Options to build up floor

[J. Morgan]

I will stand corrected on the floor thickness on the earlier trailer, I assumed it was 3/4 like my 72...

And you know what happens when we assume.....

It gets me in trouble all the time ....


The pieces I put in are glued and screwed, they aren't going anywhere.

[Stefrobrts]

I pieced in the front half floor replacement in my Caravel ten years ago, and all is well. It's not necessarily a bad choice if done right, and the odds of the trailer suddenly coming apart while going down the road is nil as far as I am concerned.

As for leveling the new floor, I could not find a satisfactory solution. I could not remove my old vinyl flooring (seriously good glue back in the day apparently). I used a carpet, which is nice on the feet, and easily removed for cleaning or to air out the floor when we have an occasional spill.

[RM66caravel]

I am sorry but as usual I did not express myself properly, I did not mean to call you a shade tree person I meant don't do that type of work! We have an insurance yard 75 miles from my house and there are wrecks there that came apart or were the cause of rather bad accidents which may have claimed lives (box trailers granted) caution on the side of safety. I cannot tell much from your pictures so I assumed and the spaced screws do not look like they were in the frame material. Again I am sorry and may your project shine to you liking. Enjoy and best wishes
Cliff

[thinktankair]

Thank you all. I appreciate that there are many opinions in our community and, as long as we are civil, we can exchange ideas and keep the aluminum on the road. I am getting a sense that my trailer will be OK. I will add the cleats on top just to be safe. I don't think anything can happen then. My original floor was 5/8 ". I never thought of carpet, but I am in a similar situation as Stephanie because there are two, count them, two layers of linoleum - the original (thin) and a thick one, both held down with glue.

[thinktankair]

Originally Posted by RM66caravel

I am sorry but as usual I did not express myself properly, I did not mean to call you a shade tree person I meant don't do that type of work! We have an insurance yard 75 miles from my house and there are wrecks there that came apart or were the cause of rather bad accidents which may have claimed lives (box trailers granted) caution on the side of safety. I cannot tell much from your pictures so I assumed and the spaced screws do not look like they were in the frame material. Again I am sorry and may your project shine to you liking. Enjoy and best wishes
Cliff

Thank you Cliff. It was tough, but I am already thinking how I would do the next one. I appreciate your experience and want to learn from it. I did learn something because at least I did get the plywood screwed to the frame and got the wood screwed into the C channel by taking down the interior skin! I will do better next time, but I think this is going to hold. I'm at a place where taking it apart will just add more holes and I can cleat the splices from above because they are under the cabinets and the black tank. Once again, thanks for posting your reply!

[Foiled Again]

Dear Think

I remember that golden week

The one between being a Raw Rookie and turning into a Grizzled Veteran.


Sigh. Before you know it you'll have five rivets too.

Paula and "E-B JeeBee"
(finally named Eddie Bauer)

[BigAl]

It's a trailer. Try to keep the weight down. That said I suggest you strip out the old flooring and install just one floor. The tile and vinyl is heavy.
Al

[Stefrobrts]

Originally Posted by thinktankair

there are two, count them, two layers of linoleum - the original (thin) and a thick one, both held down with glue.

And, if no one has already said this, be careful and wear safety equipment while removing those original titles, because they may be made with asbestos. I have no idea what the technique, safety equipment, or disposal method should be when you are dealing with them.

[Frank's Trailer Works]

Originally Posted by perryg114

Have you considered pulling up the remaining floor covering to level things out?

Perry

There is what you need to do. You have a layer over a layer and neither are doing you any good, especially the first layer which is not holding jack.

BTW, you have now had two of the very best in the business give you solid, truthful, advice, if you think that they are "harsh", ask me what I really think because I am actually holding back. I have a tendency of speaking directly without care of how the person on the other end feels. Some respect my advice, others are deeply offended by it.

[perryg114]

Frank is holding back. Trust me on this. He gives good advice but he is a perfectionist.

Perry

[RM66caravel]

Frank is good and does not usually waste a lot of time on words. He does some outstanding work though! Look at some of his postings and his template idea works great!
Cliff