hamkid Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 This is my 1985 escaper I purchased in November. This weekend I removed the carpet and started to clean it. After I removed the carpet I noticed holes in the floor where I believe the table used to be. I also found that the floor in the door way right when you walk in was rotting. I am a total rookie and was looking for suggestions. Any input is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 What does it look like from the underside? Is there some frame that the wood step fits on. If there is just cut a new step, fiberglass it to make it water proof and install it. The original lasted 30+ years so its not something you will ever need to redo if you water proof it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamkid Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 Thanks for the input, will do. In the mean time I am trying to find the bases for the table stands and seats, I found the bases for the legs but not for the seats. Any suggestions where to find them or what to type on google to shop? I only want the bases right now, I’m not sure how I want to configure the interior yet. https://www.walmart.com/ip/AP-Products-013-1112-Chrome-Round-Recessed-Mount-Table-Base/126647382 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WME Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 For the table...https://www.pplmotorhomes.com/search?categoryId=&query=table+legs For the chairs...https://www.ebay.com/itm/Boat-Marine-Seat-Pedestal-Base-Post-Mount-Swivel-Chair-Fishing-BassFREE-SHIPPING/202113239317?hash=item2f0ee34915:g:tOEAAOSwSutaCqFI&vxp=mtr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamkid Posted December 15, 2017 Author Share Posted December 15, 2017 What type of wood should I use for replacing the step? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neubie Posted December 15, 2017 Share Posted December 15, 2017 Having done this recently on different brand/model, here is a neubie comment. The steps are designed to be contained in a box, and a standard pattern of nuts sometimes emerged at the bottom to permit addition of lower folding steps (amazon ebay: rv steps, not substitute for this step). Either way, its important to assess the health of the frame first. You will need relatively thick wood for the step. Your big box store can cut one in the simple template (that you measure and take) if you want. My step has greater than 1/2in of what looks like some hardwood (can't tell what kind, shouldnt matter, even plywood of 3/4in or great ought to do) and my frame itself is reasonably sound. In any case, also consider placing a metal sheet, stamped thin aluminium is cheap, on top this time when you renew the step. Seal the bottom of the wood well. If there are suspected areas of rust to the point of weakness in the metal frame for the steps then just replacing wood wont do. edit: I see the fiberglassing comment re. step wood above, that is a great idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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