RV Repair Tape After 1 YEAR In the Georgia Sun // Flex Tape, Gorilla Tape, Eternabond Tape

[@jerrywiese9722]

Interesting comparison. I have a small sailboat that I put Gorilla duct tape on 10 years ago when I towed it 1000 miles at speeds as high as 80 mph when outrunning Texas panhandle rain. It's still stuck to the fiberglass in all locations that I put it, and it's been outside and exposed to heat and cold of New Mexico for the entire 10 years. That said, I know that Eternabond tape can be removed if you need to make repairs to the surface it's applied to. Gasoline or acetone will remove the sticky residue after the white outer tape is removed. For my RV roof I use Eternabond.

[@bryanthornton6787]

Great test!! I had both the Gorilla and Eternabond on my roof till recently. The wife and I got into a hail storm and insurance paid enough to have a Flex Armor roof put on. Thanks again for taking your time to produce these videos for us.

[@WanderingWeekends]

I’m grateful you watch!!

[@jetdriver]

I love when you do these types of videos. Great research and very practical. It’s what brought me to the channel in the first place.

[@WanderingWeekends]

They are my favorite to make!

[@FE428Power]

The confirmation I needed! Ty

[@BuildingByFaith]

Great test. Beyond the fact that the Flextape didn't stay sealed, I don't think the tensle strength is too important because these tapes are not under stress in that way. The Etenabond is squishing, so probably conforms to irregularities better, but agree that the Gorilla tape is good too. Thanks for spending the time to do this test.

[@WanderingWeekends]

Testing the adhesive really. You’re correct, the tensile strength in an RV application is likely unimportant but it could come in handy in other applications.

[@bobpenny8011]

You Rock! Another video proved flex tape has better initial tack underwater than gorilla tape. But gorrila tape is way better for tarp repairs in the sun (which is what I'm needing to do). Thanks. And, fortis tape is a 10' roll for the same price of 5' of flex tape

[@cclouds38]

Great test. Because I was wondering which one I should go with. And you all have a very nice yard from what I can see. 😁👍🏾

[@stoneywilliams1209]

Watched the first video and thought, darn I have to wait a year??? Then I noticed you did that video a year ago so I went to your channel and here I am. Shame you didn’t do the test that matter most, a water test… great dedication to the test though, thanks!

[@WanderingWeekends]

Seals were still there on the two good ones. No water test needed.

[@marty7277]

Excellent test. Thanks for running this test for us all. Now I know to buy gorilla tape 👍

[@charleslefebvre5515]

Thanks for the Video series. It really helped ease my mind about trying out gorilla tape. When I was looking it was like half the price of eternabond here in Canada. Also was just changing my rear lights and had to remove some and it went well. A heat gun and scraper got almost all the adhesive off with some time and a bit of solvent.

[@zrb9591]

VERY useful information! I think you showed flex tape is not the right choice for RV roof repair. One could argue that pull force is not the correct measure of patch tape effectiveness but it does give an idea of how well the tape will stay in place and keep a seal and it clearly eliminated an unacceptable choice. 👍👍👍👍 Thank you for taking the time and effort to do the test and publish the results.

[@mmmasterscross7915]

Thanks for the video

[@high.cinematography]

Really appreciate this (and your prior) video on this subject, however you should know that when I reached out to the folks at Gorilla, they gave me the following response when I asked them about using this tape on RV roofs (compared to the 15-year warranty offered by HB Fuller for EternaBond): Thank you for contacting The Gorilla Glue Company. While we stand behind the quality of our products, we do not offer an official warranty due to the wide variety of uses our consumers find for our products. In your particular application, we do not recommend our Patch and Seal tape for use on seams and would not recommend our product for your project. I hope this information helps! Thank you for contacting us! If we can be of any further assistance, please let us know. Sincerely, Christopher Consumer Support Specialist

[@high.cinematography]

We do not recommend the sealant tape on seams for a variety of reasons. Only the non adhesive side of the tape is waterproof so moisture can make it's way throught he seams and affect the adhesive side which will affect it's ability to bond properly. This tape is also not designed to adhere two separate surfaces together (to hang or bind) as it is a patch. Taping the seams creates that effect. There is a disclaimer on the core of the tape directly from our testing laboratories: Performance will be dependent on surfaces and conditions. Surfaces must be clean, smooth and non-porous. Water must be pressed out from underneath tape. Not for use on seams, applications under pressure, or automotive applications under the hood. May not adhere to silicone or water-repellent materials. Do not use to hang. Permanent: may damage surface if removed. The above disclaimer is after extensive testing and data collection was done on the product. This is not to say consumers do not have success with these types of applications. Our consumers are very creative and try applications we never test for. But as a company we do not recommend our product for your application. I hope this helps! If we can be of any further assistance, please let us know. Sincerely, Christopher Consumer Support Specialist

[@timf6916]

I have used gorilla tape several times and very well satisfied. Did not have any ether bond tape so I couldn’t buy or try it. You can get gorilla tape everywhere. Big box stores have it. Ether bond, tape you have to order it online and sometimes you can get it at a RV parts store.

[@gebertg]

As an architect I have some comments. Please note that I don't know how you would test this, but I'm going to attempt to relate things to buildings. #1. The pounds in this situation probably doesn't mean much. I say this excluding the Flex Tape as it delaminated. Roof membrane attachment is specified with values including uplift pressure. 40+ is really a good uplift, especially considering there are less high/ low pressure zones on an RV. #2 Considering #1, it really comes down to bonding, period, or as we say...fully adhered. I think the Eternabond and gorilla performed admirably. UV would likely be the differentiator. A 20+ year roof warranty is a normal cost effective roof on all buildings anymore....nothing special. I'd love to consult in the RV industry. Simple and cheap modifications would provide a much better product.

[@WanderingWeekends]

I agree. Both did well in this particular test.

[@koertdubois6781]

@@WanderingWeekends , I'd love to hear your opinions regarding proper flashing design, bedding compounds, adhesive/sealants, and adhesives. Our "high quality" motorhome has the roof fixtures mostly attached with nothing but self-leveling lap sealant, which seems to be used mostly to conceal mistakes.

[@mydyisgod]

Great video. Interesting how well the gorilla tape held you. Thank you for all the time and effort you put into these videos. I was “hooked” to your videos rev: camper life after you did toilet paper test!

[@WanderingWeekends]

That is an old one! Appreciate you watching.

[@mariewhite7893]

Thanks for update. I found it very interesting.

[@WanderingWeekends]

I was surprised!

[@liberpater1342]

Just found this stuff and decided to use it on the underbelly plastic of a towable I am getting ready to sell. I wondered how it will hold up. Now I know!

[@oriancunningham]

Thanks, I have the eternabond, but I can not get it locally, so will use the gorilla if I ever need it i a pinch, thanks buddy!

[@michelmoss7559]

Good video. I laugh to myself all the time about flex tape. Was crew on liveaboard scuba boat out to sea in Bahamas for 10 days. Sprung a leak in salt water pressure line. Flooding the boat, I wrapped it with flex seal tape, first time ever seeing it, held the whole trip and till I changed the line back in Florida!

[@doziera05]

Thanks just purchased gorilla tape to save my roof until I save to get a roof job this summer. Thanks again.

[@WanderingWeekends]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TheRVWingman]

Thanks for sharing this video! Good info.

[@imaginetravelsGD]

Great needed content as always for us rv peeps, only second to your tp test in my eyes. Really surprised about the gorilla tape, I've always been an eternabond proponent as that's what I used to bullet proof our roof years ago and it still looks great. I'm still goin eterna for the price and roll lengths though.

[@WanderingWeekends]

I think both are good. I am very surprised by the Gorilla for sure.

[@bgroovin1343]

What's the top of your 2800BH look like where you did the seams with eternabond?

[@krisg3984]

Good work 👍

[@WanderingWeekends]

Thanks ✌️

[@trentsdiyadventures]

Interesting and good little test.

[@coreymerritt7742]

Pretty impressive for gorilla tape 👍

[@jocelynb8935]

Just saw your first video on the tape test and I was team eternabond. Now I may be team gorilla. Only downside is they don’t seem to sell it over 10 ft rolls. Since I’m going to use a Rv roof coating over the entire roof anyways it may not matter.

[@lifehackertips]

I’m try to protect some poorly sealed solar powered lights. First lights we did nothing and water went around the panels and destroyed the light internals. Second lights we put some weatherproof sealant around the edges and top but that has bubbled and discolored so that’s a bust too. Now I’m going to try to tape some thick clear plastic over the panel and need tape that will last for years. I’ll try gorilla tape.

[@BurtBowers]

Biyght eterna bond suppose to ge fest on market bit expensive but good tape.

[@tommcl386]

Thanks for a great test.

[@berniejagodzinski4030]

Maybe next time mount your tpo to sturdy plywood and test it again. Maybe you won't get the wrinkles.

[@TheNovaNorm]

I watched your video when you did the whole Imagine in Eternabond in 2017 and then the 2 year review. The internet seems to be polarized on this subject but I have to ask, would you do it again? Would you do the whole RV again in a good tape? Thanks for the great videos.

[@WanderingWeekends]

Yes, absolutely

[@TheNovaNorm]

@@WanderingWeekends, thanks! That's all I needed.

[@matthewwilson2221]

It might be just me, but it looks like all that was being removed was the white backing from the actual black adhesive. How would the test go if the black adhesive was being removed along with the backing?

[@WanderingWeekends]

That’s kinda the point… without a heat gun the adhesive is extraordinarily tough to remove.

[@Corneilus123]

Broooooooke ay brooooooooookkke he gots something in your kitchen hurry come look! Ooooooo shes going to be mad 😂

[@WanderingWeekends]

🤫

[@Hitdog8601]

You may wanna be able to remove the tape to do repairs. Considering that, I'd stay gorila tape may be a problem in the long run.

[@WanderingWeekends]

Heat gun 🙂

[@RD-ii7ly]

You should continue the test for another year.

[@WanderingWeekends]

It’s already happening!

[@xplor1301]

Gorilla tape only comes in 10' lengths, as far as I know. At $15 per roll, that's $75 for 50'... more expensive than EternaBond and many more seams...

[@scottperkins3696]

Can we please see this test done under more severe conditions. Need at least 3 or 4 years and with the sample left on the roof in full sun to get max UV attack as possible

[@WanderingWeekends]

It’s still outside!

[@bradwhitener735]

I’m over here like “Is he seriously standing on the table?” Then I realized it’s a rug. 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Esiddik]

🤣😂🤣😂

[@kpadalldotablet1009]

Well, put them back out in the yard for 3 years, and we'll see ya in 3!

[@jimbernard6112]

You need to go back and re-watch the video from a year ago - what you said around 4:25 and 5:25 is completely wrong. At 4:25, you actually pulled half the tape off last year, even commenting that the adhesive remained stuck to the TPO, not the tape. The separation that you note near the middle is just where the tape did not reattach to the residual adhesive when you laid it back down. At 5:18, you indicated that some of the Gorilla tape adhesive was gone. It was not. Again, you pulled back about an inch along the adhesive, at which point the outer covering had stretched significantly. It since re-attached itself after you laid it back down for the next year. All in all, it's a great test, but your intermediate conclusions do not match the previous video.

[@scottcreamer1784]

I was going to say the same thing. I don’t care which tape won or not but!! If you are going to come on KZbin and slam a product, at least go back and watch your first video and make sure you know what you are talking about!!! Bugs me to no end when people do this!

[@aperson1181]

T Rex?

[@luminousveiws]

As the architect said, pull up force is not relevant to roofing!

[@WanderingWeekends]

Just curing some curiosity…

[@robertsandidge441]

Hillbilly my Ass. That was a great video thanks, I’m just about to tape my R.V. As for a decent cold snap for Georgia my God that’s a cold snap for Denver where I’m a 61 year native. 👍👍👍