Rockwood Roo Wet Floor
Hello - We recently purchased a travel trailer and I have discovered that the subfloor is not only spongy, but wet to the touch. Obviously I need to address the source of the leak (which I have no clu...
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One of the challenges in fixing a soft wet floor is that the flooring wood, be it plywood or OSB, is one piece from one side to the other. To replace it as such requires complete dismantling of the unit to do it properly.
However, if it is confined to a small area, it is possible to patch it in, as long as steps are taken to ensure a solid connection between new and old. It can be done.
If the bad floor extends under cabinets and walls, then it is pretty much mandatory to move that stuff out of the way first. That in itself is a big task due to the way they build them.
The floor plays a huge part in the structural integrity of the overall trailer. They flex and bend a lot as you drive down the road.
I have done many repairs to a multitude of RV's, primarily TT's, and I worked at a trailer factory in the early 70's. I know and understand how these things are built.
One of the challenges in fixing a soft wet floor is that the flooring wood, be it plywood or OSB, is one piece from one side to the other. To replace it as such requires complete dismantling of the unit to do it properly.
However, if it is confined to a small area, it is possible to patch it in, as long as steps are taken to ensure a solid connection between new and old. It can be done.
If the bad floor extends under cabinets and walls, then it is pretty much mandatory to move that stuff out of the way first. That in itself is a big task due to the way they build them.
The floor plays a huge part in the structural integrity of the overall trailer. They flex and bend a lot as you drive down the road.
I have done many repairs to a multitude of RV's, primarily TT's, and I worked at a trailer factory in the early 70's. I know and understand how these things are built.
