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Interior Molding
I've done my best to put in a new floor, but I need some 1/4 molding to take up some gaps between the new floor and the walls. Does anyone know where there are T/T specific type molding that you can use? The stuff at home depot may not be the right scale.
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cgbjake
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06/07/08 08:06pm |
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Vapor Barrier replacement
I've started a new thread, the old one was labeled "possible floor damage". Well it's been confirmed and I may need to work on it from underneath. I've replaced all the accessable wooden flooring from inside, but I'm afaid that the water from underneath will only undermine what I've done. Can I open up the vapor barrier and reseal it in order to dry things out before it rots and looses any strength it may have? I guess I'm wondering if they make a vapor barrier repair kit or any home remedies? Thanks for any insight from those who have gone before me...
And yes, I think I found where it was coming in, or at least one of the places and I've fixed it. Will be doing another run through all of the through hull fittings to ensure a proper seal.
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cgbjake
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06/01/08 05:02pm |
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RE: Possible water damage under the floor
Found the reason. Seem on the front where it meets the floor. Looks like it got some water in there and when it froze in the winter just split it along the seem and soaked up like a sponge. To make matter worse, I jacked the trailer all the way up to keep the water running off the roof to prevent damage up there, should have jacked it all the way down.
What should I do to get rid of the rest of the water? I was considering opening up the membrane and blowing some air through it from one and to the other and then resealing it, but haven't figured that out yet and I'm also fearful of the effect that would have on the value. Should I be attacking this from the outside or just close it up and run the AC and keep drawing up the moisture from the inside? I may stop by the dealer to see what they think!
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cgbjake
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05/23/08 05:07am |
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RE: Possible water damage under the floor
All the drains seem to be routed properly and draining to the ocean :)
How would water come into the trailer during the winter...any common areas. Should I have covered this to protect the water from coming in at the hinges. I jacked it up all the way on the tonge so the roof would drain and not freeze any fitting there. I think I may have allowed water to come in the joints that way...any thoughts on this?
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cgbjake
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05/21/08 07:55pm |
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RE: Possible water damage under the floor
Bummer, glad to hear your up and running. I chose to remove the entire floor, I only hope that doesn't have too much to do with the structrual integrity...
Now to find out where the water came in from. I thought it was from the hose in the middle of the slide out, but that is the manual crank out. I'm sure becaue it doesn't mate up with the bushing that some of the water came in from there, but I have a large wet spot on the other side of the camper by the door. I'm thinking that during the winter, the snow/ice combo found a way to get in from the front. Does anyone know the common ways for these to leak that may not be too obvious? Because the frig is by the entryway, I'll check the drain to make sure of that...thanks for that tip...any more? Pics will follow soon!
Thanks
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cgbjake
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05/18/08 06:12am |
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RE: Possible water damage under the floor
Got the floor up today, the cross members are wood with cheap staples holding the joints together. I cut the 1/4" Luan around everything. I hope that it doesn't affect the structural integrity too much. I am going to replace with 1/2" and if need be, add a brace below in the main traveled areas. I don't think I will need that, but I'm thinking ahead.
So the next thought is "where did all this water come from?" Well I found that the bushing that is mounted in the wall of the slide out that is suppose to accept the hose that drains the roof (or something) cracked and didn't allow the hose to mate up with the bushing and therefore when the slide out was retracted, it didn't line up and leaked all winter into the camper. So word to the wise, check your drains eh?
I'm going to be drying it out for 2-3 days and will post some pictures soon. I'm really hoping the final product is worth the hassel!
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cgbjake
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05/15/08 08:03pm |
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RE: Possible water damage under the floor
I'm getting ready to tear into this project. One more question, are there any stringers running opposite of the metal cross members that are underneath. My spacing of the metal is rather long and I would think they need more support stringers. I'm concerned about the integrity of these, but I'm going to have to wait until I unroll the tiles to see what I have. I just don't have access to a lot of materials here and I'm going on a road trip tomorrow where I could pick up some but don't have time to pull it up.
They must build these with the linolieum down first and then build around that. I couldn't imagine pull it all apart to that level.
Thanks for the advise and experience, I will be taking pictures to pass it on as I go.
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cgbjake
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05/11/08 06:14pm |
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Possible water damage under the floor
I purchased my HTT last year and found that the hot water heater had been ruptered by the previous owner (stupid mistake). But the laminate was discolored slightly and we asked the owners what happened and they played dumb. Thought that it was stained from the water heater. After a winter of storage, the stain has grown and it seems that it is getting soft in one or two areas.
I'm thinking of pulling up the laminate and replacing the soft spots. What can I expect to see when I pull this up. I've looked under the trailer and it looks perfect. No rips, no stains, solid as far as I can see/feel.
As far as I can see, they install the floor first and build on top of it, so a replacement floor is really out of the question they way it is now, but I'm thinking of a really good install and then 1/4 moulding along the edge for the final look. Anyone done this before or have other ideas?
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cgbjake
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05/05/08 08:40pm |
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RE: Palomino Stampede
We have a Stampede S21-SL - bought it used. There are some floor plan things I would change, but in all it is a really nice unit. DH would be able to give more input on the mechanicals if needed. :)
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cgbjake
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05/01/08 07:33am |
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RE: Family Friendly Campgrounds in MN
Try going up to Ely, MN - where the road ends. :) We have stayed at Fall Lake Campground which was wonderful! Lake to swim in, hiking, fishing, boating, etc. Sites are some what private and all new shower/toilet facilities that are wonderful! This lake is connected to the BWCA by portage. Very nice place to visit.
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cgbjake
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05/01/08 07:15am |
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RE: Family Camping Groups
Anyone intrested in camping up my way The Upper Pennisula of MI......I'd love to meet some of yous!!!!Anyone camping up this way?????
YES!! We would love to get into a camping group. We are in Sault Ste Marie up in the U.P. with 2 kids and a dog in a hybrid camper. :)
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cgbjake
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05/01/08 07:01am |
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