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05-12-2020, 01:51 PM #21
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@Grammy&Grandad, thanks for your feedback on the RV FlexArmor. Especially the location you used (Bertram, TX). I live south of New Braunsfels, TX and was looking at that location for the FlexArmor. Your positive feedback was exactly what I was looking for. I plan to have this done to my RV but I have some suspension upgrades planned first. Definitely on my to-do list.
Jim & Kate
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05-12-2020, 02:21 PM #22
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Those guys at Hwy 29 RV Rescue are amazing. When you get yours done - tell them Chris from BELTON said hey!
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06-10-2020, 11:25 AM #23
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11-17-2020, 04:13 PM #24
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What are the differences between RV Armor and RV FlexArmor?
Tom and Janice (known as Tom in PGH on the “other” forum)
First came the 18' Comfort bumper-pull, was great for 20 years.
Now a 2019 Reflection 303RLS, second air, double glass, table and chairs
2019 F350 Lariat (Diesel) 4x4 Crewcab with lots of goodies
Andersen aluminum with the puck system holding it all together
Cranberry Twp. PA, about 30 miles north of Pittsburgh
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11-17-2020, 07:47 PM #25
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You know, this is one of those things that make you go "hmm". 7000 bucks for an RV roof done after the fact, rave reviews, an, even for a layman, it's an obviously better material. Probably would be faster for the factory to install too. So, how much does the roof they put up there, all that sealant and time cost? It's not 0. Pricing out the material, and even a reasonable labor cost, it still has to be a few K for them to put the rubber roof material, all that Dicor, etc up there. If they can spray it, taking everything off the roof, and charging "consumer" prices for 7K, how much gap is there between the 2 materials for cost if it was done at the factory? I mean, this could be a standard, or a reasonably low priced option and you'll never a roof issue for the life of the RV. Seems like a pretty good deal to me. I mean, they offer full body paint that does nothing but look good, takes a ton more skill/time to install, and costs a LOT more on basically every model, but not a roof that will never leak and needs no maintenance? And this isn't GD, AFAIK, I've never seen a TT or 5er with a sprayed on factory roof.
It's little stuff like this that you just look at and think, "why"? Another one, one of the fans in the back of my fridge failed. Impossible to get to without removing the fridge. Ugh! It's the cheapest fan in the history of computer fans; just your regular 12V 120MM fan. Why on earth, on a 5,000 dollar fridge, would you use the cheapest fan on the planet in a place where replacing it is a major operation?! A good fan costs like 20 bucks, a garbage one costs about 5. If you're building a budget computer, I get it, it's a 250 dollar computer, use the 5 dollar fan. It's also easy to get at fans in a computer, if it fails, just replace it. But on a 5,000 dollar refrigerator where the fan is basically built into the wall when it's installed!? WTF.
Would be like saving 5 bucks on bolts to use mild steel in the connecting rods in a diesel engine. It's a 15,000 dollar engine, and replacing those bolts is days of work, put in a grade 8 and call it a day people! I just don't get it at all, some of the compromises make sense (the horrible beds in most RVs for example, easy to replace and everyone might want something a little different and different price points). But a fan?! I mean, come on!
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11-23-2020, 12:42 PM #26
Hi Richter, from my investigation I've found that RV Armor is a rolled on paint type material that is similar to the rubber roofing that we are all used to, maybe a little more durable though. My understanding is that the FlexArmor is more like a sprayed in bed liner used for pickup trucks but not as rigid, but just as thick and durable. I wish that there were companies in the NE closer to home. Here's the website that I was getting info from RVRoof.com I really don't understand why Manufacturers wouldn't use this as an up-sell?
Tim and Melissa
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11-23-2020, 06:21 PM #27
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Tim has it just right. RV FlexArmor is a totally different product than RV Armor. Also not anything like Rhino Lining or other similar coatings. Tensile strength over 3000 psi I believe. It’s dang tough stuff. And the prep / service aspect of the FlexArmor install is a game changer along with the lifetime transferable no-leak warranty. I would love to see manufacturers or dealers make this an up-sell / option, especially on higher end fifth wheels and motor coaches. I’ll bet it happens.
The cost to a manufacturer for any type of membrane roof has got to be significantly lower than the materials alone for the FlexArmor product, but I think that cost in production would still be lower than aftermarket because of labor removing and reinstalling ACs, vents and fixtures as done in current FlexArmor process.
I was told that FlexArmor added about 225 lbs to my 40 foot fifth wheel when it was done. It is a beautiful product. When I traded that unit in this year, the trade value was significantly higher from my dealer because of this roof and they sold it pretty dang fast even though it was a 2012 model. It was in very good shape overall but the roof with the lifetime transferable warranty was a huge incentive to potential buyers.
I will be adding RV FlexArmor to my Solitude at the first sign of roof damage. Insurance jumped at my request to approve RV FlexArmor instead of traditional membrane system.Home is where you park it!
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11-23-2020, 08:30 PM #28
Thanks Grammy&Grandad!
Just curious when you initially contacted your insurance company about replacing your roof membrane, did they have any information about Flex Armor? I wanted to add Flex Armor to my new Reflection back in February prior to taking delivery, but there where no installers near me and the Dealer had not heard of the product at that time. Currently checking the roof after every trip, the sad thing is i just closed the rig up and covered it for the winterTim and Melissa
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11-24-2020, 02:09 PM #29
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My insurance company was not familiar with RV FlexArmor. My damage was discovered by a servicing dealer doing other work for me. We contacted my insurer, who sent an adjuster to their shop to inspect and authorize repairs. I asked if i could use a RV FlexArmor installer in my area and explained the difference - and they just told ne to get a comparison quote so they could adjust the claim. (In Texas, the insurance company cannot specify who does your repair, so I got to choose.). Once they saw the quote - they were all about it (about 1/2 the cost of the quote to install a new EPDM roof). I scheduled the RV FlexArmor and have never looked back. They documented the lifetime transferrable warranty for me to pass on if I ever sold or traded. Yup - as soon as you get some qualifying damage - I would do what it takes to get to an RV FlexArmor installer!
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11-25-2020, 06:46 PM #30
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I damaged the roof on our 2017 Reflection 337RLS. Talked to my dealer and another RV roof repair shop in my area. (Spokane WA) and decided to do FlexArmour. I had to travel to Pasco Washington to find an authorized installer. Lifetime warranty, no caulking ever and it looks great. My insurance was easy to deal with (State Farm) especially because it was considerably less than a factory roof at the dealer. I would recommend Travelers Destination RV Service Center, Pasco WA, owner Doug was very easy to work with. By the way his charge was $139 a foot, which was lower than anything in my city and less than I have seen on some of these threads
Ed Murphy
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