| Wood rot underneath water tank [message #100293] |
Sat, 18 September 2010 19:45  |
bhayes
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I had a leak in one of the water lines coming from the water tank, so I pulled the tank out this morning and discovered that the wood underneath it is rotted. I cut all of the wood out from where the water tank is, but noticed that there is a very small section of rot underneath the raised floor section at the very back of the coach. I'd rather not have to remove the raised floor if I don't have to, so I was thinking of trying to scrape out as much rot as I can, then spray a bunch of Good Stuff foam there. Or just leave it as is.
If the rot is more extensive, how do I remove the raised floor? I've pulled the carpet back, but there are tack strips and carpet padding all over it, making it difficult to see if there are any screws underneath.
Bryan Hayes
'76 Eleganza II
Salt Lake City, Utah
Bryan Hayes
'76 Eleganza II
Salt Lake City, Utah
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| Re: [GMCnet] Wood rot underneath water tank [message #100296 is a reply to message #100293] |
Sat, 18 September 2010 19:49  |
Dennis S
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Bryan
Look at Lowes or Home Depot for rotted wood stabilizer -- looks like a bottle of Elmer's Glue -- might be better in this application than Good Stuff.
Dennis Sexton
73 GMC
Germantown, TN
USA
-----Original Message-----
From: Bryan Hayes <hayesnet1@gmail.com>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Sat, Sep 18, 2010 7:45 pm
Subject: [GMCnet] Wood rot underneath water tank
I had a leak in one of the water lines coming from the water tank, so I pulled
he tank out this morning and discovered that the wood underneath it is rotted.
cut all of the wood out from where the water tank is, but noticed that there
s a very small section of rot underneath the raised floor section at the very
ack of the coach. I'd rather not have to remove the raised floor if I don't
ave to, so I was thinking of trying to scrape out as much rot as I can, then
pray a bunch of Good Stuff foam there. Or just leave it as is.
If the rot is more extensive, how do I remove the raised floor? I've pulled the
arpet back, but there are tack strips and carpet padding all over it, making it
ifficult to see if there are any screws underneath.
Bryan Hayes
76 Eleganza II
alt Lake City, Utah
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73 Painted Desert 230
Memphis TN Metro
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| Re: Wood rot underneath water tank [message #100298 is a reply to message #100293] |
Sat, 18 September 2010 20:10 |
bhayes
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Thanks, Dennis. I'll look for some wood stabilizer. I also didn't do a very good job of cutting straight lines when I cut the wood out. When I put the new wood in, should I fill any gaps in the edges with something?
Bryan Hayes
'76 Eleganza II
Salt Lake City, Utah
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| Re: [GMCnet] Wood rot underneath water tank [message #100302 is a reply to message #100298] |
Sat, 18 September 2010 20:52 |
Dennis S
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Bryan
Yes, you would like it water and exhaust fume tight -- I don't have any forst hand experience with a good searler. Something like the old car trunk sealer dum-dum would be ideal. Is there an automotive paint shop in your area? They would probably have a good recommendation.
Dennis Sexton
73 GMC
Germantown, TN
USA
-----Original Message-----
From: Bryan Hayes <hayesnet1@gmail.com>
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Sent: Sat, Sep 18, 2010 8:10 pm
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] Wood rot underneath water tank
Thanks, Dennis. I'll look for some wood stabilizer. I also didn't do a very
ood job of cutting straight lines when I cut the wood out. When I put the new
ood in, should I fill any gaps in the edges with something?
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| Re: [GMCnet] Wood rot underneath water tank [message #100304 is a reply to message #100296] |
Sat, 18 September 2010 20:55 |
Jim White[1]
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Bryan-
An even mixture of Turpentine and Linseed Oil will suffice. I brush on
three applications. Let it soak in for about an hour each time. I did
mine and then made an aluminum pan to go under the tank and fittings
with a bathroom sink drain cut through the pan and floorboard. I also
installed a fast drain tube right into the sink drain.
Just what I did.
Jim "Doc" White
75 GMC Stretch
On 9/18/2010 8:49 PM, Dennis S wrote:
> Bryan
> Look at Lowes or Home Depot for rotted wood stabilizer -- looks like a bottle of Elmer's Glue -- might be better in this application than Good Stuff.
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> Dennis Sexton
> 73 GMC
> Germantown, TN
> USA
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bryan Hayes<hayesnet1@gmail.com>
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Sent: Sat, Sep 18, 2010 7:45 pm
> Subject: [GMCnet] Wood rot underneath water tank
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> I had a leak in one of the water lines coming from the water tank, so I pulled
> he tank out this morning and discovered that the wood underneath it is rotted.
> cut all of the wood out from where the water tank is, but noticed that there
> s a very small section of rot underneath the raised floor section at the very
> ack of the coach. I'd rather not have to remove the raised floor if I don't
> ave to, so I was thinking of trying to scrape out as much rot as I can, then
> pray a bunch of Good Stuff foam there. Or just leave it as is.
> If the rot is more extensive, how do I remove the raised floor? I've pulled the
> arpet back, but there are tack strips and carpet padding all over it, making it
> ifficult to see if there are any screws underneath.
> Bryan Hayes
> 76 Eleganza II
> alt Lake City, Utah
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| Re: Wood rot underneath water tank [message #100306 is a reply to message #100293] |
Sat, 18 September 2010 21:07 |
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When I restored the old floor under my water tank, I used some West System Epoxy (form West Marine) to seal the floor, and it seems to be working well. As I had to replace the front floorboards under the driver's and passenger's seats, I ended up sealing the entire floor with it before installing new carpets. I figured it would be the best waterproofing I could use. Now if water leaks into the coach, it shouldn't rot out any more wood.
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
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| Re: [GMCnet] Wood rot underneath water tank [message #100309 is a reply to message #100304] |
Sat, 18 September 2010 21:31 |
gmcrv1
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That should be turpentine and "Boiled Linseed Oil" correct?
Tom Eckert N2VWN
73 Glacier
Oakland, TN
On Sat, Sep 18, 2010 at 8:55 PM, Jim White <jameswwhite@cyberwind.net>wrote:
> Bryan-
> An even mixture of Turpentine and Linseed Oil will suffice. I brush on
> three applications. Let it soak in for about an hour each time. I did
> mine and then made an aluminum pan to go under the tank and fittings
> with a bathroom sink drain cut through the pan and floorboard. I also
> installed a fast drain tube right into the sink drain.
> Just what I did.
> Jim "Doc" White
> 75 GMC Stretch
>
> On 9/18/2010 8:49 PM, Dennis S wrote:
> > Bryan
> > Look at Lowes or Home Depot for rotted wood stabilizer -- looks like a
> bottle of Elmer's Glue -- might be better in this application than Good
> Stuff.
> >
> >
> > Dennis Sexton
> > 73 GMC
> > Germantown, TN
> > USA
> >
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Bryan Hayes<hayesnet1@gmail.com>
> > To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> > Sent: Sat, Sep 18, 2010 7:45 pm
> > Subject: [GMCnet] Wood rot underneath water tank
> >
> >
> >
> > I had a leak in one of the water lines coming from the water tank, so I
> pulled
> > he tank out this morning and discovered that the wood underneath it is
> rotted.
> > cut all of the wood out from where the water tank is, but noticed that
> there
> > s a very small section of rot underneath the raised floor section at the
> very
> > ack of the coach. I'd rather not have to remove the raised floor if I
> don't
> > ave to, so I was thinking of trying to scrape out as much rot as I can,
> then
> > pray a bunch of Good Stuff foam there. Or just leave it as is.
> > If the rot is more extensive, how do I remove the raised floor? I've
> pulled the
> > arpet back, but there are tack strips and carpet padding all over it,
> making it
> > ifficult to see if there are any screws underneath.
> > Bryan Hayes
> > 76 Eleganza II
> > alt Lake City, Utah
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| Re: Wood rot underneath water tank [message #100971 is a reply to message #100293] |
Sat, 25 September 2010 14:15 |
bhayes
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I've already cut out the area underneath the water tank, but I pulled up the raised part of the floor this morning and there is more rotted wood underneath. For those of you that have replaced the floor in the back of your coaches, have you just cut the wood at the side of the propane compartment and the side of the generator compartment? (That section of wood stops right behind the bathroom module, so only two cuts need to be made on the sides.) That's what it looks like Chris did to his coach in this picture:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=7054&cat=3625
Thanks!
Bryan Hayes
'76 Eleganza II
Salt Lake City, Utah
Bryan Hayes
'76 Eleganza II
Salt Lake City, Utah
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