Wall / Floor Joint

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   I
 have a 2018 R-POD 189 that has had the floor replaced by local shop 
once and is now rotted again.  It appears that shop did not fix the 
leaks.  My plan now is to replace the floor with aluminum diamond plate 
and use a carpet over that.

My
 question(s) has anyone seen how the walls attach to the frame?  The few
 dated (low res) pictures that I have seen online appear to show the 
walls sitting on the floor wood vice the perimeter metal frame.  If any 
one has pictures of this connection and how the walls are bonded to the 
frame it would be appreciated. 

Thank you,

Hank

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hank1212 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 17 Jun 2022 Location: WV Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote hank1212 Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Wall / Floor Joint Posted: Yesterday at 9:32pm
	I have a 2018 R-POD 189 that has had the floor replaced by local shop once and is now rotted again. It appears that shop did not fix the leaks. My plan now is to replace the floor with aluminum diamond plate and use a carpet over that. My question(s) has anyone seen how the walls attach to the frame? The few dated (low res) pictures that I have seen online appear to show the walls sitting on the floor wood vice the perimeter metal frame. If any one has pictures of this connection and how the walls are bonded to the frame it would be appreciated. Thank you, Hank

gpokluda Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 11 Nov 2018 Location: East Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 441	Post Options Post Reply Quote gpokluda Report Post Quote Reply Posted: Today at 7:43am
	Hank, I can't help you with how the mechanical joint is established, however I would like to bring something to your attention. The 189 probably has the same weight challenges my 179 had which is it has a 3500lb axle which will limit the over all weight of the camper. My guess is in order to achieve enough rigidity in the floor, the diamond plate is going to have to be thick which may make it heavier than the plywood and thus cut into your weight capacity. Not sure, but just keep in in mind. Good luck.
	Gpokluda 2017 Rpod 179(sold 2023) 2022 Escape 5.0TA 2022 Ford F150 4X4 3.5EB Honda SCL500

GlueGuy Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 15 May 2017 Location: N. California Online Status: Offline Posts: 2749	Post Options Post Reply Quote GlueGuy Report Post Quote Reply Posted: Today at 12:06pm
	+1 If you add that much weight, you will probably have to do something about the axle.
	bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost