Testing RV Repair Tape: Eternabond VS Gorilla Tape VS Flex Tape // The Least Expensive Tape WON!

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Eternabond:
Gorilla Tape:
Flex Tape:

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[the-jeffs]

I just started to “replace” my caulk seals with an overlay of Eternabond. This video gives me a great reference for another option for quick fixes. I appreciate your time in putting this together.

[mattc]

I’ve used the Gorilla tape for various things around the house, never for RV use, and I have to say that stuff is really strong. Once it’s on, it’s on to stay! I’ve never tried to remove it with a heat gun though. Great comparison test you did. I’m interested to see what they look like after a year.

[StefanNistor-vw]

Thank you for the test; would be very helpful to have same test on more different material’s, old rv roofing membrane and fiber glass siding penals, and how it will work if you use roof coating over it like liquid flex seal or something similar. Yesterday almost got flex seal tape. But did not, was thinking I need to do some research before, glad I did. Thank you for your test.

[jdove]

Thanks man, very helpful and informative.

[coreymerritt]

Very impressive Cory I’ve had black 4 inch gorilla tape on my underbelly of the trailer after doing a grey tank valve it’s been on there 5 years and still holding probably because it never sees the sun 🌞

[jocelynb]

Awesome video I plan on using a sealing tape and was leaning towards eternabond. This video reaffirms my choice.

[mindym]

I used flex tape to stop leaks on the roof of my 2011 Ford Escape. It’s crap. A few thousand miles down the road and through some weather and the tape separated from the adhesive. Had to stop now and then to cut bits off because it was flapping in the wind. Very annoying. Not easy getting the adhesive off the truck either.

[rayjohnson]

Intertaining test! Results are a little surprising, I would have thought flex would have done better just because it’s everywhere and advertised heavily

[tim]

Interesting. Black flex tape has held up well on my slide topper that was tearing on the ends. I used eternabond tape on the roof edges like you did and that stuff isn’t budging.

[dansmith]

Excellent video! Great experiment and helpful info. I’m gonna put eternabond on all my roof seams next spring.

[paulbenoit]

I like your tests. (I duplicated your TP test and got the same result).
Being from the Pacific Northwest, I'd be interested in seeing a test involving water proofing with these tapes.
Keep it up!

[mattmrzlock]

Would be neat to come up with a way to test these products with water to check for their sealing capabilities against water intrusion.

[RCRVadventures]

Great video Cory! I’ve always wondered about the differences in these tapes. Awesome stuff.

[nortonnewmann]

I don't think a pull test is as relevant as a water intrusion test. Try devising a soaking test to keep them completely immersed in water at different temperatures. Maybe apply them over a small strip of paper onto a sheet of glass? Then see which one allows water to get to the paper?

I sense the Eternabond and Gorilla Tape are very similar in construction. There's plenty of Eternabond knock-offs, which Gorilla Tape appears to be. Flex tape appears to be a flimsy version... I would NOT trust that long term without a butyl tape adhesive backer... and the thinner vinyl.

[dukepeters]

Great idea ! Thanks for doing this test.

[waynec]

I think you did a great review Cory, thanks

[janX]

I got XFasten.

I hope it's good.

Well priced anyhow.

[dawnkirk]

Bought a flex seal product once and it was crap, didn't hold up at all. Never again will I waste my money on their products. It's interesting to see that the Gorilla product is comparable to the long trusted Eternabond. I carry a roll but haven't needed it yet.

[robertfish]

I got to answer my own question about the Dicor Sealtite tape. I put it on the TV antenna on the project camper. Three days later I realized that I would have to use a lighter small profile antenna on it due to the 1/4 inch plywood roof. The Dicor tape pulled right up with ease. Will it seal...I don't know. Will it last for months on the roof...I have no confidence in it.

[dyrectory_com]

If you're not travelling with your travel trailer and it's staying in one spot forever, would you consider using Eternabond for side seams, window areas, etc. ?🌧 💡