Complete carpet replacement question

The one`s I`ve done had 4 slides -- I prefer to use the most plush carpet that will work, because it looks & feels better- You have to remove the bed, couches & such -- Most of the time, you find other problems once the carpet is removed that needs repaired or adjusted -- I always work by myself, & that`s why it usually takes about 40 hours to do a good job -- Labor on a 40/42 footer runs from $1000.00/ $1200.00 --- Bill Willard

phillyg wrote:
....he told me he'd give $50 to the next RV customer that came through the door, just to go away.....

LOL! That's about what I'd expect if I started removing the carpet!

Yes, in a 1996 Bounder with one slide. Took it to a local guy. When I arrived to pick it up, he told me he'd give $50 to the next RV customer that came through the door, just to go away. I guess it was difficult for him. It came out okay. We used an industrial grade low pile by choice, but I think a medium pile carpet would have worked, even under the edge of the slide.

I`ve replaced carpet on 5, class A motorhomes -- 2 were 43ft -- The best advice is, don`t get real thick carpet or Berber -- Remember, the slide-outs & bed slide over the carpet, & if to thick, you will have problems -- Berber is a real pain -- Not worth the effort unless you`re a professional carpet installer -- I`ve found it to be a harder job removing the old than installing the new -- You have to use contact cement for the carpet on the engine housing, because it`s fiberglass -- Expect it to take a week if doing it by yourself -- Lots of stuff to remove -- HomeDepot is usually the best place to shop for carpet -- Lot`s of choice`s & best price -- Bill Willard