Joelene Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I have a 92 Dolphin and the flooring in th batheroom is rotted. I know I will need to take the toilet out. I guess I need to support the holding tank underneath when I do that? Will I have floor joists going across the body to attach new flooring to? Anyone have any idea how far apart the floor joists are?...and..Any idea of what metrial the floor is made of and how thick? I only want to replace the flooring in the bathroom as the rest of teh coach is solid so I want to try and stay with the same thickness of flooring. Also is the wax ring on the toilet smaller than a standard size? Can I go to the big orange store for a repalcement ring instead of an RV store? Any suggestions for replacing wax ring? Thank you in advance for your help. Appreciate it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dolphinite no longer here Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Joelene, Any chance you could post some photos of the affected area? Does it go all the way out to the walls or is it more centrally located under the toilet? I doubt that you'll find much if any framing under the bathroom floor. There is a method of repair that's pretty easy if your rot doesn't go all the way out and under the walls. Also, the tank is supported by its own structure. You shouldn't have to worry about it falling down. The toilet just lifts up after you undo it. The wax ring is a regular, household wax ring. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelene Posted August 20, 2013 Author Share Posted August 20, 2013 It's very soft in the middle of the floor and spongy around the perimeter of the batheroom floor. I haven't torn anything up yet! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdboltdude Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 sounds like you have a leak.... your going to have to figure out where water is coming from and fix leak. you don't want to just fix floor with out finding leak.. check out toilet it can leak from the wax ring leaking water or the toilet check valve that controls how much water is flushed.. you might be able to flush toilet and check for leaks while water is flushing.. or could be shower pan drain. take off shower drain guard poor some water in shower and see if water goes down drain pipe or if it leaks out.... my rv floor has 1/8 plyboard then a foam base..1987 mini cruiser.. I had some spongy spots in bathroom from toilet check valve leaking was a easy fix as far as toilet goes.. floor will be one of this winters projects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelene Posted August 21, 2013 Author Share Posted August 21, 2013 Thank you all. I do realize I had a leak. I know where the leak is and it is easily fixed. I guess the most important thing I need to know.....Is there cross members underneath the subflooring that I can fasten new plywood to? Thank you all...any more advise would be greatly appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joelene Posted August 22, 2013 Author Share Posted August 22, 2013 Hey Ya Baby! Thank you so much. Think I got this. Will let you know what I find. My RV is for sale on Craigslist South Jersey. (Hope you're allowed to say that here!) Someone is coming to look at it tomorrow. If he doesn't take it home, I'll be ripping the floor up and keeping my fingers crossed. Thanks again! Joelene Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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