Spongy flooring in slide outs
Hi all, My husband and I are happy (or so far at least) new owners of a park model, and we decided to purchase the property and travel trailer right next door to allow separate housing for friends ...
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You are correct, it's no easy job. I have never pulled one out and I wouldn't want to. THIS video is probably close to how I would think I would replace mine if needed. They are using 2x4 on the outer corners to support the whole thing while they remove the floor.
If you dont want to remove the lower skirting or get involved with much work about the only thing you can do is band aid it and remove the carpet and lay down a piece of plywood and re carpet it. If your slide is the type that is flush with the main floor then the additional wood is going to form a lip if that is a problem. If it doesn't smell and have mold showing inside I suppose you could then use it as is. There isn't much else to do unless you disassemble and repair it properly. Down the road if the walls are damaged just tear the whole thing off and frame up a new room and side it with something that works. It also may not be perfect but you can do it without it being half fanny. If allowed by the park maybe you could even make the area larger.
This is why water damage is a big deal and the number one issues with rv's.
Another one with the corners supported by 2x4.
If you dont want to remove the lower skirting or get involved with much work about the only thing you can do is band aid it and remove the carpet and lay down a piece of plywood and re carpet it. If your slide is the type that is flush with the main floor then the additional wood is going to form a lip if that is a problem. If it doesn't smell and have mold showing inside I suppose you could then use it as is. There isn't much else to do unless you disassemble and repair it properly. Down the road if the walls are damaged just tear the whole thing off and frame up a new room and side it with something that works. It also may not be perfect but you can do it without it being half fanny. If allowed by the park maybe you could even make the area larger.
This is why water damage is a big deal and the number one issues with rv's.
Another one with the corners supported by 2x4.
