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Interior Wall Covering/Paneling

Okay, here I go, stirring up stuff again!!!! :D 

How are the interior wall panels attached to the underlying structure? Glue/adhesive? Is it possible to separate the paneling from the underlying structure? And if so, how and with what product would a person attach new paneling?

Thanks, Mikeado1

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And also, the pre-Unihomes, which have a full-rail chassis; would the frame rails be exposed when viewed from underneath or is the area closed-out with some type of membrane?
Thanks again all,
Mikeado1

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Our 1989 GV has the V-817 chassis, made by Oshkosh Truck, designed by John Deere and the frame rails are accessible for the entire length of the rails, albeit having compartments and tanks hanging down.
For what it is worth, I measured the floor thickness under the fridge when I was redoing the hanging mounts for the new convertor/battery charger and the floor is 2" thick!!

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And add to the OP question (for my benefit), where can one buy the sheets of veneer(?) paneling? My coach 96 U295 has the Luan (?) walls and my wife desires the walnut paneling from floor to window sills.

Thanks.

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How are the interior wall panels attached to the underlying structure?

Here's a photo with a window removed showing the wall structure. I think that thin plywood is glued to the foam. The interior is on the left.
jor

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They are glued on. I had to redo my potty room outside wall due to a leaking window seal. Needed to replace everything below the window. I posted my steps in redoing it.

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Quote from: Mikeado1 –
Okay, here I go, stirring up stuff again!!!! :D 

How are the interior wall panels attached to the underlying structure? Glue/adhesive? Is it possible to separate the paneling from the underlying structure? And if so, how and with what product would a person attach new paneling?

Thanks, Mikeado1

I would never attempt to separate the original paneling.  Overlay it if anything and you'll retain the amazing integrity these coaches were built with.  Your only adding 1/4" to the wall.    A good panel adhesive should work or Foretravel should know. I'll bet someone has had them do it.

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Walnut veneer would add less than that.

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A walnut veneer would be very hard to bond to existing wall panels.  No idea what has been put on the panels over time.  FT used pre-finished plywood sheet stock, 5 or 6 mm thick. If you can find/get pre finished panels that look right use those.  Fit will be critical for it to look right.  Use a trowel on adhesive for wood panels. 

Look for an American Walnut, a black walnut will probably be too dark.

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In the wall photo, what is the white layer between the plywood and foam?
 
Thanks,
 
Trent

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Fiberglass

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It is FRP (fiber reinforced plastic), the same stuff that lines the inside of the compartments and the underbelly skin. So it is a form of fiberglass but very different than the molded fiberglass that is on the exterior of our coaches.
Don
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In the wall photo, what is the white layer between the plywood and foam?
 
Thanks,
 
Trent

 

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Wow!!!! That interior veneer is THICK!!!! Beefy!!!!!! I would not have guessed that. Must be one of the reasons that the Foretravel's are so highly regarded. Robust construction.
I would have guessed that the white stuff between the veneer and foam was the adhesive that they are bonded together with.
Mikeado1