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03-03-2019, 03:50 PM
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Interior replacement on fifth wheel
I bought a 2008 39ft Big dog Unleashed that had some water damage in the garage area. I gutted the walls and let it set in my heated shop all winter long. I removed all the interior paneling in the garage area and removed the rotten wood and 2x4 bracing. I am not wanting to take it somewhere to have the interior paneling reinstalled and get everything buttoned up. I am new to the camper world and can't seem to find anywhere with good reviews. I am in Kentucky and willing to drive up to 6 hours to get it done right. Can anyone give me some recommendations?
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03-04-2019, 01:27 AM
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Not sure how far this would be but they were the manufacture of Hitch Hiker and believe the do refurbish work now also.
https://www.kansasrvcenter.com/
Or I would look around the Goshen or Elkhart In. area as well as I am sure there is someone there that does this kind of work.
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03-04-2019, 07:51 AM
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Kansas RV Center does do refurbs. It is someone to contact anyway.
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03-04-2019, 10:49 AM
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You went this far why not finish it yourself. Its not that hard.
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03-04-2019, 11:50 AM
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Kreig pocket hole fixture would come into play here...or a mortice machine....are you sure they used 2x4's, or 2x3's...
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03-04-2019, 08:07 PM
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I am not sure what needs to morticed or pocketed when putting paneling on walls?
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03-04-2019, 08:15 PM
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Was also posted about frame work behind the paneling.....
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03-05-2019, 04:51 AM
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I have run out of time to finish up the detailed trim work. I want to make sure someone experienced also reseals everything. The Elkhart area is about the same distance as the Kansas shop.
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03-05-2019, 05:30 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jemmick
I have run out of time to finish up the detailed trim work. I want to make sure someone experienced also reseals everything. The Elkhart area is about the same distance as the Kansas shop.
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I have heard the Kansas shop does great work, probably more choices in the Elkhart area, one good shop I heard of was Indiana Interstate Ent. down around LaGrange.
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03-05-2019, 08:56 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bob caldwell
Was also posted about frame work behind the paneling.....
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I assumed that was done already.
You are right. 
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03-11-2019, 09:28 PM
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Indiana Interstate/Cross RV in LaGrange, IN, does excellent work--he could rebuild your unit from the ground up if needed. But he stays busy, best get on phone and set appt up...Old Excel factory in Smith Center, KS, still does rebuild work, I believe.
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03-14-2019, 06:08 AM
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You could also check out Affinity RV Group in Goshen. They just repaired some water damage flooring for us and did a good job.
Give them a call, contact number is 574-971-5543 or 574-536-8147 her name to talk to is Joanna Garver.
Real nice people.
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