In this post we ll walk you through the basics of how to fix a rotted camper floor so you can get back on the road in a jiffy without having to spend an arm and a leg at the repair shop.
How to fix a table to floor in camper trailer.
Be especially vigilant around slide outs places where plumbing is above the floor such as in kitchens and bathrooms.
Here s the final tutorial about our rv that was totaled a week after we finished renovations and it s all about how to install rv flooring we will cover how to remove the previous carpet and linoleum choosing the right flooring for a rv preparing to install flooring especially when you find surprises under the old stuff and finally how to install rv flooring.
The wooden parts of these vehicles can become damp and damaged through years of use and lack of maintenance.
Here are the top 10 rv repairs you can fix yourself.
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Move around the whole interior of your rv travel trailer testing the floors everywhere for a soft feeling and noting the locations on a roughed out floor plan.
Luckily removing and repairing the rotten wood floors is as simple as cutting it out and laying down new material.
This is due to weight issues cost restrictions and of course exposure to the elements.
The outside corner moulding works well though we needed to still leave a small gap between it and the main floor of the rv so that the slide could move in and out without scratching the flooring.
See my step by step diy instructions for floor demolition and restoration.
Prompt repair is vital in keeping your camper serviceable.
Lift the existing floor by using an electric screwdriver or an electric drill fitted with a driver bit to remove every screw in the rv floor.
Unfortunately in the rv world some rv components have a higher failure rate than what you find in the average house.
Once we replaced the flooring with the addition of underlayment we realized the small gap does not affect the integrity of the slide out flooring.
Fortunately it is possible to take on your camper floor repair yourself which can be a great way to minimize your rv floor repair cost.
Camper trailers and rvs are especially susceptible to water damage because they are so exposed to wind and rain.