tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729545254121175404.post6273025407512885023..comments2023-11-29T10:45:30.860-05:00Comments on Memory Roads: Cab-Over water damage (11/18/08)Ron Sheridanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16682469400110970660noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729545254121175404.post-66422253671237888972012-12-10T21:28:41.809-05:002012-12-10T21:28:41.809-05:00Not sure if your model or year was built the same ...Not sure if your model or year was built the same as mine was. I had to figure out what I was doing, as I went along and much of mine was totally rotted material. It seemed that on mine, there were many large 'staples' used to hold wood pieces together, so assume there was also glue of some kind in the joints/prior to the stapling.<br />I slowly disected one piece at a time, or one section, and often ONLY after removing something did I see how it was put together.<br />The self tapping screws went thru the 3/4" plywood base on mine and into the steel box tubing framework. Take your time and good luck Richard.Ron Sheridanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682469400110970660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729545254121175404.post-73004971049863106502012-12-10T18:52:14.538-05:002012-12-10T18:52:14.538-05:00Ron,
First things first. Your blog is incredib...Ron,<br /> First things first. Your blog is incredible!! <br /> My wife and I fell into a similar deal as you and purchased a Tioga Montara 21.5 foot M/H. First time M/H buyers, and we got screwed. <br /> Anyway, The cab over bunk isn't quite as bad as yours was, but it's still a mess and will require a complete rebuild. We would like to save the forward inclined window if possible. <br /> We have the laminate all taken off of the bed platform as well as all the side rails with the luan sheeting.<br /> My problem is the very forward portion of the bed platform structure common to the leading edge radius. Everything up to this point came out just fine, but the luan / plywood / 1x2 structure that apparently provides support for our inclined front window is very difficult to remove. Any ideas? Also I can't seem to find the fasteners that secure the 3/4" plywood bed platform in place. The exterior moldings are held in place with self tapping screws that apparently screw into a steel framework and don't apear to secure the 3/4" plywood. <br /> Any direction you can provide will be greatly appreciated.<br /> Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14833169503585905078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729545254121175404.post-78628227195648846612012-08-17T20:44:03.182-04:002012-08-17T20:44:03.182-04:00hello anonymous and thanks for your comments. Gla...hello anonymous and thanks for your comments. Glad all has worked out well for you and your family. I know how devistating it can be to find damage and 'not know what to do' so hope this blog will help others too. I have had private emails from folks telling me of their success fixing things after reading thru some of my fixes, but thanks for posting here. It helps others when they get feedback from those now happy with their attempts and successes.<br />Stay well and go camping!! :)Ron Sheridanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16682469400110970660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1729545254121175404.post-8808052493434483392012-08-17T14:20:26.464-04:002012-08-17T14:20:26.464-04:00Thanks for the blog on the cab over repair. It re...Thanks for the blog on the cab over repair. It really helped me fix our new to me class C (11 years old) that I bought off Craigslist with condition issues. The quality and quantity of the pictures and explanation of what you used (like 3m 5200 caulk, fiberglass and boat paint, ...) and removing the window gave me enough confidence to put it back together. My wife and 4 kids thank you too<br /><br />This RV has been a learning experience for me. Good luck on your new rig.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com