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Lonetraveler 
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 Topic: The cabin jumps out of framePosted: 20 Mar 2026 at 4:55am |
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Thanks, more bad news. But at least now I know the problem. After a few other projects I will get to work. Thanks again for all of your help.
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gpokluda
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Posted: 19 Mar 2026 at 3:08pm |
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I think it would be a fun project if you had time and money to work on it. Just keep in mind that if you decide to "beef things up" like I would tend to do, you only have about 1000 lbs to work with before you hit your GVW of 3200 lbs.
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GlueGuy
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Posted: 19 Mar 2026 at 12:52pm |
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The major part of the problem is that the floor and the linoleum go wall-to-wall. So to replace either, you really need to lift the entire chassis from the frame/floor. Plumbing and some electrical go through in a few spots.
It's a really (REALLY) big job.
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Lonetraveler
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Posted: 19 Mar 2026 at 5:08am |
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since I am a lonetraveler and only travel for 4 to 6 days 7 times a year, how it looks is secondary to safety. I certainly can't sell it without disclosing the issue. So my intentions are to take up the linolem and check the flooring. If the entire flooring needs to be removed and replaced...well I will think about it. If only the front section of the floor has rottened out I will figure a way to repair it. Regarding the exterior if I think it a good idea to put up side metal braces to keep the cabin centered, I know a good welder. In any case...this old retired guy has just found another thing to keep him busy. If anyone has resolved such a problem and has ideas, please share them with me. I don't mind being a copy cat!
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gpokluda
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Posted: 18 Mar 2026 at 2:40pm |
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There are probably a number of non-elegant ways to deal with it. It all depends on what you're tolerance is for how good it looks in the end.
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Lonetraveler
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Posted: 18 Mar 2026 at 9:36am |
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Thank you. I guess I will take a look at the floor and see if this old man can resolve the problem. It was so nice you gave me the bad news, but at least now I know what needs to happen.
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David and Danette
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Posted: 18 Mar 2026 at 7:25am |
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There are factory videos of the r-pods being built perhaps if you could find one you could get a better understanding of how they are built and what your problem is. But I agree with what has been said that it appears to be water damage to the floor and could be expensive to fix. The wood floor is attached to the frame with metal fasteners if the wood gets wet and rots the fasteners will break free from the floor allowing the body of the camper to shift from being attached to the frame. Sorry for your problem but when it comes to wood water will often cause a lot of damage.
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gpokluda
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Posted: 18 Mar 2026 at 7:05am |
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Hi Lonetraveler, sorry to hear you are having this issue. This is a serious issue with no easy fix. The fact that the sides/body of the camper are moving around on the floor, points to wall separation at the joints, probably due to water intrusion causing the wall to degrade and the fasteners to break free. Basically the walls have to be rejoined to the front and the floor. Having an RV repair shop do that is probably best, but it is going to be costly, probably challenging the value of your rig.
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Lonetraveler
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Posted: 17 Mar 2026 at 12:10pm |
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I think I found out how to upload a picture
 
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Lonetraveler
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Posted: 17 Mar 2026 at 11:24am |
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Yes, I can post a picture and will do so as soon as I get home. Thanks
Well, I could post a picture if I can figure out how to do that. I am still searching to find the 'add' button. Can someone help me? I am old and new to this site. Thanks Edited by Lonetraveler - 17 Mar 2026 at 12:05pm |
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