Looking for paneling for 1992 Layton?

I have a 2004 Wilderness lite, and in my one closet I was in, the panels were just screwed on as that is how to access some plumbing and the back of the converter, so some models may just leave them easy to remove.
Might be similar.

"You can view my trailer rebuild documentation if you don't believe that I have ripped em a part"

I have no reason not to believe you. Maybe I just got lucky but it worked out quite nice

Bob/Olallawa wrote:

Gdetrailer wrote:

Bob/Olallawa wrote:
remove a piece of the paneling from the a closet to use in the open area and replace the closet piece with something close.

Hmm.. have you ever tried that yourself?

In RVs the paneling is not only stapled in it is GLUED to the studs behind it.

Attempts to remove any paneling is most likely going to destroy it in the process.

Best to leave any existing paneling alone unless you want to re panel the entire room.

It would be doubtful that you will find the same paneling.

I would highly recommend replacing the damaged paneling with Luan, you can stain it, paint it and even wallpaper over it (when properly sealed). This will give you the chance to "update" the look a bit!

Typically RV paneling is only 1/8" thick and most home centers only sell 1/4" luan.

This will create a high spot that you will need to deal with or remove all the paneling on that wall to a point which you can no longer see a transition.

Matter of fact I did, it was also an early 90's model Layton but a pull trailer and the closet paneling was not glued to anything just stapled. It may have been on the side wall not the back of the closet as I posted but I do think it was from the back wall.

You got lucky.

I have rebuilt two TTs with my current one a full complete gut job leaving only the toilet and tub in place.

Every inch of paneling was stapled AND glued including cabinet fronts and sides (both trailers which were two different manufacturers and different years).

You can view my trailer rebuild documentation if you don't believe that I have ripped em a part..

HERE

Gdetrailer wrote:

Bob/Olallawa wrote:
remove a piece of the paneling from the a closet to use in the open area and replace the closet piece with something close.

Hmm.. have you ever tried that yourself?

In RVs the paneling is not only stapled in it is GLUED to the studs behind it.

Attempts to remove any paneling is most likely going to destroy it in the process.

Best to leave any existing paneling alone unless you want to re panel the entire room.

It would be doubtful that you will find the same paneling.

I would highly recommend replacing the damaged paneling with Luan, you can stain it, paint it and even wallpaper over it (when properly sealed). This will give you the chance to "update" the look a bit!

Typically RV paneling is only 1/8" thick and most home centers only sell 1/4" luan.

This will create a high spot that you will need to deal with or remove all the paneling on that wall to a point which you can no longer see a transition.

Matter of fact I did, it was also an early 90's model Layton but a pull trailer and the closet paneling was not glued to anything just stapled. It may have been on the side wall not the back of the closet as I posted but I do think it was from the back wall.

Bob/Olallawa wrote:
remove a piece of the paneling from the a closet to use in the open area and replace the closet piece with something close.

Hmm.. have you ever tried that yourself?

In RVs the paneling is not only stapled in it is GLUED to the studs behind it.

Attempts to remove any paneling is most likely going to destroy it in the process.

Best to leave any existing paneling alone unless you want to re panel the entire room.

It would be doubtful that you will find the same paneling.

I would highly recommend replacing the damaged paneling with Luan, you can stain it, paint it and even wallpaper over it (when properly sealed). This will give you the chance to "update" the look a bit!

Typically RV paneling is only 1/8" thick and most home centers only sell 1/4" luan.

This will create a high spot that you will need to deal with or remove all the paneling on that wall to a point which you can no longer see a transition.

remove a piece of the paneling from the a closet to use in the open area and replace the closet piece with something close.

donn0128 wrote:
Luan plywood paint the interior in your favorite color

This is the route we took. It just wasn't worth the $80-100/sheet to use paneling. If you use luan just be aware that it's thicker.

You can check a RV salvage or a dealer that might have some old stock. I bought some paneling from NuWa mfg that matched my 2005 Wildwood.

A RV dealer might have some ideas as well where you can get it.

You can purchase luan plywood or just door skins. Door skins are in smaller sheets. Cut off a small piece from the wood you buy. Remove one of the draws from your MH and take it to a local paint dealer like Sherman Williams. I only mention Sherman Williams because they did it for me. They can use their computer and check the color of the draw and mix you up some stain that will match the drawer. Stain the new plywood after it is installed and nobody will ever know it was replaced. They need to have a sample of the new wood you are going to use because stain, unlike paint, is different on different woods.

Luan plywood paint the interior in your favorite color