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bandmbrown · 03-15-2018, 06:36 AM

2008 fleetwood Bounder DP, 38f
The MH has a rear bathroom with vanity and half circle shower. It is about 4’ deep. So, in the process of installing floating vinyl flooring in bath.
The free floor space in the bath is almost totally allocated to a engine access panel. This panel allows access to only the top of the engine.
My options........could floor the permenant base, then the access panel,and install edge trim on both areas. OR could just continuously floor the entire area.
My preference is a continuous floor cause it eliminates raised trim pieces on the floor and dirt attracting grooves. Plus with the floating floor removal and reinstall is not a lengthy process.
The question.....how often does this access panel need to be removed? I get the unit serviced every year and never remember it being removed. Not sure if access to the top of the engine is an annual affair.
Expected frequency of removal will greatly influence my decision
Thanks

Unplanned Tourist · 03-15-2018, 07:30 AM

Covering it will be flirting with karma. IMHO.

DegoRed · 03-15-2018, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Unplanned

Covering it will be flirting with karma. IMHO.

My thoughts exactly, guarantee you will need to access it the week after you cover it up.

FIRE UP · 03-15-2018, 09:55 AM

Well,
I'd have to agree with the last two answers. Yes, you may not have needed access to that engine all that frequently but, in the event of quick check on it, due to a noise, something's not right, smoke, (emanating from under the coach and sides, not exhaust) etc. or any other reason, I'd want to be able to quickly check if there's a problem. Removing flooring, no matter how simple it might be , would just cause more headache if and when ANYTHING is needed to be checked, serviced etc. I'd not worry too much about the "dirt gathering" edges etc. of the edging around the engine access. That's not a big deal at all. Not that much dirt in a coach anyways. Your coach, your choice.
Scott

CountryB · 03-15-2018, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by bandmbrown

installing floating vinyl flooring in bath.

I have no experience with this - but others have said on this forum that you should not do a floating floor in a motorhome. There is too much movement during normal driving. You should glue down the flooring - whatever type it is.

When you say "floating vinyl" is this he engineered wood-like product (about 1/4 to 3/8" thick)? I did a floating laminate wood floor in my home so I'm familiar with the "click lock" system. When I think of vinyl I imagine the roll vinyl or squares used in the kitchens of homes for the 70s and 80s (well, still used today).

firedoc · 03-15-2018, 10:09 AM

Your Bounder, if like mine, has a second fuel filter that is most easily accessed through the floor. It should be changed every service.

bandmbrown · 03-16-2018, 03:10 PM

Thanks guys......I’ll .trim it out as suggested

ThePowells · 03-17-2018, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by CountryB

I have no experience with this - but others have said on this forum that you should not do a floating floor in a motorhome. There is too much movement during normal driving. You should glue down the flooring - whatever type it is.

When you say "floating vinyl" is this he engineered wood-like product (about 1/4 to 3/8" thick)? I did a floating laminate wood floor in my home so I'm familiar with the "click lock" system. When I think of vinyl I imagine the roll vinyl or squares used in the kitchens of homes for the 70s and 80s (well, still used today).

The only flooring I have seen that isn't floating in an RV is ceramic tile.