Water damaged floor. Repair tips?
I have a 1985 shasta travel trailer which I am renovating to live in during the warmer months. We got the camper at an extremely (and understandably) low cost, knowing there was some water damage in t...
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There was no judgement on occupation or income but as I said, I cut one up and scrapped it that was in much better shape because of the method in which in was originally built. My tip is to do some form of side work or extra income and then use that money to find another TT. It will work out better in the end. If you insist on using that one, basically start at the frame and build a new trailer. If you do that, my next tip would be to use a 2 part epoxy product like Rot Doctor to seal all wood that has any chance of contacting moisture. Maybe you can jack the whole shell up and build a new floor but I'll bet that the walls are weak too.
It can only make me also wonder about the frame integrity and the safety of putting it on the road. I cant see the frame or axle and you mentioned rust so it probably indicative of the whole rig.
While you are at it reinforce the frame as it will often times weigh more than the original product. Also check into your state title system as it may violate the weight limit when finished. Mine finished off at 2430 lb with a sec of state limit of 2500 lb not needing a title. It may not matter now but it will if you ever want to sell it. I didn't think I would ever sell mine but I did and got half of what I put in it. There is a pic of it in my profile.
I'm sorry if you are offended by this but I may just be the guy who is doing you the best favor. Which ever way you choose to go, good luck to you and post pictures and ask questions as there is a lot of help in here as far as wiring, water pumps, tires etc.
It can only make me also wonder about the frame integrity and the safety of putting it on the road. I cant see the frame or axle and you mentioned rust so it probably indicative of the whole rig.
While you are at it reinforce the frame as it will often times weigh more than the original product. Also check into your state title system as it may violate the weight limit when finished. Mine finished off at 2430 lb with a sec of state limit of 2500 lb not needing a title. It may not matter now but it will if you ever want to sell it. I didn't think I would ever sell mine but I did and got half of what I put in it. There is a pic of it in my profile.
I'm sorry if you are offended by this but I may just be the guy who is doing you the best favor. Which ever way you choose to go, good luck to you and post pictures and ask questions as there is a lot of help in here as far as wiring, water pumps, tires etc.
