RV Bunk repair Part 1
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- Опубліковано 2 вер 2018
- Water damages can get expensive, unless you do the repair yourself. Here is my 2006 Starcraft Travel Star front bunk repair process, and how I dismantled the bunk to expose the damage.
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I have a 2002 starcraft starshuttle Toyhauler and it been sitting neglected for over 10 years we bought a class C RV and my wife never wanted to get rid of the Toyhauler, and now my son wants to take it so now it need a lot of work, replacing the inside floor, replacing the kitchen sink cabinet and counter top 4 new tires, we live in a dry climate but this walls are also delamanateted, and in need of repairing, THANKS FOR YOUR VIDEOS THEY REALLY HELP
I watched both parts. Yes!!!! i HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. Seems a bit overwhelming but it is what I've got to do. Thanks for the step by step instructions. I wish I could re assemble with the original outside material with decals. I can deal with the diamond plate, but would like it to look original. Oh well, I'll see what it finishes . I admire you efforts on the camera work. My initial inspection has me somewhat puzzled how to get the whole panel off the camper with the hinge. Mine is covered with some black rubber. HERE' GOES.
Go slow, take pics as you disassemble, for reference when you reassemble.
Looking forward to video 2. Looking at a camper with this damage and nice to see what the fix is as I might have to go thru it.
Part 2 is posted. Thanks for watching.
@@redroofretriever now to convince my wife that my dad and I can tackle this project of we buy the camper that needs this fix lol
My video shows it can be done. If you are buying low enough to justify the cost of repair, and she likes the rv otherwise, I think you and your dad will get the go ahead. It is labor intensive, and the end result is clearly worth the effort. I did my repair so that when I sell it next year the buyer will be confident they won't have to deal with water intrusion, at least on the front bunk.
I have the same unit 2006. Did the pop out frame have weep holes? Seems like weeps may would have assisted to allow infiltrating moisture to escape.
Thanks, very informative.
what drive size were the hinge screws. i cant seem to fit anything. Thanks for the great video.
Thank you for sharing this. I’m about to start the same project. Three years down the road, is there anything you would do differently?
I sold this a year after the repair, but it has held up. So, no, nothing different to add or change.
Great video! I recently bought a travelstar with the same issue. I'm going to attempt a rebuild. Can you give me the names of the products you used? The glue, spray adhesive, and caulk? Thanks for the video.
Its all in the video, and the description.
See if you can fit some polyiso foam in the door. Much stronger stuff and you should be able to find some glues for it. Also it has a better R value than styrofoam.
R value doesnt matter when you have canvas over your head.
What is the metal frame called that surrounds the bunk end called think I need to replace mine as it’s very delaminated
Aluminum hat channel, maybe?
My Hinge Broke on me while camping. It was a disaster. And mine is in the same shape as yours was in. Wet Rotten Wood. And ideas where to get that Piano hinge?
Id try Lowes or HD first. Online hardware suppliers?
Cool video, is that EMT thats is used for the bed frame?
The frame it extruded aluminum, from factory. I only cleaned and reinstalled it, as shown. Thanks for watching.
@@redroofretriever oh ok cool thanks, reason i ask actually is I picked up a 2005 Antigua 215sso from auction but its missing all the bed frames front and back plus the bed bows, I think I have got it squared away but your video has actually given mw the best view I have been able to find yet of the front frame. Now I just have to hope my measurements are good, does yours have a rear pop out bunk also? If so would you mind posting a pic or 2 of the frame assembly? thanks in advance
@@imageartifact this is a toy hauler, rear is ramp door. I no longer own this RV. Thanks for watching and commenting.
Thank you for the video. I have the same issue with mine. My outside piece is okay but the inside "bed floor" needs to be completely replaced.
Do you think I could use thin metal, instead of plywood. It would give me something stronger to weld the sides together (i noticed when I took mine apart, there were very few welds holding it together).
So...Id have the original outside piece, replaced syrofoam, then a thin sheet of metal that would be welding along the seams. Do you think that would work?? Thanks
It would work, as long as you maintain the same thickness to provide clearances and seal compression. If you weld it tight, it may not have enough flexibility in it and eventually would cause other issues?? Thanks for watching.
Did you ever figure out the source of the water leak?
Yes, the bolt holes for the latch on camp side. Water went in there, rusted the sex bolts to the nuts, and need to be cut out. Structure within was solid so I replaced with regular bolt nut and dicor sealant. Rain tested many times the last few months, no more intrusive leak. Check yours, if they spin they likely leak.
I have the same issue. So water made it from the RV side to the hatch or from the hatch bolts? Did you get water into the storage compartment below?