Sometimes this can be a rather.
Fixing rotten floor in airstream.
Map out of nearest framing that effectively surrounds around your rotted section.
To do this i obtained a corded drill with a hole saw attachment.
If you rot is extensive.
Part one step one.
I tried to avoid buying an.
Find an airstream with a rotten floor.
Replacing rotted sub floor in your vintage airstream 1.
Locate the metal frame studs underneath the floor.
This can be accomplished several ways.
Vintage airstream trailers that have been neglected for decades usually have a rotten sub floor which can pose as a health hazard and safety concern.
Airstream shell on floor replacement.
These pictures show the extent of the rot and the work in progress.
If the floor is still intact it is possible to remove the loose punky material and pour 2 part liquid penetrating epoxy into the damage leveling it with the top surface of the good floor area.
Repair the frame after removing the floor we discovered several locations where the frame required repair.
Whether you need an entire new sub floor or just a patch to fix a broken section we have you covered here at varr vintage airstream restorations and repairs.
Remove the floor covering.
Cut around the screw.
Floor repair replacement.
This step isn t too hard.
In the arc workshop today the floor of this airstream is rotten by the doorway a common problem which is easily solved by ripping out the offending rot and replacing it with brand new phenolic plywood.
Part two step one.
If the rot goes all the way through or covers a large area saw out the affected spot saving the pieces as a pattern.