Help! Wall Dry Rot. I need some help explaining how to fix!
Hello fellow RV'ers. I am new to this forum and would like to apoligize if I'm not in the right place for such a question. I'm kind of freaking out and having a melt down that I will explain in a second.
I just purchased a used 2005 Fleetwood Pioneer 34' Toy Hauler by a private seller a few days ago after careful consideration...now I'm afraid my fears I tried hard to stay clear from ended up happening anyways.
I'm in desperate need of help ASAP with no idea where to start or who to turn to. I'm not to sure with what I'm dealing with although I've learned a lot while researching RVs and what to look for.
I am so stressed out with what I'm going to explain happened, so any ideas or input to help calm me and get me on my way to fixing the issue at hand is appreciated.
I decided to buy a toy hauler and I want to convert the "garage" area into a livingroom area. All looked good until it got hauled to my property and I noticed the front wall of the bedroom nook area is dry rotted considering my elbow went through it. I couldn't see it until my hand went through the thin wall boards and the wood framing inside is even turning to black powder. Nails are rusted. I'm also concerned the other walls may be ruined and the bed frame feels like I'm going to fall right through it but could also just be old ware and tear. The frame takes up the entire bedroom nook and no clue how I'm going to do this on my own. I'm at a complete halt and incredibly disappointed in myself for purchasing this trailer. I did a ton of research for months and turned down near 15 other RVs with this exact damage and some worse, so I'm just really upset I didn't see this before hand. I also live in Washington state and the rainy cold weather is nearing. I'm very concerned.
I'm freaking out for several reasons. First off, I used my backpay from social security to purchase this and they expect me to move in to this trailer as my one and only residence immediately but obviously I can't with this issue.
Second off, I have refactory epilepsy (aka 3 seizure disorders, they are all medication resistant so uncontrolled seizures are nearly everyday) and I also have heart issues due to seizures. I can't do kuch with these disabilities so it's just another added stress. It's probably going to be impossible that I fix this on my own. I honestly don't know with my health, if doing this task by myself with the possibility of finding even more damage, if it's even a good idea for me to begin replacing the wall or if I should hire someone. I don't have much money left and figured I would slap some paint on the walls and a few dings here or there but not this. I'm over whelmed to say the least and this entire situation has me freaking out hence, triggering seizures. I honestly don't know if I can deal or even manage with doing this myself given the darn seizures under stress.
I don't know anyone who can help me and nearly all my money went to this lemon of a toy hauler trailer. Can someone please help me with what I need to do, such as step by step process and what I need? I need to know where I should even start I guess. I have a huge hole in my wall with dry rotted wood just falling out, I'm afraid to take the wall off without ruining the ceiling that's been braced so looks like it was fixed at one point and I also need to know exactly what materials I need and what steps do I take to start including best way to remove the wall and all inside...do I use luan...plywood...vinyl? What wood I need for framing inside? Any other materials I need to add up with my estimates? Im also going to put better insulation in at least that wall. It's going to be hard and awkward because the wall goes down below the bedframe. How much would labor run me roughly? I tried so hard to find a good trailer in my price range and turned down a lot that I looked at before this one. The issue is the guy replaced and fixed many things so it looked good besides small things I can fix. I decided to purchase and now I'm stuck, scared and stressed out. It was unseen damage I didn't notice and exactly what I was afraid of. I was so worried about this and it actually happened.
Any help will be appreciated very much. I can take photos of the damage, willing to speak over the phone or whatever it takes to fully understand what needs to happen. This situation has made me ill from stressing about repairing, money, whos going to do it for me and of course getting done by next month when I need to be moved in. I'm literally making myself sick with worry and its ridiculous.
Thank you for any input!!
I just purchased a used 2005 Fleetwood Pioneer 34' Toy Hauler by a private seller a few days ago after careful consideration...now I'm afraid my fears I tried hard to stay clear from ended up happening anyways.
I'm in desperate need of help ASAP with no idea where to start or who to turn to. I'm not to sure with what I'm dealing with although I've learned a lot while researching RVs and what to look for.
I am so stressed out with what I'm going to explain happened, so any ideas or input to help calm me and get me on my way to fixing the issue at hand is appreciated.
I decided to buy a toy hauler and I want to convert the "garage" area into a livingroom area. All looked good until it got hauled to my property and I noticed the front wall of the bedroom nook area is dry rotted considering my elbow went through it. I couldn't see it until my hand went through the thin wall boards and the wood framing inside is even turning to black powder. Nails are rusted. I'm also concerned the other walls may be ruined and the bed frame feels like I'm going to fall right through it but could also just be old ware and tear. The frame takes up the entire bedroom nook and no clue how I'm going to do this on my own. I'm at a complete halt and incredibly disappointed in myself for purchasing this trailer. I did a ton of research for months and turned down near 15 other RVs with this exact damage and some worse, so I'm just really upset I didn't see this before hand. I also live in Washington state and the rainy cold weather is nearing. I'm very concerned.
I'm freaking out for several reasons. First off, I used my backpay from social security to purchase this and they expect me to move in to this trailer as my one and only residence immediately but obviously I can't with this issue.
Second off, I have refactory epilepsy (aka 3 seizure disorders, they are all medication resistant so uncontrolled seizures are nearly everyday) and I also have heart issues due to seizures. I can't do kuch with these disabilities so it's just another added stress. It's probably going to be impossible that I fix this on my own. I honestly don't know with my health, if doing this task by myself with the possibility of finding even more damage, if it's even a good idea for me to begin replacing the wall or if I should hire someone. I don't have much money left and figured I would slap some paint on the walls and a few dings here or there but not this. I'm over whelmed to say the least and this entire situation has me freaking out hence, triggering seizures. I honestly don't know if I can deal or even manage with doing this myself given the darn seizures under stress.
I don't know anyone who can help me and nearly all my money went to this lemon of a toy hauler trailer. Can someone please help me with what I need to do, such as step by step process and what I need? I need to know where I should even start I guess. I have a huge hole in my wall with dry rotted wood just falling out, I'm afraid to take the wall off without ruining the ceiling that's been braced so looks like it was fixed at one point and I also need to know exactly what materials I need and what steps do I take to start including best way to remove the wall and all inside...do I use luan...plywood...vinyl? What wood I need for framing inside? Any other materials I need to add up with my estimates? Im also going to put better insulation in at least that wall. It's going to be hard and awkward because the wall goes down below the bedframe. How much would labor run me roughly? I tried so hard to find a good trailer in my price range and turned down a lot that I looked at before this one. The issue is the guy replaced and fixed many things so it looked good besides small things I can fix. I decided to purchase and now I'm stuck, scared and stressed out. It was unseen damage I didn't notice and exactly what I was afraid of. I was so worried about this and it actually happened.
Any help will be appreciated very much. I can take photos of the damage, willing to speak over the phone or whatever it takes to fully understand what needs to happen. This situation has made me ill from stressing about repairing, money, whos going to do it for me and of course getting done by next month when I need to be moved in. I'm literally making myself sick with worry and its ridiculous.
Thank you for any input!!
