After finding a leak during a camping trip to Myrtle Beach during the South Carolina flooding last October, we pulled the carpet back in the driver's and passenger's footwell and after a tank of propane running the furnace for 2 weeks straight at 80 degrees and a fan blowing constantly, we got everything dried out pretty well.Now, we have stained carpet that smells.....and must be replaced. We'd like to go with some sort of hard surface/laminate covering, but I run pretty much at weight limit already without the extra weight of new laminate flooring. Any suggestions on what is fairly easy to install AND would not add significant weight to the coach?

Vinyl Plank or tile.Hereis more information. But two of the most important benefits: lighter and waterproof...

We replaced our carpet with Allure from Home Depot last summer and have been very happy with it. Make sure you float it or it will be a disaster.:)

10forty2 wrote:After finding a leak during a camping trip to Myrtle Beach during the South Carolina flooding last October, we pulled the carpet back in the driver's and passenger's footwell and after a tank of propane running the furnace for 2 weeks straight at 80 degrees and a fan blowing constantly, we got everything dried out pretty well.Now, we have stained carpet that smells.....and must be replaced. We'd like to go with some sort of hard surface/laminate covering, but I run pretty much at weight limit already without the extra weight of new laminate flooring. Any suggestions on what is fairly easy to install AND would not add significant weight to the coach?My recommendation is to send an e-mail or message to Ernie Ekberg, who is a very experienced flooring installer with many years of experience. He will advise you on what to use and why if your wanting to do your own install or have someone in your area. Ideally, it would be great if he were to do the job but is usually booked 6-12 ahead. https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/memberprofile/mid/599

I'm replacing the carpet in my rig this year. I have talked to a lot of folks and the vinyl planks is the favorite. The waterproof is the biggest reason. It's easy to install, you have a ton of choices, and it looks good.For me, my requirements are:strong to handle the dogs' feet;Waterproof;Warm look (no cold stone look);Easy to clean;Easy to install (a friend is doing it for me).So far, the vinyl plank is meeting all those requirements.

tinkerer wrote:We replaced our carpet with Allure from Home Depot last summer and have been very happy with it. Make sure you float it or it will be a disaster.:)According to the Allure installation manual, it says NOT to use it in campers because of fluctuating temperatures. Have you had or noticed any buckling or other problems at all? I like the idea of it and it seems easy enough to install, but I'm concerned that it might not like cold, then hot, then cold, then hot as it will get when sitting in my driveway and not on a camping trip.

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toedtoes
Explorer III
Jan 29, 2016
I'm replacing the carpet in my rig this year. I have talked to a lot of folks and the vinyl planks is the favorite. The waterproof is the biggest reason. It's easy to install, you have a ton of choices, and it looks good.

For me, my requirements are:
strong to handle the dogs' feet;
Waterproof;
Warm look (no cold stone look);
Easy to clean;
Easy to install (a friend is doing it for me).

So far, the vinyl plank is meeting all those requirements.
JC2
Explorer
Jan 29, 2016
10forty2 wrote:
After finding a leak during a camping trip to Myrtle Beach during the South Carolina flooding last October, we pulled the carpet back in the driver's and passenger's footwell and after a tank of propane running the furnace for 2 weeks straight at 80 degrees and a fan blowing constantly, we got everything dried out pretty well.

Now, we have stained carpet that smells.....and must be replaced. We'd like to go with some sort of hard surface/laminate covering, but I run pretty much at weight limit already without the extra weight of new laminate flooring. Any suggestions on what is fairly easy to install AND would not add significant weight to the coach?

My recommendation is to send an e-mail or message to Ernie Ekberg, who is a very experienced flooring installer with many years of experience. He will advise you on what to use and why if your wanting to do your own install or have someone in your area. Ideally, it would be great if he were to do the job but is usually booked 6-12 ahead.

https://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/memberprofile/mid/599
tinkerer
Explorer
Jan 29, 2016
We replaced our carpet with Allure from Home Depot last summer and have been very happy with it. Make sure you float it or it will be a disaster.:)
dahkota
Explorer
Jan 29, 2016
Vinyl Plank or tile.
Hereis more information. But two of the most important benefits: lighter and waterproof...

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