2011 Sunset Trail New Roof

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].

[@stephencoogle2732]

I greatly appreciate your approach, techniques, and honesty- not to mention all your time invested in making these videos. People should know the truth behind the shortcuts that a lot of manufacturers take in the construction methods and materials used.

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Thanks for watching. Hit the like button.

[@grege9862]

That's craftsmanship!

[@demadre]

It's a shame that RV manufacturers don't take the pride in their product that your company does. Thanks for opening up my eyes to the shoddy work that is out there. If I ever have a failure on our RV roof, I know here we are headed.

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

If you ever?? Bahahahaha....you mean...when you do! Thanks for watching!

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Just an FYI....I don't own one!

[@fallcityjames1]

Your process is awesome!!!!! You need a shop on the west coast.

[@kirknelson3020]

James Finkley I agree!

[@charliehooks5801]

Thanks for all the vids. Didn't realize all the scams. Love your work. Its deffently the way I would want to do it 👍

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Thank you. We try hard on this side. Folks entrust us to solve these problems and we take that seriously. Definitely not something you want to do twice! Thanks for watching!

[@Asimplelife1]

Holy crap. Where are y’all guys at? I am beyond impressed at the insight and care y’all show for your customers. Plus I have a Sunset Trail 😢😅

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

We're in Fort Oglethorpe GA just a few miles below Chattanooga, TN. If you think this was a lot...we'll be posting Georgetown this week. Hit the like and subscribe. Thanks for watching.

[@josephsouza2160]

Excellent work wish you were in Massachusetts !

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Folks come down from New England all the time. We have a super C in the shop now from Connecticut. Thanks for watching.

[@possumnewsnetwork1191]

Lexel Best stuff ever made! We used it in Florida to fix those crap 80's skylight and anything that can take that much UV and stay waterproof in a tropical storm is crazy good!

[@markygrove6311]

Very nice.wish i lived in GA.

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Folks come.from all over... literally. Thanks for watching!

[@mitch5891]

The most impressive thing I see is the heat welding. What kind of material are you using prior to sealing it with a heat gun? It doesn't look like there are any screws holding the vents down before or after sealing the protrusions.

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

The material fuses together with the heat. The curbs are screwed to the roof. Thanks for watching!

[@davidc2582]

What material do you use to elevate the skylight and other items on the roof? Love the work and the humor.

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Please understand, curbs and roof components we fabricate are proprietary to us. We design and build were necessary to prevent the root cause from arising again. Curbs used on one coach may be different for curbs used on another. IE: Some AC units are bolted directly into the roof with lag bolts....not a good idea... always leaks. We designed a different curb for those type units

[@DylanClaire.2957]

Very impressed! Wish you were in Fort Worth Texas. Can you recommend a company in the DFW area?

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

We just finished. Coach from Dallas. But to answer you question, we don't have another shop. Thanks for watching!

[@lisablake4237]

What type of tape do you suggest for going over the seems of the roofing wood?

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

We don't use tape. What you see is the remnants of the roof membrane. Thanks for watching.

[@jvyj87]

What size wood you use for the curves. Do you put a degree angle on the outside of the curve? Thanks

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Roof components are proprietary to us.

[@rodshore2242]

This man is a pro. I am a retired roofing contractor and curbs are a basic specification for a flat roof of any kind. The Roofs installed by this Company are far superior to the manufacturers initial roof on any RV. Putting more & more Dicor overpriced self leveling caulking is as the man says for Morons.

[@justintaylor4471]

Is there any chance you can do a video demonstrating how you're doing the flashing, and exactly what steps you're going through when you install the vents and AC? Or maybe point me to one already done?

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

I'm not sure I'm following your question. Are you asking if we can show how to build the curbs?

[@justintaylor4471]

@@RVROOFINSTALL I don't know what a curb is? I'm thinking you're just adding a little bit of lift to the vents and other protrusions from the roof, and then you're "double sealing" which I'm not quite sure where and how it's double sealed. I watched a couple and I think I see how the back flashing is done. I'm a ways away from redoing the roof. I just want to do it right so I don't have to do it again. Any help would be appreciated.

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

@@justintaylor4471 the lifts are called curbs. That's how a commercial roof is done. All the curbs, boots and other components bare proprietary to us. We designed them. We don't sell them, in fact we don't sell anything. We are just a service shop.

[@justintaylor4471]

@@RVROOFINSTALL I realize that. And thanks for your time. Your videos and quality of work is amazing - not trying to steal anything or get anything for free - just trying to make sure I do mine the best I can. I live in Oregon, and I'm a salmon fishing guide who lives year around in an RV. I bought a 40' toy hauler and the inside looked great, until I had to fix the paneling, and now I've rebuilt the back end walls, rebuilding the main slideout, rebuilt the small slideout. The roof has soft spots (in one area, whoever installed the satellite dish used cable ties on top of the roof, screwed down, with a little dab of dicor over them, as if that was going to do anything). The skylight is cracked on the edges and I need to replace. I've stopped the leaks (I think) for now. Roof replacement will commence sometime in the spring or fall. I know you're not in this for DIY, but seeing how it's supposed to be done is helpful nonetheless. I wish I had the money to send it across the country and be able to pay you to do it (at least then I'm confident it would be done exactly correct). I'm guessing at some things and learning a lot as I go. I watch a lot of videos, and as far as I'm concerned, you're the only one doing it right, with an attention to detail second to none. That being said, it's not an option for me. I was just trying to get some ideas on how to do it right so I can concentrate back on fishing and not worry about whether the roof is going to collapse on me anytime soon. I'm not going to waste anymore of your time. For what it's worth, I still think you're doing an amazing job.

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

@@justintaylor4471 you can email me at [e-mail]. I can give you some tips. I helped another sub, he lives in Russia. We got his watertight.

[@krisssweettalker01]

Ok what do we use for roof vents , exhaust ,

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

You can use anything else but Dicor. OSI makes Quad that should work. That is available at Home Depot and Lowe's.

[@wnybricky1559]

What are your thoughts on using Zip sheathing under the membrane?

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

You could use Zip if you wanted to. I am a proponent for plywood. I only use OSB if the coach is over 8ft wide. If you do thebroof correctly it shouldn't leak so you won't have rotted would. I am guessing we are talking about a truss roof and not a plygoam roof.

[@wnybricky1559]

@@RVROOFINSTALL yes. Truss roof over aluminum framing. More concerned with bond of the glue to the zip. Thinking the benifit would be somewhat of a insurance with roof damage and hopefully catching the damage before the roof is rotted. Appreciate the response.

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

@@wnybricky1559 I haven't dealt with ZIP much but I would be concerned if they have some sort of coating that would prevent the glue from sticking. Plywood may be stronger but it would depend on the resin in the zip. As a rule plywood has more tensile strength that OSB. We use 1/2 inch BC.

[@randyfisher6108]

how much for new roof like that 33 foot

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Thank you for the inquiry. We shy away from quotes on social media. Call us tmrw and we can go over pricing and repairs. 433.475.7663. Thanks for watching!

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Yes they are all screwed down. That'd be crazy if they weren't. Thanks for watching!

[@samson911959]

What is the manufacturer of the foam glue you use?

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Great stuff

[@jasenyelton1736]

@@RVROOFINSTALL .Do you just use the great stuff foam crack filler as adhesive?? If so witch one?? Thanks< you guys a re an true inspiration to do it right!!

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

@@jasenyelton1736 There are different foams for different applications. Some are fillers some are adhesives. Foams also come in different ratings, such as 4ib foam would be harder stronger than a 2 lb foam as a filler Some are slow rise and some will rise quickly. It all depends on your application, working time and the goal you want to achieve. Are you trying to adhere or fill? If you are trying to do both then you would need an adhesive froth oak type foam. Several manufacturers make this type foam. We used a slow rise foam filler adhesive on the Four Winds Siesta... but that'll set you back $1,000.

[@jasenyelton1736]

@@RVROOFINSTALL just want to look at using foam adhesive to glue new plywood sheeting to roof joist on toy hauler. Adding new joust and full re sheet. Thanks

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

@@jasenyelton1736 use M1

[@Chris-wh2gy]

I have said it a million times so will again RV man u factors will build units to fall apart until the day there is a law put in place that holds them accountable . Until then all they want is the mighty dollar for their nickel spent

[@stevemitchell238]

look at the insolation it thin in spots allover like they just pulled a rool apart once all the wiring and ac ducting was done it should be buble wrapped with foil wrapped and taped then just spray the roof let it cure 24 shave it with the shaving toolthen put real plywood like 5/8 then toung and grove it they should try putting one coat of fiber glass and run it up all the openings all most to the top leave the frunt and rear caps off and fill the gap so it slides over just right when the roof is all lade they should use the duble sided ruber roof seam tape under the gutter and trim once you put it down its never coming off and why not use a thicker sheet of aluminum roofthat been bent to go under the caps and down the sids use a thicker glue that dose not harden then on the sky lights the ac unit fans cut the aluminum flush with the openings then build the framing then use seam tape all around it and a inch on the aluminum roof then wrap the framing in aluminum flashing then use big streach after you paint the aluminum roof what ever color they want like white that seam tape is sticky I have used it on my roofs and it has never failed me I get the 6in rool its black when it het hot it sticks better and it dose not crack.the idea is to lay it and it stay for 50 years.

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

You are taking a dump truck to the grocery store. Some roofs are plyfoam but what you are talking about is extremely expensive , add too much weight and wouldn't make a difference if you are suggesting that we did not do a thorough job. 5/8 decking is way to heavy for a camper and the other molding and pieces wont fit proper unless you remake those as well. Not worth the effort or expense. If it were prudent and necessary to do what you are suggesting I would trek that road but it isn't...it's just overkill. If you add another 500 lbs to a coach then that is 500 lbs of something they can not take. like water and food, chairs tables, whatever. The coaches have a weight and load limit. Going by what you are suggesting I should just do a poured concrete roof or maybe a piece as slab of steel. This is a camper not a skyscraper or bridge. Thanks for watching jus the same.

[@stevemitchell238]

that under layment real thin

[@All2Skitzd]

That is flashing tape, it just looks like drywall mesh and probably is the same

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

If you say so . I've never seen a flashing tape like that. They do make flashing mesh that gets embedded into flashing cement, but if you say so. Thanks for watching!

[@ryleyweinbender7452]

Very proffesional. I have done roofing for years and have seen lots of shoddy work. Not my style I like thourough jobs water tight , sleep at night.

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

That the key....sleep at night...lol. truth be told...we are just doing what folks entrust us to do. Thanks for watching!

[@stevemitchell238]

that the cheep tape not the 4 in foil tape

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

????

[@stevemitchell238]

tell the name and maker so people do not get riped off

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

They're all the same. Literally, they are all the same build and quality. Folks will always be getting ripped off until the stage a NO BUY for 30 days at least. Someone could set that up on Facebook, Instacrap or some other social media. Thanks for watching.

[@andrewarmstrong7310]

The more of your videos I watch the more I have my mind made up on a class B van. The travel trailers, diesel pusher class A an C are just complete junk. Matchsticks and staples.

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Some class B have the same roofs. Unless you get an actual van....go all out and buy a Sportsmobiles! 19 forward gears, 2 reverse gears, front wheel drive, all wheel drive, 4 wheel drive and read wheel drive! If you get stuck in this vehicle...well you just damn deserve it! LOL!

[@markh8410]

You better hope an insurance adjuster does not see this video. Insurance companies are not responsible for poor manufacturing techniques.

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

Not sure what you mean. But whatever an insurance company adjust we do. We don't file fraudulent claims.

[@Reaglesracing44_]

first of all that roof is designed not to be walked on. i work for a sunset trail dealer

[@RVROOFINSTALL]

HA HA...so if they are not meant to be walked on then how do you apply more on..moron?...lol. Why are there ladders on them? to just get close to the top to look at it?

[@Reaglesracing44_]

@@RVROOFINSTALL these sunset trails are designed to be a light weight 1/2 ton towable camper. there for they can’t put heavy materials on the camper during the mfg process. that’s why you don’t get ladders on the back. they are a cheap ass trailer.