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08-25-2016, 11:30 PM
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4 Rivet Member 
2016 26' Flying Cloud
Southlake
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2015
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Sealing hole in floor in 26u
I was cleaning out the compartment where the inverter, subwoofer and other miscellaneous items are located under the dinette. I noticed that I can see the ground when looking through the hole in the floor where several wires go underneath the trailer. What can I use to seal the hole that will be easy to get out if I ever need to run a wire through the hole. I first thought of silicone or spray foam insulation but those are both tough to deal with if you need to run something else through the hole. It doesn't look like any attempt was made to seal the hole by AS.
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08-26-2016, 05:40 AM
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Rivet Master 
2016 23' International
Centennial
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2006
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As new as your Airstream is, I wonder if you shouldn't be taking it in for a warranty claim to get the hole repaired?
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08-26-2016, 06:08 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2012 30' Classic
Wildwood
, Missouri
Join Date: Sep 2020
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I agree, take it back to the dealer. If you can see the ground, the mice can see in.
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08-26-2016, 06:27 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2014 25' FB Flying Cloud
LaMarque
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2014
Posts: 133
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Just seal hole with great stuff foam. That's all the dealer is going to do. Save yourself the hassle of trying to get it into a dealership.
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08-26-2016, 07:16 AM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Biloxi
, Mississippi
Join Date: Nov 2011
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I use silver metal HVAC tape to close off holes as I find them.
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08-26-2016, 07:44 AM
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Rivet Master
2014 25' Flying Cloud
Cuddebackville
, New York
Join Date: May 2007
Posts: 4,275
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Butyl tape works well. You can fill the hole and it will stay pliable.
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08-26-2016, 08:41 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
2003 22' International
South Bend
, Indiana
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 78
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Great Foam with  pest control. It's amazing all the holes in an airstream that critter can get through.
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08-26-2016, 12:47 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 26' Flying Cloud
London
, Ontario
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 280
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Same hole on my 26U. No big deal! I just stuffed some stainless steel wool [scouring pad] around the wires to fill the gaps.
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08-26-2016, 01:30 PM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
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00 (double aught) steel wool...
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08-26-2016, 03:19 PM
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Rivet Master 
2007 22' International CCD
Corona
, California
Join Date: Jul 2013
Posts: 9,114
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Regular steel wool will turn into total rust in no time. Go with stainless...
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08-26-2016, 08:30 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 26' Flying Cloud
Southlake
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 496
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I went the easy route and used spray foam. I just hope I don't need to dig it out in the future. I know that mice like to eat the foam so I put a bait station in the compartment and will check it from time to time.
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08-26-2016, 08:49 PM
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For those using steel wool, remember steel is a great conductor of electricity, and y'all are packing it around electrical wires. Just sayin'...
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08-27-2016, 08:02 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 26' Flying Cloud
Punta Gorda, Florida
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 42
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Sealing hole in floor 26u
I'm a newbe to travel to tin can living. I have a 2016 FC 26u and your post got my attention. I thought the inverter was part of the electrical panel on the floor opposite the bath room. My dinette area has no openings where I could look into. I'm confused.
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08-27-2016, 09:27 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2003 22' International
South Bend
, Indiana
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 78
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The converter is the bottom part of your power panel. There located various place depending on model and layout.
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08-28-2016, 08:31 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 26' Flying Cloud
Punta Gorda, Florida
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 42
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I'm still confused. the 26u I was told is a new FC model and the only difference is either queen or twin beds. Walt
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08-28-2016, 08:31 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 26' Flying Cloud
Southlake
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2015
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If you take the cushions off the dinette, there are 3 areas: on the street side is the inverter, subwoofer, and miscellaneous gizmos. On the curb side is a large empty compartment. In the center, is a small compartment with a hinged lid.
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08-28-2016, 08:39 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 26' Flying Cloud
Southlake
, Texas
Join Date: Jul 2015
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I almost bought the insect proof foam but I am more worried about mice and rats.
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2017 Silverado Duramax 4x4
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08-28-2016, 08:51 AM
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Rivet Master
2013 30' Classic
Greenwood
, Mississippi
Join Date: Oct 2012
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Seems like the foam would keep mice out, too...
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08-28-2016, 09:25 AM
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4 Rivet Member
2016 26' Flying Cloud
London
, Ontario
Join Date: May 2012
Posts: 280
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Silver Pony
I'm a newbe to travel to tin can living. I have a 2016 FC 26u and your post got my attention. I thought the inverter was part of the electrical panel on the floor opposite the bath room. My dinette area has no openings where I could look into. I'm confused.
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Lift up the dinette cushion on the road side, then lift up the cubby hole cover and you'll be able to see the road below.
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08-28-2016, 11:21 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 26' Flying Cloud
Punta Gorda, Florida
, Florida
Join Date: Jan 2016
Posts: 42
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The hole
Quote:
Originally Posted by Silver Pony
I'm still confused. the 26u I was told is a new FC model and the only difference is either queen or twin beds. Walt
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I'll check it out. I'm grateful for all advice on the Forum. Thanks
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