I replaced both front corners and the entire rear before I decided to do the whole floor.? One bad leak area that went undetected was the front amber light above the propane tanks.? Although the caulk looked tight, it was not.? There is no sealant where the wires enter the wall.? Water came in, and ran from side to side at the bend of the wall, hidden from view by the seam tape.
At the rear, I'm sure I had some roof/corner intrusion, but I also discovered that the ends of the flooring had no additional sealant.? If the caulking fails at the lower diamond plate trim along the back, water goes directly to the edge of the floor.? Same thing on the underside from any wet pavement etc.? That trim is not on all models.? Mine is a 2009.
When doing partial repairs it's important to recognize that the camper body is supported by the perimeter of the floor, which itself is not supported all that well.? Repairs need to span enough supports to maintain strength.? My floor was sagging to the extent that things started not to open and close properly.
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Don DeRyke
Sunrise, Florida
2009 Classic, 2020 Ford Escape, 2.0 liter EcoBoost, AWD.?
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