2019 Jayco Forest River Cherokee

Please understand that these are not DIY videos, also we shy away from giving advice because we do not know what materials each person is working with. We do not sale any products, nor do we provide quotes on social media, if you are looking for a quote please email us at [e-mail].

[@michaelbloodworth2401]

I love watching your videos, you guys do some awesome work, very detail orientated. I got a quote from you, but the camper was not worth the investment. I got a Mexican guy who works for a commercial roof company to help me while he was out of work. He had a 35' roll of Fibertite 50 mil, I showed him a couple of your videos and we installed the new roof similar to your method, and it turned out great. We had to remove front panels to rebuild all structural wood, it was a major Job. The quote you gave me is a good price, I know this now after doing it myself. Thanks for all the education.

[@MikahBoxer1]

Awesome job Joe! Much appreciated- see you soon

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Thank you ma'am. You drove a long way for us and we are honored that you did. We will see you soon, no hurry. It's not in the way of anything.

[@iair-conditiontheoutsideai3076]

I love the work you do but just wanted to clarify jayco and Forest River are two different manufacturers

[@gregwalker731]

Thank you for posting and the education!

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Yes sir. Glad to educate. Thanks for watching!

[@jimbrodeur8711]

Even though it's been pointed out that this isn't owned by Jayco. Jayco isn't much better as far as work quality is concerned. We have a 2020 Jayco travel trailer that the temp plate isn't even expired on and I've discovered several issues with the roof. Big air bubbles and areas that have sharp edges pressing outward from under the membrane. I'm going to bring it back for the dealer to look at, but planning on not getting anywhere.

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

watch this and bring it back. www.helpforlemoncars.com/blog/2019/08/jury-verdict-for-rv-owners-for-500000-against-winnebago-for-breach-of-warranty/

[@jimbrodeur8711]

@@RVROOFINSTALL incredible. Thanks for the info

[@stevenfoster5737]

I have one of those black brackets on the outside of my toy hauler. I think it's a mount for a TV to slide into. The other part of the bracket mounts to the TV. Another great video!

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Looks to have a paw embossed in it. Thanks for watching!

[@stevenfoster5737]

@@RVROOFINSTALL well Maybe I'm wrong🤣

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

@@stevenfoster5737 I'll bet it's a universal bracket. Dog leash, tv...lanyard for rambunctious kids...lol

[@michaelhenn9886]

I believe that paw is the Cherokee logo? If I am not mistaking!

[@scottback3020]

Man you guys do some kick ass work!! Impressive the detail you have. Do you do insurance work from tree branch cuts? Whole roof replacement.

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Yes we do insurance work....lots of it. Depending on your insurance company will depend on the process. Some send their own adjusters out, other will let us do the inspection and quote. Give us a call 423-475-7663. Office hours are 9-4 MF. Shop is 8-4. Often here weekends as well..lately every weekend....uggh..mine day I'll take a weekend off!

[@bradvincent7288]

Forest River makes the Cherokee line. Either way they do make RV's cheaper and cheaper every day. I know the Cherokee is a cheaper RV line. But your right they shouldn't half ass things. I know allot people are not fans of Forest River.

[@brandonmunger8113]

Wait doesn't Forrest River makes the Cherokee? Is there a trailer you would recommend?

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

We just finished a Holiday Rambler Alums scape. Best build I've seen yet. Video to come. Thanks for watching.

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

No matter what anyone says...they are All the same. Take the decals off and you couldn't tell one from another. Finished up a Holiday Rambler Alumascape that was the best built camper I have ever seen. Customer says they don't make them anymore. Video to post soon. Thanks for watching..

[@brucesheehe6305]

Jayco does not make that model. Forest River makes the Cherokee - a completely different company.

[@odnetnin4720]

You guys need to start selling stuff! I’d buy a [RVRI 20] logo T-shirt! Make it look like the roof label. Or better yet....buck knife with “mor’on moron” engraved on the blade! Lol. You and your shop are great. Keep it up, I love watching.

[@stevenfoster5737]

I'd buy one in any other color than black!!

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

We got the shirts.

[@odnetnin4720]

Link? I don’t see them.

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

I mean we got RV roof t shirts. Want one? Email us your shirt size address and I'll see if I got a fit. They don't say moron I. Them. Just RV Roof Install.

[@DylanClaire.2957]

I've enjoyed each of your videos and the professional job you do! Two questions: 1 - What sealant do you recommend if not Dicor? 2 - As I look at a new bumper pull what manufacture would you recommend?

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

The campers are all the same. Not one better than the other. Take the decals off if them and you wouldn't tell them apart. If your camper has Dicor roofing...use Carlisle lap sealant. Carlisle makes Dicor. What size camper are you looking for. I have a customer selling an 18ft. New roof...it's a 2015. Great shape. Older man owns it and addded some features. We'll extend the warranty for 10 more years.

[@outcast1189]

Just wondering what your remedy was for the drains on the top of the aluminum widow frames . IT s sad that they compramise longivet y in favor of easier construction espically when the coast of a new coach is so high.

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

We pulled the rubber plugs out, loaded the slot with clear caulk and put the plugs back in. Thanks for watching!

[@micjbaron]

I’m looking at buying a new grand design 311 bhs, do you recommend installing your roof system right away? Is it cheaper if we do? I DO NOT want to deal with leaks on this new coach

[@showcasecharlie11]

Absolutely...and make sure the slides are well sealed top to bottom especially. Cut the snakes head off before it bites you deep in the wallet.

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

If it were mine...( and I don't own one) ...and seeing what I have seen under the roof.. I would. But it could last a bit. You could get lucky and a tree snag it and insurance will cover it. Thanks for watching.

[@Andrew-fr3bp]

I've been preparing to re-seal our corner seams, all exterior penetrations and the roof on our 2015 travel trailer when I came across your channel and subscribed! Question, what "caulk" do you use for the vertical wall surfaces and on the horizontal roof surfaces? Also, I've heard you mention applying "primer" before caulking on roof seams. Which primer are you referring to? Fantastic channel, thanks!

[@peturredbird5178]

I'm looking to do the same thing on my 2016 White Hawk 27DSRL. I need to know too

[@Andrew-fr3bp]

@@peturredbird5178 , after a lot of research I re-sealed all four corner seams and it came out great. . I first removed the aluminum corner strip saving the screws and scraping away all the old sealant. I then used Dicor "Seal-Tite" Corner Seal 1.5"x50ft tape to seal the side edges together. Next I used mineral spirits to clean the aluminum corner strip and applied 2 beads of "CRL 777 Butyl Rubber Sealant" with a caulk gun, making a circle around each screw hole. Next I attached the corner strip back onto the camper and screwed it back in place. Be sure to have some extra screws that are slightly thicker and longer, in case some of the holes get stripped and you need a thicker screw. If any of the butyl sealant gets squished out, wipe it off the fiberglass w/ mineral spirits. As an added layer of defense against water intrusion, I used a caulk gun to apply a thin bead of "Sikaflex 221 Polyurethane Sealant" along both edges of the aluminum corner strip and the fiberglass wall. The hardest part of it all was where the corner trim goes up onto and terminates at the roof. I had to carefully remove all the old Dicor Lap Sealant and clean the roof. To ensure a waterproof seal at the roof, I used Eternabond Tape over the horizontal part of the corner trim on the roof, then used "Henry Tropi-Cool 885 Seam Sealer" over it. The final step was using regular "Henry 887 Tropi-Cool Roof Sealer". These 2 products are safe fon EPDM RVroofs. I also used it along the front and rear facing roof edges and around all the penetrations. This fall I'll apply a coat of the Henry 887 over the entire roof. Good luck with your RV roof !!

[@michaelbloodworth2401]

I understand you do not sell any of your products, but I heard you say on several videos that you had to order the black trim for yourself, but the white snap on trim/screw cover trim could be bought, would you mind sharing where I can order some of the white trim you use ?

[@beerkeller]

I saw in one of your videos you guys use the Duralink 50 or 35 instead of the RV calk. How hard is it to get off if you do have to work in the future? Thanks. Love your videos.

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

To remove the caulk would be some work. You could slice it but once the roof surface is primed...it's stuck like chuck! The numbers 35 and 50 relate to the percentage of flexibility. 35 less flexible than 50. Thanks for watching!

[@Donovanhikes]

Your channel is very enlightening thanks for what you do!! Is there any manufacturer that you would lean towards?? Thanks again 💯💯

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

They'er all the same. Literally. I don't own one kind of like a landscaper who had his yard paved. Thanks for watching.

[@Donovanhikes]

@@RVROOFINSTALL thanks for the quick reply.

[@showcasecharlie11]

Looking at your AC curbs, is there any reason why you can't build the curb to support the whole unit instead of using the 2 little supports?

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Not necessary. More material, also the stands are designed to balance the rear portion of the AC. That's where the fan is. The fan needs to be centered in the shroud and the stands allow us to make the adjustments. A full curb may follow a roof line that isn't true. Thanks for watching!

[@showcasecharlie11]

@@RVROOFINSTALL kind of makes sense...I'm always looking at improving my rig. I've said the same things you have for years to anybody who listens and wants an rv. Its funny, all my friends and people who I've talked to always come back to me for advice on repair and sealing...I absolutely hate dicor myself. It might make a temporary seal in an emergency but I always recommend removing it entirely and resealing with a better option.

[@rickgriffin1124]

Which is the better product for rv roof replacement, carlisle tpo or gaf tpo?

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

We don't buse GAF because they offer no support for our distributors or us. Hard to deal with. We use Carlisle. But any commercial TPO membrane will work. Thanks for watching!

[@brandonmunger8113]

@@RVROOFINSTALL can you use Carlisle on Dicor or do you need to remove the docor?

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

@@brandonmunger8113 no it sure. If Dicor has Silicone it won't stick. Do one area and check it in a couple of days.

[@2declercksinwmsbg]

Really enjoy your videos. Not sure why you refer to this travel trailer as a Jayco-Forest River. They are two separate companies. I thought Jayco was owned by Thor Industries.

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

From what the customer I formed me ....she has to deal with Jayco...you may be right. Thanks for watching!

[@jimbrodeur8711]

Maybe that's why the customer didn't get anywhere with the warranty. It's like calling Chevy to fix your Ford.

[@Matt-pj3ue]

At 29:24. That do-dad is a T.V. bracket.

[@Chris-wh2gy]

That do dad is a tv bracket

[@casperhudson7728]

That’s not jayco. That’s a forest river model.

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

I believe Jayco owns them, could be wrong. Thanks for watching.

[@casperhudson7728]

RV ROOF INSTALL love the videos! No jayco is owned by Thor.

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

I've been educated...lol. They're all the same.

[@rancher12121]

membrane looks like little more than a shower curtain

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

The original? It's suppose to be 28 mils thick. Ours is 60 mil commercial structured TPO. Thanks for watching!

[@rancher12121]

@@RVROOFINSTALL yes, original, great work and videos

[@jjthegreat1981]

WTF is a 2019 doing in your shop? This is ridiculous, Jayco should be taking care of this 100%. Completely ridiculous to the point im wondering if this client will go the legal route afterwards

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Get em built, Get em out, Get em sold! That's there Moto. We got a 2018 Big horn on channel. Same deal. Thanks for watching!

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Just got a call about a 2020 Keystone coming loose.

[@jjthegreat1981]

@@RVROOFINSTALL Wow insane. For what its worth, thank you for holding the industry to account. You are the ones stopping these units from going straight to the landfill.

[@showcasecharlie11]

Laws need to be changed so these shady dealers and manufacturers can be sued for the low quality crap....overpriced crap that ain't worth half of what they charge for it. I'm almost certain you're better off buying a good shape used rig and improve it with higher quality products yourself.

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Actually there is a USC code that states anything purchased is purchased with the understanding there are no defects. If there are you can bring the coach back for a refund. Thanks for watching!

[@winstonrocco1981]

If more people watched your videos most would not buy a new camper. If a person has to rebuild one might as well be used their cheaper. Lmao