Water damage...replace floor?

Youtube: toilet overflows, RV a total loss. Only took 2 hours. RV water damage

Unless the wood inside the RV stays wet or you are parked in an area that supports the growth of mold, mold would be one of the minor considerations. As soon as the moisture is gone and there is ventilation, mold won't be growing.

THere is probably damage to the whole floor and the bottoms of any pressboard cabinetry or built-ins. My guess is that most of that will have to be removed to replace the floor. It may be that the vinyl flooring carried away some of the water and protected parts of the floor. Someone will have to make a judgement on any of the interior being saved.

Too much swelling for me unless youre already running multiple dehumidifiers. I'd want a new one. JMHO

I agree it's possible to salvage water damage, but keep in mind that standing water in any hidden location can severely warp plywood and essentially dissolve any type of press board or wood composite if left for long. I would ask the insurance co. what they first recommend to mitigate potential damage. The longer it sits unrepaired the worse it will get.

You don't say what kind of camper you have, so advice may vary depending on whether it's a PUP (where the entire floor is damaged) or a larger rig (where the damage is "only" in the kitchen/basement and the other spaces are okay).

Know what your camper is worth, so that if the insurance company does want to "total" it, you will know if you are gettig fair value for it.

I'm sorry your camper was flooded. You give a good example of why campers should turn off the water/pump when they're away.

donn0128 wrote:
Hopefully they will total it. 6 hours worth of water can cause all sorts of problems, none of them you want to deal with next year.

Six hours of fresh water will not ruin a camper.

You have done the first step get the underside opened!

#2. Get all carpeting and and vinyl up as it is not glued down and will trap water.

#3. Get all cabinets open and get a good dehumidifier inside.

If it was Black water,yes total it. If Galley water got in the mix then get a company like service master involved.

Hopefully they will total it. 6 hours worth of water can cause all sorts of problems, none of them you want to deal with next year.