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

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Fulltime RVers Liz and Paul did $10,000 worth of damage to their camper at a campground. They talk about their repair and provide tips for using EternaBond roof tape.
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[@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.

[@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.

[@xxlxpman]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@TheLakingc]

Oh,my goodness! How upsetting and scary. Thank you so much for sharing. Glad you are safe and have such a great attitude. Hugs

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much for your kind words and the hugs!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@GH-kg6fx]

You two really handle this mishaps good, I watched 2 of your videos, and it's awesome you're still holding hands and smiling, THANKS for sharing your mishaps

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much, we are glad to have you on our team! Here is the surprising thing we learned about our roof options: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4rZYY2BiMupmMU

[@toddtonis]

Great video you two. Thanks for being willing to talk about your mistake and helping the rest of us with what you've learned. I laughed at the outakes at the end with the wind twisting the tape. We've all been there.

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks Todd! We are so glad to have you with us. And here is a surprising thing that we learned about our RV roof options: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4rZYY2BiMupmMU

[@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!

[@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~!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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 😋

[@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.

[@lindabutsko3446]

Sorry for your trouble guys. But what a great warning and how to fix it video. Always learning from you two. Love ya

[@LizAmazing]

Love you, too! Thanks so much for watching and taking the time to comment. We are now researching a better roof for the replacement. Stay tuned !

[@jvgomes73]

Thanks for being open and honest hopefully these valuable tips will help me for making bad choices or stupid moves

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much Joe! As Paul and I like to say, we make mistakes so you don't have to!

[@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!

[@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.

[@CharmaineSilva777]

Sorry y'all had to go through that. Thanks for the advice.

[@LizAmazing]

thank you. We are starting to feel better about it as the days pass. Be sure to get some Eternabond!

[@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!

[@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!! :)

[@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.

[@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!

[@bethannperkins-simmons4793]

THANK YOU!!! Such great information. Love the information you both share.

[@LizAmazing]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching and for your comment. See you in the next video!

[@timallbritton3716]

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

[@LizAmazing]

Awww, thank you, and you are so sweet!

[@bigredgreg1]

@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.

[@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

[@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!!!

[@ericyoung6566]

Glad you had the Eternabond for a quick repair! I just ordered some using your Amazon link. That's definitely something to have in our Reflection toolbox - "Be Prepared"! We're looking forward to spring and a new camping season. Thanks for the video!

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Eric! Thanks for using our link. You won't be sorry you have that Eternabond on hand. It's also useful for tents and awnings. It's like duct tape on steroids AND it won't come off. Wishing you a great camping season!!!

[@keithb.commonangler]

Although this is a quick repair, it's also a permanent repair. It's by far an awesome permanent tape and "NO RV,er" should be without it 👍

[@markbergthold6181]

Eternabond is the way to go, great choice!

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks, we love that stuff!

[@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!

[@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

[@SmokeyBear2001]

Thanks for sharing your experience, will definitely add to my supplies. Like others, we have all been there with something. Last summer I side swiped a dumpster at a very tight dump station....ugh! But life goes on and we recently traded it in and bought a Grand Design Reflection 337RLS...safe travels!

[@LizAmazing]

Oooh, congrats on your Reflection, sorry to hear about your dumpster encounter. But that's all history now. Wishing you a great camping season!!!

[@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!

[@mischiefroadtripadventures]

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!

[@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

[@JohnTCAUSA7450]

I really appreciate your well done videos. I watched your two videos about the accident and repairs. I had seen other videos a while back. It really is great knowing what is going on out there. Thanks so much. Be safe. John

[@LizAmazing]

Hi John! Thanks so much for checking in and saying hi. We so appreciate your kind words and love to have you on the A-Team. See you in the next video!

[@stephenpowstinger733]

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

[@LizAmazing]

True that!

[@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.

[@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!

[@dawnaborman1148]

Thank you ! We are new to RV ing. We love you guys.

[@LizAmazing]

We love you, too! Glad to have you with us!!!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@lisamcgrath3132]

Oh no😬 I know that just made you sick seeing that damage!! Thankfully we haven’t done any roof damage (yet🤪) but we have done a big scratch on one of our slide awnings, Mike put Eternabond tape on it which worked great!! Safe travels guys🤗

[@LizAmazing]

Thanks so much Lisa! That Eternabond fixes a lot of stuff. We've now heard of people fixing tents, awnings, even the shower with the stuff. Thanks for watching!

[@fitzgeraldkennedy]

I really needed this information, thank you very much!

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you for watching!

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@bjack8645]

Been there done that too! I had the roof membrane replaced with insurance claim, they added a 1/4 of plywood after ripping old membrane off and I got an upgraded membrane so worked out for the good for us. I also have an 10 year old roof on my new to me Toy Hauler and I noticed that the edge along the whole roof had weathered and had small cracks appearing, none went right through but soon would. So I put three inch Eternabond along the entire edge from the top of the gutter over the top for two and a half inches and around all the roof vents, great product!

[@LizAmazing]

Yes, that Eternabond really is good stuff. It's way stronger than our tissue-paper TPO roof. We, too, are looking at a roof upgrade once insurance comes through. Stay tuned. And happy camping to you.

[@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!

[@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!

[@kathleenrutherford733]

Thank You for sharing this, I always learn from your very sad incident's very costly incident's! Thank You, Thank You, I have to fix an area on my roof that's pooling water so I'm thinking about using this tape, and now I know to stay about a foot at a time and to over lap it a bit. I also learned to not brush up against trees if all possible. My rig is 18 years old.

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Kathleen! As we always say, we make mistakes so you don't have to! We are glad to share the reality of RV life. And the truth is, this life is AMAZING, as you well know! Here is our recent video about our favorite RV gadgets and gear, with a focus on safety: kzbin.info/www/bejne/raHceWmAlrGab9k

[@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.

[@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!

[@hairyarmpitful]

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!

[@karenphillips6775]

😂 What a funny clip at the end, to see the struggle with the tape. Thank you for your truth KAREN

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Karen! Thanks for watching our little funny at the end. That was some serious wind!!!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@cavy16262]

Thanks for the tips and the accident fix. Starting our full time experience in October or November this year.

[@LizAmazing]

Wow, that's awesome! Happy planning and I am sure you are counting down the days!

[@RunawaywithUsRV]

We feel so bad for you guys! That could happen to anyone! We've had our battle scars on our RV too. 😉👍 It's great you got a solution very fast.

[@LizAmazing]

So...just saying...do NOT go to that first site we recommended. lol! Definitely the second one. We loved it. And we're grateful for insurance.

[@RunawaywithUsRV]

@@LizAmazing You got it! I thought about it this morning and I remembered we smashed our shower plastic roof dome on the roof in Orlando when looking for a spot and same thing, a hearty branch took it out. 🤦‍♀️

[@LizAmazing]

@@RunawaywithUsRV Yikes! This life is an adventure for sure!!!

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@roseambrose7971]

Oh no, so sorry that this happened, we pick up our 310 GK June 19, 2023. Hope to see you sometime. Thanks for sharing.

[@LizAmazing]

Oh my gosh, congratulations! The 310 GK has the absolute best floorplan. Enjoy and hope to see you on the road.

[@bj121610]

Love the honesty, please keep it up ☺️

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you! Glad to have you with us!

[@donaldtharp]

Bummer! So sorry. Thanks for sharing your story. I have run into lots of little branches in the past, thankfully, only scratched ours. Believe me, I will be much more careful from here on. I have the same type roof as yours, I believe.

[@LizAmazing]

Yes, it's hard to believe that the TPO roof is so fragile. Certainly that Eternabond tape is MUCH stronger than that. We are actually considering a different type of roof for the replacement. And be careful around branches!

[@jimbrown2604]

Great tips on the Eternabond

[@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!

[@zaineridling]

Tough break, I hate this for you guys. Appreciate the material suggestions, since I wouldn't know where to start. 👍💯👍

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you, Zaine. We think everyone with an RV should carry Eternabond on board. If you happen to have an aluminum roof, they make this product for it: amzn.to/3qkh0B8

[@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!

[@pjballs69]

Thank you for reminding me to get eternabond! I had it in my amazon cart for months and bought it as soon as i saw your video. Eternabond should sponsor you lol

[@LizAmazing]

Yes, they should, lol. Glad to hear you are getting some. It will also fix tents and awnings, just about anything. Hope to see you out here!

[@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!

[@bigoldal2436]

Great tips. I have used Eternabond on many surfaces including rubber roofs. I would suggest putting small radius on each corner to help prevent peeling. Eternabond sticks to almost anything except dirt😀

[@LizAmazing]

OH, that's a smart tip. Thanks so much! lol, about the dirt!

[@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.

[@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!

[@bkdexter79]

You guys are my inspiration! Thank you!

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you so much for watching! We are so glad to have you with us. Here is our update on the roof: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4rZYY2BiMupmMU

[@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 !

[@822dennis]

Thank you for your incites, as I will be an RV person by May of this year.

[@LizAmazing]

Yay! Congratulations to you!!! Here's our follow up video about our RV roof: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4rZYY2BiMupmMU

[@ToddisOK]

Very useful information! Thanks for sharing.

[@LizAmazing]

Thank you so much for watching!!

[@jackiemartinez7260]

I’m sorry for laughing so hard at the blooper!😉 Thanks for another helpful video!

[@LizAmazing]

Yay! We are glad you enjoyed our little funny at the end. Thanks for watching and commenting, we look forward to seeing you in the next video.

[@RoadTripEddie]

Best tape. Super thick and gummy. Used it to seal my solar screws almost 4 years ago and still solid

[@LizAmazing]

Yeah, that Eternabond is great!!! Glad to hear it's doing the job for you, too.

[@HarleysDinersRides]

Great video and very helpful. Thanks Dave

[@LizAmazing]

Hi Dave, thanks so much! Hope you are having a great weekend!!

[@cjroaming997]

OMGosh :( I'm so sorry that happened to you. During the clip showing going by the tree it looked like a brush by, not a drag and gouge. So sorry.

[@LizAmazing]

I know! We figured it was just small branches. Apparently that tree is VERY hard and the TPO roof is not that strong. In fact, we are going to try to replace the roof with a better material. Thanks for watching!

[@BigBoyTank]

You guys are awsome..helped me out with my motorhome so thank you and plz keep making videos

[@LizAmazing]

You are so welcome. We just posted a follow up to this video with roof options. Here it is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4rZYY2BiMupmMU