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outbackmac · 01-15-2018, 07:29 AM

How are the inside panels attached to the studs on the inside?

ALLOY · 01-15-2018, 08:19 AM

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Originally Posted by outbackmac

How are the inside panels attached to the studs on the inside?

Glue

outbackmac · 02-01-2018, 07:31 AM

I have a leak on the rear wall between the corner and the window, soft spot near the floor about 18 inches up, above that wall paper loose. i had a estimate for repairs, they want to remove the entire wall and replace for over 5 grand. just crazy. looking for suggestions on what to do. Yes i found and fixed the leak. i will post pics very soon.

grindstone01 · 02-01-2018, 07:53 AM

Can you patch it with a piece of trim board or even wall paper border. As long as the leak is fixed, the interior panel is probably not a structural part of the wall, just a covering. You would need to fix the flooring by cutting out the soft wood and replace with new, then lay the old carpet/vinyl back down.

outbackmac · 02-01-2018, 08:23 AM

best i can tell no soft spots or damage to the floor.

Cumminsfan · 02-01-2018, 09:23 AM

Sell it or trade it. No trailers worth dumping $5K into for repairs. You won't get a penny of that back if you sell it or trade it after the spots fixed. I'd park it next to a cliff and forget to place the rear chocks.

neub · 02-01-2018, 11:12 AM

Depends on how handy and creative you are. Had two locations on our former motor home that I repaired. Once you start you are commited. Peal off the rotted luan (thin wood paneling). Most likely you will need to have the window removed. Next take a square measure and cut the paneling just outside of the rotted area, peel that paneling away. If you can't find luan in your area I went to Menard's and found a sheet of wall paneling that was the same thickness...it was textured on the finished side but I glued that side down to the foam insulation and metal joists and used the unfinished side as the new surface for the interior repai. Use lots of boards and clamps to hold the panel tight until adhesive is cured. Fill and smooth space where the new paneling buts up against original paneling. Go to a wallpaper store and find some that closely matches up and wallpaper the whole wall and reinstall the window. You have to be creative in bracing (clamping) the lower sections of the paneling.

Gigattime · 02-01-2018, 04:12 PM

Depends on brand and build. Many are stapled. You should be able to order the luan wall board if you are doing it yourself or buy similar panel and do what Neub suggested in previous post.

Good luck.