Great video, guys! Looks amazing - looks like they did a premiere job and how fascinating to watch the meticulous process. Awesome job documenting the procedure 😁👍👍
Thanks so much Tom & Caitlin! Means a lot coming from you two. ☺️🥰 We were so embarrassed how it looked when you were here, that now we have to get together again so you can see how it's REALLY supposed to look! 😁
Excellent pant job. I love that you stress the importance of properly maintaining your RV (home). I wish I had a dollar for every time I have told fellow RVers that maintenance is always cheaper than repairs. The advantage is you get to choose where to have maintenance done which may not be so when it breaks.
It amazes me how your 15 year old RV looks like it just rolled off the assembly line. It amazes me how well kept you guys keep it. Keep up the fantastic work.
Incredible paint jog, guys. Really shows what practice and experience can do: First Truck Centre does a fantastic job, indeed. Oh, yeah, looking forward to the awning install; super your were able to recycle the old awning to a deserving RVer! Y'all Be Safe!
Looks awesome! It can be just as rewarding as a DIYer watching someone else do the work better than you could have. The satisfaction is in knowing you made the right choice. 👍👍
That's so true, Brian. When it comes to some projects, we know we'd do a better job than a tech, because we have the skills and tools to do it, but we're more meticulous because it's OUR home. When it comes to this kinds of thing, that requires specialized training, experience and tools, we know that no matter how motivated we are to do the finest work, we're simply unable to match what a pro can do.
And yet another fantastic video by the rvgeeks. Thank you ever so much for showing us this process I am sure that more than one person who watches this little be knocking on their door to get work done on their RV.
Great video!! You are correct, I would not have guessed your motorhome is 14 years old. I loved your idea of getting a new awning by giving your old one to someone in need. That was a very good and generous idea!! I'm excited for the new rv show you are going to be in. Safe travels 😊🇺🇸
As always, a great recap of what needs to be done to our 2012 Newmar Ventana. We were parked by you guys and the Morton's last year at American Girl. Becky & I "Adventure_Next" met you in Q the year you had the open house with Tyler from Tough Top Awnings. After 4 years on the road, we had to come back to Houston to prepare our rent house to sell. Then came the coronavirus so we have nowhere to go. And our RV is just sitting so we went over yesterday to clean the roof and saw the first signs of clear coat flaking. So of course, we went to you guys first and lo and behold, you have a video on it. Thanks so much for all you do.
I don’t subscribe to many but you guys put together very professional content and its very clear by the end result that you put a lot of time into your projects. Timing is everything, I’m currently in the middle of painting my 2008 Outlaw and as you mentioned this isn’t the typically DIY project. I’m just finishing up the prep work, which as you indicate is at least 90% of the paint job and i continue to resist the temptation to start applying paint. Patience is key here. Again, fantastic content. Travel Safe. Pause, Breathe. Geoff
It’s SO cool seeing these folks (First Truck) taming there time and being so detailed oriented with your rig! I’m in transition between service centers as my dealer’s center is a joke. But so glad to see your good experience with FT.
First comment! You guys and a few others keep me company while I’m hanging out in strange places with the Army. It’s a taste of home If you will. From a friend in a ridiculously hot place I wish you all the best and continued success. You will always have a 50AMP driveway in Salt Lake City.
That looks wonderful. We have just bought a 2006 Newmar Kountry Star and it too, has some peeling in the same places yours did. Now we know what to do to get it fixed.
Hi guys! I think that was one of the most interesting RV videos I’ve seen in a very long time and as usual, very professionally done video. It looks beautiful. You guys always do such an awesome job with filming, editing, and narration. I’m looking forward to your awning install video. Take care!
Thanks Paul! We didn't actually have a non-working awning. We just removed the old (working) main awning, and re-installed a brand new one in its place. We were very happy to have found a good home for the old one!
This is so interesting to watch. I do this same exact kind of stuff at my work, but instead of RV's I work on MRI trailers and freight trailers. it's crazy how similar a RV and a trailer are especially when it comes to the prepping, taping, and painting. Cool video guys!
Paint technology is improving all the time, but hurricane force winds, strong UV all day every day takes a toll on ALL kinds of paint. It's just one of those necessary things that need doing. So glad you gave the "old" useful awning to someone who needed it and would use it. That's paying it forward.
So true, Tina. And we hope the new paint includes some of those technological improvements, so it lasts even longer! 😉 We were so happy to find someone who could make good use of our old, but still 100% functional, awning (and we're LOVING the new replacement! 😉 )
Another wonderful video! Two things come to mind: 1 - Finding a QUALIFIED shop to do the job. Harder than it sounds. 2 - Finding a shop that has an 'artist' (a good word for the craftsmen with this skill) that can 'match' new paint to old. A couple years ago we got a pretty bad 'ding' in our main slide topper (tree branch -- my fault) that caused the slide to not want to extend. We didn't have a lot of options, but took it to a shop near our location to have a replacement ordered. We left the entire topper with them while we continued up the road with the thought that we'd just have the new one re-installed as we returned, rather than sit around for weeks for the order to come in. Months later we returned only to find out that they had failed to order a new one, so they just tried to 'fix' the one we had. Bummer. They re-installed the unit UPSIDE DOWN. It's sometimes hard to know if this happened (due to the exterior housing on the roller). Either way, it ended up putting extra holes in the side panel of our main living room slide, and it never operated as well as it should (go figure). A short while later, while heading to KOFA in Arizona to dry camp (this is shortly after meeting you guys in Quartzsite at the M4LED gathering) we were going the short distance down the road from Quartzsite to KOFA when the entire slide topper came loose and flew off the rig, damaging the slide even more. My wife was following behind in the minivan (we didn't hook it up to the rig because of the short distance of the trip). Thankfully, the large hardware didn't hit her flying down the road, nor did it hit anyone else. I pulled over, we collected the hardware (which is LONG) and lived with it in our "hallway" until we could find a resolution. This is where good insurance comes in... and I'll go ahead and put in a plug for Progressive, which not only handled everything for us, but allowed us to choose the service center WE wanted to get the job done. I chose Oregon Motorcoach, near Eugene, Oregon. They ordered all new slide toppers and hardware, filled in all the extra holes created by the previous shop and the holes created by the topper flying off, and repainted the whole upper half of the slide out. I was warned by EVERYONE that we would forever be able to tell where the patch work had been done. Fortunately, Oregon Motorcoach was a professional shop with true pain artists... and the end results were outstanding. To this day, I'd offer money to anyone who could point out where ANY work had been done. Such a relief to finally find a shop that was qualified to do the job who employed a true artist that could do a flawless job. Sorry for the long story, but nothing rings more true about your video with me than being able to find a qualified shop. When you find them, you KEEP them. I'd travel the length of the states to get work done there again, rather than risk another inexperienced or uncaring shop. Thanks for the video!!
First off, David, we are so sorry to hear, and feel your pain, when it comes to the situation you faced.... in so many ways. One bad move by a lousy shop cost you again and again and again. We LOVE that you had a great experience at Oregon Motorcoach, because that's the shop that did our conversion from RV to residential fridge about 7 or 8 years ago. An absolutely outstanding shop! Glad you got everything fixed to undetectable levels. 😊
They did NOT leave paint on the front window gasket. As I mentioned before..... If you're going to examine the video that closely, then you should REALLY examine it. You can clearly see at the 1:00 mark that the paint on the gasket was there BEFORE First Truck came near the RV. It was done at the factory. First Truck did an AWESOME job!
I was surprised they used a ladder rather than some kind of scaffolding. Otherwise, everything was as one would expect for a quality job. I painted my first 40 foot bus conversion myself and built a temporary wood scaffold just for that job. Worked great. Planning to do another one soon. Thanks for the video reminder of how to do it!
Great step by step at the repair shop! I am AMAZED what perfect shape your roof and chauking is in. You both are obviously on top of all maintenance. When it comes time to trade in my 2014 Dutch Star, I'll contact you to see if you'll sell me your Mountain Aire. It would be an upgrade.
Thanks Ken! If our paint was in worse shape (and if we could afford it), we’d have the whole thing painted. Our issue is actually more about checking than swirls. But it’s not too bad for what’s getting to be a pretty old rig!
We don’t have a video on that topic, but if you let us know the make and model and a little more about what’s happening, we might be able to steer you in the right direction.
@@RVgeeks thank you. I have a 2009, Winnebago Itasca Latitude. The electric awning frame leg when it was being extended, pulled loose at the top of the part of the leg that screws into the RV. Upon inspection, it looks as if the holes have become to big for the mounting screws. I was thinking that I could use a larger screw with silicone to resecure it. I'm trying to figure out how to open the awning safely to make the repair.
Great question, David! The batteries are so well insulated, and the time in the oven was only about an hour, so it wasn't nearly long enough to heat them anywhere near their 140 F maximum temperature.
Thank you for the excellent video and explanations fellas.. May we ask what the ballpark cost would be for a job like this? And, how long did you have to leave your rig with First Truck?
Beautiful....pride in ownership for sure, proper maintenance is always the key & knowing when it's a dyi'er... I've seen some bad paint jobs which if left alone was better looking 😟....👍 on video work
Wow my coach has been in repair shop for three months and I am still waiting for them to finish. 😡 only for a cracked bumper and small bend on two compartment doors. It should go into paint shop next week. Fingers crossed 🤞
Guys at 8:53 I'm looking at at a shot of the front seam area. Did you guys apply an Eternabond tape to the joint, or was that OEM for Newmar? Great video as always.
Thanks Karen & Steve! That is factory Eternabond. Our rig came with two strips of it. One each where the front and rear end caps meet the roof (although we're pretty sure that Newmar uses a competitor, not the actual Eternabond brand tape).
You may want to check out some of the RV salvage places like Colaw's (colawrvsalvage.com/)... you may be able to find one that fits your TT for significantly less than a new one would cost, Esther.
Hi Rob! Thanks! Not sure about new motorhomes... only time will tell for sure. They do change paints & formulations over time, so it's possible that newer finishes will resist this better. But we can't say for sure.
Great question, Jack! We asked about that, and they said that it isn't necessary. We could have requested it anyway, but we went with their recommendation, saving the time and money that it would have cost. After seeing the results, we're very happy with our decision.
All out the door, at the current exchange rate, the job cost $4,500 US (including taxes). Based on the quality of the work, and attention to detail, we felt it was a good value and we're very happy!
We're not sure, but it appears to be a product just like one we've used before in similar applications called Pro-Flex ( amzn.to/2J72VF0 ). Each manufacturer uses some variant of this type of product, and asking yours what they use might be a good idea.
Very good video. I have recently subscribed to your channel to learn tips about maintaining our rv. About a year ago you posted a video about upgrading your rv mattress. I am looking forward to replacing ours. What is you review of the mattress after using it?? Thanks and have a great day!
Hi Alex, and welcome! Great to have you here with us. I (Peter) have what might be the best testimonial for how great our mattress is.... John just woke up... at 10AM... after going to bed at about midnight! And this is a daily thing if I don't wake him up. LOL We both love it, and have no complaints at all. We went with a more traditional pocketed coil style, but be sure to use the information and resources at mattressinsider.com to select the type that's best for you. And of course don't forget to use the RVGEEKS coupon code to save 10%. Hope this helps!
Hey John, the pants you're wearing in 3:30. Can you tell me the brand? We've been looking for something for our volunteer work. Thanks and as always, a great video.
Hi Phil! We LOVE these pants, and basically live in them. We buy them at Costco stores in Canada, made by a company called BC Clothing. We're not sure if there's an equivalent in the States, but we hope so. They're fantastic, versatile, and not expensive.
Nice video. You mentioned that they heat the paint to 160 degrees for it to cure. Was there any concern what affect that would have on other components of the RV such as appliances, tires, your personal items, food, etc.? Paint work is so expensive that sometimes I'm glad I have a gel coat rig (except when I am washing it!)
It was only in the 165F heat for an hour, and the inside didn't get that hot in such a short time. We just left everything in place (including a fridge full of food!) and everything was fine.
@@RVgeeks Thank you! That's what I've been seeing on our 2003 Newmar Mountain Aire. I'm going to see if I can sand and spray a section myself...as a test. Easier than paying out the money....for now! :)
Hello. I just had this done on my 2013 Dutch Star 4347. What do you do to help this paint job last? I mentioned regular waxing to the RV body shop I used and he was not optimistic. Thanks!
Hi Mike. We do wax our paint with very high quality wax (this stuff, which we love! - amzn.to/3RDEel1 ) but nothing will likely prevent a sub-par paint job from failing early. The job we had done in this video seems like new so far but time will tell.
Always enjoy your videos thanks. Hmmmm ............the next time I’m up there compounding and waxing the crown and cap of my 2000 Newmar Dutch Star DP maybe I won’t complain so much. I can just say hey! I just saved $4500 ha ha. But no, it wont look quite as good. Everything is a trade off, right.
Nice job. Looks like they know what they are doing. Do they expect this repaint to have a longer life than the original considering more modern materials and maybe a better application than what a factory may do? Also, do they recommend any sealants to extend the life? Thanks for another excellent video.
Thanks Bruce! We honestly don't know the life expectancy. But since we could see for ourselves that the preparation and application of the paint and clear coat was so thorough, we certainly hope it will outlast the original. The only thing we plan to do is keep a good quality coat of our favourite wax on at all times (Mequiars NXT Tech Wax).
Hi Michael! We've never heard of any kind of clear protection installed on the front of the roof cap. We do have one (DiamondShield) on the nose below the windshield, but it's in great shape, and we didn't paint there, so didn't remove it.
@@RVgeeks Sorry, I meant below the windshield. Mine, a 2004 Holiday Rambler, had a 3M product that I recently removed because of extreme cracking and it looked horrible. I haven't decided what to do, if anything, to replace it.
My 2004 Country Coach suffers from the same problem. Did you ask why the adhesion issue in the first place, and will the new primer/paint/clear be any different now in terms of durability? BTW I've also got that same side awning, which is kinda worthless with the slide out and it being so far up. I wish the awning was actually on the slide itself... Peace!
Hi Don! We didn't ask the paint shop why the original had failed, but we're counting on the thorough job they did of giving us the best chance of having it last a lot longer this time. Apparently, that part of the RV is subject to the worst conditions, as tons of other RV have the same problem in the same places.
@@RVgeeks Since you mentioned in another comment that it was clearcoat I assumed that it was just a typical age thing in regards to clear coat. Your RV is 14yrs old, but when did it start to flake? I have a 2009 Subaru and just noticed that the clear coat started to bubble off one of my side mirrors last month. Seems like the paint/adhesion thing is more of a "nothing lasts forever" issue.
Very professionally done all around..👍Your video was interesting and informative, and the paint job looks amazing. I'm not going to ask how much it cost because I'm sure someone else will ask in the comments. Do you plan up updating the inside of your Motorhome like RV Love? Anyway enjoyed the video and will keep watching for sure. Thanks
Thanks very much, Jerry! We’ll save you looking through the comments (yes indeed people did ask)! It was US$4500. Our RV actually doesn’t need any interior renovation, as we bought it brand new, and have taken stellar care of it for the past 14+ years. It’s not really even dated, and people who see it can’t believe that it isn’t almost new! 😁
Hi James... for the whole 43' roof radius it cost $4,500 US (tax included). If you're JUST having the front cap done, we'd expect it to be noticeably cheaper. 😉
If we recall correctly, it was about $6,000 Canadian, which is currently less than $4,500 US. We watched it being done, and felt it was a lot of work, and a great job, for the money.
Very informative video thanks for sharing this one. I expect your cost was offset by the publicity they get from the video but approximately how much would this cost for a regular customer? Also, did you consider taking it back to Newmar for paint?
Thanks Gene! At the current exchange rate, the total was $4,500 US, tax included, which is the regular price. We never considered going back to Newmar, mostly because the repair, being only cosmetic, didn't seem worth adding the time, effort and cost of driving most of the way across the country (we rarely head East of the Rockies) for a job that doesn't require specialized factory assistance to tackle.
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Great video, guys! Looks amazing - looks like they did a premiere job and how fascinating to watch the meticulous process. Awesome job documenting the procedure 😁👍👍
Thanks so much Tom & Caitlin! Means a lot coming from you two. ☺️🥰 We were so embarrassed how it looked when you were here, that now we have to get together again so you can see how it's REALLY supposed to look! 😁
This is the BEST kept older RV I have ever seen.
We sure do try to keep it that way, Lucy, so that's great to hear. Thanks so much! 😊
Excellent pant job. I love that you stress the importance of properly maintaining your RV (home). I wish I had a dollar for every time I have told fellow RVers that maintenance is always cheaper than repairs. The advantage is you get to choose where to have maintenance done which may not be so when it breaks.
"Maintenance is always cheaper than repairs." Truer words were never spoken. Thanks Roy!
Great video. Love that you paid the old awning forward. Nice work.
That’s pretty awesome...love it when things get reused instead of tossed...win-win and good karma
It amazes me how your 15 year old RV looks like it just rolled off the assembly line. It amazes me how well kept you guys keep it. Keep up the fantastic work.
Thanks so much! We do love our home, and tend to baby it as much as we can. 😊
RVgeeks it’s good to take care of your home. Safe travels and stay safe on the open road. keep up the fabulous content.
Incredible paint jog, guys. Really shows what practice and experience can do: First Truck Centre does a fantastic job, indeed. Oh, yeah, looking forward to the awning install; super your were able to recycle the old awning to a deserving RVer! Y'all Be Safe!
Thanks so much, Raymond!
Looks awesome! It can be just as rewarding as a DIYer watching someone else do the work better than you could have. The satisfaction is in knowing you made the right choice. 👍👍
That's so true, Brian. When it comes to some projects, we know we'd do a better job than a tech, because we have the skills and tools to do it, but we're more meticulous because it's OUR home. When it comes to this kinds of thing, that requires specialized training, experience and tools, we know that no matter how motivated we are to do the finest work, we're simply unable to match what a pro can do.
Amazing attention to detail. Great job done right...
And yet another fantastic video by the rvgeeks. Thank you ever so much for showing us this process I am sure that more than one person who watches this little be knocking on their door to get work done on their RV.
Thanks Jeffory!
Thank you for the video, Peter and John! Safe travels! :-)
Thanks Neal! 😊
Great video!! You are correct, I would not have guessed your motorhome is 14 years old. I loved your idea of getting a new awning by giving your old one to someone in need. That was a very good and generous idea!! I'm excited for the new rv show you are going to be in. Safe travels 😊🇺🇸
Thanks so much, Janice!
I am so happy that you were able to repurpose the new awning.
So were we, Katie!
It's awesome that you were able to help out someone else with your used awning.
That was my first smile of the video too. Reduce/Recycle/Reuse at it's best!
Great video guys as always.
You’re the gold standard!!
Thanks so much, Russell! ☺️
Sweet!!!!!! I wish they had a shop in the states.
As always, a great recap of what needs to be done to our 2012 Newmar Ventana. We were parked by you guys and the Morton's last year at American Girl. Becky & I "Adventure_Next" met you in Q the year you had the open house with Tyler from Tough Top Awnings. After 4 years on the road, we had to come back to Houston to prepare our rent house to sell. Then came the coronavirus so we have nowhere to go. And our RV is just sitting so we went over yesterday to clean the roof and saw the first signs of clear coat flaking. So of course, we went to you guys first and lo and behold, you have a video on it. Thanks so much for all you do.
Hi John & Becky! We hope you're able to find a suitable location to stay safe. It's crazy what's happened in such a short period of time.
It looks as good as new! Well done! It is nice to have a referral to a great shop. Thank you.
I don’t subscribe to many but you guys put together very professional content and its very clear by the end result that you put a lot of time into your projects. Timing is everything, I’m currently in the middle of painting my 2008 Outlaw and as you mentioned this isn’t the typically DIY project. I’m just finishing up the prep work, which as you indicate is at least 90% of the paint job and i continue to resist the temptation to start applying paint. Patience is key here.
Again, fantastic content. Travel Safe. Pause, Breathe.
Geoff
Thanks so much, Geoff! And best of luck with your paint job! You are braver than us, for sure, for tackling this job on your own!
It’s SO cool seeing these folks (First Truck) taming there time and being so detailed oriented with your rig! I’m in transition between service centers as my dealer’s center is a joke. But so glad to see your good experience with FT.
First comment! You guys and a few others keep me company while I’m hanging out in strange places with the Army. It’s a taste of home If you will. From a friend in a ridiculously hot place I wish you all the best and continued success. You will always have a 50AMP driveway in Salt Lake City.
Thanks so much for the awesome comment, and for your service, Ashley! You just made our day!
Really enjoyed this episode. Thanks. Looks like a road trip to Vancouver is order.
Beautiful work and thanks for sharing!
That looks wonderful. We have just bought a 2006 Newmar Kountry Star and it too, has some peeling in the same places yours did. Now we know what to do to get it fixed.
Your rig looks fantastic!
Hi guys! I think that was one of the most interesting RV videos I’ve seen in a very long time and as usual, very professionally done video. It looks beautiful. You guys always do such an awesome job with filming, editing, and narration. I’m looking forward to your awning install video. Take care!
Aw, thanks so much, Terry! You just made our day!!!
So jealous, wish I could get my radius repainted!
Looks good, fellas!
Excellent video as always. Glad you found a home for your working awning. Assume the non-working awning didn't find a home.
Thanks Paul! We didn't actually have a non-working awning. We just removed the old (working) main awning, and re-installed a brand new one in its place. We were very happy to have found a good home for the old one!
That was totally mesmerizing!
Glad you liked it, Jim! It was pretty cool to watch in person too. 👍
@@RVgeeks I bet!! I was originally trying to think of some sarcastic repartee but I wasn't primed for it and figured it would just get glossed over!
This is so interesting to watch. I do this same exact kind of stuff at my work, but instead of RV's I work on MRI trailers and freight trailers. it's crazy how similar a RV and a trailer are especially when it comes to the prepping, taping, and painting. Cool video guys!
That’s awesome, Nick! What great skills to have. We were fascinated watching it!
Paint technology is improving all the time, but hurricane force winds, strong UV all day every day takes a toll on ALL kinds of paint. It's just one of those necessary things that need doing. So glad you gave the "old" useful awning to someone who needed it and would use it. That's paying it forward.
So true, Tina. And we hope the new paint includes some of those technological improvements, so it lasts even longer! 😉 We were so happy to find someone who could make good use of our old, but still 100% functional, awning (and we're LOVING the new replacement! 😉 )
Looks great!
Enjoyed team work narration in this video👍
Jane
What a detailed and outstanding process! If I ever look into a new paint job, I may need to drive to Canada. 🇨🇦 😄
Thanks so much, Belle!
Very informative video guys. I never knew just how those large vehicles were handled to be painted. Thanks.
It was a lot of fun to watch!
Another wonderful video! Two things come to mind: 1 - Finding a QUALIFIED shop to do the job. Harder than it sounds. 2 - Finding a shop that has an 'artist' (a good word for the craftsmen with this skill) that can 'match' new paint to old. A couple years ago we got a pretty bad 'ding' in our main slide topper (tree branch -- my fault) that caused the slide to not want to extend. We didn't have a lot of options, but took it to a shop near our location to have a replacement ordered. We left the entire topper with them while we continued up the road with the thought that we'd just have the new one re-installed as we returned, rather than sit around for weeks for the order to come in. Months later we returned only to find out that they had failed to order a new one, so they just tried to 'fix' the one we had. Bummer. They re-installed the unit UPSIDE DOWN. It's sometimes hard to know if this happened (due to the exterior housing on the roller). Either way, it ended up putting extra holes in the side panel of our main living room slide, and it never operated as well as it should (go figure). A short while later, while heading to KOFA in Arizona to dry camp (this is shortly after meeting you guys in Quartzsite at the M4LED gathering) we were going the short distance down the road from Quartzsite to KOFA when the entire slide topper came loose and flew off the rig, damaging the slide even more. My wife was following behind in the minivan (we didn't hook it up to the rig because of the short distance of the trip). Thankfully, the large hardware didn't hit her flying down the road, nor did it hit anyone else. I pulled over, we collected the hardware (which is LONG) and lived with it in our "hallway" until we could find a resolution. This is where good insurance comes in... and I'll go ahead and put in a plug for Progressive, which not only handled everything for us, but allowed us to choose the service center WE wanted to get the job done. I chose Oregon Motorcoach, near Eugene, Oregon. They ordered all new slide toppers and hardware, filled in all the extra holes created by the previous shop and the holes created by the topper flying off, and repainted the whole upper half of the slide out. I was warned by EVERYONE that we would forever be able to tell where the patch work had been done. Fortunately, Oregon Motorcoach was a professional shop with true pain artists... and the end results were outstanding. To this day, I'd offer money to anyone who could point out where ANY work had been done. Such a relief to finally find a shop that was qualified to do the job who employed a true artist that could do a flawless job. Sorry for the long story, but nothing rings more true about your video with me than being able to find a qualified shop. When you find them, you KEEP them. I'd travel the length of the states to get work done there again, rather than risk another inexperienced or uncaring shop. Thanks for the video!!
First off, David, we are so sorry to hear, and feel your pain, when it comes to the situation you faced.... in so many ways. One bad move by a lousy shop cost you again and again and again. We LOVE that you had a great experience at Oregon Motorcoach, because that's the shop that did our conversion from RV to residential fridge about 7 or 8 years ago. An absolutely outstanding shop! Glad you got everything fixed to undetectable levels. 😊
How awesome that the whole thing didn’t have to be repainted! Who knew? Super interesting video.
Great video guys. Thanks. I sure wish that place was in Houston.
They did NOT leave paint on the front window gasket. As I mentioned before..... If you're going to examine the video that closely, then you should REALLY examine it. You can clearly see at the 1:00 mark that the paint on the gasket was there BEFORE First Truck came near the RV. It was done at the factory. First Truck did an AWESOME job!
Looks great guys. It is hard to find good places that pay so much attention to detail. Stay safe, Lou.
So true, Lou... we're grateful we have access to such a wonderful service & repair shop! They're few and far between these days!
Incredible video rv geeks, u two are the best on youtube👍👍
Thanks so much, Joey!!
What an undertaking. Great video guys!
We are also a gay RVing family. You guys are doing a great job! Love seeing gay RV families on RUclips!
It looks amazing and great information.
Beautiful, I have a 1985 Allergo Class A, wish I could get her a nice paint job 👍
This was fascinating. Thank you.
I was surprised they used a ladder rather than some kind of scaffolding. Otherwise, everything was as one would expect for a quality job. I painted my first 40 foot bus conversion myself and built a temporary wood scaffold just for that job. Worked great. Planning to do another one soon. Thanks for the video reminder of how to do it!
Great step by step at the repair shop! I am AMAZED what perfect shape your roof and chauking is in. You both are obviously on top of all maintenance. When it comes time to trade in my 2014 Dutch Star, I'll contact you to see if you'll sell me your Mountain Aire. It would be an upgrade.
Thanks for the props! We might be willing to make an even trade for a ‘14 DSDP! 😁
Great video as usual guys!!! Keep it up and love your work:-)
Looks Gorgeous! I was hoping you two were going to get the whole thing done, and delete the swirls. That company does a fantastic job.
Thanks Ken! If our paint was in worse shape (and if we could afford it), we’d have the whole thing painted. Our issue is actually more about checking than swirls. But it’s not too bad for what’s getting to be a pretty old rig!
Now you're going to want to paint the rest of the rig to match. Nice job and congrats.
Do you have a video on how to reattach a retractable, electric awning safely?
We don’t have a video on that topic, but if you let us know the make and model and a little more about what’s happening, we might be able to steer you in the right direction.
@@RVgeeks thank you.
I have a 2009, Winnebago Itasca Latitude. The electric awning frame leg when it was being extended, pulled loose at the top of the part of the leg that screws into the RV. Upon inspection, it looks as if the holes have become to big for the mounting screws. I was thinking that I could use a larger screw with silicone to resecure it.
I'm trying to figure out how to open the awning safely to make the repair.
Another great video guys as always.
now i know where to get trucks fixed thanks
Great job on the video paint looks great!!!!
Like your diy videos, that said the best video was the Mount Rushmore . Would like to see more travel ones
Wonderful video, as always, from you two! Our 2007 Newmar KSDP also needs the cap repainted; wish we knew of a “trustworthy “ shop in the lower 48!
Thanks Susan. We know that great shops can be hard to find. 😒
Awesome!! Thanks for another informative and entertaining video!
Looks great guys
Job well done! Good to see how it was done. Certainly no $39.95 Earl Scheib job! Thanks, guys! Lookin' good!
Nice guys always if you can pay it forward!!!
Looks good! I'm more of a trader in type, u fix one thing that is all shinny and new but others things are rusting from the inside from being so old.
I might have considered taking off the marker lights to get paint underneath them.
1:51 to 1:59 I hear you Peter, I feel the same way.
Any concerns about the shiny new batteries getting rather cooked while in the heating phase or is that not an issue?
Great question, David! The batteries are so well insulated, and the time in the oven was only about an hour, so it wasn't nearly long enough to heat them anywhere near their 140 F maximum temperature.
Phew!
Thank you for the excellent video and explanations fellas.. May we ask what the ballpark cost would be for a job like this? And, how long did you have to leave your rig with First Truck?
Thanks, warsurplus! The whole job took them 3 days and, at the current US-CAD exchange rate, cost $4,500 US (including tax).
RVgeeks ouch!
@@SoylentSax We thought the price was excellent for the quality and amount of work done.
I notice you did not mention the cost I am sure it was not cheap but then quality work never is. I am guessing $5G's yes no maybe so?
At the current exchange rate, the whole job came to $4,500 US (including tax)... so not far off, Lawrence.
Thank you for not omitting that important part of the job, as so many others do. From the video, I believe you guys got your money's worth!
Good value
Beautiful....pride in ownership for sure, proper maintenance is always the key & knowing when it's a dyi'er... I've seen some bad paint jobs which if left alone was better looking 😟....👍 on video work
Looks good 🇨🇦🇨🇦🛠🛠
Excellent video gentlemen. Did you select a brand of paint, or did the painter select it?
Thanks Steve! They used the brand they normally use.
Love the video....so informative.......................re-purpose..Re-use
Gorgeous!
Thanks Rick!
Great video. What was the ballpark cost of the paint work? Now you have to watch closer for low branches so you don't scratch the new paint.
Thanks William! At the current exchange rate, the total was $4,500 US, tax included.
Wow my coach has been in repair shop for three months and I am still waiting for them to finish. 😡 only for a cracked bumper and small bend on two compartment doors. It should go into paint shop next week. Fingers crossed 🤞
Ugh! Nothing worse than long waits for service. Our fingers are crossed for you, too.🤞
Looks absolutely amazing!!
Do they do delamination work at that shop??
Guys at 8:53 I'm looking at at a shot of the front seam area. Did you guys apply an Eternabond tape to the joint, or was that OEM for Newmar? Great video as always.
Thanks Karen & Steve! That is factory Eternabond. Our rig came with two strips of it. One each where the front and rear end caps meet the roof (although we're pretty sure that Newmar uses a competitor, not the actual Eternabond brand tape).
Are you going to do a video of the awning swap on the friends RV?
Hi MJ! We plan to do a video showing re-installing our new awning, but we aren't near the new owners to video them installing our old awning.
I need an awning cant afford one and my TT is without. Hope to have one someday..
You may want to check out some of the RV salvage places like Colaw's (colawrvsalvage.com/)... you may be able to find one that fits your TT for significantly less than a new one would cost, Esther.
@@RVgeeks looked but no awning ill keep looking. Thanks
Great vid....as always! Do new motorhomes have the same paint problem? Thx!
Hi Rob! Thanks! Not sure about new motorhomes... only time will tell for sure. They do change paints & formulations over time, so it's possible that newer finishes will resist this better. But we can't say for sure.
Paying it forward gives a better dividend than paying it back. :)
Good Morning. Looks great. Why did you ot take off the lights . Jack
Great question, Jack! We asked about that, and they said that it isn't necessary. We could have requested it anyway, but we went with their recommendation, saving the time and money that it would have cost. After seeing the results, we're very happy with our decision.
Great work and attention to detail but I get a feeling it doesn’t come cheap
All out the door, at the current exchange rate, the job cost $4,500 US (including taxes). Based on the quality of the work, and attention to detail, we felt it was a good value and we're very happy!
It looks fantastic! By chance, do you know what sealer they used to reseal on the painted vertical seams?
We're not sure, but it appears to be a product just like one we've used before in similar applications called Pro-Flex ( amzn.to/2J72VF0 ). Each manufacturer uses some variant of this type of product, and asking yours what they use might be a good idea.
Very good video. I have recently subscribed to your channel to learn tips about maintaining our rv. About a year ago you posted a video about upgrading your rv mattress. I am looking forward to replacing ours. What is you review of the mattress after using it?? Thanks and have a great day!
Hi Alex, and welcome! Great to have you here with us. I (Peter) have what might be the best testimonial for how great our mattress is.... John just woke up... at 10AM... after going to bed at about midnight! And this is a daily thing if I don't wake him up. LOL We both love it, and have no complaints at all. We went with a more traditional pocketed coil style, but be sure to use the information and resources at mattressinsider.com to select the type that's best for you. And of course don't forget to use the RVGEEKS coupon code to save 10%. Hope this helps!
Hey John, the pants you're wearing in 3:30. Can you tell me the brand? We've been looking for something for our volunteer work. Thanks and as always, a great video.
Hi Phil! We LOVE these pants, and basically live in them. We buy them at Costco stores in Canada, made by a company called BC Clothing. We're not sure if there's an equivalent in the States, but we hope so. They're fantastic, versatile, and not expensive.
@@RVgeeks Whoop! Thanks fellas!! Amazon has 'em!
Nice video. You mentioned that they heat the paint to 160 degrees for it to cure. Was there any concern what affect that would have on other components of the RV such as appliances, tires, your personal items, food, etc.? Paint work is so expensive that sometimes I'm glad I have a gel coat rig (except when I am washing it!)
Thanks John! The rig was only in the heat for about an hour, and it didn’t seem to bother anything, including a refrigerator full of food!
How did your stuff fair in the rig or did you empty it out?
It was only in the 165F heat for an hour, and the inside didn't get that hot in such a short time. We just left everything in place (including a fridge full of food!) and everything was fine.
That peeling was paint? Not clearcoat?
While there was some peeling paint, it was indeed primarily the clearcoat that was the problem. Sorry we weren’t more, ahem, clear about it. 😉
@@RVgeeks Thank you! That's what I've been seeing on our 2003 Newmar Mountain Aire. I'm going to see if I can sand and spray a section myself...as a test. Easier than paying out the money....for now! :)
It turned out great! How many miles are on that coach?
We're really happy with the results! And our RV has about 83,500 miles on it and it's still going strong! 😉
Hello. I just had this done on my 2013 Dutch Star 4347. What do you do to help this paint job last? I mentioned regular waxing to the RV body shop I used and he was not optimistic. Thanks!
Hi Mike. We do wax our paint with very high quality wax (this stuff, which we love! - amzn.to/3RDEel1 ) but nothing will likely prevent a sub-par paint job from failing early. The job we had done in this video seems like new so far but time will tell.
Always enjoy your videos thanks. Hmmmm ............the next time I’m up there compounding and waxing the crown and cap of my 2000 Newmar Dutch Star DP maybe I won’t complain so much. I can just say hey! I just saved $4500 ha ha. But no, it wont look quite as good. Everything is a trade off, right.
Thanks Fred! Always great to hear from a fellow Newmar owner. 👍
Nice job. Looks like they know what they are doing.
Do they expect this repaint to have a longer life than the original considering more modern materials and maybe a better application than what a factory may do? Also, do they recommend any sealants to extend the life? Thanks for another excellent video.
Thanks Bruce! We honestly don't know the life expectancy. But since we could see for ourselves that the preparation and application of the paint and clear coat was so thorough, we certainly hope it will outlast the original. The only thing we plan to do is keep a good quality coat of our favourite wax on at all times (Mequiars NXT Tech Wax).
Did you have a "clear bra" to remove from the front cap? Do you plan on putting anything back on the front for protection?
Hi Michael! We've never heard of any kind of clear protection installed on the front of the roof cap. We do have one (DiamondShield) on the nose below the windshield, but it's in great shape, and we didn't paint there, so didn't remove it.
@@RVgeeks Sorry, I meant below the windshield. Mine, a 2004 Holiday Rambler, had a 3M product that I recently removed because of extreme cracking and it looked horrible. I haven't decided what to do, if anything, to replace it.
My 2004 Country Coach suffers from the same problem. Did you ask why the adhesion issue in the first place, and will the new primer/paint/clear be any different now in terms of durability? BTW I've also got that same side awning, which is kinda worthless with the slide out and it being so far up. I wish the awning was actually on the slide itself... Peace!
Hi Don! We didn't ask the paint shop why the original had failed, but we're counting on the thorough job they did of giving us the best chance of having it last a lot longer this time. Apparently, that part of the RV is subject to the worst conditions, as tons of other RV have the same problem in the same places.
@@RVgeeks Since you mentioned in another comment that it was clearcoat I assumed that it was just a typical age thing in regards to clear coat. Your RV is 14yrs old, but when did it start to flake? I have a 2009 Subaru and just noticed that the clear coat started to bubble off one of my side mirrors last month. Seems like the paint/adhesion thing is more of a "nothing lasts forever" issue.
Im waiting for dry weather to clear coat my 2000 American Eagle..
Very professionally done all around..👍Your video was interesting and informative, and the paint job looks amazing. I'm not going to ask how much it cost because I'm sure someone else will ask in the comments. Do you plan up updating the inside of your Motorhome like RV Love? Anyway enjoyed the video and will keep watching for sure. Thanks
Thanks very much, Jerry! We’ll save you looking through the comments (yes indeed people did ask)! It was US$4500. Our RV actually doesn’t need any interior renovation, as we bought it brand new, and have taken stellar care of it for the past 14+ years. It’s not really even dated, and people who see it can’t believe that it isn’t almost new! 😁
My aunt Kelly Sweeney has a camper just like that
What type of paint was used on it
They matched the original Sherwin-Williams paint code, and we’re pretty sure they used Sherwin-Williams paint.
Can you share the cost? I need similar work done to only the front cap
Hi James... for the whole 43' roof radius it cost $4,500 US (tax included). If you're JUST having the front cap done, we'd expect it to be noticeably cheaper. 😉
Thanks guys
how much did this cost?
About $4,200 US
How much was it?
If we recall correctly, it was about $6,000 Canadian, which is currently less than $4,500 US. We watched it being done, and felt it was a lot of work, and a great job, for the money.
Price?
If we remember correctly, it was about $4,200 US. Not bad at all.
THEY LEFT THE LIGHTS IN GOOD LUCK WITH PEELING LATER
It’s been years since this was done, and still looks like new.
Very informative video thanks for sharing this one. I expect your cost was offset by the publicity they get from the video but approximately how much would this cost for a regular customer? Also, did you consider taking it back to Newmar for paint?
Thanks Gene! At the current exchange rate, the total was $4,500 US, tax included, which is the regular price. We never considered going back to Newmar, mostly because the repair, being only cosmetic, didn't seem worth adding the time, effort and cost of driving most of the way across the country (we rarely head East of the Rockies) for a job that doesn't require specialized factory assistance to tackle.