Fixing water damage on the old Dodge (pics)

Skyliner wrote:
I am going through something similar with my 75 Brougham. The PO seemed to think that caulk was the answer to everything, and basically let lower part of the cabover rot away. I started tearing in last week and was amazed and the damage in there. Basically everything from the bottom of the windows down needs to be replaced.
I filled 5 trash bags with wood so rotted it was basically compost.
After the tear out, a week of running the dehumidifier and fans got things nice and dry.

So far I have been able to do most of the work from the inside and it is coming along well. My plan is to rebuild it stronger than original. It is impossible to find original trim and such, but the local home supply store has things that are close enough so it should look better once done.

I bought the RV knowing there were issues, so the scope of the project is no real shock to me. The rest of the coach is really solid with no water damage, so once everything is done and sealed up well, it should be a good rig for years to come.

Sky - You have any photos of your re-build. I am curious what it look like inside the walls?

I have a class C that had a prior leak. Had a repair shop rebuild bunk a year ago, and try to repair leak. Not sure, but may be leaking again. The inside walls all seem solid - no delamination or mushiness - seems firm, except about a 6 inch by 6 inch section just below and to the left of the cabover front window (above driver). That section is "pruned" slightly and if you push on it it has some give - not a lot but some - that seems indicative of water damage. I walked the roof and the top over the cab seems intact and the running lights seem sealed. I am thinking it might be the front window.

Though it would be instructive to see pix of what the inside looks like pulled apart?