Hi all,
Thanks for the feedback. There are more comments than I thought there'd be! Seems I need to provide a bit more background.
I acquired the camper for nothing. It is the top trim for that model so comes with all the fixings that at least 06 had to offer. Parting-out is still very much on the table.
That said, I have "flipped" several campers over the last few years. I am unfortunately attracted to the work and problem solving... I suppose one would call that a hobby. In my part of Canada, we have a solid 8 month no-camping season so this passes the time. As of yet, I have been able to come ahead each time. This camper has the most damage but not by much.
The process will be the same whether I part-out or rebuild. I'll need to strip the inside down to the frame to ascertain the true damage. This is going to be step #1. Happy to post an update later on depending on which direction I decide. The one advantage to the whole thing is that the roof and walls are 100% solid. I am uncertain at this point how much/if the floor rot has affected the connection to the walls.
I tried to include photos previously but only figured that out now.
Photo #1 is the right side sagging wall, also under the kitchen. You'll notice there aren't any outriggers. Next to no support for the walls.
Photo #2 you'll notice the result of water damage and lack of structural support... the kitchen cabinets are buckling.
Photo #3 is the plate fix on the crack. This is the only thing of the project that concerns me. My father is a certified welder so there is hope there but still questioning if I want to rebuild on a "repaired" frame as many have mentioned.
BurbMan wrote:
Big project but do-able if you have the time.
Thanks for the frame photo and the helpful feedback re: rebuild. I certainly understand the disadvantages, cost, frustration, wildly extensive damage, etc. so your responses to my initial questions about the sag/frame were appreciated!
