Do Slideouts leak?

Did you know that slideouts are the leading source of RV water leaks? As the rubber seals around the perimeter age and get stiff, they can allow rain water to seep in. With the slideout either in or out, you’re relying on a rubber seal to keep the water out.

Do you have to replace a wet subfloor?

Does a wet subfloor always need to be replaced? No. If you can begin the drying process immediately after the initial water damage, you may be able to avoid subfloor replacement. It’s best to let restoration professionals address the existing damage. Their assessment gives you an accurate overview of your options.

Can you step through a rotted subfloor?

Stepping through the floor was not the first hint that it had rotted out, but it sure moved the floor repair up on the priority list for a house with plenty of remodel projects to do.

What to do if your sub floor is damaged by water?

Replace damaged insulation – There will most likely be insulation under your sub-floor. In my case, the water had gotten in and damaged it as well. You’ll simply want to tear out the old and replace with standard fiberglass insulation. While you’ve got the sub-floor up, take the chance to replace any damaged insulation.

Where can I get new sub floor for my RV?

While you’ve got the sub-floor up, take the chance to replace any damaged insulation. Cut a new piece of sub-floor to fit the hole you sawed – You can find sub-floor at any home renovation store.

Is it easy to replace flooring in a slide out RV?

Installing the flooring in the slide was as easy as installing it everywhere else in the RV. You may have seen our previous video on how we installed the floating floors on our slide-out or read about it in this post about how to replace the flooring in your RV.

Does a wet subfloor always need to be replaced? No. If you can begin the drying process immediately after the initial water damage, you may be able to avoid subfloor replacement. It’s best to let restoration professionals address the existing damage. Their assessment gives you an accurate overview of your options.

How big is a piece of plywood to replace slide floor?

A roughly 17″ x 45″ section of plywood needed to be cut out and replaced with a fresh piece. Over the years water intruded and slowly turned the 3/4″ plywood in one of the slide floor corners to mush!

What should I use to fix my slide out floor?

The epoxy resin will help make the wood water resistant should any future leak develop and wet the flooring. Besides applying the epoxy resin, I also wrapped the plywood in plastic tarp material. The new plywood is attached via two long lag bolts into the steel beam at the front slide wall and metal screws into the aluminum beams and studs.