de-laminated floors

[Greg Lepage]

My 93 Brave floors have a known issue. The 3 layer floors separate in some isle locations due to under floor braces being too far apart and years of walking across the floor. This is not due to water or insects, it is a known issue that I have on my RV. The "bouncy" spots are in the isle to the left and right of the stairway.

Winnebago sent me the directions to fix this issue. Remove carpet, cut a square in the first layer, cut a smaller square in the foam. Glue under foam, glue over foam and re-set the top plywood section. Weigh the repair until dried. Seems like over kill to me. I could ignore the floor since it will not get worse, but I would like to fix it.

I figure some deck screws in the right locations would fix the issue by pulling the layer back together. Standing on these spots pulls the floor back together. At this time driving screws would pull the layer system back together. I have heard of people putting extra support below the floor with 2X4 brackets also. I believe the screws would work great. Any opinions would be appreciated if you have experience with this repair. Too easy?? Work smarter, not harder.

[Midniteoyl]

You could cut some 2x4 pressure treated to length and put long enough deck screws to go all the way through the floor and into the 2x4's. Then paint the 2x's..Easy and would last a long time.

is that what you had in mind?

[Greg Lepage]

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Originally Posted by Midniteoyl You could cut some 2x4 pressure treated to length and put long enough deck screws to go all the way through the floor and into the 2x4's. Then paint the 2x's..Easy and would last a long time. is that what you had in mind?

Yes, I plan to use 2X4's if I can attach them to the frame using galvanized brackets. I have not been under the coach yet so I am not sure about access from underneath. My last camper had a full sheet metal shield that blocked access. I hope my Brave does not. I also hear I can remove the storage box on the drivers side to gain access but am not sure. Even without the bracing I believe screws alone would work. The floor is not "soft" as if there was rot. It is bouncy. Once you stand on the spot it is level and firm. Anyone with experience with this? Thanks in advance and to you too Midniteoyl!

[AFChap]

If you want the permanent fix, I would follow the directions of the mfg'er, Winnebago. They obviously know the construction of the rig, AND have the experience with fixing this problem that you are asking for!! Screws through the floor seem like a reasonable fix too IF you can be sure you are hitting something underneath what will do the job AND NOT something that will cause other problems...