Replacing Floor In Camping Trailer

Using 2 1 2 inch drywall screws we drove screws down through the existing flooring into the cleat spacing the screws close to 3 inches on center.

Replacing floor in camping trailer.

A wooden floor is pretty easy to replace just get the boards and fit them into the trailer although it s not always so straightforward. You don t want to replace the living room floor only to. I ve torn up the vinyl to find an area of wood rot caused by water. Sketch out your rv and make a diagram of the inside furniture walls etc.

Install a carpet threshold bar over the join between your new floor covering and the rv travel trailer s original floor coverings. The damaged area is approximately 6 long x 4 wide. First trim the wood to fit snugly in the frame. Clear furniture and start removing the current floor.

Replacing the floor involves taking out everything on the inside cabinets counters beds seating dinette furnace fridge bathroom fixtures well everything. Lay new floor covering according the manufacturer s instructions. Rigid floor coverings typically linoleum and tiles in rvs must usually be broken off in small pieces using a pry bar or broad bladed screwdriver and will need to be replaced. You will probably have to use a flathead screwdriver to get the flooring up.

When you lay the new plywood replacement piece in the hole it will be supported by the cleat and you simply run screws through the new plywood into the cleat. We understand in today s economy that everyone is trying to do more with less and replacing your entire floor may not be in the cards or not necessary. These are a few tips on updating and replacing your rv flooring. However in your own trailer you ll want to take this step to its logical conclusion and ensure you know the full extent of the damage before you go about replacing the floor.

I m working on a 2004 rockwood trailer floor. Drill a countersunk pilot hole every 6 inches and secure the ply panel in place using treated exterior decking screws. Slot the board ends into the channels one at a time.