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Sealing Underneath 1st Coach Step

There is exposed wood under the 1st fixed entry step in the coach. While this isn't exposed when coach is running down the road, it is exposed at stop since opening entry step is in the down position.  This wood seems solid but the first layer of plywood is flaking in a couple of places. What is recommended to seal this area to prevent deterioration?
Randy (N4TDT) and Karen Crete
Sarasota, Florida
SOLD:  2000 U270 34' WTFE Build 5756 "Ole Red"

Re: Sealing Underneath 1st Coach Step

Reply #1 –
I like to use CPES from www.rotdoctor.com
This is a thin clear penetrating 2 part epoxy sealer that is absorbed into the wood fibers.  Once it cures then the wood can't absorb any water.  They also make another thicker epoxy that can be used to rebuild damaged or rotten wood.
Forest & Cindy Olivier
1987 log cabin
2011 Roadtrek C210P
no longer 1999 36' U320 build #5522
2013 Rzr 570 & 2018 Ranger XP1000
2006 Lexus GX470
2011 Tahoe LT 4x4
Previous 1998 45' 2 slide Newell, 1993 39' Newell

Re: Sealing Underneath 1st Coach Step

Reply #2 –
Randy, do you have a picture? I though mine was wood but it turned out to be fiberglass.
1993 U300 40ft GV SE
Build # 4344
 

Re: Sealing Underneath 1st Coach Step

Reply #3 –
Quote from: Jeff & Sandy –
Randy, do you have a picture? I though mine was wood but it turned out to be fiberglass.

Jeff, the area in question is about 1" wide and located in front of the fabric shielding the step mechanism, and under the 1st treaded step in the coach....not the door the flips up and down to enter.
Randy (N4TDT) and Karen Crete
Sarasota, Florida
SOLD:  2000 U270 34' WTFE Build 5756 "Ole Red"