Jayfeather2007
New Member
Greetings all,
I finally scraped up enough cash to purchase a small camper for my family. This year, I've had some major home repairs pop up which took quite a bit of money from my camper budget. I was able to pick up a 2007 Jayco Jayfeather for a decent price. I knew it had some previous floor damage from a roof leak that had been repaired. Unfortunately, now that I've started examining the unit, it looks like there is more than I initially thought, with some additional soft spots. It's my fault, and I should have walked away and just waited. With that said, it's too late now, and I've been researching my next moves. This forum and others like it have provided some guidance, but I'm still a bit nervous moving forward and am reaching out for support/information.
The leak occurred in the front part of the camper. This has been resolved (99% sure the damaged area is bone dry). I reached out to Jayco for any plans I could get. They responded with schematics for plumbing, roof, electrical, and a floor plan. I've shared the trouble area in the floor plan attached to my post. I was hoping to see how the floor joists were laid out, but they were unable to provide a plan with that information.
If you've read this far, I appreciate it. I plan to replace the front third of the floor under the bunk area, doorway, and bathroom. This will require me to drop the black tank.... I'm trying to get as much info/advice before I start. I have basic woodworking skills and plenty of tools (miter saw, table saw, planer, etc.).
Plan:
Remove bunks, paneling, and the cabinet by the bunks. Probably the same for the bathroom. Also, drop the black tank. This will allow me access to the floor. Remove the old flooring and replace.
Questions:
What material should I use for the new flooring?
Can someone explain how the floor is supported? Does it just rest on the frame? It seems like the long span would be a real problem (pic of bottom attached).
What's the best method to remove the trim, cabinets, etc.?
I apologize for the wall of text. I appreciate any help.
I finally scraped up enough cash to purchase a small camper for my family. This year, I've had some major home repairs pop up which took quite a bit of money from my camper budget. I was able to pick up a 2007 Jayco Jayfeather for a decent price. I knew it had some previous floor damage from a roof leak that had been repaired. Unfortunately, now that I've started examining the unit, it looks like there is more than I initially thought, with some additional soft spots. It's my fault, and I should have walked away and just waited. With that said, it's too late now, and I've been researching my next moves. This forum and others like it have provided some guidance, but I'm still a bit nervous moving forward and am reaching out for support/information.
The leak occurred in the front part of the camper. This has been resolved (99% sure the damaged area is bone dry). I reached out to Jayco for any plans I could get. They responded with schematics for plumbing, roof, electrical, and a floor plan. I've shared the trouble area in the floor plan attached to my post. I was hoping to see how the floor joists were laid out, but they were unable to provide a plan with that information.
If you've read this far, I appreciate it. I plan to replace the front third of the floor under the bunk area, doorway, and bathroom. This will require me to drop the black tank.... I'm trying to get as much info/advice before I start. I have basic woodworking skills and plenty of tools (miter saw, table saw, planer, etc.).
Plan:
Remove bunks, paneling, and the cabinet by the bunks. Probably the same for the bathroom. Also, drop the black tank. This will allow me access to the floor. Remove the old flooring and replace.
Questions:
What material should I use for the new flooring?
Can someone explain how the floor is supported? Does it just rest on the frame? It seems like the long span would be a real problem (pic of bottom attached).
What's the best method to remove the trim, cabinets, etc.?
I apologize for the wall of text. I appreciate any help.
