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clifford j · 01-09-2017, 09:22 AM

Hi, looking to replace original carpet in a 2007 Holiday Rambler 5er in the spring and am looking for advise. Current carpet is worn and getting ugly.
I see that the carpet was installed wall to wall at the factory and cabinets are placed down on top. I'm guessing I must cut the existing carpet around the cabinets and lay down new . I have 3 slides with carpet and that carpet is edge bound. . I searched for an installer but couldn't find one. A carpet store said they would edge bind a carpet if I brought them a piece cut to size.
Has anyone gone this route?

CLIFFORD

BFlinn181 · 01-09-2017, 11:33 AM

Not only the cabinets were laid on the carpet, but sometimes the flooring is installed before sidewalls go up, so you'd have to also cut at the wall to remove the carpet and install tack strips. Instead of having the carpet bound, could a metal strip be screwed down along the edges where the original carpet was bound? Also check how the slides move across the floor, thicker carpet might cause an issue.

gnirwin · 01-09-2017, 01:46 PM

I replaced the carpet in my 96 jamboree Class C a few years back. It wasn't a horrible job and I was very happy with the results. What I did was got a carpet knife, can find them at Lowes, along with several blades. Mine was like BFLINN181 said where the side walls were over mine too. I cut around carefully as close to the edges as I could replacing blades often and used the old carpet as a template for the new. I did the rear bedroom and then the cab (where the original was glued at a few spots and very easy to get up). under the table and couch. I ended up with 4 pieces of carpet. After I put down a decent padding I used an air stapler hooked up to my compressor to put the new carpet down. I never used Tack strips, not necessary. My wife edge bound the carpet in the cab area and I'll have to ask how she did it..

clifford j · 01-09-2017, 04:08 PM

Bob and Goerge, thanks , I think I can do it,how it comes out is another deal.
I went to a wall area and I think it's like you've said ,it was covered by the walls so it must be cut. I like the suggestion about using the old carpet as a template to cut the new one out. I have 2 slides in the living room where the existing carpet has grooves or hollow lines where the slide and main floor join. There is a gap I'm thinking about somehow reducing which would eliminate the void. When the slide comes in there is a plastic ramp that lifts the slide up and over the main floor carpet. I have to be careful not to use a thick carpet and under pad. I appreciate the suggestions, it'gives me some confidence. :>)

CLIFFORD

Arkie_ENT · 01-09-2017, 10:13 PM

I'm a commercial flooring contractor. Ever think about using carpet tile? If you're in a mid/large metro area you should be able to find LOTS of carpet tile commercial dealers want to get rid of cheap. You can much more easily DIY and you'll use a releasable type of glue that allows for easy replacement if needed.

PS - Instead of using a metal edge, consider vinyl caps. Look at Johnsonite or Roppe commercial flooring products catalog for the many styles/colors available.

I would NEVER have residential carpet in my home or RV.

stinespool · 01-09-2017, 10:35 PM

Hey Cliff, I replaced the carpet in our 94 Storm with a burber. Not a terrible job. Take your time and use the old carpet as a pattern. Use the longest side as a starting point and leave a little extra to trim. You can't make it grow! Good luck! Fun project.