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06-20-2017, 07:02 AM
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Repairing stairwell step floor
Hi all,
The bottom step on my entry stair well is after coming away from the frame, if I push the step from underneath is goes back in place.
This is not the retractable step but a stair well step, the retractable step is mounted to this step. The osb looks to be in good condition.
I will be at the dealer on Friday and will ask them to check it out.
Has anyone had this issue before?
The coach is a 2005 Damon Daybreak.
Thanks,
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06-20-2017, 07:37 AM
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Added photo
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06-20-2017, 08:35 AM
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Let us know what the dealer says. Could be a number of things including decomposing flakeboard.
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06-20-2017, 08:40 AM
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It sure could be that.
I did not get a chance to get under the coach but will do so before so go to the dealer.
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06-20-2017, 02:24 PM
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I spoke with Thor support. They recommended using one inch thick angle iron as a brace under the step and then seal it with silicone.
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06-20-2017, 05:48 PM
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Got under the coach while ago, it's not as bad as it seems. Could not get a photo though, will try to explain what's going on in case it happens to someone else.
The step sits in a metal frame and the plywood (or whatever the step is made of) has come apart from the step above, I can see all the screws on the bottom of the door lintel are
Not screwed in to anything. The wood looks to be in good condition.
I spoke to the dealer and they reckoned it's an easy and quick fix.
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06-21-2017, 08:04 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1stMH
Got under the coach while ago, it's not as bad as it seems. Could not get a photo though, will try to explain what's going on in case it happens to someone else.
The step sits in a metal frame and the plywood (or whatever the step is made of) has come apart from the step above, I can see all the screws on the bottom of the door lintel are
Not screwed in to anything. The wood looks to be in good condition.
I spoke to the dealer and they reckoned it's an easy and quick fix.
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Your doorway and steps looks exactly like the one in My Coachmen Mirada. I have no problem believing that the screws go into nothing considering what I have experienced. I have a lot of expreience fixing stuff like that. . Not knowing exactly where hand how those screws missed I, myself might try some of these things.
If the screws missed going into the wood on the outside I would drill new holes and put in stainless steel screws correctly after adding waterproof glue or 3M 5200 between the wood parts. I would do this from the outside to avoid pulling up carpet.
If it fits I would consider screwing in a few angle irons where it is not holding. I would put glue on it and on the angle irons. I would test fit it first though. Possibly a one inch, right angle steel channel would work better especially if it was filled with 5200 first.
If space allows sometimes fiberglass and epoxy can be used to effect a permanent repair.
Note on the 3M 5200- The saying in the boat worls is to only use 5200 if you never want to take it apart again. It may take a week to dry in a thick layer but it is the strongest thing in the known world. It is like caulk and it will get on you and never come off so use gloves.
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06-21-2017, 08:54 AM
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That's great Kahoona, all great information.
Thinking about it is I think this is a gradual issue.
I will see what the dealer reckons,.
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06-27-2017, 05:51 AM
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Dropped by the dealership with the coach yesterday. They reckon it's A simple enough repair. I will bring the coach in tomorrow.
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06-27-2017, 08:17 AM
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Dropped by the dealership with the coach yesterday. They reckon it's A simple enough repair. I will bring the coach in tomorrow.
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Oh what a rare and wonderful thing, when you hear thee dealer say it's a simple repair!
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06-27-2017, 08:48 AM
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Oh what a rare and wonderful thing, when you hear thee dealer say it's a simple repair!
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Fingers crossed:-)
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06-30-2017, 03:25 PM
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Repair was 108$ which included fitting a new storage door catch.
The repair looks very good.
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07-01-2017, 04:30 PM
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07-01-2017, 05:34 PM
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Nice! So good to hear about something that worked out so simply.
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