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Re: Sagging Outer Walls/Compromised Interior Cabinets
valhalla360 wrote: Another option if you want to do flipping... It seems the word "flipping" is throwing off some posters. If I were intending for this to be my full-time job with profit-per-hour-invested calculations - it would be asinine. "Flipping" was clearly the wrong word choice. This is a hobby, plain and simple. I enjoy the problem-solving and fixing. At best, I intend to recoup my costs and pay for a summer's vacation. Nothing more. Hope this helps.1.4KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Sagging Outer Walls/Compromised Interior Cabinets
wing_zealot wrote: That plate on the frame is not a patch/repair. That is a splice plate, straight from the factory. I'll bet there is one just like it on the frame on the opposite side of the trailer. When I saw the first plate, I slowly backed away figuratively speaking. But you're right, there are four plates just like the diagram shows on page 8 of the document you shared. Two behind and two in front of the axle section. It's clear this is an transparent factory practice. It may not be the preferred frame choice by many who have voiced their opinion here, but it's clear this is a factory made situation. Thanks, wing_zealot, for sharing your knowledge!1.4KViews0likes0CommentsRe: Sagging Outer Walls/Compromised Interior Cabinets
Hi all, Thanks for the feedback. There are more comments than I thought there'd be! Seems I need to provide a bit more background. I acquired the camper for nothing. It is the top trim for that model so comes with all the fixings that at least 06 had to offer. Parting-out is still very much on the table. That said, I have "flipped" several campers over the last few years. I am unfortunately attracted to the work and problem solving... I suppose one would call that a hobby. In my part of Canada, we have a solid 8 month no-camping season so this passes the time. As of yet, I have been able to come ahead each time. This camper has the most damage but not by much. The process will be the same whether I part-out or rebuild. I'll need to strip the inside down to the frame to ascertain the true damage. This is going to be step #1. Happy to post an update later on depending on which direction I decide. The one advantage to the whole thing is that the roof and walls are 100% solid. I am uncertain at this point how much/if the floor rot has affected the connection to the walls. I tried to include photos previously but only figured that out now. Photo #1 is the right side sagging wall, also under the kitchen. You'll notice there aren't any outriggers. Next to no support for the walls. Photo #2 you'll notice the result of water damage and lack of structural support... the kitchen cabinets are buckling. Photo #3 is the plate fix on the crack. This is the only thing of the project that concerns me. My father is a certified welder so there is hope there but still questioning if I want to rebuild on a "repaired" frame as many have mentioned. BurbMan wrote: Big project but do-able if you have the time. Thanks for the frame photo and the helpful feedback re: rebuild. I certainly understand the disadvantages, cost, frustration, wildly extensive damage, etc. so your responses to my initial questions about the sag/frame were appreciated!419Views0likes0CommentsSagging Outer Walls/Compromised Interior Cabinets
Hi all, I have been a long-time recipient of all the advice for repairing campers but this is my first post. I have a 2006 Prowler Lynx 200XP by Fleetwood. Probably 75% of the floor is rotted or soft which is something I've dealt with before. My biggest problem is that the right side wall of the camper is sagging below the frame. Further, there is a crack in the frame with an attempted repair with a plate. I have not pulled up the floor yet but intend to as well as the kitchen cabinets. The sagging wall extends from the door to the rear of the camper, probably 12 feet at most. I am wondering 1) are these things related? 2) how should I fix the sagging wall?9.7KViews0likes28Comments
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