This is somewhat embarrassing as I have followed this discussion, but
what the heck is OSB? I do tend to agree with Uwe and Colin on the
flooring situation. When you think or see that you have a little
problem and then if you really tear into it, you'll probably find a
lot more wood rot and rusty elevator bolts and probably even rust on
the frame in that area. It's probably a daunting proposal and it's not
an easy thing to do, but if one intends to keep that AS for a while,
and use it and do a lot more improvements, consider the whole floor
replacement. You can then rework the frame, strengthen it where
needed, and really get yourself some confidence in zooming down the
interstate.
Jo Ann
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I want to say to this that I am in complete agreement with Colin on
the flooring issue, especially when it comes to OSB. I feel it's an
insult to Airstream's future. Enough said.
On another note, I am just returning from the Four Corners Vintage
Restoration Rally in Albuquerque. Many of the owners asked me for a
brief inspection of their trailers, and sadly most of them were in
desperate need of flooring repairs of one kind or another. I can't
stress enough how important this topic is, please don't dismiss
Colin's information as scare tactics. I have a feeling that this is an
uncomfoprtable topic, but it is what it is - Airstreams rot right from
under you if you don't watch out for the 2 main causes: Water and
vibration.
Uwe Salwender
www.area63productions.com