternabond is a strong tape, but after peeling back the first time the lap sealant was the ultimate solution. I carry both the tape and sealant on board.

[@LizAmazing]

Good tip, thank you!! Hope we are done with using Eternabond for a while! And fingers crossed that insurance covers our roof.

[@catmother4214]

Wow! What a shame. ☹️☹️☹️. Glad you noticed it !!! You're home is really gorgeous.

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you. Sadly things get worse in the next video where we do some REAL damage. If you haven't already, ring the bell so you'll get a notification of the next video. See you then!

[@kathykeene2092]

Life happens. I know that sickening feeling when stuff like that happens. Thanks for sharing, showing and teaching.

[@LizAmazing]

You bet, Kathy! There's always something....

[@Rastusbeufort]

I wish you guys the best. Sorry about your misadventures but that’s what keeps bringing me back. From your twice stolen E bikes to the RV damage. I learn from your mistakes. I don’t wish it on anyone and sorry it happened to you guys. I wish you better luck in the future for sure!

[@henrikhansen9031]

We also had a tree attack our fifth wheel with the same kind of damage along one edge. You're right on about doing it in 15 inch sections. However, it's much safer to do it on a ladder on the side rather than on the roof. You can lineup the lower edge of the tape with the upper edge of the gutter much easier and you're not leaning over the roof. I used non-sag lap sealant to fill in the deeper cuts first, then the tape after the sealant cured. Start at the back and work forward so the seams, except the forward most, won't catch the wind. Use a box cutter to cut the tape, much easier than scissors. Just lay it flat on a wooden surface to cut. I also found denatured alcohol cleans the roof easier than acetone. Finally, use tan tape since the roof doesn't stay white.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks for the great tips. We are going to do a roof update soon, stay tuned!

[@dawndecesare2177]

My friend and her hubby picked up their brand new rig and set off to a camp site. Unfortunately they were not told about this low hanging tree that was over the road to the campsite. Apparently several people had hit it but, the owners never put this in their listing information. They did serious damage and were heart broken. This was not their first time towing a rig either.

[@LizAmazing]

Oh dear. What an awful feeling, we know it only too well. So sorry that happened to them. Hope insurance came through. We will be updating about the roof in our next video. If you haven't already, ring the bell to be notified when we post it.

[@odontomatix]

Stuff happens! You did well with the Eternabond tape. I've done worse by misjudging a tree limb -- knocked off the plastic roof cap over the refrigerator vent and tore some of the EDPM membrane. Fortunately, my nearby RV supplies store had what I needed, including a new cap, Eternabond, butyl rubber gasket tape, and self-leveling caulking.

[@LizAmazing]

Glad to hear that. Boy, those roof membranes are fragile, aren't they? I swear, the Eternabond is MUCH stronger than the roof itself! We are actually looking into a beefier replacement roof. Stay tuned!

[@odontomatix]

@@LizAmazing Yes, I was shocked when I saw how thin the roof membrane is. The Eternabond tape is probably 5 times thicker, so don't feel bad about using some tape to repair a rip or seal a leaky joint. However, I wouldn't replace a good roof membrane just because it's thin. They last a long time and there are coatings specially made for each type of membrane that can renew an old roof without taking it all off.

[@kevinmichalenko3615]

I pulled out of camping site at Flat Iron Reservoir near Loveland, Colorado. I was more concerned about the large boulders and avoiding them rather than the tree. I got back to the house and noticed the antennae was leaning forward. I climbed up the ladder and sure enough, the tree had started at the front of the cap and ripped roof all the way to the back. Repair bill was $12,000. I learned that when entering or exiting a campsite, check obstacles on the ground and above the camper. Take 60 seconds for situational awareness before proceeding to prevent damage.

[@LizAmazing]

Great tip, thanks so much. Sorry that you learned the hard way. Us too. Sometimes those are the best lessons. Hope to see you at a campground someday!

[@robv4053]

You have lived my worst fear! Our Grand Design is the tallest camper we've owned. Some tips to ponder and squirrel away: 1) 4" Gorilla Tape allows you to do a VERY robust temporary repair; 2) warm Eternabond in the sun before installation; 3) Eternabond is actually a repackaged detailing tape from the commercial roofing industry (I manufacture these membranes) so if you want an exceptional repair you can get a variety of widths, several colors, and paying one of those roofers a little side cash will result in a fast repair that looks perfect and in long pieces; and, 4) if your insurance will pay you the cost outright, bank it and wait till you really need the roof or before you are ready to trade/sell. Reason being, the construction of the roof is such that it should only be re-roofed once. FYI - it's not pretty when your roof delaminates in tow. Factory replaced ours in the fall!! Finally, your scratches in the full body paint are EASY repairs! GD will give you color codes, and then roll into a major city with German car dealers and ask who their paint correction guy is. They'll fix it to where only we very serious car guys will know it. There's a fella at the Factory Service Center that corrects paint with the best with them too.

[@LizAmazing]

Good advice, thank you so much! Paul wants to know what you think of RV Armor? And can that be replaced if need be?

[@cdlady54_95]

Thank you for keeping it real. RV life has simular if not the same problems as sticks and bricks. Thank you for sharing and be safe.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks for your comment. We definitely try to keep it real! Here is what we learned about roof options: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4rZYY2BiMupmMU

[@reedprior4255]

Having been thru this myself, I decided to put a new polymer roof from the folks at RV Roof on both my truck camper (AF 865) and my trailer (Grand Design Momentum 21G) right after taking delivery. You get a 3/16” thick sprayed on roof that just doesn’t care about trees and won’t leak. The downside? It’s darned expensive (about $170/foot) and must be done at an RV Roof installation facility. For me, a full timer with three RV’s it’s been well worth it on the two that have this. Probably too expensive if you don’t full time or don’t plan to keep the RV for a long time. Thanks for the great video, guys! I may need that tape on my old RV that doesn’t have the thick roof!

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Reed! Thanks so much for this, you must have just looked over my shoulder! We have an upcoming video about exactly this. Ring the bell if you haven't already to watch our next video when it comes out. See you then!

[@GrandmaD2024]

My Damage was not "serious" But on my second trip out with my little camper. I backed into a tree. Put a nice dent in my bumper. Then the very same day, My camper tongue fell off the block it was standing on and went down into very soft sand! Took me about an hour to dig it out by hand. SHEESH! I feel sorry for you both. Glad you were able to fix it. I will get some of that tape for sure!

[@LizAmazing]

Camping life can be an adventure for sure! Glad you got through that trip and wishing you a FABULOUS camping season this year.

[@emaleamiller5223]

So sorry. I know that feeling of damage to your “home”. Thanks for the words of wisdom.

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you much, glad to have you with us!

[@terryfuselier8241]

Oh no, so sorry this happened and know it is a sickening feeling. Thank you for fessing up and then guiding us through how to repair it. Great tips as usual. You always keep it real.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much Terry, glad to hear from you! Enjoy your weekend!

[@jacktyler7599]

Paul, I offer this to make you feel better. Took delivery of our new trailer in a Montana blizzard, first season was short and then a 2nd winter (and expiration of our warranty) came. Only thereafter did I discover the manufacturer put two different size wheels on our rig. I have all but kissed those tires umpteen times, checking pressures, inflating, torque wrenching the lugs...but never thought about checking wheel sizes! Manufacturer refuses to return our calls (we're just trying to get a replacement wheel of the right size) so quick resolution ain't in the cards. I felt like a dummy, of course.

[@LizAmazing]

Oh my goodness, how crazy is that? What may work is to (respectfully) explain what happened on one of their social media pages such as an owners group on their website or on Facebook. That might get them to take care of this. Good luck!

[@michaelforget1823]

When you go to replace your roof..check in to a rhino line roof.there is a place in El Cojon California called Ricks RV There is a Thousand Trails near there It is Pio Pico. The rhino line they put on Is white.an it has a lifetime warranty.

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you. Rhino is exactly what we are looking into. We've heard great things about it.

[@annesheerman4815]

Let us know if you decide on Rhino and what you think of it. You’re you tubes help me think of things to purchase or have on hand. Thanks for sharing the good and the not so good. Sorry this happened.

[@collinsfriend1]

OK so you feel better. My husband was bringing the Tundra down into the driveway and didn't see the trash can and hit it with the front bumper pushing it THROUGH the outer shell on the trailer. we were screaming at him to stop and he's looking puzzled and kept coming.. Used body stuff to patch it. but WAIT there's more!! The OTHER time- was he was backing his motorcycle into the driveway ( we have a steep downhill driveway) and started to drop it- but the trailer "caught it" right through the outer door panel. I think he just didn't like the trailer because the bed was too short. Word to the wise- test the bed LENGTH. The jack knife sofa is not too comfy. We traded it in and got a pretty good price because we only used it 4 times even with the body damage and it even still smelled new inside for a much older toy hauler (we no longer have MC's) but we are remodeling it for a floor bed using the suspended bed space for storage and removing to 200 ft long (joke) sofa and rearranging the dinette benches. What's great is they fold up against the wall if we don't want to use them and the table folds up and is removable easily. So we'll have a raised patio too.

[@LizAmazing]

Wow, those are epic stories!!! And your dirveway must be a challenge! Glad your marriage survived. Good tip about the bed. I slept on a jackknife sofa for my first six months of fulltiming when I was in a camper van. Never again!

[@raybrown1953]

We had a ‘40’ Jayco 5th wheel and had the same experience only out damage was like limited to 10’ over the bedroom. I caught a 14” Oak limb and damaged the aluminum roof radius ( crumpled). I cut away the damaged metal and replaced it a piece of 6” aluminum dust from HD. Used a quarter of the diameter which matched the existing profile. This was adhered with rubber cement. Our rip also created a puckered / ripped tear. I cut some of the pucker and adhered with rubber cement. This was to give a “smooth” surface. I used a similar DuroTape repair. You can make a one piece repair if you only peel off 8” of the backing at a time, stick down with no bubble/wrinkle. Be sure to roll down the DuroTape with a hard roller. Later when I took it in to have the roofing replaced I was told that the repairs we done so we’ll that it would have lasted for a long time. Needless to say had the insurance check and the time so it was replaced

[@LizAmazing]

So smart, Ray! If we could have done it all over again we would have skipped the insurance and just repaired it ourselves. Thanks for watching!

[@WillardsWithaView]

Been there and done the same on our TT! We went ahead and eternabonded the length of both sides! Looks almost like a factory install and hardly notice from the ground! Safe travels!

[@LizAmazing]

Yep, that Eternabond is good stuff! We've heard from viewers who have had it in place for years with no issues. Safe travels to you as well!

[@randomaccesswebtv8770]

No roof damage so far. We are sitting right at 2 years and about 10,000 miles. Thanks for the video and tips, I'll be adding that tap to my arsenal. 👍😉

[@LizAmazing]

Yay! Wishing you much happy travels!

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

Liked the end snicker! I thought he was going to end up like jerry lewis in disorderly orderly when he was taping up a guys broken arm and chaos ensued,, ended up with 3 people taped to a hospital cot! I dont think u did 10g damage unless you want to redo the whole roof right from scratch. I definitely wd have just taped it and gone on my merry way. Apparently yes you can get eternabond tape off but it takes a heat gun and a large putty knife and a LOT of patience.

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Lauren! Yes, it could have easily looked like he was wearing a straight jacket if only he had more tape. It is about $10,000 to get a new RV roof and I don't think we could trade it in with a big patch like that, sure to scare people off. Fortunately insurance looks like it will save the day! And we are not sure that we are trading it in anytime soon, but who knows. Stay tuned!

[@Lauren-vd4qe]

@@LizAmazing one person commented here that u shd run the strip of tape all around the top edge to make it match and it wd look like preventative maintenance. I agree; and where wd u live when u put the unit in for reroofing? wd the insurance get you a total new roof just for that scratch? I cant see it.

[@LizAmazing]

@@Lauren-vd4qe It does appear that insurance will cover roof replacement. That TPO roof membrane does not seem very strong at all. We are looking into getting a beefier roof. Stay tuned!

[@Nonnachella]

So sorry about what happened. Things happen and you live and learn. So far in 20+ years not one single issue. We were lucky to have parents that went through lots of different things and keep notes on their "adventures " and passed it down to us. We keep a note book of every trip. We keep things like what the camp ground was like a the site we stated at, etc.. we do boondock 95% of the time. Good luck and enjoy your adventures!

[@LizAmazing]

Hi M K! Thanks for writing. So good of your parents to keep notes and then for you to do the same. We don't do a lot of boondocking so hopefully we will meet someday during your 5%! Happy travels!

[@jolenemarshall117]

We have a 10 year old Couger with a wonderful roof put on years ago by a company in Green Cove Florida. FlexArmor sprayed RV roofs, it has a lifetime guarantee. I can use our pressure washer to clean it, no leaks no worries. If we buy a new rv I would drive it over to them immediately to have one of their roofs sprayed on to make sure it was leak proof.

[@LizAmazing]

FlexArmor! That sounds like what we are looking at, RV Armor. Either way we definitely need something better than what we had. Thanks for letting us know how you like it.

[@kalondiacasey]

Oh goodness; that had to be so frustrating. Don't beat yourself up - accidents happen to everyone! What a great video and thank you for sharing your repair job with us. WE've added the tape to our cart using your link. We'll be picking up acetone and heavy duty scissors to keep in the tool bin. Take care!

[@LizAmazing]

Awesome! Glad to hear our video was helpful. Hope to see you on the road.

[@ritaledbetter3192]

I found pinholes in my 40 yr old Class C I had just purchased (first RV ever) it is an aluminum roof, we didn't know anything about RV's but we did find out about Eternabond and we put it across the area and it has held for over two years and still looks great. Also this is in Colorado, outside uncovered all year, snow, rain, sun and hail. I now keep Eternabond and Dicor on hand, both are amazing products!

[@LizAmazing]

They sure are! Glad you found them. Thanks for your comment !

[@georgebeaulieu8908]

I got too close to a tree on my way out of a campground and ripped off the rear awning bracket cover. It had rained a lot and the campground blocked off the main road and guided us around a big puddle. Loved the ending Paul! I’ve been there and probably wouldn’t have taken it as well as you did. That roll of tape would’ve been found 3 sites over.

[@LizAmazing]

lol! Yes, good thing he didn't throw that stuff! Thanks for watching and commenting. So sorry about your awning bracket. We took the front one off once but found it- only because we had the windows open and heard it fall. Happy travels to you and wishing you a great 2021 camp season!

[@TheWestlandgirl]

We did the same thing but Branch tore a spot on the awning. Ours did not have an awning cover. So I had Eterna Bond Tape and its repaired enough to not leak rain on us when we deploy it. That stuff is awesome.

[@LizAmazing]

It sure is. Glad it saved the day for you! Happy camping!

[@scottb4693]

Thanks for sharing - just bought our 1st RV, and had it for 1 week. Damaged the side/rear pulling it out of the storage lot, scraping it against a gate because I didn't account for the tail swing enough. Fortunately, did not affect anything major (except my pride) and will need to get some body work done to fix it. Reminded me to just go slow and look before you take any turns where trouble might be lurking. Happy trails!

[@LizAmazing]

Oh no! Glad it wasn't worse. And that truly is a great story for around the campfire. Hope to see you out here!

[@jillcoe4695]

There are those who have and those that will. Welcome to the club. Our insurance covered ours. Most RV companies do.

[@LizAmazing]

Yes, we are grateful that our insurance is covering this. Stay tuned for an update. If you haven't already ring the bell to get a notification when we post a new video.

[@pattyk8594]

Great tips, thank you. My husband saw some smudges on our first camper, a pop up hard shell and went around scrubbing it with the abrasive side of the sponge because he said it was hard to get out. Of course my eagle eyes noticed these "scratchy" spots right away . . . he hadn't realized the damage to the paint until I showed him LOL - it happens!

[@LizAmazing]

Yikes! That must not have been good. But you're right, stuff happens!

[@shellymartin6256]

Use Toothpaste instead of using and abrasive scrubby. This is what I use for the drip marks around the windows that run down the side.

[@michellekoonce3191]

I admit, I too ran under a low hanging tree limb. Little rips all along the drivers side roof top. It’s all fixed now, but thank goodness for insurance. That’s why we pay for it, use it and live and learn. Love your videos and keep em coming. Happy many more trails. Michelle from Tallahassee Fl

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Michelle, thanks so much for your kind words. So true that this is why we have insurance. Thanks for the perspective. See ya out here!

[@rubi149]

Ahh yes, we were at dumping station and we kept out hoses in a tote in back of truck. Well after all done and everything put up I forgot to close the tailgate and processed to make a left turn. Heard a sicking crunch and scratching noise. Yep tailgate right into generator door. 300.00 to replace. We have a 2020 425ts raptor and love it, yep we decided to sell our sticks and bricks. full time now. “

[@LizAmazing]

Yikes. Those are the kind of lessons you never forget. Congrats on being fulltime! Hoping to see you out here.

[@winginitwithjohn8451]

Dont sweat it, Eternabond is your friend. Maybe use a heat gun to get the torn areas to lay flat> then apply tape?

[@LizAmazing]

That might work. Thanks.

[@duaneroepke8840]

At the end shot, looks like Paul was having a "Chevy Chase moment". Check the edge of the damaged roof material to see what type roof membrane you have. Informative vid. Keep them coming.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much for your support! See you in the next video.

[@FrugalFixerSpike]

Paul, we put it on by tagging down end, rolling out long strip, with backing still on. Then line up perfect. One hold straight, while other removes backing and presses down. That's how me and Mrs. Fixer did ours! Wish I had shot it. But was out of hands!! 😆 🤣 😂

[@LizAmazing]

What a great tip, thank you, Spike!

[@keithburton3713]

HaHaHaHa did you see him trying to use that tape in all that WIND😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Ironwind1972]

lol would have been funny if he got in his hair

[@Patrick_Gray]

I had a bad spot on my 2009 campers roof beside the exhaust fan, a little over one square foot area. I took my camper to a local RV center to get an estimate for repair. We had to make an appointment two weeks latter just for the estimate. My camper is a trailer and is about 23'-7" long overall, the body is just 18'-7" long. It was clear that they did not want to do the roof replacement, the estimator said it would be around $12,000 to replace the roof. I bought my R-Vision TC-21RBH camper new for around $13,000 from RV Wholesale in Ohio. My wife and I looked at new campers before we went to get the estimate and didn't see any thing we liked as well as our camper. Our Camper Has: (1.) Low weight, the UVW (unloaded weight) is 3345 lbs. I tow with a new 1/2 ton 2023 Chevrolet Silverado that is my daily driver. (2.) Good Cargo Capacity, the CCC is 2312 lbs. (3.) Large storage area, it has a bed the folds up and a back door that is 30" wide where I can put two large storage tots and my cook box I have had since being an assistant scout master. (4.) A large front U shaped dinning table with room for 6 people. (5.) Double door refrigerator that runs on propane or 120 VAC. The freezer gets down to about zero degrees Fahrenheit. (6.) Closet to store hanging clothes, and many storage cabinets. (7.) Four burner propane stove with oven. (8.) Crank up TV antenna with amplifier that works. (9.) 14 foot awning. (10.) The finial thing, the size allows us to go where ever we want. We usually stay at State or Municipal Parks. I am 75 but I fixed the roof myself. I cut out the EPDM roofing to the center of the ceiling joists just wider than the soft area with a utility knife. Then used a vibrating saw to cut the OSB. The OSB fiber board was all wet and rotten. The insulation under it was also wet so I removed it and allowed time for all else to dry out. I replaced the fiberglass insulation and the OSB fiber board with a new piece of plywood, glued the EPDM roofing back down with contact cement from a spray can and then used Eternabond tape at the cut I had made. It gave a 2" over lap on each side of the cut. I cut the pieces of Eternabond tape to length. I then pulled back about 4" of the backing on the Eternabond tape, and pulled off more backing as I applied the tape. Used Butyl tape under the edge of the roof exhaust fan and also the skylight. Cleaned up the squeeze out of the Butyl tape and applied Dior Lap sealant over the screws and edge. I also replaced both sewer vents and the skylight over the shower tub, they were all bad due to UV. The leak was at a spot where there were brackets that held on a large shroud over the roof exhaust fan. They had caulked over the brackets but not under. My wife and I camp a few days ever month about 7 months a year. We also help take care of our grandsons. When we make camping reservations, we tell our relatives and a few friends. They can make a reservation, the state parks are only about $30 to $50 a night. Our one nice has a popup and our daughter has a large tent. We are the center of cooking.

[@martelvonc]

We use Eternabond frequently but never cut lengths. I roll it out as I go and only pull the plastic backing off as I work a few inches at a time. My work buddy controls the roll as I work off of it. Eternabond is good to have on hand for small spot patches too.

[@LizAmazing]

That's a good approach. Thank you, Martha!