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Jake21 · 07-17-2021, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kehodder

Question... What is the purpose of these holes in the pass thru Bay basement floor? I'm assuming they are supposed to be for venting but wouldn't that create a vacuum while going down gravel roads and suck in dust. Anyway the previous owner had them filled in with silicon chalking and it caused some rusting and separation of the aluminum skin to the steel tubing. I scraped out to silicone and cleaned off to the tubing. The tubing is still solid so that's a good sign.

The PO must have mounted something there. There are not normally holes in the floor.

kehodder · 07-17-2021, 10:49 PM

Support frame in place....markup on pics as to what I did. Once I tightened everything up it sucked up the water bay to close to original.

kehodder · 07-17-2021, 10:54 PM

More pics...

kehodder · 07-20-2021, 10:08 PM

The basement support version is complete. Doesn't look to outta place and I did my best to make the support brackets to the frame within the bays look somewhat stock. With the doors closed you cannot see anything out of the ordinary. I am happy with the result and confident that the waterbay and aquahot will not be dragging along the highway. Added a couple coats of bedliner followd by a few more of rocker guard to all including the spots on the bottom of the floor. It certainly is not an entire rebuild that the OP masterfully accomplished but I did not have the time to undetake such effort on my 18yo unit.

I'll have to do a small reenforcement to the battery bay next but I should be good to get out on the road for a few excursions now.

Meames1 · 07-23-2021, 08:34 AM

Good Job ! That should get you by for a while.

Maik · 07-24-2021, 12:36 PM

UNCLE! I cannot figure out how to get the belt trim removed (in picture). I have seen many of threads about the removal. I have removed the trim that covers the screws; and removed all the screws. There was sealant on the top edge and that was all removed. It can wiggle in and out at the bottom of the trim, but will not move upwards out of the groove. Anyone have suggestions? I am currently in the process of removing all the basement doors, and have removed all plumbing, furnaces, propane and water systems +tanks. I have completely stalled out on this trim.

Maik · 07-24-2021, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Maik

UNCLE! I cannot figure out how to get the belt trim removed (in picture). I have seen many of threads about the removal. I have removed the trim that covers the screws; and removed all the screws. There was sealant on the top edge and that was all removed. It can wiggle in and out at the bottom of the trim, but will not move upwards out of the groove. Anyone have suggestions? I am currently in the process of removing all the basement doors, and have removed all plumbing, furnaces, propane and water systems +tanks. I have completely stalled out on this trim.

Meames1 · 07-24-2021, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Maik

UNCLE! I cannot figure out how to get the belt trim removed (in picture). I have seen many of threads about the removal. I have removed the trim that covers the screws; and removed all the screws. There was sealant on the top edge and that was all removed. It can wiggle in and out at the bottom of the trim, but will not move upwards out of the groove. Anyone have suggestions? I am currently in the process of removing all the basement doors, and have removed all plumbing, furnaces, propane and water systems +tanks. I have completely stalled out on this trim.

After you remove the screws , push it up....it will release in about a 1/4" upright movement. It sits down into a cleat. Don't be afraid to use a rubber mallet to help move it upward.

Edit: go back in this thread to post #112, the second picture is a good shot at the cleat.

Maik · 07-25-2021, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Meames1

After you remove the screws , push it up....it will release in about a 1/4" upright movement. It sits down into a cleat. Don't be afraid to use a rubber mallet to help move it upward.

Edit: go back in this thread to post #112, the second picture is a good shot at the cleat.

Meames1 Thanks! I was hesitant to apply to much pressure or hit it; due to it being a painted part. I will be at it today trying to get it and the rest off the coach.
Rust and corrosion is much more wide spread that first thought.

degkop · 07-25-2021, 07:36 PM

Maik, I would caution that you should have at least one helper when you start banging on it with the mallet. It is a bit bulky and once it is free of the cleat, it is less stiff than you would think. I did not have a helper at first and it dropped on me. Fortunately it landed on a towel, but still dinged it up a bit.

Maik · 07-29-2021, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by degkop

Maik, I would caution that you should have at least one helper when you start banging on it with the mallet. It is a bit bulky and once it is free of the cleat, it is less stiff than you would think. I did not have a helper at first and it dropped on me. Fortunately it landed on a towel, but still dinged it up a bit.

Thanks Degkop; I did have my son hold the piece as I was not sure what to expect. Especially after resorting to a 2lbs sledge (hitting a 4x4 piece of wood). These are the parts I do not want to damage or scratch. The rest can be handled a little more roughly.

Maik · 08-08-2021, 07:51 AM

Well finally I am almost at the last of the walls to be removed. Meames1 was the catalyst to get me moving. finding the time is even more challenging. I do see where the corners were cut to save on building the coach. Most of the areas that were cut to save are hidden. After exposing you see the minimal welding un painted and unsealed joints. It was built in some areas not to be taken apart as we (Fleetwood Owners) are in this thread. I see in the various replies that much thought and hard work goes into the various repairs and rebuilds.
*Note- I jacked up the coach so that the bottom of the basement was 19" off the driveway. It made it easier to remove the floor and the walls afterward. It is on the hydraulic jacks, but have 12 ton jack stands under the frame and wood blocking at the front. Safety is a big concern with this type of RV.

mackwrench · 08-08-2021, 03:11 PM

Your neighborhood may not like it, but I think it's awesome!
Every time I do stuff like that in my driveway, I got some cool nextdoor neighbors, but got a couple of busybodies on the street...I get some wisecrack looks, must think I'm build a bomb or something... lol.

Keep the pics coming!