FYI: The price for our Flex Armor roof includes the installation of 3 brand-new Maxxair roof vent fans and removing and replacing our solar panels. If you aren't replacing as many components (like fans) your total cost will be less. Get a quote for your own Flex Armor roof based on your RV's length + needs ⬇ → 🌵 Arizona link.eatseerv.com/AZRVRoof → 🤠 Texas link.eatseerv.com/DentonRVRoof
The RV/Camper industry as a collective should be absolutely ashamed of the quality of their product across the board. The entire industry is nothing but cosmetically pleasing scabbed together P.O.S. that are designed to fail ..... It's really sad. How could a product even reach market that must be replaced every single year at a cost of $1000.... That simply means your product is garbage. Good on this company, for caring about quality and longevity........thanks for sharing
Flex Armor is amazing stuff. We put it on our Solaire trailer when it was new and a year later had a major hail storm that totalled our Sequoia but did no damage to the trailer roof. I cannot recommend it highly enough!
I recently had a bit of a oops moment and caused some damage to my roof. After doing some research and getting quotes I decided rather than relying on a patch job or replacing with the same materials from the factory - It was worth the travel time and cost to head down to Prescott and see the guys at AZ RV Roof. Awesome shop, folks and product. Just got home from with the trailer and the new roof. Highly recommend the product!
What did they pay you for your services? Ahhh...yes. a free spray on roof. Wow. So u original. I haven't looked at an RV RUclips channel for about 5 years until I looked at this video today and it's this channel and all the other ones like it being the reason why I stopped looking at them and I will again it's so seedy
It's really shocking what the RV makers get away with. If you put a rubber roof on your new screen porch, it would come with up to a 40 year warranty. If it failed any time before that, you'd call the contractor out to fix it. And if he tried to dodge responsibility by saying you didn't get up on the roof each year to reseal it, you'd rightly threaten legal action. If that roof failed in the first 5 years and rotted out a major portion of the roof structure as well, you'd file a complaint with the state against his contractor's license and drag him into court. The contractor would either write you a big check, or skip town in the middle of the night, because any court would rule in your favor. Yet somehow when it comes to RVs, all that is right out the window. We _expect_ the roof to fail in a very short time. We get up on the roof faithfully each year in an attempt to compensate for the dreadful design and material choices of the manufacturer, and we take full responsibility when the inevitable failures occur. A note to the RV makers: I'm not an idiot, and I'm not alone. You're putting yourselves out of business. People know a con when they see one. Enjoy this time you're in where there are still a few suckers left willing to get robbed for your crap product. It won't last much longer.
We had our Winnebago Journey 36ft done in August at Travelers Destination RV in Pasco, WA. Great experience, and love the results. We can definitely notice the temperature and noise differences, but the peace of mind knowing that rain/snow are no longer an issue makes the cost ($9,000) well worth it.
9k for an RV roof seems ridiculous to me regardless of the durability. That's like 5 times the rate of a regular roof. It's probably more than 50 % the value of the RV itself.
I used Flex Armor in Denton, Tx when my then two year old Sunset Trail Reserve roof delaminated. Four years later I had my 15 year old deer lease trailer roofed by Flex Armor. When I recently took the deer lease camper to an RV repair shop for other work the technician said that's the best roof he had ever seen. I agree with him.
Seems great, But it wouldn't be for any trailer or rv. The weight alone is a major factor. then there is the skylight. The plastic of the skylight will dry out and crack, then what? from the looks of how this armor has covered the parameter of the skylight. if it had to be replaced, the time to cut it out would probably cost as much as an entire standard TPO or EPDM in materials. I see it now. cost of skylight 100, cost to replace it 1500.00. I'll also add that I noticed the flex armor covers the tops ( last couple inches ) of the vertical rails. While the flex armor will stop any water from intruding the roof, what about the vertical corners of the rear and front trim moldings. those still need maintenance. if for some reason water got past the molding, you'll have to remove and reseal. So you will need to cut the armor flex material from around the trim molding in order to remove it? So I'd guess that would void there warranty.
Escape Trailers and Bigfoot are the best trailers, both built in British Columbia, both 2 piece molded fiberglass, built like a boat, Casitas are excellent too.
I had this lifetime roof installed 2 years ago. It is a worry free roof, everything is well sealed no need for annual seam sealing. I was also told it’s ok to clean the roof with a pressure washer. Excellent upgrade that will increase resale value of RV. Also the warranty is transferable.
I would take the trim around the cab to rv and check to see if you have broken or missing screws. We had a 2017 Coachmen 27qb thad had a problem from the factory. Very poor quality. 1:04 pm
I’d do it in a heartbeat…. If I had that much cash I could spare. From what I watched in this video, they did a seriously nice job and having that kind of peace of mind would be well worth the price.
I don’t know…….Sometimes spending more up front doesn’t seem like the budget option, but in the long run it is. That Flex Armor roof kind of looks like truck bed liner for your RV roof.
@@EatSeeRV @Garret Lewis... This is a Flexible application. bed liners are more ridged, and prone to cracking over time. This type of product touts 800% elongation, and 3500 tear strength. We have spent countless hours grinding off a few attempted bed liner applications ( NO FUN) RV's flex WAY to much etc. Thanks, S.Fouse # AZRVROOF
Rolling Flex Seal with EternaBond RSW-2-50 RoofSeal Sealant Tape on edges and around the vents etc, is the best and not expensive. Can do it at home in an afternoon.....
Interesting product. Thanks for posting this video. Do you know how much weight this adds per square foot? Our travel trailer does not have a lot of cargo capacity. Also, do you know how this compares to Henry's Tropi-Cool for heat reduction?
Pretty bad that you can spend well over $100,000 on a Motorhome and they cant even put a decent sealed roof on it. We have a 2009 Winnebago View with a fiberglass roof but we've had water leak in the slide.
Our class C has some water damage in the bed above the cab. I think much of the wood needs to be replaced :( Do these guys do that kind of work along with the flex armor roof?
Does adding new items to your roof such as solar panels or replacing items such as vents or sky lights void your lifetime warranty? These types of things require putting new screws in your roof.
Yes it would. That's why they suggest figuring out anything you want to add. They can also add systems so you can add things in the future without needing to drill holes. They'll go over everything with you
The wide lens we would like to buy is over $1,000. Filming equipment costs money. We're doing the best we can by delivering quality content but we don't make enough from our channel to invest in our equipment as much as we'd like to. If it's too close for comfort for you feel free to send over a tip so we can upgrade our equipment!
@@EatSeeRV Sounds like you both need to save up for surgery to make your arms actually extend so you can hold the camera you have away from your heads so as not fill the entire screen with them. Maybe, just maybe that would actually work.
Folks with good preparation a couple of weekends you can get some high quality high build silicone based sealant You can slap a magic marker against a can and call it flex armor and you won't even have to charge yourself thousands of dollars to do it
You can certainly DIY your roof but it won't be comparable to flex armors product. To each their own! Just sharing our experience with the product and why we liked it.
Something I need to think about and save up for. thank you so much for this video. I wonder if they do payments month to month bases maybe? not sure...
We need a new roof on our 2022 MLE22. While it should be covered by GD it is not. We are torn between a traditional rubber roof replacement or the Flex Armor. After a year and a half what would your decision be now? Flex Armor is about 3K more expensive than the tradition rubber roof. Thank you!
I'm a journeyman roofer and I use commercial torch on membrane for .t RVs. 30 year roof. RVs Re weak. RV roofs are a joke. Wise to do it right. Like a building roof. Only need 1 ply. Also wise to torch on membrane on top of floors. RVs are made to break. Weak weak weak. Your make your roof better . Wise to think like a drip. Where does water go ?? RV manufacturing is so off and only makes problems with poor designs. 😂
I see the Escape has a "seamless aluminum roof." Nice! Definitely check the sides and such it's like fiberglass. Less prone to tear and no sealant but the sides could peel back. Hopefully that never happens. Seems like a quality build
@@EatSeeRV No, the Escape is a full 2 piece Fibreglass shell, no aluminum or rubber. The only joint is at the waist line. The AC is raised as is the MaxFan opening. They are a work of art. Escape Trailer Industries from British Columbia Canada. The Escape 5.0 fifth wheel is the best trailer on the planet. Convince me otherwise.
You guys did a real great job for their everlasting commercial here on RUclips!!! They should have given the roof and a couple grand for the exposure they're going to receive for years to come!!!!! This is a great commercial!!
This is not a telling you what the problem is with RV roof this is strictly a commercial for a company that puts on a product and only that product I put a steel roof galvanized steel roof on my motorhome it good for 30 years . There are other options ..
I don’t trust anything would stand test on roof accept for one sheet thin metal cover the whole roof because not just the weather but highway driving all the shaking n rattling 😂
If u ask me, it sure does seem like the roofs are purposely made the way they are to make sure the come-back is there. Obviously the roofs are a huge problem, so why not make it bomb proof with superior materials?
The $7,300 was the intial quote before they finished work. Some things got taken off the quote because it wasn't needed. They measure what they spray and it was less than what they thought at first! So $6,500 was the end #
This is great. I am doing a little DIY on my roof and would like to add that radius protection. Do you know where I can get the corner round? Thank you.
Never regretting this decision go with FlexArmor. We did our 05 Wildcat. Now we have re-detail the RV so the roof doesn't outshine the rest of the RV! (shout out to Joel in Waxahachie, TX).
Was your first RV Flex Armor done in Florida and if so why Arizona over Florida since Florida is your home state? Just asking for those whose reside in eastern USA. Thank you for your response.
Yes we did our old RV (Maggie) in Florida since that's where we are based. We did this one in AZ because we were out west when we bought this RV and wanted it done now
@@EatSeeRV thanks for the reply. I have two other questions if you don't mind answering. I want to get my RV done. Is the one in Florida the only one on the east coast? Second, I don't have solar panels yet, but would like in the future. I have to do additions in stages based on finances. How do you decides where to place hook-ups so as to not interfer with the integrity of the new roof later when able to add solar panels? Thanks for you time in responding.
i've seen roofing material for flat roofs and was thinking of using that to repair my brothers rv also used in construction FRP fiberglass reinforced plastic that stuff if strong but 3/16" thick and applied 3 coats, does that mean 3/16x3= 0.56 of an inch or just 3/16 in total. anyway amazing job that was done 👍
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So how much was it? It's easy to tell me people it's a must Do when you get it for free
Had my roof done about a year ago by the same shop and I couldn't be happier! I didn't have leaks and did this as a preventative action like you guys did. Best investment you can make for your RV.
People obviously don't realize that RVs aren't built very well. You buy it then reseal the roof as soon as you get it. Then continue resealing it every year. I'd say don't waste your money buying it.
No reason not to own an RV and all of the fun and memories it can bring just because they can be made poorly. I totally get your point but for those who do want to RV it's nice to know there's upgrades you can make to improve it's integrity over the life of the RV.
@@EatSeeRV Ohhhh yeah. Ok. Well we'll agree to disagree then. I've seen it first hand how easily they crumble. At least a dozen times. I've helped many people try and salvage their belongings from a wreck when the RV was demolished. Yeah they sure made memories there didn't they? I know an elderly couple who had just bought a 5th wheel trailer and their first day of full timing took a serious turn of events, when they were traveling thru a tunnel and came out the other end of it and huge gust of wind laid it on its side. They lost almost all of their belongings on that highway bcuz there was nothing left of that trailer. Great memories. My parents and my daughter both bought RVs from a dealership. My daughter's RV didn't last thru the first rain we got when the roof collapsed. Great memories. My parents' first day out traveling down the highway, a gust of wind blew it over. There was nothing left to salvage. Great memories. RVs aren't built to withstand pretty much anything mother nature has to throw at them. Don't get me wrong sure you can have tons of fun but they are still built very poorly. 2x2 wooden studs, really? And if it's an older model, they'll crumble like a toothpick. Ohhhh there's no reason not to buy one. Well I gave you a few reasons why not to.
Sorry for your negative experiences. To each their own. We've RV'd for 5 years in 3 different rigs. We can attest to the poor quality for sure, but still wouldn't trade them for the experiences and memories we've made!
@@tawnyschlienz9063 People have been recreating with RV's for 100 years, but go ahead and ramble on with your public service announcement and saving people from themselves and the RV industry. Everybody knows they are toothpick construction and disposable and they are not investing in a brick and stick home. So everybody please listen to this person as they think they know how you should spend your own money and then how to spend your time.
Got the right deal on a used 26ft Class C,started doing my own upgrades immediately,roof is in great shape so I cleaned it and sealed it immediately,plan on keeping it in this beautiful condition.Already made unforgettable memories with it,installed Bluetooth yesterday,kickass sound system now rocking the rig,heading to Dover for race week now.RV life is great,love it,going camping in western Pennsylvania after that.Rigs are built like crap so we customize our own,make them better,this one I have now will be converted to a 4+4 off road rig in late fall.RV life is what YOU make it.
This is why I would never buy an RV with wood framing inside. These roofs are so problematic. I buy metal frame steel skinned vehicles and then customize them into an RV.
@@EatSeeRV my apologies. I guess i just perceived you dodging the question and stopped watching. I'll watch it all the way through. Thanks for clarification.
We bought a used RV at a great deal, without shopping around, because we had just lost our other rv to a fire. We did inspect everything but the roof, well Lesson Learned because a cpl months later when it started to rain and leak in a cpl spots, that we discovered that the awning had been cut up and gorilla glued down in strips where the caulking should have been. Makes me shake my head in wonder.
Depends on how you look at it. A lot cheaper than having to buy a new RV because yours gets wood root in the roof. I do get it's not for everyone. But it's just as worth while of an investment for weekend warriors too.
We enjoy the roof material. Only issue is any changes void warranty. Add solar, replace on air antenna, or mushroom roof vents requires an appointment & several hours labor. And our original installer NO longer is contracted or "franchisee"! But we have great comfort knowing most seams are sealed. You still need to inspect ac gaskets to ensure leaves, stems, etc, do not squeeze between roof & gasket. Can still leak there.
Yes very good points. That's why it's a good idea to get all of that done when you replace your roof. Our installer here in Prescott uses a cool bolting system and rail system so you can add components to your RV in the future without needing to rebook and redo the roof in those areas!
Now, when are you planning on selling this one??? Im very interested due to the roof work done for me😉. Safe travels and happy trails! P.S. I still like your MO toy hauler. That got me and the wife a toy hauler bug and now on the process of looking for our 43 feet MO to continue our fulltime rv living with our camping gears and machine to home in the toy hauler section😃.
6500 was well worth it I'm more closer to Denton Texas I'm looking at buying a 37 ft bumper pool I'm more closer to Denton Texas I'm looking at buying a 37 ft bumper pull and I want to add this on and I want to add this roof it will add R-value in adding 316 of an inch is excellent
FYI... If your Rv did not come with an outside ladder, it is because the MFG did not reinforce the roof to allow walking on. If your Rv DID come with a factory install ladder, knock yourself out. You can sit up there in lawn chairs and watch the game or race. !
It wasn't that much in the end I share the price with you. But yes it's not cheap. With every penny in our opinion. And our quote included $1,000 in new upgraded fans.
FYI: The price for our Flex Armor roof includes the installation of 3 brand-new Maxxair roof vent fans and removing and replacing our solar panels. If you aren't replacing as many components (like fans) your total cost will be less. Get a quote for your own Flex Armor roof based on your RV's length + needs ⬇
→ 🌵 Arizona link.eatseerv.com/AZRVRoof
→ 🤠 Texas link.eatseerv.com/DentonRVRoof
That is a very reasonable price for such a high quality material, new accessories, and installation.
Agreed!
$6500.00 OUCH!!!!
The RV/Camper industry as a collective should be absolutely ashamed of the quality of their product across the board.
The entire industry is nothing but cosmetically pleasing scabbed together P.O.S. that are designed to fail ..... It's really sad.
How could a product even reach market that must be replaced every single year at a cost of $1000.... That simply means your product is garbage.
Good on this company, for caring about quality and longevity........thanks for sharing
Exactley! I get pissed off every time I look at an RV. Its disgusting
Flex Armor is amazing stuff. We put it on our Solaire trailer when it was new and a year later had a major hail storm that totalled our Sequoia but did no damage to the trailer roof. I cannot recommend it highly enough!
I recently had a bit of a oops moment and caused some damage to my roof. After doing some research and getting quotes I decided rather than relying on a patch job or replacing with the same materials from the factory - It was worth the travel time and cost to head down to Prescott and see the guys at AZ RV Roof. Awesome shop, folks and product. Just got home from with the trailer and the new roof. Highly recommend the product!
It’s a shame and pretty much criminal the manufacturers don’t do this. 😕 it’s worth 6500 bucks
Agreed!
The bottom line is that..... with the cost of RV's...... THEY SHOULD BE COMING FROM THE FACTORY LIKE THIS ! O.o
Wish they were
What did they pay you for your services? Ahhh...yes. a free spray on roof. Wow. So u original. I haven't looked at an RV RUclips channel for about 5 years until I looked at this video today and it's this channel and all the other ones like it being the reason why I stopped looking at them and I will again it's so seedy
It's really shocking what the RV makers get away with. If you put a rubber roof on your new screen porch, it would come with up to a 40 year warranty. If it failed any time before that, you'd call the contractor out to fix it. And if he tried to dodge responsibility by saying you didn't get up on the roof each year to reseal it, you'd rightly threaten legal action. If that roof failed in the first 5 years and rotted out a major portion of the roof structure as well, you'd file a complaint with the state against his contractor's license and drag him into court. The contractor would either write you a big check, or skip town in the middle of the night, because any court would rule in your favor.
Yet somehow when it comes to RVs, all that is right out the window. We _expect_ the roof to fail in a very short time. We get up on the roof faithfully each year in an attempt to compensate for the dreadful design and material choices of the manufacturer, and we take full responsibility when the inevitable failures occur.
A note to the RV makers: I'm not an idiot, and I'm not alone. You're putting yourselves out of business. People know a con when they see one. Enjoy this time you're in where there are still a few suckers left willing to get robbed for your crap product. It won't last much longer.
Rolled our 35 ft Winnebago 4 years ago with flex seal . Looks as good as the day I put it on and total costs was $400 plus 2 days labor ….
Flex seal isn't the same product. Glad you found something that worked for you
We had our Winnebago Journey 36ft done in August at Travelers Destination RV in Pasco, WA. Great experience, and love the results. We can definitely notice the temperature and noise differences, but the peace of mind knowing that rain/snow are no longer an issue makes the cost ($9,000) well worth it.
Couldn't agree more! So glad to hear you're happy with your decision 😊
9k for an RV roof seems ridiculous to me regardless of the durability. That's like 5 times the rate of a regular roof. It's probably more than 50 % the value of the RV itself.
I used Flex Armor in Denton, Tx when my then two year old Sunset Trail Reserve roof delaminated. Four years later I had my 15 year old deer lease trailer roofed by Flex Armor. When I recently took the deer lease camper to an RV repair shop for other work the technician said that's the best roof he had ever seen. I agree with him.
That's awesome. They do a good job for sure!
Seems great, But it wouldn't be for any trailer or rv. The weight alone is a major factor. then there is the skylight. The plastic of the skylight will dry out and crack, then what? from the looks of how this armor has covered the parameter of the skylight. if it had to be replaced, the time to cut it out would probably cost as much as an entire standard TPO or EPDM in materials. I see it now. cost of skylight 100, cost to replace it 1500.00. I'll also add that I noticed the flex armor covers the tops ( last couple inches ) of the vertical rails. While the flex armor will stop any water from intruding the roof, what about the vertical corners of the rear and front trim moldings. those still need maintenance. if for some reason water got past the molding, you'll have to remove and reseal. So you will need to cut the armor flex material from around the trim molding in order to remove it? So I'd guess that would void there warranty.
I used to be 1/2 owner in an RV repair business here in SW Louisiana and I'm here to tell you there is ONLY one high quality RV made today. AirStream
And I just watched a video of a new Airstream with build quality issues, so that's a really bad sign
@@mr1bienvenu1 Northern Lite truck campers and Bigfoot are quality
200k in Canada. No thanks!
Escape Trailers and Bigfoot are the best trailers, both built in British Columbia, both 2 piece molded fiberglass, built like a boat, Casitas are excellent too.
I had this lifetime roof installed 2 years ago. It is a worry free roof, everything is well sealed no need for annual seam sealing. I was also told it’s ok to clean the roof with a pressure washer. Excellent upgrade that will increase resale value of RV. Also the warranty is transferable.
Yes to all of those things haha!
Please tell me what did you use?
I would take the trim around the cab to rv and check to see if you have broken or missing screws. We had a 2017 Coachmen 27qb thad had a problem from the factory. Very poor quality. 1:04 pm
I’d do it in a heartbeat…. If I had that much cash I could spare.
From what I watched in this video, they did a seriously nice job and having that kind of peace of mind would be well worth the price.
That's crazy how much damage there was already. The new roof looks great! Getting Dita in shape. 💖🙏✌️
Yes! The smallest hole can cause such a big problem. Yes we are!
I wish I could afford to get my RV motorhome roof done. It was destroyed by winter storm.
Why are sections of the shot blurred out? Like from 9:52 to 9:54 in the video when they are doing the application?
Proprietary installation the shop asked us not to include for competitor purposes.
This labor rate $149 are crazy and $5.000 for a roof about 200sqf.... 😵💫
These roofs aren't cheap, but they are worth it! And around 20% to 30% less than a manufacturer's installed roof.
I don’t know…….Sometimes spending more up front doesn’t seem like the budget option, but in the long run it is. That Flex Armor roof kind of looks like truck bed liner for your RV roof.
Yes we couldn't agree more! It definitely feels different from that but I see the similarities.
@@EatSeeRV @Garret Lewis... This is a Flexible application. bed liners are more ridged, and prone to cracking over time. This type of product touts 800% elongation, and 3500 tear strength. We have spent countless hours grinding off a few attempted bed liner applications ( NO FUN) RV's flex WAY to much etc. Thanks, S.Fouse # AZRVROOF
Rolling Flex Seal with EternaBond RSW-2-50 RoofSeal Sealant Tape on edges and around the vents etc, is the best and not expensive. Can do it at home in an afternoon.....
It looks to me like I'd have to take out a loan for an RV roof. I can't even imagine the cost. More than the value of a lot of RV's probably.
Hahah no. Not at all. I shared the cost in the video. Clearly you didn't actually watch.
A woman splaining to men what things cost without telling us what they cost... That's classic
Interesting product. Thanks for posting this video. Do you know how much weight this adds per square foot? Our travel trailer does not have a lot of cargo capacity. Also, do you know how this compares to Henry's Tropi-Cool for heat reduction?
why did they put a censure blurr during spraying. what was it they didnt want us to see
A proprietary design
Pretty bad that you can spend well over $100,000 on a Motorhome and they cant even put a decent sealed roof on it. We have a 2009 Winnebago View with a fiberglass roof but we've had water leak in the slide.
It is sad that it's the reality of it. Hope you find a good solution for your RV roof.
Our class C has some water damage in the bed above the cab. I think much of the wood needs to be replaced :( Do these guys do that kind of work along with the flex armor roof?
Yes they repair wood decking. Sorry to hear that! Hope you get it fixed.
Shouldn't you be transparent about the fact that this was a sponsored video?
We were. It states it at the beginning of the video and we share it at the end again. 🙂
God the RV industry is so full of hucksters and scammers
Another great video guys! How's the roof holding up?
Holding up like a champ
Does adding new items to your roof such as solar panels or replacing items such as vents or sky lights void your lifetime warranty? These types of things require putting new screws in your roof.
Yes it would. That's why they suggest figuring out anything you want to add. They can also add systems so you can add things in the future without needing to drill holes. They'll go over everything with you
Everything companies like Flex Armor cover is a corner that the manufacturers cut. That's shameful considering the price of a new RV.
It's a bummer this type of product isn't offered with new RVs but glad it's an option
Great video great information thank you very much.
Glad it was helpful
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I really don’t understand why they can’t make a double hull design really no reason anything needs to be on top of roof why not eliminate the problem
Sure you two can't get those cameras a little closer to your mugs? sheesh
The wide lens we would like to buy is over $1,000. Filming equipment costs money. We're doing the best we can by delivering quality content but we don't make enough from our channel to invest in our equipment as much as we'd like to. If it's too close for comfort for you feel free to send over a tip so we can upgrade our equipment!
@@EatSeeRV Sounds like you both need to save up for surgery to make your arms actually extend so you can hold the camera you have away from your heads so as not fill the entire screen with them. Maybe, just maybe that would actually work.
Yes we'll definitely do that. Thanks for the tip 👎
@@EatSeeRV Glad to help.
These men did a great job on this roof. Well done guys. Wish there was one in NY state.
Yes they do a fantastic job.
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Yup. We're sharing our experience, why we chose to make this change, and promoting a product we believe in!
How do you go about replacing the skylights in 3-5 years when they're a degraded by UV?
You can come back to the shop to replace them. We put new ones in and think we can get 5 years out of it for sure
That looks amazing. And we live about 30 minutes from Denton, TX. I'm seriously thinking about having this done. Thanks.
Awesome! That's super convenient you're so close. It's definitely do it!
Probably got a discount for the informational video they made.
We were paid for our video but paid the full, normal price for our roof as disclosed in the video.
$6500 well worth the investment. Great video. Looking forward to the next adventure. Thanks Don
Thanks don! We definitely agree
Folks with good preparation a couple of weekends you can get some high quality high build silicone based sealant You can slap a magic marker against a can and call it flex armor and you won't even have to charge yourself thousands of dollars to do it
You can certainly DIY your roof but it won't be comparable to flex armors product. To each their own! Just sharing our experience with the product and why we liked it.
Thank you for sharing your experience. Seems like a very good upgrade!
It's a fantastic upgrade for an RV.
RV roof will last a long time if it never see the sun.😂😂😂
Where can I get flex armor from?
conviently they never mentioned the price.....just another commercial for a product....not buying your pitch...
We legit told you the exact price in the video. 🤡 Conveniently, you just didn't watch before commenting.
Roofs #1 on an RV, water destroys, rots, molds, to the point its unfixable. Rather spend $6500 for a roof than 10k for a lithium package! Just M.H.O.
Something I need to think about and save up for. thank you so much for this video. I wonder if they do payments month to month bases maybe? not sure...
Yes it's definitely something you save up for but it's worth it!
We need a new roof on our 2022 MLE22. While it should be covered by GD it is not. We are torn between a traditional rubber roof replacement or the Flex Armor. After a year and a half what would your decision be now? Flex Armor is about 3K more expensive than the tradition rubber roof. Thank you!
We will never not have a Flex Armor roof on our RV. We've done it to two now and as we said in the video it's a non negotiable for us.
I'm a journeyman roofer and I use commercial torch on membrane for .t RVs. 30 year roof. RVs Re weak. RV roofs are a joke. Wise to do it right. Like a building roof. Only need 1 ply. Also wise to torch on membrane on top of floors. RVs are made to break. Weak weak weak. Your make your roof better . Wise to think like a drip. Where does water go ?? RV manufacturing is so off and only makes problems with poor designs. 😂
NEVER EVER will my roof leak, I have a 2020 Escape 19’, built like a boat. The Square Tube frame will rot out first.
I see the Escape has a "seamless aluminum roof." Nice! Definitely check the sides and such it's like fiberglass. Less prone to tear and no sealant but the sides could peel back. Hopefully that never happens. Seems like a quality build
@@EatSeeRV No, the Escape is a full 2 piece Fibreglass shell, no aluminum or rubber. The only joint is at the waist line. The AC is raised as is the MaxFan opening. They are a work of art. Escape Trailer Industries from British Columbia Canada. The Escape 5.0 fifth wheel is the best trailer on the planet. Convince me otherwise.
That's awesome!
Almost like a spray on bed liner.
That's what it is .
You guys did a real great job for their everlasting commercial here on RUclips!!!
They should have given the roof and a couple grand for the exposure they're going to receive for years to come!!!!!
This is a great commercial!!
This is not a telling you what the problem is with RV roof this is strictly a commercial for a company that puts on a product and only that product I put a steel roof galvanized steel roof on my motorhome it good for 30 years . There are other options ..
Not saying this is the only way. But many don't want to DIY a steel roof on their RV (we definitely wouldn't).
I don’t trust anything would stand test on roof accept for one sheet thin metal cover the whole roof because not just the weather but highway driving all the shaking n rattling 😂
If u ask me, it sure does seem like the roofs are purposely made the way they are to make sure the come-back is there. Obviously the roofs are a huge problem, so why not make it bomb proof with superior materials?
K thats not bad I was thinking 10-12K for a job like that!
I see the bill of $7300 but you say in the video $6500 which one is right?
The $7,300 was the intial quote before they finished work. Some things got taken off the quote because it wasn't needed. They measure what they spray and it was less than what they thought at first! So $6,500 was the end #
Very cool. You'll definitely stay dry, cooler and sleep better knowing that's all good.
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This is great. I am doing a little DIY on my roof and would like to add that radius protection. Do you know where I can get the corner round? Thank you.
Never regretting this decision go with FlexArmor. We did our 05 Wildcat. Now we have re-detail the RV so the roof doesn't outshine the rest of the RV! (shout out to Joel in Waxahachie, TX).
This shop is legit. I bought a trailer that had this done and I’m planning on having my current trailer done here.
RV's are not cheap but are manufactured as garbage!
How much more would it costy if they used marine plywood (not particle board) when building an RV?
Dumb commercial!! 10K for a 25 foot roof?! Forget about it!
Lol just because you don't want to spend money on something doesn't make it dumb it just holds a different value to you.
Was your first RV Flex Armor done in Florida and if so why Arizona over Florida since Florida is your home state? Just asking for those whose reside in eastern USA. Thank you for your response.
Yes we did our old RV (Maggie) in Florida since that's where we are based. We did this one in AZ because we were out west when we bought this RV and wanted it done now
@@EatSeeRV thanks for the reply. I have two other questions if you don't mind answering. I want to get my RV done. Is the one in Florida the only one on the east coast? Second, I don't have solar panels yet, but would like in the future. I have to do additions in stages based on finances. How do you decides where to place hook-ups so as to not interfer with the integrity of the new roof later when able to add solar panels? Thanks for you time in responding.
i've seen roofing material for flat roofs and was thinking of using that to repair my brothers rv also used in construction FRP fiberglass reinforced plastic that stuff if strong but 3/16" thick and applied 3 coats, does that mean 3/16x3= 0.56 of an inch or just 3/16 in total. anyway amazing job that was done 👍
So how much was it? It's easy to tell me people it's a must Do when you get it for free
Literally shared it in the video. Watch through before assuming and asking questions we directly answered please!
Had my roof done about a year ago by the same shop and I couldn't be happier! I didn't have leaks and did this as a preventative action like you guys did. Best investment you can make for your RV.
People obviously don't realize that RVs aren't built very well. You buy it then reseal the roof as soon as you get it. Then continue resealing it every year.
I'd say don't waste your money buying it.
No reason not to own an RV and all of the fun and memories it can bring just because they can be made poorly. I totally get your point but for those who do want to RV it's nice to know there's upgrades you can make to improve it's integrity over the life of the RV.
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Ohhhh yeah. Ok.
Well we'll agree to disagree then.
I've seen it first hand how easily they crumble. At least a dozen times. I've helped many people try and salvage their belongings from a wreck when the RV was demolished.
Yeah they sure made memories there didn't they?
I know an elderly couple who had just bought a 5th wheel trailer and their first day of full timing took a serious turn of events, when they were traveling thru a tunnel and came out the other end of it and huge gust of wind laid it on its side. They lost almost all of their belongings on that highway bcuz there was nothing left of that trailer.
Great memories.
My parents and my daughter both bought RVs from a dealership.
My daughter's RV didn't last thru the first rain we got when the roof collapsed.
Great memories.
My parents' first day out traveling down the highway, a gust of wind blew it over. There was nothing left to salvage.
Great memories.
RVs aren't built to withstand pretty much anything mother nature has to throw at them.
Don't get me wrong sure you can have tons of fun but they are still built very poorly.
2x2 wooden studs, really? And if it's an older model, they'll crumble like a toothpick.
Ohhhh there's no reason not to buy one.
Well I gave you a few reasons why not to.
Sorry for your negative experiences. To each their own. We've RV'd for 5 years in 3 different rigs. We can attest to the poor quality for sure, but still wouldn't trade them for the experiences and memories we've made!
@@tawnyschlienz9063 People have been recreating with RV's for 100 years, but go ahead and ramble on with your public service announcement and saving people from themselves and the RV industry. Everybody knows they are toothpick construction and disposable and they are not investing in a brick and stick home. So everybody please listen to this person as they think they know how you should spend your own money and then how to spend your time.
Got the right deal on a used 26ft Class C,started doing my own upgrades immediately,roof is in great shape so I cleaned it and sealed it immediately,plan on keeping it in this beautiful condition.Already made unforgettable memories with it,installed Bluetooth yesterday,kickass sound system now rocking the rig,heading to Dover for race week now.RV life is great,love it,going camping in western Pennsylvania after that.Rigs are built like crap so we customize our own,make them better,this one I have now will be converted to a 4+4 off road rig in late fall.RV life is what YOU make it.
you sshared outstanding recording~goodbye!- ;)
Thank you!
What metal did they use for the roof patches? ali or steel?
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How much for that please and where is it.
We share both answers in the video. Please watch all the way through and listen. We also have links to the shop directly in the description.
Wow 6500 that cheap here in New Zealand that would be a 20g US plus job your so lucky to have better options than us here.
Crazy!
:))) -> is not a reliable product! ....In this case, I will be better off not buying an RV! :)))
To each their own but we'd never trade our memories we've made in our RV
This is why I would never buy an RV with wood framing inside. These roofs are so problematic. I buy metal frame steel skinned vehicles and then customize them into an RV.
What are some examples of the metal frame steel skinned vehicles which you have purchase or hope to purchase? Sounds like a good idea.
We know prices can vary. It's ok to tell us what it costs you. Then says prices will vary. I think we all understand this concept.
I literally shared what it cost us in the video 🙃. It's okay to watch the entire video before commenting that we could have done something we did.
@@EatSeeRV my apologies. I guess i just perceived you dodging the question and stopped watching. I'll watch it all the way through. Thanks for clarification.
Thank you! We know it's a common question and wanted to be transparent. Hope the video helped.
The babe who is doing all the hooting and over blown happiness, works for the company. Bless her heart! Over done, or what?
🥴 nailed it... P. S. I don't work for the company.
This girl was blessed with a nice bubble
Or, you can just buy a Revcon... 30+ year old RV, never touched the roof. OK, I touched up the ladder mounts, but nothing else.
Nice!
Too bad...I contacted Flex Arbor and they do not have a Canadian Dealer. Oh well maybe we will tie it in to a USA Holiday in the future. 🇨🇦
Yes only US right now. That's a great idea!
Yeah if you have $5000 to $10000 laying around... a kit to replace your roof is $500.... labor for 4000 to 8000
Definitely not for everyone as we said in the video.
What was the fuzzed out areas on the video?
Why did you switch from that nice RV you had to this one? Did they old one (that looked newer) break down beyond repair?
We bought a used RV at a great deal, without shopping around, because we had just lost our other rv to a fire. We did inspect everything but the roof, well Lesson Learned because a cpl months later when it started to rain and leak in a cpl spots, that we discovered that the awning had been cut up and gorilla glued down in strips where the caulking should have been. Makes me shake my head in wonder.
Wow wow wow! Crazy. Hopefully you get a leak proof roof to never worry about that again.
Do they explain the process of what needs to happen if a component on the roof needs replacement? How do they extract and then re-seal?
They do but I suggest you reach out to them. They can explain the process in better detail!
I wish we had these guys downunder
Definitely an excellent job but too pricey for most people just to do a roof of your RV that you only use six or seven times a year at most
Depends on how you look at it. A lot cheaper than having to buy a new RV because yours gets wood root in the roof. I do get it's not for everyone. But it's just as worth while of an investment for weekend warriors too.
Is flex armor the same as the DIY flex seal?
No it's not.
@@EatSeeRV I bet it is, just the spray on version for pro use.
We enjoy the roof material. Only issue is any changes void warranty. Add solar, replace on air antenna, or mushroom roof vents requires an appointment & several hours labor. And our original installer NO longer is contracted or "franchisee"! But we have great comfort knowing most seams are sealed. You still need to inspect ac gaskets to ensure leaves, stems, etc, do not squeeze between roof & gasket. Can still leak there.
Yes very good points. That's why it's a good idea to get all of that done when you replace your roof. Our installer here in Prescott uses a cool bolting system and rail system so you can add components to your RV in the future without needing to rebook and redo the roof in those areas!
Why is there a blurring square in the video while they are applying it?
Proprietary products that they don't want competitors to see.
Infomercial
Thanks for watching. 👍🏽
Now, when are you planning on selling this one??? Im very interested due to the roof work done for me😉. Safe travels and happy trails!
P.S. I still like your MO toy hauler. That got me and the wife a toy hauler bug and now on the process of looking for our 43 feet MO to continue our fulltime rv living with our camping gears and machine to home in the toy hauler section😃.
This is how I know you've been with us for a while! wow a 43 footer. That's a big girl!
@@EatSeeRV Yes, we all have to start on something then decide later down the road if we go bigger or smaller...lol. Safe travels and happy trails!
so what was the cost of that job ? ball park
We share the exact cost at the end of the video.
6500 was well worth it I'm more closer to Denton Texas I'm looking at buying a 37 ft bumper pool I'm more closer to Denton Texas I'm looking at buying a 37 ft bumper pull and I want to add this on and I want to add this roof it will add R-value in adding 316 of an inch is excellent
Pretty cool
It's a great product.
FYI...
If your Rv did not come with an outside ladder, it is because the MFG did not
reinforce the roof to allow walking on. If your Rv DID come with a factory
install ladder, knock yourself out. You can sit up there in lawn chairs and
watch the game or race.
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Flex armor is useless just maintain the factory roof.
Definitely don't agree there. Not having to maintain the manufacturer roof constantly is worth it to us. And many others.
I paused video on updated quote and I could see $7300.00.
It wasn't that much in the end I share the price with you. But yes it's not cheap. With every penny in our opinion. And our quote included $1,000 in new upgraded fans.