Introduction and New Project

An update to the original post as life has caused this project to be put on the backburner in lieu of kids sports, etc. Got the camper weather tight for the winter and picked up a cover for insurance of seepage. Left everything open on the floor, etc so I could confirm no leaks and all checked out after a wet spring and the camper uncovered. Have made considerable progress over the past couple weeks with the floor sheeting installed, vinyl laid and the rear interior almost back to where it was originally. Wife is pleased to see the camper coming back to life. I am experiencing ne problem I can't get figured out and will post a separate thread Water Heater Leak on that issue (water leaking internally from front of water heater only when the anode is removed to drain and the PR valve is is opened to speed the process. See other thread). So here are a few pics of the progress...much appreciate the assistance with this. I overlapped the joint of the old and new floor joist sections to limit any hinge effect and put liquid nails down on all floor joists (if this happens again this camper will be target practice :-). Insulation is foam board as it won't absorb water if there should be a leak and I've over built and fastened every connection / joint in the rebuilt area. The whole camper might come apart...but that rear 3rd will still be intact! The exterior bottom edges continued to leak where they transition from aluminum siding panel to the bottom fabric as a result of all of the staple holes, wear, etc. My solution was to put an Eternabond reinforcement around and under the entire rear perimeter of the camper and plastic barrier prior to attaching and fastening the bottom (drip edge) siding panel. Resulted in no water immediately. I'll carry a roll of that with me at all times. Cosmetic pride is not the priority as here in Montana it's just a matter of time before a hail storm is going to make your camper (or car) look like a golf ball. We want a dry, comfortable toy for occasional use...that's paid for.