What Did I Find Inspecting a 2008 Newmar Essex?

This day found me at Premium Coach Group in Gilbert, Arizona inspecting a 2008 Essex. I also check the underside of the slides before. This is a gel-coat one piece fiberglass roof and standard dicor self-leveling acrylic roof sealant is what is used on the roof and 100% clear silicone everywhere else.
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[@danmcbride6258]

You captured a lot of items on this Newmar Roof. Good Inspection.

[@Rollingwithkenny]

James i love ypur work ethic... Keep on doing what you do, and maybe one day we can do business💯

[@richardoder3459]

I’ve had three Newmars and every bedroom slide had that white plastic and all of them had rot. I replaced the one on my recent Newmar after watching your video.

[@AZExpert]

Awesome! Hope it turned out well

[@curtisnikel6427]

Interesting inspection and explanation, thanks for sharing.

[@AZExpert]

Glad you liked it!

[@chuckpotter1209]

Excellent video and explanation of the details and what needs to be repaired> I also liked how you gave your opinion on what is "normal wear" for this year etc. Well done.

[@AZExpert]

Thanks for watching!

[@mdv1033]

Addicted to this channel... keep up the good work! Learning a ton

[@AZExpert]

thank you so much!

[@enjoyingretirement4846]

Never gets old. Thanks again.

[@AZExpert]

thank you, should have two more coming then

[@ericgregory3005]

At the 2:08 mark in the front corner there was a piece of white or beige covering that looked tore. Looks like it was covered with something before maybe unless that was a paint mark too.

[@AZExpert]

that was a discoloration in the floor. .thanks

[@jeffpflugrath8607]

Enjoy all the knowledge I pickup from you. Wow, how many things I’ve never thought to look at. Go James!

[@AZExpert]

thank you

[@travellingslim]

Good timing, I was in the middle of watching your roof playlist and this pops up!

[@AZExpert]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@philw7174]

Thanks for taking us on this job with you. Always learn something with each of your videos. Happy trails!

[@AZExpert]

Thanks Phil

[@marcwitt8507]

James Do you ever find yourself going to Florida to do a rv inspection ..

[@dkleath8697]

I get dizzy everytime I see you on the roof!

[@craigmiller286]

as an inspector i appreciate you showing the public some of the details of the inspection process! we are not just walking by and and charging a fee. good job

[@AZExpert]

thank you. I've lost many inspection jobs by explaining the process and being told that they don't need me to look at and operate drawers and appliances.

[@robertthompson6958]

Thanks James. Learn something every time I watch you.

[@AZExpert]

Glad to hear it

[@kenj.8897]

James thanks for showing the slides , I was the guy who asked if you would do that a couple weeks ago 👍

[@AZExpert]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@matthewstrzelecki4280]

I love the numark ns6 looked at 1 in Florida it was immaculate compared to that one

[@FunDuude]

Hmmm. what's that on the right hand side, toward the extreme right hand side of the edge of the picture at 12:13. Looks like there was some kind of "coating" or "Covering" there and it was ripped away.

[@liamhenry8164]

After you make recommendations. How about approximate costs.

[@AZExpert]

I do my best to estimate but dealers tend to get a much better labor rate :)

[@DavidHBurkart]

Thanks James!

[@AZExpert]

you're welcome

[@rtjautomotive]

I see you have the Prius speed brake up.

[@AZExpert]

thank you

[@scottwall4669]

That is a perfect size pine cone hole!!! They are a 9 pound missle. I would repair the hole with surf board resin verses replacing. The rest of the coach is simply 13 years old with very little roof care. Newmars are well built. Looky at RV Geeks and how beautiful theirs is due to non stop care for everything between the bumpers!!

[@AZExpert]

Newmars with a fiberglass roof are built very well. The RVGeeks really adore their Newmar and it's great to see.

[@michaelm9623]

Do you have a video where you deal with the Monaco problem (wall completely falling apart) you mention at the 45 second mark?

[@AZExpert]

not on a monaco but a few on Winnebago

[@hillbillyrv]

You have to like flex seal. You can build a boat out of that stuff. ha ha I criticized flex seal in one of my early videos. The comments were hilarious.

[@AZExpert]

it seems like a safe bet a "as seen on TV" logo means it does not work

[@hillbillyrv]

@@AZExpert nooooooooo !!!! Don't say that. There went the last of my faith in humanity. We are doomed !!!!

[@brendaniederberger9157]

Recent wind caused our entire radius to poop off our 2006 Outlook- how do we get it back into the rail?

[@AZExpert]

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[@AZExpert]

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[@brendaniederberger9157]

Thank you so much

[@AmericanMX]

Does the old (not eternabond) tape have to be removed and cleaned or can you put new over top?

[@billking3290]

Always enjoy watching your roof inspection videos. Perhaps you can do some videos on inspecting around frameless window's, maintenance on them and how to check seals and repairing them on frameless windows.

[@AZExpert]

Great suggestion!

[@SpykersB]

@@AZExpert oh yes! That would be awesome! Yes, yes, yes...please. 🍻

[@MrFedex0601]

How do I contact you regarding a coach in my father’s estate?

[@rjw8316]

OK Mr. AZ Expert, I have seen many of your videos showing the sun damage to the clear coat on the top of many motorhomes. Mine Is only a couple of years old and does not show the sum damage....yet. What would you suggest that I and others use to prevent this from happening? Should I cover the exposed edges with PPF? Use some sort of UV spray? Does a UV spray even exist? Your advise would be appreciated.

[@AZExpert]

normal car wax, either paste or liquid wash n wax

[@badgerpa9]

The one slide looked like someone had peeled the plastic off and maybe painted it? Just a guess from video. Thanks for another educational video, it is nice to know what to look for on the different rigs. Thanks again for the video and your time to do it. Stay safe and healthy.

[@AZExpert]

maybe, but if they did it was a clean job, I didn't see any remains of plastic or fabric under the bolts or plates

[@MsAll4freedom]

Do you inspect the engine

[@Tony_in_AZ]

Nice for it's age...Altho it is not a 2003 Nissan fixer upper

[@AZExpert]

lol, thats a never ending project

[@sasuva1]

Thank you for the inspections and tours of RVs. How about a Live Stream Q&A with themes? Damage/Upgrading/Value? Please?

[@AZExpert]

That sounds nice. I generally am working 12-14 hour days 6-days a week so I am nt sure where I'd find the time. I keep trying to slow down it's just not happening

[@FunDuude]

for a 13 yr old roof, it's pretty good. I get on my roof 3-4 times a yr to clean it and wax it, but it's not a 2008 either. I'm surprised the owner(s) didn't care enough about it to maintain it better. If I had an Essex (which is my #1 pick together with the Foretravel), I'd "baby" it and keep it (maintain) it better than my present one, which I go over with a fine comb every 3 months. And if I had an Essex I sure as hell wouldn't use FLEX SEAL on that bad boy. What tha F#@* was the owner thinking? I would use Urethane all the way, like you alluded to in your previous video.

[@AZExpert]

I'm glad you maintain it! you should make a channel showing people how to do that

[@FunDuude]

@@AZExpert LOL.what ? a vid on how to (pretty much) "Mop a roof?" Dang if they can't figure that one out, they need more than a video.

[@robfl07]

Woo hoo! A Video before bedtime.

[@AZExpert]

thank you!

[@SpykersB]

🤣 😆 Once upon a time, there was a Newmar roof...

[@terry3193]

Hi James, great video. I’m curious...why do people get upset if you call it Eternabond if that is what it is? Take care.

[@AZExpert]

many people swear by Eternabond and refuse to believe it can fail, so obviously if the roof tape is failing...it's not Eternabond.

[@SpykersB]

@@AZExpert 🤣👏🏻 😂 yeah.....okay.....ahhh don’t give in to those wannabe experts. Call it as you see it, it’s your video, not theirs, lol. Cheers 🍻

[@19Clutch69]

Learned what to look for when doing inspection on my roof. Thanks! From a scale from 1 to 5 with 5 being great, how do you rate that Essex roof?

[@AZExpert]

I'd rate this a solid 4.8, a few touch ups after 13 years is a great sign.

[@ronniecardy]

Someone going to do a lot of work on this one. Do you make a few more change if we watch an add ?

[@AZExpert]

the channel does make some pennies if people watch the ads, but I skip them too very often

[@KevinCoop1]

James, Is this what you do on weekends for fun? 😈

[@AZExpert]

it sure seems like it

[@hannahsummer259]

IV. Seen. Your. Work. You. Can. Fix. It. You. Can. Fix. Anything. And. Do. A. Great. Job. Too

[@AZExpert]

I wish that were true, but thank you very much!

[@Graygeezer]

When you do the inspection, are you able to also do the repairs?

[@AZExpert]

sometimes I do the repairs too but not everytime

[@babylonfive]

What do you recommend in place of flex-seal?

[@AZExpert]

dicor should have been used

[@SpykersB]

Thank you! was about to ask the same thing! AZ still teaching me 😏I though dicor, aka lap-sealant right? but had to hear it from the teacher. So AZ, what is flex seal best used for?

[@webbphoto2]

Not bad for a rig 13 years old! Minor stuff really.

[@AZExpert]

the roof held up very well

[@cwshumate914]

Would some preventative maintenance solved any of those problems you found?

[@AZExpert]

cleaning the gutter drains yes, the foam flashing is merely sun exposure, the paint peeling could have been helped with waxing but mostly it's just age and it's aged well.

[@RobertSmith-tq6mf]

The rock on the rail is called ballast.

[@AZExpert]

yes, I should know that. My dad is a train and model train fan, so I was indirectly raised on it, but my age might be catching up on me too. Thank you!

[@terrytinagero777]

Hey James, when you going to inspect mine? LOL....

[@AZExpert]

theres just so much to do.

[@6582rg]

Out of site, out of mind. I don’t understand why folks don’t take the time to inspect their roof and make minor repairs, even once a year. Are you inspecting that for a potential customer, or for the dealer on a trade-in?

[@AZExpert]

Without a ladder on the back, inspections can be more difficult. Even the extension ladder is questionable as an inspector. But I agree, these RVs need attention to last. This was an pre-sales inspection so the dealership knows what needs to be done or make allowances for. Thanks!

[@22howards]

Just needs some minor repairs. The slide floor was more concerning. How in the world did that happen?? Railroad repair, I like that subject!

[@AZExpert]

the white abs is not uv stable and starts to crack, I'd just rip all of it off and paint it for moisture protection

[@TONYANDBRENDA1969]

Thanks will this rig be up for sale or are you checking it for someone?

[@AZExpert]

yes I think around $170k. I dont think it;'s listed yet

[@theflyinhawaiiantravels354]

2003 Newmar Mountaineer, 7,500 miles 37,500

[@rtjautomotive]

Hi dollar coach,lo dollar parts. Shame,all about the dollar.

[@AZExpert]

it is a shame

[@chriskriaris2671]

1:49 look like mousture stains

[@AZExpert]

it does, but I don't see damage from it and often these are washed with the slide out so it would not be uncommon to get wet.