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11-01-2011, 08:14 PM
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New 197 and a question
Hi all,
We just purchased a 197 and now that we have it home, we have gone over it and looked for any issues that we need to address. One of the things we found was inside one of the cabinets at the floor level, there is a square hole cut in the floor above the water tank. Two hose attach to that tank and pass upward through the hole. At one side there is an open space between the cut out floor and the water tank, nearly a half inch in width and the length of one side of the cut out. Obviously, all manner of critter, water, dirt, and who knows what else could enter through that space. The obvious solution to me, is to fill that space with expanding foam. Is there any reason why the foam shouldn't be used in this situation?
Pat
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11-02-2011, 08:01 AM
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Pat,
Welcome to the Jayco forums.
IMO using foam shouldn't be an issue as long as the hoses aren't compromised (collapse, etc.) when applying the foam.
Bob
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11-02-2011, 09:56 AM
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Use the low expanding foam... not the high stuff
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11-02-2011, 01:06 PM
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What I did when I got my new trailer was open all the cabinets doors at dark with the interior lights on and crawled under the trailer looking for light leaking through the underside. This was on my OFF-ROAD POPUP which didnt have an underbelly cover. Then I did just what you are going to do with foam...
On my POPUP they just drilled holes inside the cabinets floors to the underside and ran them to where-ever they needed to go (usually back up inside another top side cabinet. hardly any rhyme or reason - I expected to find some cable looms but didnt hehe...
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11-02-2011, 04:58 PM
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Thanks Bob and Seann, I will use the non-expanding foam. Rob, that is a great idea. I'm going to light that thing up on the inside and crawl under it at my first opportunity.
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11-02-2011, 04:58 PM
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Oh and Bob, thanks for the welcome
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11-02-2011, 05:52 PM
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Welcome to the Jayco Owners Forum Pat! Congrats on the new 197 
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11-02-2011, 07:18 PM
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Thanks Healthi
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11-02-2011, 10:48 PM
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What did we ever do before foam?? I used caulk and steel wool. LOL
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11-03-2011, 04:18 AM
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If I had all the money back that I had spent on caulks of various kinds over the years, I have enough money for a really nice camping trip to some where interesting. lol.
Pat
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11-03-2011, 07:38 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by clutch
What did we ever do before foam?? I used caulk and steel wool. LOL
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Yaknow? Steel wool isn't a bad idea. Mice can gnaw through foam but do not like to gnaw through steel wool. Mayhap a layer of steel wool at the outside portion of the opening with foam going over the steel wool to stop drafts.
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11-03-2011, 07:13 PM
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Jeannie,
U may have something there. I wonder if I could put down a thin layer of foam, then the steel wool, and then finish up with another layer of foam. I'm thinking that perhaps the foam would encase the steel wool and help prevent it from rusting away.
Pat
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11-06-2011, 07:51 AM
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Just a follow up: I filled the offending hole with foam. The interesting thing about it, is that it took three cans. The first two cans were defective and would not release the material. The third worked like a champ. The repair worked out nicely. Thanks for all the replies to my questions.
Pat
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11-11-2011, 08:45 PM
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Welcome aboard! I have a 2008 197 that I bought this spring (March 2011). It was like new, used very little, almost 0 miles. Very nice little trailer. I've made a couple of mods, as others have. So far, I've had it out on gopher shooting tours, about 8 nights in total.
Interesting about the holes in the floor. I have a shop that I can fit mine in, so I will definitely have a gander.
I like the way JAYCO has built this trailer. It is easy to pull, and is neatly arranged inside.
Enjoy!!
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