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 > TRAVEL TRAILER, 5th WHEEL & TRUCK CAMPER FORUMS > 5th Wheel Discussion
Click Here to Login
Register FilesVendors Registry Blogs FAQ Community Calendar Today's Posts Search Log in
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 06-29-2020, 08:48 PM   #1
Junior Member
 
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 4
Bighorn 3670RL new floor questions

My wife and I have waded neck deep into a (sort of) restoration project on our 2007 Bighorn. Big slide new floor build (it was rotten on the ends) and now we need to replace all of the flooring. We have in mind the Home Depot Life Proof Solid Plank vinyl flooring. Problem is that it's not supposed to be used in a RV but I've seen posts that some rv'ers do. I just haven't seen any follow ups to the long term use.
Any experienced users out there?
2 Dog Shuffl 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 06-29-2020, 10:00 PM   #2
Senior Member
 
Rhagfo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 1,465
We have used solid plank vinyl flooring, but we full time so the spaced is heated all the time. I think the issue with an RV is in northern climates where winter temps can get well below zero, and the planks shrinking and pulling apart.
__________________
Russ & Paula, Portland, OR. The Beagle Belle.
2016 Ram Laramie 3500 DRW Aisin 4X4 14,000# GVWR.
2005 Keystone Copper Canyon 293FWSLS Rear Kitchen 12,360 GVWR
Rhagfo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-01-2020, 09:09 AM   #3
Junior Member
 
Join Date: May 2018
Posts: 4
Rhagfo, thanks for your input. I assume the northern climes as well as the southwestern, have their own issues.
What I failed to mention is that the slides tend to drag on the floor as they extend and retract. I have attempted to mitigate this issue by adjusting the slide, but the adjustments that fix one issue creates another...the inside lip of the slide hits the kitchen island. Good grief.

I said all that, to say this: what ever I use for flooring it has to be pretty thin, like 1/4" or less. That and being on a budget, creates an oil and water situation i.e. the less expensive is thick and not water proof, the good stuff is thinner, more durable and waterproof. My experience dealing with rv's is that anytime you make a repair or modification, water leak mitigation should be a priority.
2 Dog Shuffl is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
floor



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

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
Our New Bighorn Oscar8499 New Rig Show-Off! 10 03-25-2012 10:43 PM
Need help choosing a new fifth wheel: Bighorn vs. Montana kacol 5th Wheel Discussion 18 04-04-2011 02:36 PM
New Bighorn JayC New Rig Show-Off! 3 03-09-2009 02:45 PM
New Big Horn 3670RL Billd New Rig Show-Off! 5 10-20-2006 03:07 AM

» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 04:00 AM.


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