The RV Eternabond Roof Seal Modification 1 Year Later

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❓ About This Episode: Last year we released a video outlining the RV roof modification that many campers have been performing for years. The modification involves using Eternabond Roof Seal to permanently seal your self-leveling lap sealant in order to prevent on-going roof resealing. Well, it has been a year, and everyone wants to know if this modification works. Thanks for watching, please like and subscribe!
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@stanfuller3739 2 года назад

Well researched and informative video. I get that a few people won’t like the way it looks, but I couldn’t give a shit what my roof looks like if it was all sealed up. Besides, I think it looks good. As if lap sealant looks good anyway.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

Thanks Stan, appreciate that!

@Sj-wd8yz Год назад

Very informative. I have a question, when installing the material at the cap screw covers, do you wrap over the top edge or stop at the metal trim? I also have a suggestion that I haven’t seen on any of the videos relating to Eternabond. When applying the material, it’s best to “round” the corners. This helps keep the “square” corner from lifting or something snagging the corner. Thanks again for the videos.

@davehoward2791 Год назад

Makes you wish Eternabond made entire RV roofs. I’d pay a few hundred extra for a roof that lasts 15-30 years with no leaks. Good video, thanks!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Год назад

You and me both!

@towndrunkjr.5420 Год назад

Could always just cover your entire roof with the tape?

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Год назад

Unfortunately you don’t want to walk on it.

@007nadineL 10 месяцев назад

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS why not???

@mridahokrieg6114 5 месяцев назад

You CAN, Look into PVC rubber roofs. They're last 15-20 years at least. It's more expensive than tpo or regular rubber membrane but it's well worth it in my book.

@waynegrenewiczii9317 2 года назад

I did this over 7yrs ago still good today

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

awesome, thanks for letting us know Wayne.

@donnaclarke8595 Год назад

Did you use any thing else on your roof to help

@mooreadventures 4 месяца назад

I suggest every RV keep a small roll of it around for emergency repairs. It is a great product for patching scrapes and punctures in to your roof, or anything that you want to keep water out of. I have used to it to patch many things. In fact I have the remnants of a roll from 2005 and used ~5 in sq to patch a small hole and the tape was still good. It's been more than 2 years since that patch and it is still holding.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 4 месяца назад

nice, thanks for sharing!

@rustyblack5769 Год назад

I have an awning that was showing age from sun damage and hail. I put a 6" strip over the top of the awning with it rolled up. Has been a year and still holding strong. Cheaper than a new awning and the rest of the awning is in good shape. I'm considering doing this even to a new awning.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Год назад

nice, thanks for sharing!

@dwight072 2 года назад

You should always round off your corners on your patches because the corner edges will peel up first.

@Heatevjfv Год назад

that is a super great tip. Thanks a lot.👍

@riseup3117 Год назад

not if you seal all the edges with dicor. As an rv tech I always seal all the edges with dicor self leveling added and cheap protecttion

@eddiespagetti8395 Год назад

If This is real ?? Then the edge of the circle will also lift. Hillarious your blind lead blind

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Год назад

It’s real, and the edges don’t pull up. Here’s proof ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FZzLNorRAmo.html

@gregprince2523 Год назад

Nose on a ship, airplane..... Rounded for a reason.... 90° angles create a turbulent sucking air current... pulling at the rear or lifting..... physics

@tbucknor 2 года назад

Thanx for returning with the one year follow up!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

You bet!

@johncole5175 7 месяцев назад

Nearing year 2, still going strong?@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 7 месяцев назад

This is What Eternabond Tape Looks Like on an RV Roof After 2 Years ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-FZzLNorRAmo.html

@greybeards_travelsshenanig1483 2 года назад

I'm sold after watching these 2 videos. Thanks for making and sharing them.

@williamfry6087 9 дней назад

Very responsible to update the results, thank you Strong Thumb. to remove use heat and paint thinner.

@Cammi_Rosalie 2 года назад

My family is looking into getting our first RV. Our budget demands a pre-owned one, and have a few prospects in mind. This video and the one before, are an amazing bit of help. I will, for darn sure be looking into Eternabond sealing the roof of our future RV. Thank you!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

than you for watching!

@RCRVadventures 2 года назад

Great review Ross! I think this type of follow up video is even more impactful than the install. Actually got me thinking to jump up on the roof and go to work. 😂 Side note... those are some nice, straight lines with the tape. Great job.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

It’s so nice not having to reseal every year.

@gunterhuhn5594 6 месяцев назад

Absolutely, did it with my old trailer, a year ago. The buyer paid the asking price because of that! I will do eternabond the new baby too. Thanks, was your idea

@530eman 2 года назад

Great video, thank you. I decided to go for it last year after your initial video and couldn’t be happier… surface prep work is key as always…

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

Thanks for watching Eman!

@Sebastian-dx2xg 2 года назад

Did you pre it the same way he did with soap, water and soft bristle brush?

@anthonyjuarez9778 7 месяцев назад

How does it hold up in Desert Summers, of 115, 120, 128 degree, like there is in Az., Nv.

@gereshomeE Год назад

I WATCHED the original video, many times! I love how you explain & show EVERYTHING including PRODUCTS used in your videos! THANK YOU! 🇬🇧☺

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Год назад

glad you have you watching from across the globe bud!

@gereshomeE Год назад

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS God willing, I cannot wait to hit the road AGAIN! ✝️ 🇬🇧 ☺

@lcangler8466 2 года назад

I used the eternabond webseal tape over everything like yours and then coated the entire roof with 2 coats of hengs. From what I read the webseal is meant to be used with coatings. Has held up well for year and half so far.

@SDSunriser Год назад

What are "hengs"?

@garyhartle7533 2 года назад

I've found rounding the cuts instead of cutting square not only looks better but is easier to press down.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing, that’s actually a great idea.

@RonRivet 3 месяца назад

I bought 2 rolls of eternabond tape to repair a lady's rv roof. I haven't opened it up yet but I'm certain I will need to replace some rotten wood before sealing properly. Thanks for posting this very helpful and informative video!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 3 месяца назад

smart man... agreed, everything under the Eternabond should be healthy before applying it. It's a roof sealer, not a band aid. Good luck and thanks for watching Ron!

@jimday6171 2 года назад

You are the RV Guru! Thanks for all your wonderful and informative content! As a new RV owner, I've learned so much from your channel. Thanks again!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

Glad to help! Thank you sir.

@raycalandra1887 2 года назад

Good follow-up video. I had already applied Eternabond to my front and back seams. Have now followed your idea of applying it to my other seams. Great stuff.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@johntalbot119 2 года назад

Buying a 2014 unit this week. Insisted on this sealant for seams, after proper cleaning. Asked for before and after photos for proof. Thanks for your videos!!!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

Glad I could help

@michaeldecker2725 2 года назад

Great videos. I have been working on rvs for nearly 5 years now and agree with your techniques including using self leveling lap sealant on any leading edges of the tape just as a barrier from anything eventually working it’s way into that leading edge. If I may suggest when removing a penetration of the roof (ie vent) I found an oscillating tool with a knife edge blade inserted careful not to puncture the roofing material works well to remove old sealant in mass as well as a narrow putty knife with the corners rounded. As far as cleaning anything I use an orange oil based cleaner after Oxiclean for heavy organic dirt. The best product for cleaning stuck on glue is rapid remover on a semi-saturated small rag to soften and eventually remove any glue residue. It’s pricey ,but, very effective if you allow it to work for you.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

thanks for the info Michael!

@tamo9520 Год назад

O.K. Gentlemen, I have a question. I've just purchased my first RV. Don't get excited, lol, it's a 22' 1984 GMC Citation Supreme Class C. Yes, it still has the original aluminum roof. And it is immaculate ! However, with the couple of times that I have been up on the roof, not for an in-depth inspection, I have seen areas that look like the sealant is starting to crack and lift & are going to need resealing. I'll do my research further as well as respect both of your opinions if you care to answer. And I do hope you choose to. I'm wondering if I should put a membrane on the entire roof? Not only would it eliminate seams but I also believe it would make it quieter during heavier rains. And if either of you think so, what are your reasons as to why? If that is going to be the first step, then I would reseal it all & then install the Eternabond. If I am following correctly.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Год назад

i would not put a membrane over aluminum. no need. membranes protect wood. i wish i had an aluminum room! you can use eternabond on the seals though.

@tamo9520 Год назад

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Thank you soooooo much for responding! And the info! I really appreciate it! The seals have been patched a few times. I think my best bet is to clean the old sealant off as much as possible, Reseal, then use the Eternabond. And I absolutely LUV your channel! Thank you for the amazing information! Bravo!

@jeffboswell6620 Год назад

Ross I did this 3 years ago and for those that have slides I would suggest doing those as well. The mfg already have a strip running from end to end on the slide box. RV’s are not really an invest but anything you can do to protect what you have invested into is just common sense. And you should still inspect your roof regularly which I do monthly or each time I move because limbs and other garbage seem to fall on it.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Год назад

Thanks Jeff, agree with you. I havent done my slidout because the factory tape has no issues to date. Inspection is also important.

@jaccole Год назад

After washing we wiped our Eternabond down with a rag with 303 UV aerospace protectant. We also use this on all of our decals. We applied RV Roof Magic to our edges/seams.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Год назад

great use for the 303!

@shanesmith369 Год назад

I liked the video. As an engineer that used to do rubber roofing. I'm also going to take your advise. Everything will fail eventually. But it's the caring and the( going the extra ) mile that's going to make the difference. I'm about to pick up my new camper this weekend. And I'm going to do this immediately. Thanks for the idea.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Год назад

Thanks Shane. Clean well and apply slowly!

@livewire2474 Год назад

Definitely going to do this as well.. picked up my new grand design last week and altho it's built pretty well it's definitely not up to my quality standards therefore I'll be going thru and upgrading ALOT of craftsmanship issues but I knew that I would be doing that from the beginning. These RVs are ALL slapped together for fast production and quality suffers tremendously but it's just how it is now adays sad but true. It helps to be a do it you're selfer and prolong longevity of you're investments!!! That's why these shared videos are wonderful 👍👍👍👍😎😎😉😉😉😉

@frankswitzer3045 2 года назад

Thanks for the review follow up. It never rains here in Vegas but I’m about 97% sure I’ll be doing this soon to be safe.

@Wurmfist Год назад

Don't forget it is also a UV protectant, which will help in the NV sun.

@216baja 2 года назад

Always great content Ross! I used Eternabond tape and cleaner on my previous RV and the product is amazing. I had used their cleaner first then I applied the Eternabond tape and I applied it with a J-roller. I definitely recommend this product.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

thanks buddy, hope you're well!

@carolinebeck807 2 года назад

I have only had eternabond fail on an area where I stretched it a bit. Where not stretched it has lasted many years.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

good point, this should not be stretched... will add that in the description.

@warrenlawson1294 2 года назад

A little hard work goes along way. Nice job. It shows. Thanks again. We are now RV owners ourselves. We picked up our trailer 2 weeks ago and are getting it ready for the season.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

Thanks for always watching Warren!

@keninvic2627 Год назад

Used Eternabond on my 2004 National Dolphin in Oct 2010, now Nov 2022, I did seal the edges with 3M 5200, still doing fine 12 years later.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Год назад

good to hear!

@saulorozco5787 Год назад

Thank you for very informative video,, I got to do this ASAP on my rv rooftop, I’m new in rv world have a classic rv and is leaking now so watching this video was a blessing ❤

@billmccoy3666 2 года назад

One would think the manufacturers would use that tape. Great videos!

@TheMinnow101 2 года назад

Too expensive and too time consuming to put down. The manufacturer can shoot caulk out 20 times faster.

@Itsa_Mea 7 месяцев назад

My Grand Design has it on the slides and on the rear edge from the factory.

@budsworld22 2 года назад

I did this to my e pro trailer when it was brand new and I’m very happy with the results !

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

Glad to hear Bud!

@scottfluke520 2 года назад

Good update, wanted to see this before I did it. Another great video Ross, appreciate it.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

you bet

@ErrybodyGetTypsy 2 года назад

You rock!! Channels like yours have made me feel so much more confident living in and maintaining my RV. Thank you so much!!!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

Glad to help!

@noniespam 2 года назад

Keep a small roll in the camper drawer for those unexpected issues.. Also they recommend using a Eternabond Caulk specifically designed to seal the edge of the tape.. Used it a a branch puncture 6 years a go and it’s still holding. They also offer along with the cleaner a adhesive enhancer spray. Good videoo

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

Thanks for watching Rick.

@EileenMRyan Год назад

Please approve closed captions and thanks for the updating

@FreedomToRoam86 10 месяцев назад

Most of it looks brand new. Love that stuff!

@marcolara4745 Год назад

We used Eternabond on our RV thanks to you

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Год назад

Nice!

@stevemacedo771 2 года назад

I did this to my trailer when installed a new 60mil roof membrane. Even used it on several areas under the membrane to make sure of no leaks. 3 years later and not even a hint of worry about leaking. I did not use any lap Sealand and did pure eternabond tape on edges and around evetyhing on the roof. Followed Ray from "Love your RV" with several mods that have worked out great. The rope at the back end under eternabond tape has worked out the best. Forces the water to the outside gutters. Great 1st videos as well as your as your follow up.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

Thank you Steve!

@campingforever2879 2 года назад

Informative video, and love that you can make follow up videos fun to watch. I watch your videos even when I’m not interested in the topic because they are just well made. Thanks, Ross.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

Awesome! Thank you!

@justsayin7413 2 года назад

I have no problem with how it looks. I actually think it looks good. And the edges are tight still after a year.

@coreymerritt7742 2 года назад

Looking great Ross I was thinking about the doing the same instead I went with the hengs rubber roof sealant 2 coats on everything I’m looking to upgrade a few things on the roof and maybe I will do that in the future thanks 😊

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

thats good stuff too, thanks for watching bud.

@KU9L Год назад

Looks like a good solution, we painted the roof sealer on our dicor a couple times. It did well, but needs reapplied every 2-3 years. I did it because our Lance had a minor skylight lead when we brought it home and it hasn't leaked for five years since. Now we are picking up a new Imagine in the next couple of weeks if our dealer gets a timely delivery from Indiana. I definitely see the need for both my thumbs AND a roller as these 61-year-old hands need some backup, LOL. Thanks for the video and follow-up. Cheers, Davey - KU9L

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Год назад

Thanks Davey. Good luck!

@timtrain35 2 года назад

Glad to hear it worked out for you.

@justretired6879 10 месяцев назад

I put this on my RV about 12 years ago and it is still working and no evidence of failure

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 10 месяцев назад

Nice, thanks for sharing!

@cristianstriblea792 4 месяца назад

I did the same after I saw your first video and is holding up well ….

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 4 месяца назад

nice!

@mykayaks1 3 месяца назад

I did this with tape bond , after I painted with a paint sealer flex.after six yrs still nice…

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 3 месяца назад

nice, thanks for sharing

@tomschaeffers 2 года назад

Hi Ross, Great video! Nice Tom Schaeffer's RV shirt! We love it!!! 😊

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

Thank you. Gonna get down there soon. Plus, I think Tara is ready for a bigger rig.

@tomschaeffers 2 года назад

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Sounds great! We hope to see you soon. Oh boy! A new rig for Tara, that's super exciting!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

get some thing big ready, lol

@joshfinn8601 3 месяца назад

I changed out my eternabond on my slide outs and the easy way was to use the eternabond cleaner spray and a plastic putty knife spray then scrap up. I tried a heat gun bad choice it turns the eternabond to a messy fly tape. Ive been kicking around the idea of doing my roof. Also.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 3 месяца назад

a little patience and a good putty knife and its not all that difficult to get off. the hardest part is getting that last layer of sealant off, but if you are going back over it, you can apply new eternabond over the old microsealant.

@WhyWait 2 года назад

Looking forward to seeing this. I know some small areas I’ve put Eternabond on our roof have held up good.

@kirbyweisgerbet9540 4 месяца назад

This is a great video , thanx for posting !!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 3 месяца назад

My pleasure!

@dougbas3980 2 года назад

Looks good. I am in the process now. Much thanks for the tips and techniques.👍

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

Welcome Doug!

@GimpyCamper 2 года назад

I have the RV armor roof. I’d always said when I got a new Rv I was going to do this, but since I had planned on RV armor from day 1 I sent them a message and they said it would be better from their aspect to not have the tape on….

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

interesting Barr. A buddy of mine down in MD had it put over the tape, they said it would be fine. I guess it depends on the service dealer who is coming out to do it. How has it held up for you? Thinking about doing some type of coating on my roof.

@GimpyCamper 2 года назад

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS I’m working on an update. It has cracked in a few areas and I’ve been working on coating over them. I personally believe that the cracks are fine most of the time as you have to remember that under it is multiple layers of the roofing, an epoxy base coat, and your factory TPO. They did offer to send someone out for the warranty work but I am doing it myself. To me it’s about the lifetime warranty for failure. They say your warranty is intact even if you never get on the roof. I still recommend washing it and inspecting it yearly though. Overall I’m still happy with it

@crookedriverranchman 2 года назад

Great video. We are buying a used trailer. The roof is brand new so nothing to repair yet. Will be getting some tape soon. Thanks for the great video.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

Thanks for the comment!

@peterlakers1 Год назад

👍 I'll like to thank you, my wife RV, needs roof repair and I'm looking for what products are good at there...

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Год назад

no problem

@jerrysetlerr770 2 месяца назад

Thumb for around small diameter places like sewer vent , polly urethane roller fror the long runs .

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 месяца назад

👍

@josephrobichaud5198 2 года назад

FYI, When using lap sealant always wear some rubber gloves, For cleanup, on the tools if you use them, use WD-40.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

Thanks for watching Joseph

@midnight121190 Год назад

+1 sub just for this 👍 thanks for the update and so many comments in favor of this 😊

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Год назад

Thanks for the sub!

@kimkopko2159 2 года назад

Looks good to me, thanks for the update.

@hollyjones8775 2 года назад

We already did it to ours like 2 yrs ago it’s perfect

@stevenwilgus8982 7 месяцев назад

The outro music is "Arms of Gold" Instrumental version by Tape Machines. I likes it much.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 6 месяцев назад

good catch!

@Charlotte071 8 дней назад

Thanks

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 8 дней назад

Welcome

@Heatevjfv Год назад

so glad i found this video! i am very new to the rv world . thanks for the info !!! 👍👍👍👍

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Год назад

Glad to help!

@Heatevjfv Год назад

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS I am a recently single mom and my 9 year old son and i bought a C-Class rv and any tips would be helpful 👍👍👍 p.s. they say a storm is coming this afternoon,so when it clears up then i’ll go ahead and hopefully i can do what you did to your RV 👍👍👍 thanks again from California

@chrisstrunk6056 Год назад

I bought my Rv from schaffers Rv outside Allentown pa 8 years ago

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Год назад

Same here! 2017.

@jjmcwill1881 4 месяца назад

Im doing this with a rubber roif caoting between the two I would imagine I can enjoys years of maintenance free camper.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 3 месяца назад

nice thanks for watching!

@rvscootin3457 8 месяцев назад

I use a good silicone roller to put on these products.

@tonytaylor1277 Год назад

When’s the big update coming? I saw you have some data from others. I did a trailer last summer based off your info, tan roof with black tape, looked awesome. But we loved camping so much we traded for a grande design 5th wheel. Trying to decide if I want to do it again to a brand new camper. Nothing to lose on the last one, knew we wouldn’t have more than couple years. But I was so proud of how it looked while I had it.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Год назад

the 2 year update will be this summer, just not sure which month. Stay tuned (*spoiler, no different than 2 years ago, still looks like it was just installed)

@Micscience Год назад

One year is not enough time for any type tape review. However this was a great video with good quality content good luck.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Год назад

2 year video being released today. Will continue doing annual reviews. In the video today is a picture a viewer sent us that was taken 9 years ago of how his eternabond is holding up. The new video is being released at 4pm eastern.

@jeeperchris 2 года назад

I'm still working on doing the mod as well. My only concern isn't the longevity but the resale and new buyers not understanding.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

I thought about that too Chris, and might definitely need an explanation to the buyer.

@sergebelair7577 2 года назад

Merci!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

Thank you for the donation Serge, it is very much appreciated!

@rmgarofalo 2 года назад

Thanks!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

Reinaldo, thank you again for donating to the channel! Have a great weekend my friend!

@marylewis3754 2 года назад

Absolutely love your videos. They are so easy to understand. Do you have any videos on living in an RV full time in a park. I'm not moving my 31' Keystone Cougar. Thank you.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

Thanks Mary, anything specific you are looking for? Here is all our playlists: ru-vid.complaylists

@marylewis3754 2 года назад

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS These will most likely answer any questions I have. I'm new at this RV living, just two weeks now, so trying to learn all I can. At 77 my learning curve is a little rusty and the fear of doing something wrong worries me. Thank you so much.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

Let me know if you have any specific questions!

@marylewis3754 2 года назад

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Will do.

@jawaiian90usmc 2 года назад

Thank you for the update!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

Welcome!

@justincase9029 Год назад

Eternabond is legit. Used it on my roof 10 years ago, and it's still going strong.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Год назад

Awesome to hear!

@ScottDLR 2 месяца назад

That's good to know. One year is nothing but ten is meaningful.

@2017_K___Booth 2 месяца назад

Did you just use it on the edges or could we apply it to the entire roof in place of sealant?

@Jonnydeerhunter 2 года назад

Thanks for the Update.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

No problem

@cheo196567 5 месяцев назад

Good Job,im doing mine

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 5 месяцев назад

enjoy! let me know if you have any questions.

@joebelleymusic Год назад

Great tips thanks! 😊

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Год назад

Thanks for the comment Joe, glad to help bud.

@arminius301 2 месяца назад

From the 4 years since I've installed Eternabond tape on the roof of my 78 Avion I can only say the tape seems to hold up extremely well to the California sun, It's remarkable that the outer layer of the tape seems unfaced by the UV impact, wonder if it's made of HDPE (high density poly ethylene) and will last for decades?

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 месяца назад

it is pretty impressive how UV resistant it is.

@corriemusich6463 Год назад

You can replace jusst the skylight cover and not the base if they crack.

@rvgrandmacharlotte4604 Год назад

I have a fiberglass roof that goes down the side to the 'rain' tray/drain. The RV tech tried to seal it with the eternabond but it eventually lifted up. Now the other side has popped up. Going to just fill it up underneath with sealant hoping the works. Would love to seal around everything with the eternabond.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Год назад

Eternabond is extremely difficult to remove and if applied correctly on an approved surface it is never going to pull up as it did in your experience. I would be mindful of using that rv tech again for this application. I have done exactly what you said over 2 years ago and neither side has lifted. It was definitely not prepped or applied correctly, or both.

@nortonnewmann3711 Год назад

Eternabond to seal the roof... RejeX polymer twice a year to seal the fiberglass and protect decals, etc. from UV damage. Your RV will last a VERY long time if protected from the elements... and will look new after many years of use!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Год назад

ill have to check that rejex out, never heard of it! thanks for sharing!

@robertquiles7815 Год назад

That cleaned up really well. Looks like you used the same footage from when you applied it. :)

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Год назад

No, I definitely did not. In fact, I’m even willing to get on a live FaceTime call with you to show you what it looks like today if you are interested in performing this mod. Our email is management@rvtipsandtravels.com please send me an email and we can arrange a time. I will even have time this weekend. The eternabond actually cleans up easier and better than the TPO does because it’s a smooth material vs the rigid membrane.

@robertquiles7815 Год назад

@@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS I believe you, no need for FaceTime. I just got my first RV. Upgrade from tent camping. I am going through all your videos. A ton of good info. I appreciate all the work you put into them. Keep it up!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Год назад

no problem, it does clean up well, and I am always here to help. I chat with viewers on a regular basis. If you have any questions let me know. I appreciate your viewership Robert!

@cmb-b5h 9 дней назад

I was talking to a mobile rv tech about eternabond tape. He said if he has to remove it, its 2x the cost.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 9 дней назад

he doubles his labor rate to do the same amount of work? seems like gouging to me, especially since its not a technical process. a hairdryer and a scraper will get most of it off... the beauty of the microsealant is that if you want to apply new, you can go over old microsealant as it will bond.

@cmb-b5h 7 дней назад

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS I should have stated, if it's an excessive amount of eternabond tape. He charges more. It's because he says it's a pain in the butt to take off and can be very time consuming. It's definitely not price gouging.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 7 дней назад

When an hourly employee needs to spend more time than usual on a job, they simply charge the additional hours, not a higher rate. I’m also not sure why he wants to take it off?

@idsullymichaels Год назад

another issue that this mod could complicate is when the TPO adhesive fails - which seems a bit more common after 3 years.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Год назад

The tpo adhesive on my rv started failing long before I installed eternabond. However, in the 2 year review video, I show that the lifting actually stops at the end of the eternabond. Had I not installed eternabond I’m willing to bet the pulling would have continued further.

@SDSunriser Год назад

Why is Closed Captions unavailable?

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Год назад

Not sure, I have them turned on for all videos.

@baker48man 5 месяцев назад

I am getting some leaks now after two years. I believe it is getting past the section of tape on the hinge side of the vent. That is a difficult area to get the best seal because of the uneven areas where the hinges are. Did you have any tricks to work around that area of a vent? I think an extra strip of Eternabond above the hinge area to raise the level of the tape might work. Oregon is a rough place to have a leak!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 5 месяцев назад

not exactly sure where you are describing because i never went over hinges on mine. everything i went over had lap sealant. can you send pics to management@rvtipsandtravels.com and ill see if i can figure out whats happening, but i dont think its the eternabond.

@mikenimmick3920 Год назад

I use a product called Through The Roof. It is a thick liquid that you apply with a brush. It's used on homes etc.. to seal. It is about the same consistency as silicone for comparison. It works very well and I used it on all my skylights and vents on my 5th wheel. Very easy application. I simply scrubbed the area to be sealed, wiped down with a towel and the brush applied the product. It is crystal clear and I have had zero problems.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Год назад

Thanks for the info!

@ksw501 2 года назад

Sounds like a good product. Sounds somewhat like the tape version of “flex seal”. Would be nice if there were more color choices for the case where the tape is needed for sides of the camper walls and/or where the wall meets the roof line.

@robv4053 2 года назад

Lol. No, Flex Seal tape is a comical rebranding of a butyl tape that's been in the commercial market for decades. Eternabond is a smaller width and length finishing and rebranding of a commercial roofing product. You can purchase the commercial in a larger variety of widths, several colors (including almond), but longer lengths. Honestly, you are better served keeping a small roll handy for repair and banking all that money otherwise spent on that much tape for prevention given RV roof membranes fail because of accidental tear or puncture, lack of seam maintenance, and bond failure. If you need to replace the membrane, draw on those banked funds. If not, it's available for deposit on your next RV. Commercial thickness TPO, which is way more durable than the thin AlphaSystem product, actually costs less material-wise. Roofing, RV or otherwise, is expensive because of the intensive labor. If you are a capable DIYer and have a clear weekend, you can easily knock out removal and replacement of 40' RV roof with a helper. The biggest chores are removing A/Cs, skylights, fans, and vents and then sanding off the old adhesive. In fact, most RVs are reroofed using a very thin veneer over the original roof decking after the initial membrane is torn off and thick areas of adhesive sanded down so the veneer has good, uniform contact. Some manufacturers and shops re-roofing glue the veneer with a troweled construction adhesive, others a million staples coated with heat activating adhesive.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 4 месяца назад

thanks for watching!

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 4 месяца назад

flex seal doesnt compare to eternabond, its also silicone based the last time i checked.

@dandou9682 Год назад

I did this 4 years ago...and its still holding up...no need for roof caulking

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Год назад

Thanks for sharing Dan!

@CCKnight Год назад

I bought a new RV off the show room floor Forest River and thought the roof would be okay for a couple years. Wrong! I had two holes on top back the size of a half dollar that was leaking in the bathroom area and it warped the floor and now it slopes down. Now I have a three year old camper that’s got to have the floors redone after the roof is sealed tomorrow. I’m sick to my stomach. Could not get an remote rv tech out so I had to hire a roofer who watched these videos and he only charged me $100 a day and first day he pressure washed it with bleach and Dawn. Tomorrow he’s laying down the eternabond tape. And putting on first coat. Next day another coat. Then he’s calking every window. Taking it to the dealership they had a six month waiting period. I live in my rv full time so that was out of the question. So I found a young guy who just finished roofing a church for free to help me. I also had to pay a regular plumber to come out and change out my faucet on the water heater drain out. I had RCS on my shoulder and can not do the work. There’s too many RVs and not enough RV techs. And when they did come out they were in and out and didn’t fix my air conditioner and I had to buy a window unit in a 1 year old new rv. I’m pretty sure it’s the capsulator so I’m going to order the part and hire an electrician to fix it before summer.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Год назад

Dealership service wait times are a huge problem for everyone right now. Sorry to hear about all your troubles.

@steelpix Год назад

I notice you installed the EB over the little vinyl trim that covers the screws up on the edges. That trim seems not to last and I had replaced it. But with what you doing, it seems to take care of that.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS Год назад

Good observation Ron. I figured the eternabond would help protect that piece. Plus I put 303 on it every 4 months. If I do ever have to remove it, I’d just cut the tape at the edge, remove the cover piece, and retape over the new piece and everything else as I originally did. You can apply eternabond on eternabond.

@chadgau2808 2 года назад

First, we had pop up campers for years and sold when the kids were in sports, have recently purchased a used camper trailer and your videos are my number 1 source of information, thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. This camper has needed some tlc, and I know from you, what to tackle and how, Unfortunately we have pine trees along our parking spot, and I have done some manage to the roof that I have been working on. I am going to use this stuff along the top side edge like you did, and wondered if you have regretted attaching the bond to the replaceable trim cover stuff, that 1 inch replaceable trim that covers the screwed down trim tracking. Since that trim is destroyed by the sun, and needs replacing ever so often, which I did just do on ours. But given it might need replacing again, what are your current thoughts on how you went half way down and stuck the bond to it? Regret it? Worry bout it for the future?

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 года назад

Thanks for the nice comment Chad. If the bottom half that piece degrades from the sun (the top half wont because its covered), ill just pop it out at the bottom and slice the eternabond at the top where it connects. New eternabond would need to be installed on the sides but you can go over old eternabond with new. they actually mention this in their video. its a little work but ill also put some plastic and rubber seal treatment on it when during my maintenance and after 6 seasons its showing no signs of degradation.

@Creelyblades 10 месяцев назад

If you removed cracked or failing lap sealant, why would you replace it with any new Lapp sealant if you’re going to use the tape anyway?

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 10 месяцев назад

You don’t have to, but you can apply this over lap sealant. I think many folks would want that additional layer of water protection. If I do this again I would completely remove lap sealant.

@sirMAXX77 Год назад

Denatured alcohol, not isopropyl alcohol. Isopropyl alcohol leaves behind a residue that may not let adhesive stick.

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 4 месяца назад

thanks for watching

@jerrysetlerr770 2 месяца назад

What if you spread the memberane over mane flat and over edge of eternabond , you still have to spead the square footage with the membrane .

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 2 месяца назад

sorry Jerry, Im not sure what you're asking.

@timf6916 2 года назад

Good information

@johnr5545 2 года назад

Thanks god bless

@stevekiemele995 Год назад

Duct tape will pull remaining microsealant off the surface after you’ve removed EternaBond tape with heat and a scraper.

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@saivitewilson141 5 месяцев назад

Big question - I have an aluminum roof. Any caveats, anything different or that I need to watch out for, in applying to a metal roof? Thanks so much -

@RVTIPSANDTRAVELS 5 месяцев назад

eternabond will stick to aluminum. if you have rivets, you might have one pop later, i would ljust gut out a section to fix the rivet, then apply a small piece back over it.