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https://www.coachspecialists.com/best-rv-floor-coverings-choice-tips-dallas-rv-repair-shop/ 

https://www.icorkfloor.com/water-resistant-flooring-cork-flooring/ 

I definitely won't paint the floor, and i am assuming that it will probably be uneven. vinyl might not be feasible if the floor is really uneven..

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Why would you want to get rid of 32 years or other people’s DNA? (Jk) 🙂.

Pull the carpet, paint the floor, then decide how you want to finish it. 

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3 hours ago, Notlostjustwandering said:

start by ripping out ALL the carpet (and alll the staples) and go from there

An excellent plan.  And hope for the best on the condition of the wood under the carpet.  No matter what, getting rid of the carpet on the floor will be a step forward.

I have not looked into cork but that sounds like a good option.  If cork comes in sheet form then it will be a good fit if you find that your floor wanders or warps.  If you are truly lucky your floor is flat and then you can choose from any of the flooring materials available. 

It is a bit overwhelming at first as you delve into the camper refurb.  Take it one step at a time.  Prioritize the critical things and do them first. Don't spend time on things that are not essential (nasty carpet removal is essential :-).  Get it working to a point where you can get out there and use it.  It won't be perfect but it will be fun.  The fun is what motivates me to do the next thing on the list.  

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I recently redid the interior of Grannie (read my post “Grannie got a Facelift” I Recommend priming the walls first before painting. I used a cream color and made  the inside bright and airy. I hated the old dark paneling! I also removed the old vent over the stove and replaced it with Bright LEDs. It’s amazing what a little paint can do!

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On 3/1/2019 at 5:33 PM, AtlantaCamper said:

An excellent plan.  And hope for the best on the condition of the wood under the carpet.  No matter what, getting rid of the carpet on the floor will be a step forward.

I have not looked into cork but that sounds like a good option.  If cork comes in sheet form then it will be a good fit if you find that your floor wanders or warps.  If you are truly lucky your floor is flat and then you can choose from any of the flooring materials available. 

It is a bit overwhelming at first as you delve into the camper refurb.  Take it one step at a time.  Prioritize the critical things and do them first. Don't spend time on things that are not essential (nasty carpet removal is essential :-).  Get it working to a point where you can get out there and use it.  It won't be perfect but it will be fun.  The fun is what motivates me to do the next thing on the list.  

YES, that is my plan :) She is an old beastie, and i don't know how many years i will get out of her, but the plan is to get out and have adventures( sans carpet)! Thanks for the good luck wishes- I will post the floor once i get all the nastiness up, and if i really get a chance to fancy her up, i will share that too.

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hey everyone! i was looking into re-painting the exterior of my 87 dolphin, and the professional quote was.... prohibitive. Has anyone done the work of scuffing off the old paint, priming and repainting a Dolphin successfully, cheaply and not taking an exorbitant amount of time? I don't HAVE to do it, but I would like to...

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I have a 85 new horizon I am trying to restore. Thank you for your inspiration. I am a 65 year old woman with a couple of helpers when there’s something I just can’t do. But this is my project inside and out!

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Super Nice! I know how hard you worked on that. Keep the pictures coming 

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On 12/17/2019 at 12:22 PM, Derek up North said:

I don't think Winnebago would completely redesign plumbing from year to year.

321RBw.pdf 637.07 kB · 1 download 321RL.pdf 637.07 kB · 0 download

 

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Hi Derek,

I was wondering if you believe the plumbing is available for an Escaper? I tried to open your pdf on Winnebago but it wouldn’t load ..

Lisa

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The plumbing on these oldies is almost always a material called polybutyl. It is no longer made but there are "sharkbite" fittings available to connect polybutyl to Pex pipe which is available at most large hardware stores. They are kind of pricey but very easy to use if you know how to plan out plumbing lines

Linda S

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