Fixing water damage on the old Dodge (pics)
I got started on my summer project the last couple days. I found this thing on Craig's list for $100 and drove it home. It's a 78 Dodge Monaco 23' with a 440. Here's what it looked like when I brought...
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ALnCORY wrote:Agreed, which is why I suggested........
.......the strength in the units are from tying everything together, the 2x's the ply etc, etc.
- Use "T" metal straps, to assure perpendicular wood joints are strong
- Screw everything together with hardened steel & coated screws. Look at what is sold for use with wooden decks. Thin stainless screws will fatigue then break from stress & RV motion. If you just got to use stainless, then be sure the screws are larger in diameter
- Pre-drill all screw holes to prevent the wood from splitting
- consider 0.6 CCA treated lumber or a safer equivalent. It doesn't rot, even if consistently soaked for many years.
