New Roof coverings

**Timgunther** · 05-09-2020, 04:29 PM

That's great I would love to know what the product is as it looks different from the RV-Armor that I've seen. Thanks for the info and pics. Your insurance company paid for it???? You re living right my friend! If you dont mind me asking which company do you have?

**jneubig** · 05-09-2020, 04:46 PM

Originally Posted by Timgunther

That's great I would love to know what the product is as it looks different from the RV-Armor that I've seen. Thanks for the info and pics. Your insurance company paid for it???? You re living right my friend! If you dont mind me asking which company do you have?

I’ve never seen RV Armor in person, so don’t have anything to compare to. My insurance did cover the roof as the damage to my original was caused by a tree limb tearing a number of small holes in the roof. My RV policy is with my autos at Geico. They were absolutely incredible to work with for the entire claim process. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for insurance.

**jneubig** · 05-09-2020, 04:54 PM

Originally Posted by Timgunther

That's great I would love to know what the product is as it looks different from the RV-Armor that I've seen.

I just watched a video on the RV Armor website.The video shows the RV Armor material being rolled on top of the original roof. This is a completely different material and process. Mine is sprayed on like a bedliner and is quite thick. They also remove the old roof material down to the wood and start from there. They (ProTek) have a YouTube page that shows the entire process start to finish.

**Second Chance** · 05-09-2020, 05:02 PM

Any idea of how much weight the new roof added to the rig?

Rob

**Wicked ace** · 05-09-2020, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by Second Chance

Any idea of how much weight the new roof added to the rig?

Rob

Good question Rob. The Rhino Liner in my truck bed was 75# added.

**jneubig** · 05-09-2020, 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by Second Chance

Any idea of how much weight the new roof added to the rig?

Rob

I didn’t ask but if it’s as dense as the bediners we spray, I would guess it’s about the same as the alpha material that came off. I can call them
Monday for an accurate number.

**jneubig** · 05-11-2020, 09:03 AM

I called them this morning and the office manager is going to get an accurate number and let me know later today. She did say it's 20 gallons for the average RV and that mine at 42' probably took 25-28 gallons. Sounds about like the same coverage as what we use on truck bedliners. Ours is roughly 9.5 pounds per gallon sprayed. Using that number, the material on mine would be in the 237.5#-266# range. I know a 50' roll of rubber roofing material is 208 pounds. Not sure about the Alpha that was on the camper as I could not find weight specs online. It's pretty much a wash with regards to weight after removing the original roof material. I'll report back with the exact weight per gallon when she calls me back. Also forgot to mention in my earlier posts that they did give a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship should it ever have any issues (short of a tree falling, me cutting it, etc.) This looks very much like the FlexArmor product mentioned earlier in this thread.

**Grammy&Grandad** · 05-11-2020, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by jneubig

I called them this morning and the office manager is going to get an accurate number and let me know later today. She did say it's 20 gallons for the average RV and that mine at 42' probably took 25-28 gallons. Sounds about like the same coverage as what we use on truck bedliners. Ours is roughly 9.5 pounds per gallon sprayed. Using that number, the material on mine would be in the 237.5#-266# range. I know a 50' roll of rubber roofing material is 208 pounds. Not sure about the Alpha that was on the camper as I could not find weight specs online. It's pretty much a wash with regards to weight after removing the original roof material. I'll report back with the exact weight per gallon when she calls me back. Also forgot to mention in my earlier posts that they did give a lifetime warranty on materials and workmanship should it ever have any issues (short of a tree falling, me cutting it, etc.) This looks very much like the FlexArmor product mentioned earlier in this thread.

Yes, this looks like RV FlexArmor. Fantastic product. Not anything at all like RV Armor. I’ve had it for 3 years now and it still looks just like this when it’s clean. GEICO insurance approved it as an alternative to membrane roof replacement after puncture damage in previous roof. Cost to replace traditional roof was nearly $15K. This application was $7200 or so (before deductible) with all the prep, new A/C seals (they remove all vents and A/Cs, solar, etc and spray all openings as well). They add vent covers if you do not already have them and replace fridge cap and all vent pipe caps with new. Amazing craftsmanship and value. Lifetime transferrable leakproof warranty. No caulk or sealant of any kind. Ever. No maintenance. Best product I have ever seen. Mine was done in Bertram, Texas near Austin. There are only about a dozen approved applicators across USA, but this product and service is well worth a trip and a couple of nights in a motel!

**jneubig** · 05-12-2020, 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by Grammy&Grandad

Yes, this looks like RV FlexArmor. Fantastic product. Not anything at all like RV Armor. I’ve had it for 3 years now and it still looks just like this when it’s clean. GEICO insurance approved it as an alternative to membrane roof replacement after puncture damage in previous roof. Cost to replace traditional roof was nearly $15. This application was $7200 or so (before deductible) with all the prep, new A/C seals (they remove all vents and A/Cs, solar, etc and spray all openings as well). They add vent covers if you do not already have them and replace fridge cap and all vent pipe caps with new. Amazing craftsmanship and value. Lifetime transferrable leakproof warranty. No caulk or sealant of any kind. Ever. No maintenance. Best product I have ever seen. Mine was done in Bertram, Texas near Austin. There are only about a dozen approved applicators across USA, but this product and service is well worth a trip and a couple of nights in a motel!

Everything above sounds exactly like what I got. Might be the same product under a different name. All new AC seals on mine, lifetime transferable warranty, new vents, no maintenance (can be cleaned with a pressure washer if need be), the works. I also found out mine is sprayed to 3/16" thickness. Still waiting on the actual weight of the product, but I'm sure what I previously reported is pretty close. I went back to our bedliner booth and measured a gallon of ours to confirm earlier today and was correct in my previous post.

**Second Chance** · 05-12-2020, 01:40 PM

Originally Posted by jneubig

... I went back to our bedliner booth and measured a gallon of ours to confirm earlier today and was correct in my previous post.

Keep in mind that most coatings will weigh less when the spray vehicle (chemical) has evaporated as the coating cures. In other words, spray on a can and let it dry and it won't weigh as much as it did in the can (even factoring in the weight of the can).

Rob