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Camper Skylight Replacement and Roof Repair

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#ilovervlife #CamperSkylightRepair #RVmaintenance Well it’s happened again. Our camper skylight cracked. It not only cracked, but water leaked into the ceiling and created quite the mess. And this isn’t our first time at this rodeo. This is the second time our camper skylight has cracked. Fortunately the task isn’t too difficult for this camper skylight replacement and roof repair.
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@roypboston1 5 месяцев назад

The Etrnabond tape is geniuses. Yes, it definitely should be done at the factory. Im going to incorporate that into my repair. Thanks, sir!

@iLoveRVlife 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching

@seymourscagnetti1413 Год назад

Your tenacity is infectious. I think I'll shall rise from the couch and go fix something! Love your videos Jerry. Keep 'em coming. Cheers.

@iLoveRVlife Год назад

Thanks!

@dinarefior1892 Месяц назад

Hi I just found your channel 10 minutes ago we are watching in our RV 5:20 We just got pelted with 2 hail storms 1 hour ago golf ball and baseball size. We lost both sky lights.This video is going to be very helpful thank you. I'm gonna let all of my fellow campers here know that lost there sky lights too😊

@iLoveRVlife Месяц назад

I’m so sorry yo hear this happened to you all. Glad you found our channel and hope it makes your replacement easy.

@cinmay2000 Год назад

I appreciate the editing in this video. Time not wasted!

@iLoveRVlife Год назад

Thanks.

@johnw3724 Год назад

Hi Jerry - the permanent fix is to get a piece of King Starboard in 1/4 inch thick in the white color. Cut it to the size of the skylight footprint and use it to replace the upper dome. The starboard is a marine product and will never crack on you; it is basically indestructible; and the 1/4 white is still thin enough you get light to pass thru it so it's still a "skylight". It works well with the same eternabond flashing you installed which is a very clever improvement -- just like modern house window installs. They also have 1/8th material that may work but I had a sheet of 1/4 handy and it's worked very well.

@iLoveRVlife Год назад

Thanks for the tip.

@johnw3724 Год назад

@@iLoveRVlife After 4 skylights I needed a better solution and it's worked great!

@LenvilleMartin 2 месяца назад

Thank you and I am looking forward to seeing more of your videos. Len. 06/14/24

@iLoveRVlife 2 месяца назад

Thank Len. Thanks for watching.

@jenfugit7801 Год назад

Wow, learning another new thing from you! I upgraded a vent over my bed last weekend to a reversible fan. While on the roof I looked at my skylight and thought, "Yeah, it is probably time to replace that one." I had no idea there were TWO domes in the construction of what I thought was just a basic bubble/flange type product. Off to shop for future upgrades! LOL Thanks again Jerry for your informative videos!

@iLoveRVlife Год назад

Thanks so much Jen.

@DreamingOutloudRVing 3 года назад

Looks great! Jerry you are such a kind person you cannot pull of showing frustration! LOL...

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

Thanks a bunch. Life’s too short to sweat the small stuff. Just live RV life 😎

@jdaniels1371 Год назад

Thanks, Jerry. First time replacing an RV skylight; your video made the project much more straightforward. The Eternabond tape was the secret sauce in the recipe.

@iLoveRVlife Год назад

That’s great. Glad the video was helpful.

@frostieswift4887 3 года назад

as always, Jerry u provide great info! Thanks for sharing your expertise and knowledge.

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

Thanks a bunch.

@toddspencer5926 3 года назад

Great repair Jerry definitely an improvement from the original repair. I Eternabonded my entire roof seams and seals that had been factory screwed, and then replaced with a clear graphite skylight. More durable than most skylights. Love the video on the repair you preformed. You're the best Jerry!!

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

Thanks a bunch.

@insanity4411 3 года назад

jerry thanks for all the wonderful videos, keep up the good work, god bless you.

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

Thanks a bunch.

@mikeandshawnahual4072 3 года назад

I regularly apply 303 UV Protectant Spray to all the plastics on our rig. So far it has helped keep ours from becoming brittle. Love your idea on the Eterna bond on the inside of the cover.

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

That’s a good practice. I apply on the awnings, but skipped this step. It’s on the list going forward.

@rossbagley9015 2 года назад

When you're putting screws through acrylic or lexan, make the holes oversize and use flanged screws or washers. Also, you're 100% right that engineering plastics do not like it when screws are clamped tight: creates stresses in the plastic that will eventually crack. The "right" way would be to use an aluminum frame that applies clamping force over the entire flange, but no RV makers do this. I'm not sure it matters with eternabond tape, and I saw that you're adding to an existing tape layer, but you usually want to layer waterproof flashings from the bottom up. That way the flashing edges are always facing down: less likely for water to move up and get underneath. Also, eternabond adhesive is pressure activated. Rolling and pressing to activate the bond is essential.

@iLoveRVlife 2 года назад

Thanks for the comments Ross. The main problem I found with the OEM skylights was the plastic became brittle after a couple of years of sun exposure. This was the second repair and they just crumble. This last unit was purchased from a RV supply house. It’s 50% thicker and since installed, not more surface cracks.

@TheBuellerBunch 3 года назад

Thanks for the info. They gotta make these skylights better so they dont crack all the time.

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

So very true.

@davidblessing8724 3 года назад

Well done Jerry , Thanks for sharing !

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

Thanks and always.

@williamfry6087 Год назад

great video thanks. Sunlight damages all plastic, rubber, skin, and tires. This should be a regular replacement. I need to do this now. I like the eternabond solution. I will try this.

@iLoveRVlife Год назад

Thanks. So true. After a few years they do become brittle. And then there are those tree limbs…..

@scottfranson4215 3 года назад

Thanks for sharing your expertise and knowledge.

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

My pleasure Scott.

@deepnature6117 3 года назад

I have a PVC roof on my Surveyor we purchased in Nov. There is a 15 year warranty on it with no treatments which was better than any warranty I found on a Rubber or TPO roof while shopping around. Hopefully it lasts. I just had a carport installed last week for my trailer and it was expensive. Thanks for sharing the repair. Didn’t look too bad. I am thinking about changing out my bathroom vent fan for a MAX air. I am definitely going to install the rain covers over both my vents as that will be an easy upgrade. We are heading back to FL as our getaway trip this month.

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

Theses PVC roofs are great. Super easy to clean, no chalking and the reflective quality has a big impact keeping our 5th wheel cooler during hot summers. Year one of ownership we replaced our fans with Fantastic Fans and rain covers. Good investment. Safe travels to the Sunshine State.

@n1njazx7 3 года назад

Another great repair Jerry. That one won't leak anytime soon that's for sure. Keep up the good work.

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

Thanks a bunch.

@carmenmorales1365 3 года назад

Good job

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

Thanks

@chancee1 3 года назад

You did a great gob,thanks for sharing this

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

Thanks Danny.

@redthreads5258 3 года назад

Looking, Good Jerry! I have a skylight that is cracked on my Motorhome! Thanks for this video!

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

Thanks and glad we could help.

@tommcl386 3 года назад

Great job!! Love your videos

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

Thanks Tom.

@claudius622 3 года назад

The first time mine cracked, i replaced them with the ' Lexan sky light ' and no problem since.

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

That’s a thought. Would have to work something out on the bottom side, but shouldn’t be difficult. If it happens again, I may go that route.

@claudius622 3 года назад

The one I took was uv traited too

@pigybak 3 года назад

labor of love.

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

So true

@stevefrederick8215 3 года назад

Keep the up the good helpful vlogs Jerry.🍹

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

Thanks a bunch Steve.

@mssixty3426 3 года назад

Many thanks for this! Have sent this to my email for future reference, I have a lot of work to do on my RV roof due to age and hail damage.

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

Ouch! Sorry to hear about the damage.

@normgibson6565 3 года назад

Did the same to ours this last summer thanks a hailstorm.

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

Quite a few have shared hailstorm damage. It does beat the stew out of the camper roofs.

@thomasbumgardner6970 3 года назад

A 2004 Gateway is six years old in 2021? Is that some of that “new” math we hear about? 😂 Just fun in’ ya. Another great and helpful video. Thanks for making these.

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

Oops. Misspoke. Should have said 2014.

@MScottBlalock 3 года назад

Thank you both for clearing this up. I rewinded twice to see if I heard that right. I was wondering if these videos were a decade old....

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

Nope, just got a little head of myself.

@LenvilleMartin 2 месяца назад

Hey Jerry this is my time to see your videos. Man you are a life saver. My sky light started leaking just recently. And low and behold cracks everywhere especially the screws. Im not carperter inclined but i was wondering if when I put the screws back in if i added flat washer along the the sealing if that would help prevent cracking?

@iLoveRVlife 2 месяца назад

Glad you found us. It think it’s more of over tightening the screws that will cause premature cracking. But over time, the sun UV kills the plastic. Once it gets fragile it does take much to cause cracking.

@nathanurick8320 3 года назад

We went through a hailstorm last year and had to do the same thing.

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

What a pain Nathan. Can only imagine the damage.

@dustinmccune6481 3 года назад

I would suggest if you want to stop a crack from spreading drill a small hole at the end of the crack to stop the spread before you seal it.

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

Thanks for the tip.

@sealanderadventures 3 года назад

Great content! You inspired me to get out today and work on my unit. I'm changing my smoke color entry door window, based on your past video recommendation. Please consider a trip over to the WALTER F. GEORGE reservoir (lake Eufaula , AL.) To one of three COE campgrounds. I recommend Cotton Hill because it is full hookup. The beàch sites are the best.if you need exact site numbers just ask. The other two COE are awsome as well. Thanks again, Sealander

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

It been a very long time since we’ve been to WFG. It’s time to go back. Think we may be able to fit in this year. Thanks a bunch for the tip.

@ronstacy6054 3 года назад

Two questions: why not put a washer with each screw providing a larger surface for the screw to seat? How about taking the dome to a metal shop and have an aluminum frame fitted to put around the flange?

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

That’s an idea. These’s things become so brittle after a few years from the heat. We need another option that won’t breakdown.

@ronlangham3071 6 месяцев назад

What is the sealant like Xtri?? stuff that you did the "small bead" with at 11:25, between the eternabond and the shell on the top side? Maybe I am missing the links you mentioned to the products. Not sure if this the self leveling or the sealant? Thanks, great video

@iLoveRVlife 6 месяцев назад

If you have a rubber roof as found on most RVs, you can use Dicor lap sealant. My roof is PVC and this was LaSalle Bristol XTRM. Thanks for watching.

@jal8888 3 года назад

Fabulous. My2021 Keystone Cougar 29BHS and it came home brand new, 4 months ago, with cracks in our shower skylight. We bought it from a dealer that is 3 hours away and after watching your video, we are fixing it ourselves! What wood screws did you use? Were they stainless steel or regular screws?

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

Glad we could help. If the existing screws are in good shape, you can reuse. If not stainless would be the better option.

@frankmitzen2008 3 года назад

Jerry, I believe a pair of cheap foam knee pads should be in your future.

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

Agree!

@sallyolson1166 2 года назад

And maybe a way to attach your camera to your hat for two-handed use at times! 😊

@iLoveRVlife 2 года назад

Thanks. Used a tripod to keep the video steady.

@tombrown6464 3 года назад

A couple of qyestions Jerry. #1 What about using some washers(fender washers) under the screw heads on the roof to help spread out the load? #2 What is the sealant you're using on the roof?

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

That’s a good idea. If it happens again we’ll give that a try. I used XTRM RV lap sealant. Holds up well.

@wk7060 3 года назад

👍

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

Thanks

@kevincameron8437 3 года назад

Why not use eternabond on top of the screws and seal it that way? But good idea on the EB on the interior frame.

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

That’s an option, but expect this may crack again over time. The self leveling sealant is a little easier to remove.

@VickiHipsher-t7g 5 дней назад

How do you measure the skylight to fit. How do you measure the skylight to fit the Same spot

@iLoveRVlife 4 дня назад

I measured the exterior dimensions of the flange.

@southcreekoutfitters Год назад

Jerry, I cant find on your website the skylight replacement part. I need to get one. Could you post the link to the Amazon item?

@iLoveRVlife Год назад

Here’s the blog with the link to the skylight we used. Tnere’s now standard size for these RV’s so measure we’ll before you order. www.ilovervlife.com/camper-skylight-replacement-and-roof-repair/

@tecmah 3 года назад

Great video. Do you notice the shower head holder slipping down the rod? Ours will not stay in a set position

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

Thanks Marc. No problems with the shower head holder. It stays where placed.

@bounderchris 15 дней назад

Shouldn’t you be using butyl tape under the top skylight instead of lap sealant?

@iLoveRVlife 15 дней назад

I’ve used both. Can’t tell a difference.

@trina3176 3 года назад

Hi, my husband and I have been trying to find the right type of skylight to replace ours, it's very similar if not the same to what you have. Can you post a link of what type of skylight you used (for the inside and outside) or where you purchased it from? I've been having a difficult time finding the inside dome skylight part. Thanks! PS very well done video!

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

Ours is 18x26 OD or 14 x 22 ID. Here’s a link amzn.to/3hLtDo3. And thanks, glad we could help.

@jos9569 3 года назад

I worked in the roofing industry for over a decade. Skylights can be a real nightmare. I'm tempted to replace our OEM shower skylight with a homemade 'belvedere' or 'monitor top.' Maybe a tiny shed roof with a clerestory window facing the back which would be more aerodynamic. That would allow light in, and raise the roof a tad over the shower. With proper flashing, it should last a good while longer than those cheap replacement skylights.

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

That would be an interesting project.

@iLoveRVlife 2 года назад

Here’s the link amzn.to/3BIi2jT

@DonGebhardRealtor 3 года назад

0:33+ "2004 Gateway, I understand it's 6 years old...." is this an old video... or is this common core? Love your vids! #BrokerDon

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

Oops. Misspoke. It’s a 2014.

@joewolters2399 3 года назад

Jerry, is there any need to seal (caulk) the lower lens to the ceiling to prevent moisture damage to the ceiling above the lower lens?

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

Joe, I don’t see any need. Theirs no air movement between the two pieces. Also recommend running the bath exhaust fan if equipped to draw any moisture from the bathroom during a shower.

@FixingCrappyCars 2 месяца назад

What would you say the thickness of the 24x14 is?

@iLoveRVlife 2 месяца назад

This is the last one I installed. amzn.to/4ca87mv I didn’t measure the thickness, but it was around 3mm.

@tommcl386 3 года назад

Question for you. Did you go with white because of the heat? Last longer? Mine are more of a clear. Which I do see is also available on Amazon. We camp more in upstate NY, which is north of Albany NY. Not north of NYC or Tappan Zee Bridge as some think.

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

Not sure if the white last longer than the clear. We used these to give more of a diffused light vs. direct sun. Business would take me to Upstate NY often. Pretty country.

@tommcl386 3 года назад

@@iLoveRVlife If you ever venture up this way again would love to meet you.

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

You bet.

@user-zl7sc5uo9s Год назад

Can we get a link to the skylight on Amazon?

@iLoveRVlife Год назад

This is the one that fit our opening amzn.to/47ANBtf

@lauraleevanommenkloeke3325 Год назад

How has the eternabond aspect held up over the last year?

@iLoveRVlife Год назад

No problems. Check every Spring as part of yearly roof inspection.

@briangregory5161 3 года назад

Can you share the link to get both of them skylights

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

You bet. Go to the blog at www.ilovervlife.com/camper-skylight-replacement-and-roof-repair/. I have links for all products discussed. Just click the product pictures below the video.

@briangregory5161 3 года назад

Did you buy 2 of the same ones

@briangregory5161 3 года назад

We camp at pc park in Nancy ky if your ever this way come camp

@iLoveRVlife 3 года назад

We did. An inside unit exits, but it’s paper thin. The same on fit on the bottom and looks just as nice.

@johnnycarroll5007 Год назад

What are the name of the skylights you used. Thanks!

@iLoveRVlife Год назад

Unfortunately the suppliers of skylights change often. I found by doing a search on Amazon. Something like this amzn.to/40DPDpa The last set I used were listed as heavy duty. They were thicker than the one I replaced.

@johnnycarroll5007 Год назад

@@iLoveRVlife Thanks so much I appreciate all you do. Good video!

@iLoveRVlife Год назад

Thanks for watching.