Re: Basement Floor Bulkhead Repair Aluminum Reply #50 – December 21, 2021, 10:59:22 am Quote from: John hobbs – December 21, 2021, 09:09:32 amLooks great! I think I would of layed my FRP panels smooth side up, easier cleaning and will not hold in the dirt.I considered it, but decided the textured up in the wet bay would help wick moisture from under the fresh tank. The larger dry storage bay all gets carpet anyways so that didn't matter. Quote Selected
Re: Basement Floor Bulkhead Repair Aluminum Reply #51 – December 21, 2021, 12:48:58 pm As long as you have it all open make a fill sized catch pan for the wet bay and have everything inside of it to catch any leaks. It can drain out through the bottom. Wet bay leaks seem to be the cause of most rust issues. Quote Selected 3 Likes
Re: Basement Floor Bulkhead Repair Aluminum Reply #52 – December 21, 2021, 03:22:46 pm Outstanding work Len!Quote from: Roger & Susan in Home2 – December 21, 2021, 12:48:58 pmAs long as you have it all open make a fill sized catch pan for the wet bay and have everything inside of it to catch any leaks. It can drain out through the bottom. Wet bay leaks seem to be the cause of most rust issues.Yes, I agree with Roger. I made stainless steel pans with drain holes but any material that has sealed flanges will work.I also did not put a single screw into the new floor which is another leak path inside to the foam and structure. I mounted things to the walls or let them float on top; for instance the water pump is held well enough by the water lines connected to it.I also used 3M 5200 to caulk the joints between the new floor and walls. The factory used silicone but it doesn't last and once the tanks are in, it's impossible to see the condition of it let alone reseal it. Quote Selected 11 Likes
Re: Basement Floor Bulkhead Repair Aluminum Reply #53 – December 21, 2021, 06:37:23 pm I'm humbled by the outstanding work shown on this post. Great examples for others to follow.Pierce Quote Selected 3 Likes
Re: Basement Floor Bulkhead Repair Aluminum Reply #54 – December 21, 2021, 07:16:18 pm Quote from: JohnFitz – December 21, 2021, 03:22:46 pmOutstanding work Len!Yes, I agree with Roger. I made stainless steel pans with drain holes but any material that has sealed flanges will work.I also did not put a single screw into the new floor which is another leak path inside to the foam and structure. I mounted things to the walls or let them float on top; for instance the water pump is held well enough by the water lines connected to it.I also used 3M 5200 to caulk the joints between the new floor and walls. The factory used silicone but it doesn't last and once the tanks are in, it's impossible to see the condition of it let alone reseal it.I have wet bay envy, wow! Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Basement Floor Bulkhead Repair Aluminum Reply #55 – December 22, 2021, 12:43:04 pm Very nice John. Quote Selected
Re: Basement Floor Bulkhead Repair Aluminum Reply #56 – December 22, 2021, 03:27:30 pm I'm right there with you John. Fewer holes in the floor. John , you know that 5200 stuff is FOREVER. I used it on our dash to front cap repair and nothing up there even budges now. Quote Selected 5 Likes
Re: Basement Floor Bulkhead Repair Aluminum Reply #57 – December 22, 2021, 03:44:14 pm Kinda like Shoe Goo. Quote Selected
Re: Basement Floor Bulkhead Repair Aluminum Reply #58 – December 22, 2021, 06:51:37 pm Floor is back in (for good this time). I must have done something right because all the bolts (all 49 of them) went in without any drama. I was also very grateful to have used aluminum, this thing got pretty heavy by the time it was insulated/paneled and sealed. I still have a lot of edge/fastener sealing to be done so what you are seeing is not a finish product. I did include a picture (rv31) of the aft bulkhead where I trimmed the 16ga. sheet up 2" and welded it to the angle. It seemed foolish to me to have that continue down to the bolted flange, it is now fully welded across the width of the coach. I'm using "body plugs" to fill the fastener access holes, they'll do double duty as fastener access and drainage/inspection ports if the need ever arises. I'm also going with a much larger open pass through for my shore power and sewage connection, and I'll be rerouting my fresh water overflow to dump out there as well (eliminating another hole to be drilled). I'll be out of town for a few days for Christmas but will have some time next week to start repopulating the bays. Quote Selected 17 Likes
Re: Basement Floor Bulkhead Repair Aluminum Reply #59 – December 22, 2021, 07:14:22 pm Love the FRP board. Tough stuff and very user friendly! Beautiful job on your rebuild as well. Quality and professionalism shows! Quote Selected 3 Likes
Re: Basement Floor Bulkhead Repair Aluminum Reply #60 – December 22, 2021, 07:59:05 pm Very impressive, this forum never ceases to amaze me! We're blessed with many talented folks. Quote Selected 2 Likes
Re: Basement Floor Bulkhead Repair Aluminum Reply #61 – December 22, 2021, 08:13:23 pm Looks fantastic, nice work on a difficult job. I can't wait to see it all come back together. Thanks for all the great pictures! Have a great Christmas Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Basement Floor Bulkhead Repair Aluminum Reply #62 – December 22, 2021, 08:42:33 pm Keep the pictures coming, I love looking at great work. Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Basement Floor Bulkhead Repair Aluminum Reply #63 – January 16, 2022, 06:46:04 pm Finally got to working the project that started this whole mess; new sewer dump setup and new battery tray and cables. I'm making a two piece aluminum expanded metal grate cover for the opening and some remounting/reconfiguration of the drain valves...fresh water tank overflow will also run to this opening. Quote Selected 7 Likes
Re: Basement Floor Bulkhead Repair Aluminum Reply #64 – January 16, 2022, 06:59:21 pm Also, part of my plan was to just replace the water heater, I had/have the old Atwood GH6-4E which is Propane and has the Engine Heat Exhanger option...it had "issues" Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Basement Floor Bulkhead Repair Aluminum Reply #65 – January 16, 2022, 07:08:50 pm Turns out Atwood/Dometic have discontinued all the versions of the GH6 (-4 thru -10) and even the propane only versions are out of stock everywhere...changing to a different model would have required an outer cover change and on my coach the paint stripes run right across that...so I decided to pull it apart and attempt a mini "refurb". I hydro'd the tank (which thanfully was good). Then the "heat exchanger" which is just an aluminum tube (that was corroded through in about 5 spots). I cut off the existing aluminum heat exhanger tube and welded on a new one (bought from mcmaster carr...forgot to get a pic of it). I cleaned up the face panel and all the parts, installed new temp switches and thankfully google how to install new swage rings (it's not hard if you bevel the tube and have a proper sized sleeve to drive them on). Also replaced the old cardboard and fiberglass insulation with the molded styrofoam. Overall, I'm happy with it, I've got about $100 in materials and probably more hours than I should but it works...and it no longer leaks. Quote Selected 13 Likes
Re: Basement Floor Bulkhead Repair Aluminum Reply #66 – January 17, 2022, 10:21:31 am Len, all of that fabrication and labor, yet here I am complimenting you on the water heater restoration: Nice job! Quote Selected 2 Likes
Re: Basement Floor Bulkhead Repair Aluminum Reply #67 – January 17, 2022, 10:25:54 am I am also in awe of Len's water heater refurb. I didn't realize such a thing was even possible.Our '93 U280 is still operating with the original factory installed water heater. I have always assumed it must be getting close to end-of-life, but now there is a glimmer of hope that it could be saved! Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Basement Floor Bulkhead Repair Aluminum Reply #68 – January 17, 2022, 11:20:36 am nice work on everything you have done Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Basement Floor Bulkhead Repair Aluminum Reply #69 – January 18, 2022, 10:09:44 am Quote from: Chuck & Jeannie – January 17, 2022, 10:25:54 amI am also in awe of Len's water heater refurb. I didn't realize such a thing was even possible.Our '93 U280 is still operating with the original factory installed water heater. I have always assumed it must be getting close to end-of-life, but now there is a glimmer of hope that it could be saved!I was happy that it lasted from 88 until now (and still made good hot water) and would have been good with retiring it had I been able to find a replacement that didn't require changing the outer panel. I found that a lot of tanks had been replaced due to poor winterizing so the parts support to do the work was there. I was also pretty surprised at just how simple the "heat exchanger" was...I had thought it must be a coil inside the tank or at least something more elaborate than just a tube welded to it...I guess simple saved the day on that.. Quote Selected
Re: Basement Floor Bulkhead Repair Aluminum Reply #70 – January 18, 2022, 11:36:40 am QuoteI found that a lot of tanks had been replaced due to poor winterizing Also, lots of problems if the tank isn't flushed regularly. Here's the original from my 95.jor Quote Selected 3 Likes
Re: Basement Floor Bulkhead Repair Aluminum Reply #71 – January 18, 2022, 12:29:15 pm Jor, Do you have an album of all of the parts of your coach? You seem to have a picture of every part of a coach. Quote Selected
Re: Basement Floor Bulkhead Repair Aluminum Reply #72 – February 19, 2022, 10:20:27 am Forgot to post up that I completed the project(s), new basement floor from the bulkhead just behind the fuel tank all the way to the aft most bulkhead (10ft), converted the remaining floor to through bolt configuration, cleaned and POR15'd the remaining floor, refurbed the water heater, replaced the tank/sewer dump system, new battery mount tray, replaced the chassis battery (house batteries new from PO), replaced all the battery cables and added HD Blue Sea disconnect switches.Total budget (materials only since I provided the labor) was $1970. Could have been done for about $300 less in steel.Coach is back in service and we had it out a couple weeks ago.. Quote Selected 14 Likes
Re: Basement Floor Bulkhead Repair Aluminum Reply #73 – February 19, 2022, 10:31:06 am Len,You set a high bar for those of us who try to do our own work on our coaches. AFAIK, only Don (Don & Tys) has attempted such a complex floor reconstruction project using mostly his own skills and not employing a "professional" RV repair shop. You show us all what is possible. Congratulations on a awesome project well done! Quote Selected 1 Likes
Re: Basement Floor Bulkhead Repair Aluminum Reply #74 – February 19, 2022, 12:46:28 pm ENJOY !! Quote Selected 1 Likes
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