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Originally Posted by blackboat
3) . . . Question is: Is it acceptable to do spot repairs on the floor, assuming one can put patches in to where they land on structural members? This is as opposed to entirly gutting it and doing a whole new floor. . . .
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Rob, While I haven't done it, spot repairs on the floor are possible, but you do not want to put the edges of the new section directly above the frame or cross members because you get no strength that way. The floor is part of the monocoque of an airstream. It needs to remain strong. Splice in a new section of floor by cutting between between the frame members and secure the edges together using a strip of floor board (a cleat?) screwed (and glued?) to the bottom side. You can attach this strip to the underside of the existing (good) floor when you have the bad section cut out. Then you can attached the new section to it when you install it.