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Wet Step is a Good Description

We're replacing the flooring in our coach and knew that that first step into the coach didn't feel right...now we know why!
Randy (N4TDT) and Karen Crete
Sarasota, Florida
SOLD:  2000 U270 34' WTFE Build 5756 "Ole Red"

Re: Wet Step is a Good Description

Reply #1 –
I'll have to check my coach out tomorrow that don't look  good water can I got lot ta damage quickly
Rick & Hilda looking forward to full- timing one day for now couple of months at a time
1999 U270 3602
Built number  5530.  Feb 1999            Motorcade  number 18438
8.3 Cummins Allison six speed with brake  retarder
Purchased Nov 28 2019

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Reply #2 –
Remember this is 20 years...and as I've said many times here...we'll never spend what a new coach of lesser quality costs new. We're happy to spend money on our Foretravel. Notice I said "spent" NOT invested.
Randy (N4TDT) and Karen Crete
Sarasota, Florida
SOLD:  2000 U270 34' WTFE Build 5756 "Ole Red"

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Reply #3 –
Ours was not as bad as your photos, but not too far off.  I noticed it when my wife stepped into the coach.  I could see the step give, but didn't notice when I stepped on it.

It was pretty easy to remove the rotted wood, and build it back up with 2x4 sections, and some plywood.  I was able to clean and reuse the original step covering.  Then I caulked all of the edges, so water can no longer go down into the step.

Matt B
1998 u-320

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Reply #4 –
Quote from: floridarandy –
We're happy to spend money on our Foretravel. Notice I said "spent" NOT invested.
I think of it as "My Hobby".  Dulls the $$ pain...
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

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Reply #5 –
Suffice to say that this post shows another case of owners not looking at the possible areas for problems and doing sonething about it.
The doors hinge area and spray from wheel behind the entrance door have to be sealed to keep that bottom step dry. About twice a year the foam insulation on sidewall in front of tyre is sprayed with a bitumin spray can and thus will prevent water from wicking thru foam. I also added a bottom wiper to inside the door so any water will be "wiped" off the step when door is opened.  My steps are as solid as new and all it takes is a few minutes a couple of times a year to look after.
Along with 6 months checkup of all screws in trims (if your  coach has these) and looking closely at roof surface etc you will remove all these screwups from happening.
This, and making sure there are no leaks in lower bays, and that they are as clean as original will not only save money later but keep a coach in almost as new condition.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.

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Quote from: John Haygarth –
Suffice to say that this post shows another case of owners not looking at the possible areas for problems and doing sonething about it.
The doors hinge area and spray from wheel behind the entrance door have to be sealed to keep that bottom step dry. About twice a year the foam insulation on sidewall in front of tyre is sprayed with a bitumin spray can and thus will prevent water from wicking thru foam. I also added a bottom wiper to inside the door so any water will be "wiped" off the step when door is opened.  My steps are as solid as new and all it takes is a few minutes a couple of times a year to look after.
Along with 6 months checkup of all screws in trims (if your  coach has these) and looking closely at roof surface etc you will remove all these screwups from happening.
This, and making sure there are no leaks in lower bays, and that they are as clean as original will not only save money later but keep a coach in almost as new condition.
JohnH

My bottom step looks about the same as the OP, but my leak is from the top right corner of the door frame.  When it rains hard, water falls from the roof gutter right on top of the entry door frame and gets in behind the frame and runs down to the bottom step area.  Haven't taken the door out yet to remedy, but another area to look at as a possible entry.
2000 U320 4010

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Reply #7 –
To stop that one just put a line of clear caulking extended from both edges of gutter above door so it directs water away from door frame and harmlessly down either side of it. I forgot to mention that fix as I did it so many years ago for same reason. It was supposed to be a temporary fix but has worked so well over the years I forgot about it.
JohnH
Coachless, now use aircraft. 2003 Ford Travelair TC280 class C. Super shape. Just for 1 yr .
1994 Ford E350 ClassC,total renovation inside and out. Now sold.
2000 U295  36' Cummins 350 c/w Banks Stinger, Resonator upgrade,Solar, LED lites.Residential fridge with slide out pantry. Build 5674. Sold
ex 92 GV 022C ored Cummins. Sold
ex 95 GV240 cat 3116. Sold
2017 Mini cooper s & 2016 land Rover LR2 HSE  LUX.
jhaygarth@aol.com    SKP #130098
treat everyone as you would like to be.