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Old 08-10-2021, 08:32 AM   #1
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Hello To All & New to me 39L Travel Trailer

Hi there!

Just a little introduction -

Recently bought a 39 ft travel trailer with some water damage. Took the front down to the studs and joists. I've been reading up a ton on repairs before cutting and replacing anything. I want to make sure I'm not missing anything!

This is a great forum with a lot of information and I've thoroughly enjoyed reading the information from all of the helpful members.

If anyone has any time - check out my thread in "Repairs and Maintenance ". I could use a few pointers. I know I need to start repairing - just not sure where to start. Getting overwhelmed everytime I look at it and feeling 😞

I look at what needs to be replaced then try to figure out the how & order of attack and it turns into...if I replace that stud...the stud I screw it to also needs to be replaced so how would I do that or am I going about it all wrong?

Can multiple pieces be taken out at once to replace?

Any help would be soooo much appreciated!
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Hi Mc901,

I saw your other post but have not had time to respond due to vacationing. But I will in the next day or so.

We can help you with some things to consider about the sequence of repair, and how to go about it. We have had others do major repairs too, hoping they will chime in too.

Be back to you soon. I need to review your other post on more detail and then respond.

Be back soon.

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Thank you so much, JohnB! I really appreciate you taking the time to read my post

Thank you!! I've read a lot of your knowledgeable threads and posts...I've poured over them, in fact. You're a true expert, a wizard with your rebuilds. I find them all enjoyable to read lol
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Thankyou for the good words MC901, glad my posts helped.

Let us know if you need more help.

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I have questions lol as I get into repairing rather than removing. I don't know if you had a chance to see the pictures I posted in the "repairs and maintenance" forum.


I am unsure of where to begin I have a host of problems to do deal with but the first...the sill plate on the driver's side wall on the side of the front wall is completely rotted out. The wall there is sagged a little down due to that and basically disconnected as a result. Now, the joists, the front bottom sill plate and framing right at the corner of the slide there also needs replacing.

The order of attack is where I am currently stuck. The sill plate with the most rot I am guessing would be the first repair. Now - if the very front framing and bottom sill plate also needs repair and joists as well...what do I secure a new sill plate to? Or do I just take it out all at once? Is that structurally safe to do?

I may take off the bottom exterior aluminum to get to the front sill plate. Is there a method to the madness? Can I just cut the vertical floor joists from the front framing to replace the front sill ? I'm just scared to take framing out especially not knowing which order to repair the frame work and joists. . I have pictures in my other thread.

Im at a standstill you could say. I can take direction all day every day but figuring something out like this is new to me! 😬
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