Wow! My RV Is Restored With Zep!

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6 жыл бұрын

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My name is Eric and I travel with my cat, “Jax” in a 2001 Chevy Fleetwood Tioga Arrow 24D Class C RV. We travel about 35 miles a day chasing 70 degrees year-round. Here are some popular questions answered:
Cameras (Updated)*
*GoPro 6 for Vlogging (2.7K Downscaled to 1080p 60fps)
*Canon 80D for Vlogging (1080p 60fps)
*Canon 10-18mm STM 5.6 STM Lens
*Canon 50mm Pancake Lens for Bokeh Macro
*GoPro Hero 3 Silver for Driving Narration
*GoPro Hero 4 Black for Timelapses (80D for Nightlapses)
*SJ4000 for driving shots out the window.
*Canon Vixia HF M500 with Canon WD-H43 Wide Angle Conversion lens for Zoom Video shots.
Stabilizer: Feiyu Tech 4GS 3 axis gimbal.
Time Lapses: Gopro Hero 4: 2 second intervals. Speed up 1200x, cropped 4K down to 1080 for panning
Night Lapses: Gopro Hero 4 Black manual settings: 800 ISO, 30 second Shutter, 3000K WB, Protune On
Audio: Sony ICD-PX333 (Audio swapped in post production)
Audio on Canon 80D: Dual Rode Video Micro shotgun mics with dead kitten wind shields
Editing Laptop: 2015 MacBook Pro 2.8ghz i7 16GB Ram, 500 SSD
Editing Software: Adobe Premiere Pro CC
Editing Encoder: Adobe Encoder - Preset: MP4 VBR H.264 16mbps
Aerial Drone Shots: DJI Phantom 3 Standard Shot in 2.7K Downscaled to 1080p
RV MPG: 7-11mpg depending on generator use. (7.4L 454 Chevy) 65,000 miles
Scooter: 2011 Honda PCX 125 with 4K miles. (99mpg)
Solar: 500 watts on tilting brackets on roof. 5 AGM batteries totaling 400 amp hours
Mobile Wifi: AT&T Unlimited
Music: / audiolibrary
Jax is a Main Coon/Ragdoll Tabby mix. He weighs 23lbs
RV is 24 Feet Long
Email: nwnomadicfanatic@gmail.com
Mail:
Eric Jacobs
PO Box 1463
Olympia, WA 98507

Пікірлер: 566

@CampervanKevin 6 жыл бұрын

Turned out nice Eric, too bad you could't film it in the sun for everybody to see. Lots of people ask me how long it lasts.... I usually put on just 1 coat per year to keep it looking great. Some people put it on their painted metal surfaces but personally I wouldn't do it unless it was in very bad shape and had nothing to lose- and then only light colors. This is 3 RV's I've used it on and couldn't be happier with the results.

@ABQSentinel 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, that came out really nice! You guys did a great job!

@scottdawkins5216 6 жыл бұрын

Campervan Kevin .. This might be a negligible difference in things, but it seems that a good shine could actually help reflect some heat. Since you are a long time user of this, have you noticed anything in that aspect?

@rja12 6 жыл бұрын

Any idea if this would be OK to apply to an RV with full body paint (black & brown primary colors)?

@salinemichigan904 Жыл бұрын

I did it too on a '00 highly oxidized motorhome. I did about 8 coats but it looks AMAZING! I wondered if I needed to recoat (add a layer) every year or if I needed to strip the entire thing and redo?

@CampervanKevin Жыл бұрын

@@salinemichigan904 I had seen no reason not to just apply 1 coat every year. Sometimes I cleaned the rv with too harsh a chemical and lost some of the coats... so the one coat per year worked great for me and I found it to be enough

@grannyvroomvroom2523 6 жыл бұрын

Great job! Eric your channel, along with 'Prepper' Wayne and Kevin, sure help teach others lots about maintenance and repair. You have apologized at times for the 'down time' to take care of things with your RV, but honestly no apologies necessary cause you are teaching us what the realities of nomadic life is really like. Taking the good along with the bad, that's just part of living. Thank goodness for good friends who help us along in the bumpy times! Thanks Eric and Kevin!

@chiplitchfield959 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for video Eric. My wife now tells me I have a project for the upcoming months in Florida. I was hoping for a paint job😁, but noooo. The rig looks great.

@OKBLUEYES 6 жыл бұрын

WOW! What a wonderful difference! You are so lucky to have such a good, knowledgeable, helpful friend as Kevin. Makes a job like that go by so much faster and turns work into an enjoyable time spent with a buddy.

@surveyguyor8958 3 жыл бұрын

how did this hold up? now that you've had a few years. do you still recommend zep floor polish on the exterior?

@colemanconrad9461 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks Eric, for the hint about the floor wax. Another "secret" with Zep products from Home Depot is the Acidic Toilet Bowl Cleaner is it will remove the yellow from the fiberglass. We use it on boats all the time and customers think we use magic to get them so clean and white. Unfortunately you would have needed to do this before the wax coating. :( But in time if the wax will wear off you might have a chance to try it out.

@starviolet6402 Жыл бұрын

Hello..how to use zep? What’s the water to zep ratio? Got marks from a tarp on my rv😬😬thank you

@starviolet6402 Жыл бұрын

Hi..zep only? Or water mixed with zep? Please let me know thank you😀

@denisettm4958 6 жыл бұрын

Looks great! You could tell a big difference after just the 3rd coat. It is nice to have help on a job like that. A lot of hard work that will definitely payoff in the long run.

@LoisHickey5107 6 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed the video. I did that to our 93 Class C 4 months ago when we bought her and have no regrets. I used a sponge mop for application but sure like the way you and Kevin did it and used a while lot less of the Zep. BTW you have been a huge encouragement to us. Hugs from Our RV Will Travel.

@travelling_stephen 6 жыл бұрын

Lesson learned from Kevin if your going to do a job do it properly!

@moonlitedaze5688 6 жыл бұрын

Yes!!

@ncdean62 6 жыл бұрын

Would not have attemped a project like this without a friend like Kevin. Final product looks awesome!

@402ben 6 жыл бұрын

Big improvement "Thanks" too you and Kevin that will help when I get my RV I doubt i'll be able to afford a new one

@janetlesleypowers9529 6 жыл бұрын

I did my 2001 C Class Fleetwood Tracker Trailstar before I set out in October. Exactly the same. I did 6 coats on my own over two days (back and side one day, side and front the next). It deepens the colors of the stripes etc, and enriches and shines the fiberglass, and protects it all. Much easier to wash off bug bodies and dirt now!

@edmitiu7383 6 жыл бұрын

Campervan Kevin is definitely the best friend an RVer can have. You're a lucky man, Eric ! !

@jammy72 6 жыл бұрын

it looks great now eric

@kentbullard6917 6 жыл бұрын

I used it a couple of years on my 24'hybrid shamrock. 6 coats and it looked great. Washed it first with tsp to prep it. Can't wait to get some coats on my new fiver. Thanks for sharing a great product with your fans.

@cam-bo11 6 жыл бұрын

Man, that looks incredible! Maybe even shinier than a new RV. 🤘

@gcflower99 3 жыл бұрын

Next time, Eric, grab a sponge mop (like for a kitchen) and a paint roller pan. You'll be able to apply easily and avoid having to climb the ladder.

@Challway 6 жыл бұрын

It's great to have those kind of friends- Kevin,Felix and RV Prepper Wayne! I am in search of a motorhomes mechanic to install a fuel pump. It's really hard!

@JustCarolS 6 жыл бұрын

Beautiful! Eric, you have inspired me! When my youngest graduates high school and gets his first year of college in (in about six years) I'm selling everything and heading out in an RV. Great tips. Great videos. Glad that I found your videos here on KZfaq.

@michaeldivirgilio504 6 жыл бұрын

Yoda looks awesome! I've been putting ZEP on my camper (2006 Keystone Outback) for the last 2 years, you would never know she was 11 yrs old!

@starviolet6402 Жыл бұрын

Hi..do you use zep with water? What’s the ratio? Thank you 😊

@ka4jqz 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a difference. Looks great Eric!

@IKevsoca 6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely incredible difference! And CVK (Kevin), great guy!! Thumbs up x1000 for this video.

@stevenkukene9970 6 жыл бұрын

Really cleaning up now! Dingy sidewalls are a common problem with rv's. Nice to see a solution to restore and renew. Nice job.

@gunner9010 6 жыл бұрын

Looks nice! I'm going to do that to mine. Thanks for the tip. I went around and replaced all the old rusted screws with #10 stainless screws of various lengths. Made a huge differance.

@Onehellofaguy 6 жыл бұрын

That is due to oxidization. Any cleaner will get the powder off your surface. Zep is not actually my favorite. I use soft scrub without bleach.

@LadyEnyalus 6 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome, great job Eric and CVK!!!

@364janet 6 жыл бұрын

Looks Beautiful Eric, It is so nice to have a good friend that cares enough to lend a hand..

@shawnfowler8736 6 жыл бұрын

MAN OH MAN!!! That worked great!

@nomadicfanatic 6 жыл бұрын

Shined her right up!

@TUSSCANNY 6 жыл бұрын

No words on how nice it turned out. Happy your happy. It's alway nice to have a great friend that' willing to give you a hand. Go Kelvin. Granny fan

@foretravelman67 6 жыл бұрын

I'm impressed! We have a 2012 Class C 28' Four Winds and I believe I will be giving this a whirl in the next few days. Thanks for the tip!

@jacktracyvandolah9530 6 жыл бұрын

That Zep looks fantastic! You & Kevin did an awesome job!!!!!

@texasterri3263 6 жыл бұрын

Love it!! So nice of Kevin to help. Good friends are worth their weight in Gold. Love from Texas

@RonInAVan 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Eric, that is what i used on my motor home, after the first coat i thought what the hell did i do?? The first coat did not look good, then i just continued working my way around the RV like i was on a race track (left turns only) and after about a case of beer and 5 coats I was done. It came out nice!! But never again would I apply it in real hot weather. Great stuff!! Your RV looks great. :)

@cocokai9661 6 жыл бұрын

That looks amazing, Eric. Good job. It's so nice to have friends like Kevin.

@ndlz1 6 жыл бұрын

Invaluable! Both, the friend & the investment. Yoda is ready for the ball. What a transformation!👍🏼👏🏼

@songsungblue779 6 жыл бұрын

Some times you say the funniest stuff without even realizing it Eric, "It's the next day here...." LOL! isn't it always the next day? unless it is the day before which could then be considered yesterday which then turns today into tomorrow which still is just another day gone by. Anyway it's still the same day here and I'm glad to see you in such a good mood and the RV looks Great!! You and Jax take care!!! (No matter what day it is. LOL!!!)

@lindathompson6678 6 жыл бұрын

So wonderful you guys helping each other!yoda looks great!

@dannystratton4048 6 жыл бұрын

Looking grrrrrrrrrreat! Made a huge difference in the appearance of your RV. Lucky to have a buddy like Kevin!

@DragonsBreathCreations 5 жыл бұрын

I Zepped my rig about a year ago and it looked amazing for the entire year! (or so I thought) About 6 months ago, even though my rig still had a shine, I noticed a few small areas that would not come clean. Fast forward to a couple weeks ago... I was removing and replacing all of the old decals, and it then became blatantly obvious how much dirt had become embedded in the Zep. I couldn't tell until I removed the old decals, but the entire Zep wax job had become dingy and embedded with dirt. Some areas were worse than others, but the entire rig was affected. My only option was to strip the entire thing with the Zep floor stripper and do it the 'right way'. It took me three days to get it all off, then compound and wax it properly. It now looks better than it ever did by doing it 'the right way'! There's always a trade off, when taking the 'easy way', but I'd rather take one day a year and do it right than to go through all that headache again! I will NEVER Zep my rig again!!!

@jayquinty 3 жыл бұрын

Just watced this video and you answered the first question that came to my mind. Longevity and potential repurcussions of this. Sorry you had to be a guinea pig 😕

@jimmysullivan6118 2 жыл бұрын

Yep I wounderd what the long term would be they were asked earlier in the comments and didn't respond so I kept reading and found your reply. I knew on floors you eventually had to strip them Sorry you were the one that had to find it out, we have a 38' travel trailer and it's a beast to wash let alone wax but appreciate the post

@bobaluapiper4649 6 жыл бұрын

Wife wants t know if you put Zep on the Black around the windows also. It does look Fabulous

@nomadicfanatic 6 жыл бұрын

Plastic is not listed as being ok to use on the bottle.... But it also does not say fiberglass is ok, and as you can see, many people us it on their RV. So, I'm not sure. It didn't hurt anything to apply to the window seals on my attempt. But I can't promise it's "OK"

@beachbumsforever529 6 жыл бұрын

Yoda is looking great!! We love watching all the new "home improvements" you make.

@Lurker1979 6 жыл бұрын

I am thinking the UV is what killed the gloss on the fiberglass.

@johnoldham8427 6 жыл бұрын

Wow! Looks great. You can definitely see the difference it made.

@nathansanimatedworldlegacy 6 жыл бұрын

Looks like NEW! Great job guys! Eric keep up the amazing videos I really look forward to watching them. Have a great weekend.

@jaygrenham 6 жыл бұрын

Looks great! Your arms and Kevin's must be feeling it!

@DavidSmith-vo3nd 6 жыл бұрын

WOW!!! That looks awesome Eric!! Great job that you Campervan Kevin for helping Eric!

@mollyquinn9120 6 жыл бұрын

Gotta Love that Kevin! He's a hard working friend. ♡ And your rv looks showroom new! You're gonna need shades on a sunny day. ♡

@maryl2305 6 жыл бұрын

Huge improvement, even reflective in the sun. Looks great.

@francismckeever3818 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Eric it looks great.I'd like to thank for the short demo on the wash machine you did a couple of months ago.I live in an apartment and it looked perfect for me.So I bought one.and I'm very happy with it.Thank you again for great tip

@LoveMtDulcimerMusic 6 жыл бұрын

Very, very nice. Thanks for showing us this product and process.

@chiron591 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job. I love that stuff, made my 1993 RV look great. And best part is that even after a year with rain snow etc it still looks great.

@sharonsue441 6 жыл бұрын

What a great looking finish...looks like a new RV Eric,,good job..

@campgoerOne 6 жыл бұрын

Looks absolutely awesome Eric! Nothing like a shining ride!! Gee I need to keep Zep in mind !!! 👍👍👍 Safe travels to you n Jax! Hugs! 🤗

@becangela869 6 жыл бұрын

Wow that turned out fantastic!!!!!! And what a great friend Kevin is to help you out 😊

@lethomps1 6 жыл бұрын

RV looks great. I will have to say you and Kevin are very fast workers and you have the video to prove it. lol

@mrfixit1980 6 жыл бұрын

Good job bro . and yes the zep is the shiit even there zep degresser and cleaner works great makes ur motor look soo clean and what ever else u use . take kare

@chadone9 6 жыл бұрын

Good job. You owe Kevin, Eric....again! Looks great guys.

@dreiser92626 6 жыл бұрын

That's so cool! Glad you got the rig shiny!

@0003rc 6 жыл бұрын

Looking really good, thx for the tip! Wishing you fun and safe travels.

@bartpan 6 жыл бұрын

Nice Improvement I will use that stuff!!

@lesley9888 6 жыл бұрын

looks beautiful like a new RV good job

@printzp 6 жыл бұрын

Holy crap! What a difference!! Now, to keep that shine, look up Chadwicks triple play. Amazing stuff.

@ramvanbobby3889 6 жыл бұрын

ty Eric iam going to try it yours came out really shinny I like it

@alanpettibone 6 жыл бұрын

Looks awesome! Never would’ve thought to use floor wax on an RV. Great tip. Thanks for sharing Eric.

@beautyfulldoll11 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Love the videos, Eric. Stay safe on the road. God bless.

@mechanicsteve2320 6 жыл бұрын

It would have been nice if Tioga would have paint matched the camper part with the cab of the van. It does look 100% better now with that nice shine. You guys did a great job Eric! I was just curious if you had ever thought about remodeling the interior of your camper and if you had how would you change the layout inside? With all your experience having RV's I'm sure you would have some great ideas. Be safe out there my friend and thanks for any comments you might give.

@phaser818 6 жыл бұрын

I have looked into this also. Might just do it this spring. Nice video and nice job!

@chuckdrew5240 6 жыл бұрын

Good job Kevin and Eric

@atcat10tlk79 6 жыл бұрын

Great job, looks brand new!

@nhlinda 6 жыл бұрын

Looks really nice ! My husband loves everything clean and has tried lots of products. He said to tell you to try putting Simple Green in a plastic sprayer (from walmart) Once it is sprayed on the RV, try a pole brush to wash the RV. Then wash it off with water. This would save you time over using the tiny little scrubber. Hope this helps !

@nhlinda 6 жыл бұрын

A back pack sprayer could be an idea also.

@Four2Tour 4 жыл бұрын

How long did the gloss or shine last?

@rogwhi 6 жыл бұрын

Looking real good, Eric! Have you considered "Rain-X"-ing all the glass while you're at it?

@nomadicfanatic 6 жыл бұрын

I do that often, yes. :)

@naomisims7230 3 жыл бұрын

@@nomadicfanatic Rain X wipers are great too.

@wilfredomamaril2720 6 жыл бұрын

I hope it doesn’t turn yellow over time. Good job, looks great. There was product I used on the floor long time ago called “Future Wax”. Not sure if still available. I’m going to wait as I follow your channel to see the outcome down the road how it turn out. Please let us know how it hold out of not turning yellow a few weeks later. Thank you.

@stoneblue1795 6 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the effort, as a former owner of several large RV's myself. When I chose my rig, I avoided the models that had that yellow-ish tinge to the RV body, vs. the nicer white of the cab area. I ended up buying a new rig and when I did, I found a model that was white-white, and not yellowish. The one's that had the yellow hue to them always looked a bit dirty or faded to me.

@melodygibson4889 6 жыл бұрын

It's like a new home, looks really nice, you both did a good job, also it runs better, yep a great job done with great friends, travel on,,,

@lemoncrinckles 6 жыл бұрын

Looks fabulous!! Getting the exterior (and the interior? hint, hint) all spruced up for the holidays? Kevin is a wonderful, generous friend. *Very nice work*, Eric! (: (:

@gingerware5443 6 жыл бұрын

Everyone needs to be a friend like Campervan Kevin!

@eviefieseler1093 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, guys! Looks truly amazing! Congrats!

@boba6776 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, your RV looks terrific Eric and now Jax won't be embarrassed to ride in it:-)

@matthewhartley5017 6 жыл бұрын

looking great, you guys did a great job!!!

@skeeter1 6 жыл бұрын

Great job! Looks awesome... think we might do this to our home on wheels! Thank you for the video!

@lolcott 6 жыл бұрын

You forgot the back side of the mirrors. Hard plastic painted. Use zep on that.

@nomadicfanatic 6 жыл бұрын

I'll have to try that! thanks.

@dominickbundy6429 6 жыл бұрын

RV Looks great, you and Kevin did a great job..

@dnletoile 6 жыл бұрын

Eric, pick up some Armour All...wipe over the rear view mirrors and and rubber parts to get them glossy too (unless the matt look is desired). :-)

@GregODay 6 жыл бұрын

I did that to are old travel trailer and it lasted for 2 years! And also help allot with bug clean up on the front.

@nomadicfanatic 6 жыл бұрын

2 years! That's good!

@ocho441 6 жыл бұрын

Nice job on the RV, I will have to try the zep also....

@tbirdracefan 6 жыл бұрын

Looks really good. Our camper looks pretty good but I think I will invest in a jug to keep it that way. I was concerned about the long term results but CVK has shone it holds up and is easy to re-apply.

@tennesseegirl1215 6 жыл бұрын

The video was very informative, but I heard Jax meowing and we didn't get to see him, sad. Please include him in more videos, I love to see him.

@dawnglessner7432 6 жыл бұрын

It looks great, Eric! I hope to see you at the RTR!

@tammychaffin9777 6 жыл бұрын

Yoda's looking pretty spiffy with her new coat! NICE job you two did! Can't wait to see her shining like a new penny in some southern sunshine. :)

@bettyb8400 6 жыл бұрын

On my husbands pick up truck he uses a “clear plastic shield” for his side view mirrors that protects from rock dings, he uses mud flaps for his wheels and then uses bug deflectors for his hood. All good things to protect from dirt and dings..... >^..^< Keep Safe

@karenbehymer3634 6 жыл бұрын

Great job, Eric!

@headshotdave 6 жыл бұрын

That polish worked wonders. I'm going to make a note of Zep for future use.

@robbysturdivant563 6 жыл бұрын

FIRST! Big Ups to CamperVan Kevin. Yoda looks great. Rock rock Rockette! haha.

@cjweener 6 жыл бұрын

Looks great! Thanks for the tip!

@twatson6252 6 жыл бұрын

Looks great Eric. I use a 50/50 percent bleach and water solution in a pump up sprayer and spray it on my rvs to get the black water stains and tree sap and streaks off.You can just watch the years of grime and stain start running off a light rubbing is all that is required for the most stubborn stains. It strips the wax but has never hurt my clear coat or even the sticker style striping. Then applied the zep and looks great. Just my experience.

@jrudmanjr 6 жыл бұрын

Star bright makes a fiberglass restorer with ptef. Then follow with a ptef marine polish. Much better results than floor wax. Good on you for shining up the rig!

@TODDFINK1 5 жыл бұрын

I might have to test this against Nu finish wax. I have used nu finish for years. I do 2 coats on my rv every year and it lasts all year. I might to a test section of zep and see if it's easier to apply and if it lasts as long. Thanks!

@MagicNomadic 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome. I suggested this to you last year after I did my old Tioga, I’m glad you got around to it. It looks Fantastic!'

@JayPiecha 6 жыл бұрын

Wow, looks so much better! Props to your friend Kevin forcing the little details on ya like the vent! haha...that looked 100x better when you panned across it at the end. Are you ever coming up to Canada?