Is it sad that watching these videos is sometimes the highlight of my day? lol

@AZExpert

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I appreciate this!

James - You are the “Winnebago Roof Whisperer”. Proof positive when people drive across the country to utilize your skills!

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps I should start yelling lol INSPECT YOUR ROOF

❤❤ If I were 30 years younger James, I would love to work with you. Very nice job.👍👍

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Your roof repairs are epic! as I said before, it's hard to find someone to trust... you created the monster showing your quality work. I'm so happy you did ours. Thank you and the crew again. Happy we kept the old pusher. "the most difficult roof you ever did" lol

I have a 99 Winnebago I've been wanting you check out when ever we get down your way. But after seeing this I'm gettin scared of what you will find. I don't think mine is this bad, but I guess we'll see. On a better note, after watching all your videos and seeing your work ethic, I wouldn't trust anyone else to work on it.

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Just like the Lord would do... bring the work we are gifted in, even though it may be the opposite of what we want to do. Good on ya James. Excellent work as always! Better than new... and that Horizon interior is outstanding, and it is good to see that Tiffin Red doing what it is designed to do... camping!! 👏👏👏

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I live in New York and can attest that most rv owners leave the RVs out in open all year for storage. Between below zero winters with heavy snow rv roofs take a beating. I have looked at alot of used ones and refuse to buy one that was local. They all leak. Great video as always. Your work ethic, attention to detail, problem solving, and leaving it better then you found it is very uplifting.

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Correct, they were not built to withstand that

so relaxing to watch these roof redo's. It's got that oddly satisfying aspect so that's at least partly why they get more views??? Longer watch times?? I find my self pleased with the new glue and fresh wood after replacing all that weak and water damaged roof. Nice touch with the extra foam in those holes.

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

James, if you had not “exposed” yourself, about doing expert roof repairs, on KZread, you wouldn’t have as much of them to do. Great work, by the way.

@DonniePhipps

2 жыл бұрын

James sells himself...word of mouth is good...but word of James is better...

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

lol

Nicely done. Your balance of good enough is better than most people’s “best”. Hell of a hike for a roof replacement though.

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

James, there is something satisfying about watching you rebuild a roof. We can relate to an owner driving down from NY just to have you rebuild their roof.

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

LOL thanks

Hi James, every time you do a roof replacement I’m amazed!!! You are truly an artist!!!

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

And thats why James is the man!

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I’m just amazed at your quality of work. No wonder customers will drive their rig to you to have you do the job! Very impressive! Keep rock’n it!

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

👍👍 If I need fixing, I too will travel 2,000 miles to see you.

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

After watching a number of your Winnebago roof repairs, I'm amazed how strong those laminated roofs are without a skeleton. Our 1996 Fleetwood Flair had a 8" diameter city tree branch fall on the rear A/C. After the city removed the branch, I was surprised that there was almost no roof damage. Just a small rear in the rubber skin and some bent A/C sheet metal, under the cover. We were looking into a getting new Winnegabo,...not so much any longer after watching your roof repair videos.

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Was nice to be able to see the roof on that coach. My 1996 Itasca Suncruiser looks to have been constructed much the same but my roof is in much better shape. Thanks for a well done video.

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thanks, always fun to watch you work.

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

A Demco Kar Kaddy SS with all it's parts. Good for him. I have rebuilt every inch of those dolly's. Best there is. All that galvanized metal will last forever.

So glad I found this channel, my roof has never been this nasty looking but it’s taught me to get up there and clean the crap off and reseal any issues every 3 months, it’s a must!

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I hope they have many years of fun with old red, was a great series to see you do. Thanks for the video again. Stay safe and healthy.

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thank you for the great detail and explanations in your videos. I’ve owned 8 Motorhomes, and thought I had a good handle on what could happen and have done a number of repairs. . I purchased a new Winnebago Vista 13 months and 26,000 miles ago. Very happy with it but after seeing your Winnebago roof videos I’ve learned I don’t know near enough about Some of these serious issues. I sealed a couple of surface cracks on the roof edge but I would love to bring it to you for an inspection and proper fixes. Thank you again for great videos.

Another great video. Thanks very much for sharing your knowledge. I'm about tackle the EPDM roof replacement and over cab rebuild on my 2001 Four Winds Majestic C Class over here in England. Your videos have helped me with valuable learning. Thanks again.

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to be of service!

Love watching your videos. It's amazing the amount of work you accomplish by yourself.

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

I do have help sometimes

Always enjoy your work arounds a true Craftsman.

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

You are our roof whisperer

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Psssst psssst psssssst

Good job. Thanks for the video. Happy trails!

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! :)

Watching you repair roofs...I'll pass on ever trying to fix my own. 😂 I do enjoy learning little tid bits from ya in these videos. Thanks for sharing and keep up the great work.

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Always great information. Thanks James!

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Thank you for sharing your work and expertise. I enjoy watching your videos.

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Great job again! Love the ingenuity on covering the old ref vent! Be careful your becoming known as the Winnebago roof repair guy lol.

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

That black stuff is a leaf mold. It should be gently scrubbed with a medium soft washed at the end of any rainy season while it is still well saturated and it will easily come off. A rainy season is lucky to have for this reason.

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Thanks again. Enjoy all your videos. (Sending razors for you and Chad)

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Looking good as always!

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Glad to see the 2019 RED has a new owner. It took a while to find one. They squeezed as much profit out of it they could.

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Generally that is what you try to do when you spend months rebuilding something.

Great work as usual

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Awesome work!

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thank

this is good one Thanks James

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great work!

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

It's kind of interesting to see what things have changed in RV construction and what has stayed the same.

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

You sound burnt out James of roof jobs...but you make it look so easy😝🤐 Micah and Chad kickin' that tire😆 reminds me of old timey tire kickin' when ya buy a car😉ha! I met a nice man living fulltime in a class Eh(Canada🤣), he sold me a 50ft 30amp extention cord for a smokin' deal($50), and he was talking about his snowbird travels to Casa Grande? rv resort, I didn't tell him about your channel tho, cuz you are busy enough, even without us Canucks down there😁😅🤣

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I NEED to get a hold of you ,😀😀😀I have a job on our motorhome, for you ,

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I'm not currently taking any new jobs

@ about 21:26, I can definitely tell you have done this a time or two. Got that sheet correct right on the first try. A+

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Nicely done

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

You guys have had like 4,038% more rain than usual this year, wow.

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

It's pretty great but dry as a bone again

This guy is amazing.

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Being a owner of a Winnebago these videos make me nervous of what the future might bring.

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Keep an eye on it

I allways enjoy your videos I will be honest I would hate to have to do the repairs myself

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Nice work James. You're so thorough! Great to know there are craftsmen like you out there. How much does a job like that cost?

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Depends. Sorry, I don't quote my prices on here.

Good job.

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great video James. Looks like You needed some help up there though That was also a great idea switching out the steel for aluminum to keep from rusting. On the skylight repair. Could you possibly slide some aluminum in the center of the roof foam and just use longer screws?

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

The corner radius, that is sealed by a bead of sealer. As that radius seal begins to leak the grove that the radius sits in get the debris you are cleaning out, correct? Where does that water go? The process is enjoyable to watch on this side of the screen however it must be a royal pain in the backside. Really enjoy the banter between you and Chad. Thanks for what you do.

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Well James, seems your attention to detail and knowledge as well of your workmen ship has you in high demand, even if they have drive from New York.

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

More Roofs !!!

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

I'm trying!

I love the wires running across the ceiling. Was that powering the lights? Or did they get power from the light circuits to power something else? Why are you doing this roof by yourself? Too many questions? Should I ask more? When will we see part 2? That's all I got....

Great ideas to help the customer get what they need. I am interested in what foam and gun you use.

Coming in Part 2. Mr. Filon lays down the Filon.

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

I'm changing my name

Flex seal works good did my camper with it and no leaks

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Great

It's always interesting when you take the old stuff apart and find the work that wasn't really meant to be found and manufacturers might not be that proud of. 21:11 I don't know if you saw it but as you install those panels, the roof is flexing under your weight, then you stick the panel on and, I have to assume, it's locked that way. I expect the crown would have a bit of a flat spot where you're kneeling when you first apply the panel. ...that's pretty much how you make laminated curves. It looked like it might have been more pronounced because of the opening in the same area. Obviously there's only so much to be done... I guess you could put a brace up underneath in the area you know you'll be kneeling as you first apply the panel to mitigate.

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Electric carving knife for cutting polystyrene nice job. 🙏🙏

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I had. No idea RV’s roofs were built this way. A lot of work to repair it.

@AZExpert

Жыл бұрын

They absolutely are, which is why I recommend inspecting them 1 or 2 times a year

Hey James, perhaps you could make a video about all the various sealants you use and recommend. Would be very helpful. Thanks

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion!

Did you change locations to work on the units? Thanks for all your videos.

Hi James, Quick question. I am replacing the membrane on my 2010 5th wheel Denali by Dutchmen and once I got the old one off, there remains a very sticky glue on the chipper board. Not my preferred materiel but I suspect it's for cost reasons. Is there something that can be used to remove the glue or is laying down a thin plywood over it the way to go? Great videos BTW very informative.

your success precedes you 🌫

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I should wear better deoderant!

I have a 2021 Outlaw. it's in the RV garage when I'm not using it. Hoping to never have roof problems. Would you recommend converting the 2 way fridge to 12 volt compressor? (I know you're busy doing roofs)

Owner should have addressed this problem at purchase. And lack of maintenance is not a Winnebago problem. I would love to spend more maintenance time on the roof of our RV but the problem is not having a place where a scaffold is available.

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Hi Could you use composite materials instead of the thin plywood that is used ? And with a good roof or a new roof, would Vinyl wrapping the roof work, as extra protection and longer lasting protection and a better visual finish?

The beard! 🧔‍♂️👍

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

LOL thanks

Could you replace the lauan with azdel? Would that be any better? Although I don’t know if azdel is at all structural.

I'd be bleeding all over that roof from the multiple scalp wounds I'd sustain from smashing my head into those metal rafters. Nice video though!

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

My head is mostly scabs

When you were peeling off the Luan where it stuck is that the proper adhesion ? Should it adhered better?

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

yes

That’s a lot of hard work, do you have trouble with the glue drying in the gun before you are done

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Not usually

You might need to change your name from Azexpert to Winnebago roof expert 😜 cheers

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

James ,I own a 2001 Winnebago Adventurer. I live in Michigan. Trying to find a place to store it indoors is not easy, as there are not many places to do that here. I have often heard that it is not good to tarp a roof on any RV what would you recommend? I really enjoy your videos. If I ever need a new roof, I would definitely bring it to you. Keep the videos coming. Jeff

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

as soon as i seen the kicking the tire at the end i know the cap had to come off as i had same RV setup

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

I have a 2018 Winnebago super C. I recently hit a tree and brackets the fiberglass roof. I’ve gotten a few estimates to replace the fiberglass roof. What would you say would be a rough hourly estimate to remove and replace the fiberglass?

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

HA

About how much does a job like that cost? Also what is the link to part2? Thanks.

Thanks. I recognize that leaking bathroom skylight from my Winnie…seems like company has similar issues year after year but never reengineers a solution?

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds about right

Yes I bet you are! But he has the best RV Tech. working on his RIG....

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

James, what kind of wax do you recommend for a fiberglass roof? That’s what I have.

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

A wash with a wax already in it.

It's too bad Cassone's doesn't have one of those docks that supermarkets have to back a truck into with the back at the normal ground height - imagine something like that, but used to back the RV into, leaving the roof at or near ground height. It would be a lot easier to work on all those roofs if they were nearly at ground height.

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

We have scaffolding if needed

if this guy treats the new roof the same way he treated the original one he'll definitely not be getting his 10yrs out of it no matter how great the installer is. Just a side note can't believe after 5 hrs no other comments, is something wrong with KZread?

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

On average what is a ballpark cost on a fiberglass roof replacement for a 39' diesel pusher? Also do you see very many 2016 Fleetwood Discovery's in need of any type of serious roof repairs?

Had it not been leaking and edge maintained, could it have just been pressure washer and had gel coat rolled on it to refresh it?

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Gel coat doesn't work like that unfortunately

Anouther good job 👏

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I know you and Chad have done so many of these you have it down to a science. What do you think total man-hours required for a job like this usually. Chopped up in a video its hard to get a sense of time.

@jimstrialsandtribulations8247

2 жыл бұрын

Took him 5 days.. With 1 rain out..

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

I like to keep it to 3 days

You might want to change the name of your channel to The RV Roofer! Just kidding!!

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

I just might

Wow we may have to change your name to AZ Roof mamLOL

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Is that luan suppose to be glued to the styrofoam? And what do you do/ how would you, if the luan were glued well to the styrofoam? 🍻

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it is

Dang man..now you got me paranoid about my roof..it's been a little over a year..I'm afraid to go up there at 6'2 320 lbs..where's your posse ? they all wore out from all these roofs ?

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Yeah they hate me lol

Why is there foam around all the holes to screw into, Instead of 2x4s to really drive the screws into?

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to the structure of motorhomes

Hey man just curious, why is winnebago flaunting "turbo diesel"? Was that just the cool thing to do? Or were most diesel pushers back then not using turbos? I'd imagine this has a cat back then not a Cummins? Just curious I am a car guy as well lol. Love your videos man!!!!! Much love from Jersey

@jimstrialsandtribulations8247

2 жыл бұрын

It's a 5.9 Cummins

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Ballpark how much time does a replacement like this take and what is the cost parts / labor?

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I don't list pricing

@dantyner5595

2 жыл бұрын

@@AZExpert You do quality work and we'll worth whatever it costs . Thanks

Slight delamination on room recommends new roof or what you recommend.

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Repairing is always a bandaid

How much does this sort of work cost?

It seems like one should avoid Winnebago foam roof, unless the roof is maintained at the highest possible standard at unlimited budget?

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

It doesn't take an unlimited budget to do basic maintenance

James, did you lower your prius?

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

no, I'm sure the added weight that is in it has stressed my rear suspension though.

How long does it take for a job like this?

Tight fit on that tire...

@AZExpert

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!