amandamwright1984
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So I was given this RV which is in okay condition but of course you get what you pay for. I knew that the roof on the RV leaked but honestly I really didn't know how bad. It wasn't THAT bad but it is definitely what I plan on focusing on this summer, getting rid of the leaks. Not just the leaks in the roof. But the leaks that cause the drafts, that let the heat out. My boyfriend and I currently live in this RV and here soon we will be welcoming in a child. Right now it has warmed up here and the nights are not chilly. But this winter I worry and so there's pressure to get this done. When I signed up for this forum I prayed I would meet people who could help me with this process and reach my goals.
So right now the focus is fixing the leaks on the roof. Right now it leaks into the RV via the center seam in the ceiling. The strange thing is that it doesn't do it all the time. It worries me but I feel that maybe it's pooling somewhere in the roof and then when it overfills, it leaks into the RV. That worries me because that means there could be mold in the ceiling. We've decided to remove both of the AC units in the RV. There is a vent in the kitchen/dining area that seems ok but probably should be resealed. The one in the bathroom needs to be replaced.
I guess I'm looking for suggestions on how to start working on this project. I feel my first step in this project will be to patch screw holes, cracks and damages in the exterior shell of the RV. I feel that by fixing that, I can prevent any further damage to the interior. We plan to remove the refrigerator from the inside of the RV and will need to patch that large access hole on the outside. Any suggestions as to where I could get replacement shell material would be great. When we remove the two AC units, I'd like to install almost a sunroof type idea.
Then I think the following step would be the insulation. You'll see in a photo I'm going to post from the inside back closet that you can see the light through the ceiling material, that the insulation is gone. I've started researching insulation but I'm so confused. The insulation I have seen is all foam and it doesn't appear to have a frame anywhere. It's almost like the RV has a floor and then the frame along the very exterior corners and the rest is molded. I guess that's a blessing and a curse. A rotted frame may be to much for me to work with. And then the last step would be the panels on the interior.
I have an idea of what I want to do but I'm seeking direction maybe... advice... tips in the right direction so I can do it right the first time. I realize that because we live here, we have to do this a certain way. I really don't want to mess it up.
So right now the focus is fixing the leaks on the roof. Right now it leaks into the RV via the center seam in the ceiling. The strange thing is that it doesn't do it all the time. It worries me but I feel that maybe it's pooling somewhere in the roof and then when it overfills, it leaks into the RV. That worries me because that means there could be mold in the ceiling. We've decided to remove both of the AC units in the RV. There is a vent in the kitchen/dining area that seems ok but probably should be resealed. The one in the bathroom needs to be replaced.
I guess I'm looking for suggestions on how to start working on this project. I feel my first step in this project will be to patch screw holes, cracks and damages in the exterior shell of the RV. I feel that by fixing that, I can prevent any further damage to the interior. We plan to remove the refrigerator from the inside of the RV and will need to patch that large access hole on the outside. Any suggestions as to where I could get replacement shell material would be great. When we remove the two AC units, I'd like to install almost a sunroof type idea.
Then I think the following step would be the insulation. You'll see in a photo I'm going to post from the inside back closet that you can see the light through the ceiling material, that the insulation is gone. I've started researching insulation but I'm so confused. The insulation I have seen is all foam and it doesn't appear to have a frame anywhere. It's almost like the RV has a floor and then the frame along the very exterior corners and the rest is molded. I guess that's a blessing and a curse. A rotted frame may be to much for me to work with. And then the last step would be the panels on the interior.
I have an idea of what I want to do but I'm seeking direction maybe... advice... tips in the right direction so I can do it right the first time. I realize that because we live here, we have to do this a certain way. I really don't want to mess it up.