James, these roof videos never get old, which has a lot to do with your attention to detail and as always, your work ethic. When I was looking at used Motorhomes for purchase and encountered a Winnebago or Itasca, well, all roofs for that matter, your videos provided the tutorial needed to inspect these roofs, which saved me from making the wrong purchase more than once. I would then provide the sales person with a list of what I found to be unacceptable with the roof to address with their service department, which was met with an array of responses, like "no one has ever asked to get on the roof" or "I didn't know that is how they installed the roof". Short-cut seams, loose Filon or badly cracked sealant along each side of the coach seemed to be the norm, and I would tell them point-blank, whether installed correctly or not, these seams are the weakest points of any Winnebago Filon roof. Most salespersons didn't even know what Filon was. You are spot-on with with your knowledge and advice of Winnebago roofs. If only Winnebago would listen...

It's so satisfying to see something brought back to better than factory.

@jamespilbeam209

Жыл бұрын

And this is back to factory, maybe

A true craftsman is what you are James. I felt bad for your knees. Those roof installs look BRUTAL on the knees. Best wishes always

James, you do better work with one hand than I do with two. Always impressed.

@chuckfinley5206

Жыл бұрын

30 years ago I bought a wood stove. The dude and his son carried it in my house. Several days later I learned he only had one leg. So when you said one handed, I spent the first of the video thinking he only had one hand. Then I realized you meant one hand was holding the camera.

You are a skilled man. I don't think AI will take your job any time soon.! Well done

Fantastic to watch!! Gives those of us with older coaches motivation! 😎👍🏻

I sold my Executive motor home and I have no reason to watch this. I am a retired aircraft mechanic and was mesmerized by watching you do this job the right way! Everything you did is up to my standards as a jet mechanic inspector and I am picky. Great job!

James, your videos are as entertaining as they are informative. Thanks for taking the time to educate the entire RV community. Having a 2018 Winne Sunstar, your videos are exactly what the doctor ordered. If ever in Vegas, beer is on me. Joe

Great to see somebody taking pride in their work. Keep it up & I will keep enjoying your videos.

I admire your contact cement expertise.

One more roof better than new. I agree not running wire in vent tubes also do not use the air plenum. Another entertaining video, thank you Sir. Stay safe and healthy James. Also congratulations for passing 60K subs, hope you keep growing.

Excellent roof replacement, you’re a very hard working man!

James my name is John Harris I would like for you to come to GA and fix my roof on my Winnebago I'm just kidding I do have to fix my roof. I just want to say you do good work. I watch you all the time I have learned a lot from you so keep up the good work and keep videoing

I have owned about a dozen or so RV's over the years and have learned the hard way about how to inspect one prior to purchasing. You would be amazed at how many high $$$$ items a good inspector will find. If you don't have the experience, please get it inspected by a competant RV guy or for you DIY'ers, watch a lot of KZread videos like what the "AZ Expert" puts out. I realy like his attention to detail and the way he takes care of his customers, very rare qualities today.

Az.. without a doubt u are a expert! thank you for the winnebago basement ac control board description and detail you are most definitely a all around expert better a "OG" With that said I need your help as my grandma left me a 2004 winnebago vector. Has 48000 miles on it & I know u emphasize checking your winn. roof before buying! lucky me it was a gift. long story.. could u point me n the rite direction to purchase all the roof replacement components. Feeling confident after watching your winn roof installs. Thank you for document n your vids. You are no jack better a master of all.

If you want to clean glue out really easy. Take the gun off the cup, aircap off,pull the trigger and spray carb cleaner through the siphon tube. Gum out cleaner seems to work best. I do it on my glue gun constantly.

Great work again as usual!!!!!You are the man with the plan when it comes to roofs. And most all other repairs on RV’S

Outstanding job from start to finish!

James, love the detail you continue to apply to all your work!! Been watching your work for years now and continue to enjoy it.

I have a 2007 Winnebago Voyage. I will be closely inspecting the seams. Thank you.

Great work James! I learned DC voltage and sewer gasses don't mix! 😅

You're one hard worker James. Fine job.

You do such great work. I watched from beginning to end and the level of detail you do on placing the new roof and other parts involved is outstanding. And you explain why you do what you do. American craftsman in their trade are the best!

Let's call the glue Mopar R4 Red.... If it were not for the booth roof, you could have used a steam roller. Perhaps one day soon someone will have invented an ROV steam roller for reroofing RV and other membrane roof installations. Even after putting up guardrails a seemingly fun to use ROV steam roller would take less time, more importantly less physical exertion to get the job done. Who in their right mind would use the sewer gas stack as a wire chase. What an idiotic move. Likely a "tech" who was fired from every shop in town decided to going into business for themself. You know the type....... those fly by the wire cash only techs claiming to have all the credentials and certifications. I highly doubt the previous owner would have done this hack job. The last thing the occupants want or need is sewer gasses filling the coach. You're a great man for fixing this for the new owner. Always going the extra mile to ensure all work and then some is done correctly. Once again I applaud you. Bravo mate. Bravo.

Looks, great man! I like the way you take the time to explain things as you do them.

Great job and video, thank you James. You have quite the Winnebago repair shop going. Happy trails!

Great job a lot of work for one person..iam very impressed..

@AZExpert

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

Great work. I don't own a motor home yet, but when I am ready to buy one, I'll take your advice and look at the roof. Great advice.

Thanks for all your details explaining on redoing a Winnebago roof. 👍👍👍

Great looking job, James!

I like how you showed each step. Thanks. Just watching this hurts my back.😑

Great job James...

Enjoy your videos. I learn something new each time. Thanks, JM

I have a similar legacy crank up satellite antenna which I have been thinking about removing, thanks for giving me an idea for covering the crank up handle.

I’ve always appreciated you showing us how you do this work James. I watched one of your videos a couple years ago and learned how to inspect my 2015 Winnebago Vista roof. Yup the sealant was toast so I removed it and resealed my Roof (Proflex) before having a catastrophic failure. Steve

Not many guys have your knowledge and skills. Every job you tackle is first rate repair. GREAT JOB‼️‼️ Vinny 🇺🇸

Nice job like always. I wish every RV had a nice access panel like that Winnebago. The solar wiring was special for sure. I guess when you think you have seen it all someone will surprise you. 😂

Another great job and Informative video, Thanks James.

That's why in Canada we invented the Square area heads, Robertson, so when putting screws in , don't slip or strip bit. 😂

Great job. James you do great work. Thanks Don

Super nice job James 👍

Exhausting to watch, not just to do! Fascinating!

You are an amazing craftsman. Thanks for the video. Steve

Good job, you do make it look easy.

Thanks again for all the great info. I'm getting ready to do my roof and all your info is great to know as I never done one before Thanks again I wish you guys where in Florida I would have you do my roof

Great job on the Repair & Video.... Freeking hard to do both! Nice work sir!

Love watching ur vids. Very important and informative

Great work , professionally done.

Awesome job James. And thank you for the awesome video as well.

@michelmichael8957

Жыл бұрын

James what kind of glue did you use under the roof vent before you covered it with lap leveling sealer. Thank you sir

Great job James !!

great job, James

I recently purchased a Mikita power caulking gun. Love it

Fun watching you doing surgery on these . And seeing it’s possibly easier than we thought. Good critical thinking and Can do attitude on your part

You do awesome work!

Nice job, you can tell you take pride in your work

Dang James you do such great work 👏 👍

Nice job. That solar down the vent pipe was baffling.

Kudos to you for doing this by yourself..

Dude, awesome work!

All that effort for those teeny tiny solar panels. It is so much fun to watch you work though. It also scares the hell out of me that all RV repairmen should be as competent as you are. What is the actual percentage? Some number approaching zero as an asymptote?

Not going to lie, I'm definitely taking my class b to you in az for it's yearly inspection. You have a ton of experience and you do the right thing when you see stuff wrong.

I would love to see how you replace an A/C gasket on a Tiffin class A. Since there is no easy access to the A/C from inside the coach, it would be interesting to see how it's done. I sold my 2007 Allegro Open Road because of a roof leak and I didn't want to deal with it. And, yes, I gave full disclosure to the new owner about it. BTW: I'm a new subscriber and have been binge watching your videos. You are a wealth of information and I've been enjoying how you handle all the problems handed to you.

Solar cables through the vent stack...wow

Awesome, just awesome!

@AZExpert

3 ай бұрын

Glad you like it!

Great job as always buddy. "that's dumb, don't ever do that" ha ha I really like the smoke detector trick.

Great job. Great video.

Great job!

Wow! 5 Winnie roofs in a row! That has to be some kind of record for you! Sure is a good thing Chad is doing all of them!😈😊

Another great job James!!! Wish Chad had been able to work with you!!!

@AZExpert

Жыл бұрын

You and me both!

Great video - thanks again.

Beautiful job 👏😊😎

That is a lot of work!

Great job

You the man James !!!

Wow that quite impressive

Great job James . Beautiful roof. So those solar panels are screwed down to 1/8" luan.

Fascinating James as always but it might be good to wear a good mask when spraying. I want you to live a long healthy life and save as many Winnebagos as you can 😆. Are there any models that have a better food design that you would recommend?

And it’s looking good 😌

16:20 Only time I've seen people try that are when the floor plan or the build of the coach doesn't leave any easy way to route wiring down from the roof. This case, they were already 80% there with that panel out of the way.

Thank you for the video! How can you tell so easily the composition of the existing sealants? Can you do a video describing the differences to look for so we can match the two when doing our yearly maintenance?

Great job. I am however I am worried about the solar connectors on the roof.

Hey James! I have to ask. How many times if any have you fallen off the roof on any RV?

The videos are great and have saved me thousands. Question about Fiberglass roofs , can they delaminate from the lauan because of heat(SUN) or is it just a water/leak issue.

Very good work my friend i just subscribed to your channel im working on a 1994 Georgie Boy.

Another great job I would like to know the kind of antenna that you replaced on there I have a 2004 vectra 40ad i need to replace

This looks like a 10k repair on a 20k unit, you my friend are a unicorn , do all Winnebago roofs do this over time or is it a combination of uv and lack of maintenance? I have a 2006 stored inside always, all areas you point out to inspect look good , should I move it on before this becomes an issue ? thanks again for the incredible amount of work documenting this and other topics 💪

Great how to videos! Just subscribed as I came across you channel looking on how to replace fabric on a slide topper. I have a 2017 Fleetwood Bounder 36H and on my last camping trip we had heavy rain and winds and it popped the stitching. Anything else I should look out for on my Bounder?

Nice pro job.

Yet another great job! Other than the roof issues (which obviously is a major flaw), would you say the quality of Winnebago is better/worse or similar to other large rv manufacturers?

For the vent stack you can probably just cut out the piece with the hole in it and install a fern co-coupling

When you’re putting the filon into the groove on the side wall would it be easier if you put the proflex in the groove prior to inserting filon? Great job as always, you are the expert!

@AZExpert

Жыл бұрын

it would make a mess, and sometimes the edge needs "adjusting"

Hallo from Germany, thanks for for your great videos. We learned a much about RVs an their issues from your channel. So we are big fans 💪🏻We have a Winnebago Vectra 96‘ and now we want to seal our roof. Geocell sealant is not available in Germany. What properties should a sealant for the roof gutters have? In other videos we have already heard that you find butyl to be rather unsuitable. Best regards

EXCELLENT series of videos! Question: Do you have a video on making smaller "spot" repairs to these Winnebago roofs? (I had some leakage around the TV antenna base on my 2014 Itasca Spirit this winter that caused roof surface swelling and de-lamination in the Filon and 1/8" plywood. The affected area is approx. 9"x6". Thank you for your amazing videos!

That was a nice job!!!! What is the best product to use to clean and protect TPO roofs?

When laying a tack adhesive use some strips to keep it from touching until it is in position EXACTLY.

Really enjoy watching your good work. Good editing too. One question regarding the bundle of connections to the solar panels on top of the roof, should they not be secured better and not beeing able to flop around on the roof..?

James you did a great job once again. I do have a question if you can answer. Is there any way to do a small patch on Filon? Can I just sand and use regular fiberglass?

Some solar installers recommend running the wire through the vent pipe...FYI

I would add some Right Stuff silicone to the flange screws to aid keeping them from backing out from road vibration. It might help?. We used silicone in off road racing on some items to keep them from backing out during the race

@AZExpert

Жыл бұрын

Winnebago does add thread sealant to these screws now, but they still come loose.

Great job. Isn't there other options than replacing the type of roof that failed before?