Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×
RV Trip Planning Discussions

Go Back   iRV2 Forums > iRV2.com COMMUNITY FORUMS > iRV2.com General Discussion
Click Here to Login
Join iRV2 Today

Mission Statement: Supporting thoughtful exchange of knowledge, values and experience among RV enthusiasts.
Reply
  This discussion is proudly sponsored by:
Please support our sponsors and let them know you heard about their products on iRV2
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 04-22-2017, 08:45 PM   #1
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2017
Posts: 7
How to safely open and work in the underbelly on my 2002 skyline.

Ok. Another good idea with unintended consequences <sigh>.

We bought a used 2002 skyline 5th wheel and remodeled it so we could camp in comfort. During the remodel I thought I would be proactive and add a much bigger battery box so we could dry camp for a much longer time.

Unfortunately I blocked access to a fresh water PEX pipe in the front corner of the basement. Well, you are familiar with Murphy's Law and now that pipe is leaking so I've decided to reroute that pipe so I can get to it if I need to .

The challenge is the pipe 90's down and goes out of sight into the underbelly. I checked under the trailer but I don't see an obvious method of accessing the plumbing in the underbelly. My underbelly cover is a kind of woven black plastic sheet so it's not like the solid underbelly pans that are screwed on. The holding tanks are below the plastic sheeting so much of the area I'd need to work in is above a holding tank. On investigation I can feel something like soggy insulation under the spot the pipe is leaking. When I look in the basement I can see here the fresh water comes up through the floor and goes to the shower and vanity sink but those pex pipes aren't any where near where the fresh water pipe goes into the floor of the basement.

So the question. What is the most efficient way to open up the insulated underbelly so I can get access to the plumbing? It would be pretty simple to just cut that black plastic sheeting and work on it but I expect getting it closed back up properly wouldn't be as easy. Could I open the floor of the basement and work on it from there? Or is cutting into it from underneath the only way?

Thanks in advance for the time you spend sharing your wisdom.

Thanks
Chris
andersce is offline   Reply With Quote
Join the #1 RV Forum Today - It's Totally Free!

iRV2.com RV Community - Are you about to start a new improvement on your RV or need some help with some maintenance? Do you need advice on what products to buy? Or maybe you can give others some advice? No matter where you fit in you'll find that iRV2 is a great community to join. Best of all it's totally FREE!

You are currently viewing our boards as a guest so you have limited access to our community. Please take the time to register and you will gain a lot of great new features including; the ability to participate in discussions, network with other RV owners, see fewer ads, upload photographs, create an RV blog, send private messages and so much, much more!

Old 04-23-2017, 01:26 AM   #2
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Arvada, CO
Posts: 176
I have cut mine with a sharp knife, and repaired same cut with "good" tape. I think I used the gorilla tape, but something better than duct tape for sure.
__________________
13 GMC Diesel Dually
18 GD Momentum 376TH
tmm2good is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 04-23-2017, 06:37 AM   #3
Junior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 17
Cut out a section large enough to make the repair. Remove the wet insulation and replace with new/ dry insulation. You can purchase the same material in a Lowes or Home Depot, cut a piece 6 inches larger so you have the overlap needed to secure. I purchased from a auto supply some black plastic "push Pins", the type where you drill a hole the size of the pin through the repair piece and the underbelly, push the pin through both to secure. Now you would have future access should something else happen.
CampingInADK is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply



Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Good Sam Extended Service Plan - Good Idea? rkresge iRV2.com General Discussion 15 03-28-2016 08:23 AM
Opening and resealing underbelly chaps2018 Travel Trailer Discussion 4 11-16-2014 07:56 PM
One thing leads to another, and another, and another..... MSHappyCampers iRV2.com General Discussion 16 08-21-2013 10:11 AM
2002 Holiday Rambler Presidential Underbelly Access bbdmac 5th Wheel Discussion 1 03-30-2013 03:27 PM
Dirty Engine. Good ideas to clean safely... leedowney Winnebago Industries Owner's Forum 10 03-01-2010 05:35 PM

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 01:16 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 1
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.