SharpestJim
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- Feb 24, 2014
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My wife and I purchased a 2008 Puma 20QB trailer about two years ago. We were (still are) newbies, but the trailer seemed to be in excellent condition and we did not have anyone perform an inspection on it. It sat in our driveway for nearly a year before we ventured out with it. We?ve been on four adventures with it since last spring. While we were getting ready for a Thanksgiving trip, my wife noticed a squishy spot in the floor on her side of the bed below the window. We went away again for a few days before Christmas. With the trailer back in the driveway and me on vacation, I figured that it would be a good time to figure out what we?re dealing with.
This morning, I yanked out the sleeper sofa and hauled it to the dump. We weren?t using the sofa anyway and I figured that I would construct a new frame/platform for our memory foam mattress. After the sofa came out, I went to work tearing out carpet, linoleum, and paneling. The damage is much worse than I had anticipated. I?m reasonably handy when it comes to minor home repairs and improvement. But I fear that I may be in over my head on this.
I?ve attached a photo which shows the paneling and subflooring which I?ve gotten out. But the damage extends fore and aft much farther than I had expected. It looks like it may extend under/behind the kitchen cabinets. At least one stud and the sill board (is that what it is called?) is also going to need replacing. I own a decent quality Bosch circular saw and a saber saw both of which I?ve used this far. Getting the stud and the sill board out scares me. I, obviously, want/need to be very careful that I do not damage the back side of the outer shell.
We have a gentleman who has done service work for us in the past. He is very good but we?re trying to keep the cost down. Then again, I don?t want to throw good money after bad. If this is as bad as I think it is, I?d just as soon suck it up and pay someone who knows what they?re doing. Furthermore, I'd like to have an expert evaluate things. I want to make sure that I fix the water intrusion issue before I go to the time and expense of repairing all the damage. Apparently, the water has come in from around the window. But I can't see exactly where it came from.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance & Happy New Year!
This morning, I yanked out the sleeper sofa and hauled it to the dump. We weren?t using the sofa anyway and I figured that I would construct a new frame/platform for our memory foam mattress. After the sofa came out, I went to work tearing out carpet, linoleum, and paneling. The damage is much worse than I had anticipated. I?m reasonably handy when it comes to minor home repairs and improvement. But I fear that I may be in over my head on this.
I?ve attached a photo which shows the paneling and subflooring which I?ve gotten out. But the damage extends fore and aft much farther than I had expected. It looks like it may extend under/behind the kitchen cabinets. At least one stud and the sill board (is that what it is called?) is also going to need replacing. I own a decent quality Bosch circular saw and a saber saw both of which I?ve used this far. Getting the stud and the sill board out scares me. I, obviously, want/need to be very careful that I do not damage the back side of the outer shell.
We have a gentleman who has done service work for us in the past. He is very good but we?re trying to keep the cost down. Then again, I don?t want to throw good money after bad. If this is as bad as I think it is, I?d just as soon suck it up and pay someone who knows what they?re doing. Furthermore, I'd like to have an expert evaluate things. I want to make sure that I fix the water intrusion issue before I go to the time and expense of repairing all the damage. Apparently, the water has come in from around the window. But I can't see exactly where it came from.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance & Happy New Year!