Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
 

Go Back   Airstream Forums > Airstream Restoration, Repair & Parts Forums > Repairing/Replacing Floor &/or Frame
Click Here to Login
Register Vendors FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search Log in

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 11-17-2003, 05:51 PM   #1
3 Rivet Member
 
aviontt's Avatar
 
, Connecticut
Join Date: Aug 2002
Posts: 185
Images: 5
Seal or Leave it alone?

I've removed the lino. and carpet in my Argosy should I seal the floor with something? or just leave it alone...
aviontt is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-17-2003, 06:05 PM   #2
Rivet Monster
 
wahoonc's Avatar

 
1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak , North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,172
Images: 40
My best guess would be to leave it alone, that way at least any moisture that may get trapped in the belly pan would have some where to at least attempt to evaporate too. BTW I am at the same point with my Sovereign Just got done pulling the scuffed cracke parquet that some PO had put in, along with about 50# of sand that was trapped in the cracks I don'd plan on any sealant of any kind, just a light sanding to smooth out some rough areas, and some wood epoxy mix in two small areas where I have some surface rot.

Aaron
wahoonc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-17-2003, 06:12 PM   #3
Rivet Master
 
87MH's Avatar
 
1978 31' Sovereign
Texas Airstream Harbor , Zavalla, in the Deep East Texas Piney Woods on Lake Sam Rayburn
Join Date: Jan 2003
Posts: 2,435
Images: 292
Seal It

I painted mine with Kilz prior to installing Pergo.

Figured that it would "breath", much like wall paint, plus it might help deter other nasties from multiplying.

In hindsight, I'd do the same.
__________________
Dennis

"Suck it up, spend the bucks, do it right the first time."

WBCCI # 1113
AirForums #1737

Trailer '78 31' Sovereign

Living Large at an Airstream Park on the Largest Lake Totally Contained in Texas
Texas Airstream Harbor, Inc.
87MH is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-17-2003, 06:24 PM   #4
Rivet Master
 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,486
Images: 19
As long as we are all speculating, if I had a clear floor I'd seal the outer 4-6 inches with a penetrating epoxy like Rot Doctor. The rest I'd leave unsealed to provide at least some level of breatheability.

Mark
j54mark is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 11-17-2003, 07:04 PM   #5
Rivet Monster
 
wahoonc's Avatar

 
1975 31' Sovereign
1980 31' Excella II
Sprung Leak , North Carolina
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,172
Images: 40
geez Mark,
Warped...I mean great minds think a like I was just wondering about that while I was standing in what used to be the front living area of mine

Aaron
wahoonc is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Help - Transmission Rear Seal Part No? swebster Mechanics Corner - Engines, Transmission & More... 8 02-29-2004 02:49 PM
Bulb Seal for 1963 Windows Alan and Mardel Windows & Screens 10 01-13-2004 11:29 AM
Leave Propane Bottle Valves Open? heyskipper LP Gas, Piping, Tanks & Regulators 3 02-23-2003 08:19 PM
Rubber Door Seal Replacement Road Ruler Doors & Locks 6 01-01-2003 08:01 PM
Door Seal Types ??? Road Ruler Doors & Locks 3 09-07-2002 05:53 PM


Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by

Disclaimer:

This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Airstream, Inc. or any of its affiliates. Airstream is a registered trademark of Airstream Inc. All rights reserved. Airstream trademark used under license to Social Knowledge LLC.



All times are GMT -6. The time now is 07:26 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.