Fixing Rotten Floor In Airstream

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.

Fixing rotten floor in airstream.

Floor repair replacement. Locate the metal frame studs underneath the floor. Part two step one. To do this i obtained a corded drill with a hole saw attachment.

Airstream shell on floor replacement. Find an airstream with a rotten floor. This can be accomplished several ways. 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.

Prevent further rust development the rest of the frame was in good condition but we wanted to prevent further. I tried to avoid buying an. If the rot goes all the way through or covers a large area saw out the affected spot saving the pieces as a pattern. Remove the floor covering.

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. If you rot is extensive.

Part one step one. Cut around the screw. Repair the frame after removing the floor we discovered several locations where the frame required repair. This step isn t too hard.

Replacing rotted sub floor in your vintage airstream 1. My father removed the.