The reason I found out about all this water damage was because the floor gave way at the entrance, which is right beside the wheel well. Well, once I took the fender off, I discovered the reason: the wheel well cover was damaged (neighbour thinks it was a tire blow out.):
And when you look at the right (front) end of the wheel well, you can see a huge gap. Note: the plywood you see is only temporary for support so I can get in and out of the trailer during this refurbishment.
Any ideas on how to repair the fender? See the bit of plastic still attached to the trailer body? I am thinking I can build it up behind it using fibreglass mesh, then do a dry-waller's trick and smooth it out with bondo in order for the back to appear straight.
The plan:
Jack up both axles, remove the wheels, clear out the foam insulation, and remove all screws.
Then line up the key points of contact, and screw those points to the aluminum frame (with a good blob of RV silicone to seal it). Then I will push on the well cap (what do you call this piece of plastic?) to see where it needs to be "persuaded" to make contact with the aluminum frame. Method of persuasion: I'm thinking of using a heat gun to get this into its original shape. then it's glue and screw until it's all sealed up. After that. I will make a cardboard form on the other side to contain the can of high expansion spray foam I'm going to use on it and its sister on the left (driver's) side.
What do you guys think of that plan? I see some people (Westend) have made a plywood box to help contain any blow-outs. If I deice to go this route, then Ill forgo the cardboard box, and use the plywood box as the "form".
