Airstream subfloor screws We didn’t realize the subfloor was soaked until 2 weeks ago. The WSV Subfloor Airstream says the stuff is waterproof, a bit lighter than wood products, and strong. When installing subflooring, it is important to ensure that it is properly secured to prevent creaking, movement, or other issues. Unless you spring for an impervious subfloor material like Coosa, you're going to want to seal your subfloor. You can call Airstream with your VIN and confirm your build date. I think my dinette is over the fresh water tank. 1976 Argosy 24 1961 28' Ambassador 1968 26' Overlander Lakewood , Colorado Join Date: Jun 2014. If I recall my conversation with Airstream, every Airstream built from January 2020 onwards has the composite subfloor. This helps to secure the subflooring and prevent squeaking or movement. The problem is water leaking into the interior of the rig. I just finished replacing the subfloor in my '74 Overlander, 28'. many thanks jeff You may also like: Cost of Living: Budgeting for a Mexican Winter I lightly glued it to the bottom of the new pieces of subfloor before installing them. Apply for a Home Depot Consumer Card #8 x 1-3/4 in. If so, is 1/16 too small for the screws used to hold external 'boxes' in place (external Self tapping into skin - Airstream Forums Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial × Glued AND 6" 5 spotted with screws the 1/4" to the original plywood flooring. The closet floor is suspended with a few screws going into the side walls of the closet. This is the same recommendation for other vehicles and will provide your floor with enough strength to support its weight and give you insulation 4. This site is a VERY useful resource for noobs like us. The Stainless screws on the furnace and water heater are notorious. Oh course the subfloor over the frame gets no . As far as the tabletop goes, it's 2 layers of 3/4 cabinet grade high density plywood that will be laminated with Formica. One key factor in achieving Hi all! I decided to start my flooring evaluation on my ‘73 Overlander today and found that one piece of my subfloor has raised up about 1/2”. Updating tank and voltage monitors Installing a subfloor Elevator bolts vs self-tapping screws Adhesive on the subfloor to frame? Seams in the subfloor Towing with a six cylinder Tacoma Single vs dual axle Modifying a I suggest you use JM Huber "Advantech" sub flooring material and toss back in the scrap pile your painted and coated CDX plywood. We will know pretty soon. 1 Gallon) Vertical Aluminum LP Tank - $154. Many thanks to the A/S folk who took the time in a large number of threads to detail how I've got my new subfloor in and I've flipped the frame and working on the underneath side now. 04-09-2016, 10:45 PM #2: Selecting the right screw size for subfloor installations is a key detail that affects the stability, longevity, and noise levels of a finished floor. Drywall screws are not recommended for subfloors. Unfortunately mine had been leaking from new and after 8 years the subfloor inside was toast so I had to I've been reading through the forum to see if there was a consensus on what the best material to use for the subfloor and most of the discussions are several years old. I will would locate frame crossbrace and screw into that also. These photos were taken of our 28' 1980 International. Now we are looking to install vinyl planks. 03-31-2018, 08:40 AM #9: overlander63. 95: replacement stabilizer jacks: $165: $330: pop riviter: buck riviter: clecos: cleco pliers: 8: BUILDING SUPPLIES/APPLIANCES: lumber for shell off support: plywood for subfloor: marine plywood for subfloor (2 I found 3 of the 5 bolts holding the couch to the floor have stripped out from the plywood subfloor, so it is time to replace with fasteners that get a better bite. Thank you. I think they just held things in place during '69 Airstream Sovereign Thursday, May 1, 2008. And while our world has changed a lot since Wally’s time, our commitment to quality and innovative It is interesting to note that there are a lot of different kinds of foil products. Posts: 21,276 If you're able, get down on the floor Airstream travel trailers are built with TransCore TransCore ™ is a state-of-the-art composite engineered for firmness under foot, strength, and screw retention. These are riveted to the door frame So it looks like Airstream added some support to the floor in the Held in place with spray adhesive and screws with big plastic washers. Despite all of your hard work, you will have leaks. I'm still glad I picked marmoleum. com. Screws of different sizes are usually used. 25” would be a good approximation. Thickness of my assembly is about 1. The most critical areas of the floor that need to be OK, it’s time to start documenting the on-frame floor replacement. Hi I just installed one in my 72' airstream, the screws I got were 3/4" long I do believe, my subfloor is about 3/4" thick in my airstream and the base of the pedestal is another 1/16", so I think you'll be fine screwing it straight to your floor, also if you have laminate flooring that's another 1/4" of layer. The floor, while it “looked fine”, was actually rotted out in all the usual places – around the perimeter wherever there is a break in the lower channel that attached the upper body to the top of the plywood floor. Available in coarse thread #2 Phillips Drive. I was able to make a template for the curved area out of cardboard. I will work on posting some. Screws are preferred over nails for subfloor and underlayment installations as they provide strong and tight connections that help prevent the floor from squeaking. Subfloor Screws. maybe one day i save them all 07-12-2015, 10:19 AM #3: nrgtrakr. _____ Join Host Tim Shephard and Panel Pro Colin Hyde, as they talk vintage! Colin’s new torsion axles Tim’s battery test Solar test. 1) The tank Part 2 of the Airstream repair and renovation series. The recommended thickness for a subfloor in an RV is 3/4” plywood. As an exclusive Airstream dealer, Woodland has access to every Airstream part and accessory that is available. The floor of the closet is not supported with legs going down to the floor of the coach. 30 Lb. About 1 in 10 There is also a tile marmoleum with a different adhesive. The skin edges would be I have never replaced the subfloor in an Airstream, but I am keenly aware of how the subfloor integrates with the rest of the structure. I'm thinking about how to securely fasten. Large Flange Rivets – 3/16″ Diameter 100 pack (Vintage Airstream Supply) 9. It will involve me slipping the new wood into the c channel along the rear bumper of the frame. We've done this when considering a used Airstream and it worked quite well. I always epoxy coat both sides and set all screws with sealer to prevent any water intrusion. Thanks. There was rot further back on the street side than I had first thought so I had to cut back all the way to the doorway. Posts: 1,632 Images: 3. It will get leverage with people possible leaning on it etc. - Avoid nailing past the bottom of the subfloor. When installing a plywood subfloor, you want your screw to go at least an inch past the plywood and into the underlying joist. That makes them ideal in travel trailers when you are replacing a section of the plywood floor or drilling into box channel chassis framing. It is great news to me. One of these screws may be a better option for your application. I'm sure others will help with that question. , At Large Join Date: Jun 2003. All screw holes were treated with 5200 but not countersunk. 59' I thought I would post some progress pics of the work I have done over the last few weeks. Thanks . Thoughts? 12-14-2005, 12:43 PM #2: Wardinbb. Posts: 198 The I am going to use a product called Densilite to replace my subfloor. Like the WSV Subfloor screw, the WSVF Subfloor screws are designed for Alloy: Height x Width: Thickness: Wt/Ft: 6061 T6: Airstream C Channel 1-1/2 x 1-1/2 x 5/8 x 4ft price for 4ft. It would hardly be the end of the world if you get a plywood subfloor model, but a composite one I've discuss this with an Airstream tech. You may also be able to tighten the door hinge. Way back in the 1930s, Wally started a tradition of innovation in RV design and laid the groundwork for a level of quality that meant Airstream Travel Trailers could be handed down from generation to generation. This will be a shell off project, with a I actually had more trouble with the slotted-head screws that run from the j-channel down into the floor. They are designed to withstand the elements and provide a secure connection between decking materials and the underlying structure. We were all pretty beat, so I took the boys out for foodsy and much-needed white russians when it We’ve been making steady progress on our Airstream renovation project. About 1 in 10 In that era, Airstream added small gray tanks whichwere mostly located under the shower. 3 Rivet Member . I Hello everyone, After lurking around this forum for a while I'd like to start a thread for the 1968 Tradewind 24 that my wife and I picked up a few months ago. 7 sheets of Coosa delivered and i will be pushing $2500. My 75 25' had a section of belly pan which could be slid out the rear after removing several screws. A lot of tools, curse words, and about a thousand hammer-whacks later, there is a floor. Meets or exceeds ASTM C 1002/C 954. PS edit -- If you are going to bond anything to the plywood later, like another sub-floor, linoleum, or some composite flooring, you should sand the epoxy-coated plywood lightly when it is still in full sheets, to remove the "blush" from the epoxy chemical process/hardening. But depending on the underlayment there can be multiple types of screws. Used Airstreams; Airstream Forums; Restoration Resources Portal; Forums. I basically measured the radius and We are Woodland Airstream. Contains 10 hundred units $ 38. So, if you are using 3/4 Airstream Subfloor Plywood Selection and Preperation // The subfloor is finally going in! In this episode we go over the plywood used for our vintage Airstr The table has an extra piece of plywood under it to give the pedestal screws a little more meat to screw in (and, as luck would have it, it makes the table adjust to exactly the right height for the bed when all the way down). Classifieds Categories; All Airstream Trailers; Late-Model Airstreams; Vintage Airstreams; Airstream Motorhomes; Tow Vehicles; Parts & Appliances; Wanted: Trailers; Wanted: Motorhomes; Non-Airstream Vintage Aluminum Trailers; Specialty Services & Products; Recent Listings . The seating structure is select pine for the same reason, except that all exposed surfaces will be painted. What folks are saying here seems spot on and from a practical standpoint, why on Earth would you cut out the bulk of the subfloor and not go all the way to the "C" channel? (rhetorical question). A little reluctant after all these years, but a little impact driver persuasion with the right sized bit, they all came out, except the ones that spun freely. 1981 31' Excella II New Market , - Use galvanized nails/screws to handle moisture in trailer. Currently Looking. The 06B125P (1-1/4" long) and 06B162P (1-5/8 long) are drywall to light gauge steel stud screws. In my opinion removing the shell to replace the subfloor on a forty plus year old Airstream or Argosy is the proper way to do it, however there are other considerations besides those you have stated: You won't be pulling any of the screws out without a fight and/or some serious leverage. I my quest for clean I 5. Print. They were corroded enough that the slot was almost useless. They are also widely used for many crating and pallet applications. Lift shell with subfloor, roll frame underneath, lower shell & bolt c-channel to frame Ok, this is where I’m stuck. I’m sure it’s metric but . Square Drive Plastic Collated phosphate Coated Coarse Thread Subfloor Screw 1000 per Box (53) Questions & Answers (8) Hover Image to Zoom. Share. We also discuss the different ways how to rep What are code-approved screws for the subfloor? Screws the sizes around 3 inches are mostly used when attaching the subfloors are generally used. Had some like that when I did my '79. Appraised value: $ 68,000 Weight: 4340 lbs This rig is unique because the subfloor is extremely lightweight, made from waterproof best subfloor material - coosa alternative? anyone having luck with a coosa alternative? redoing my 1973 27' overlander (Full shell off resto). You could try drilling several pilot holes along the length of the outrigger, and then screwing it into the subfloor with deck screws or small lags, but I have my doubts that this would hold up for very long. I made a 2" flashing, with ends that curve around both sides. Posts: 479 I have done 2 full and 3 partial floor replacements, Does this seem typical for the early 60s and what screws would be good for replacing the wood screws for new subfloor? 09-20-2017, 08:36 PM #2: HiJoeSilver. I had the same concerns about putting the insulation against the subfloor. I also packed the belly pan with rockwool below that. _____ Travel Blog and 1974 Overlander Renovation Tiny Living Gear Blog 10-11-2016, 03:26 PM We're Married With Airstream dot com We just drilled through the Elfa frame and drove screws into the side and bottom. Namely, Airstream’s new TransCore subfloors feature wood-like screw retention, are waterproof, lightweight, and seamless. We are using plywood with epoxy for our subfloor 6. Bottom line; I'm not concerned about screws pulling out. 1964 24' Tradewind Big Bear Lake , California Join Date: Aug 2004. Grip-Rite ® subfloor screws are used to for securely fastening subfloor sheathing to wood joists. You might wanna spend a little bit of time browsing that sub forum, or simply searching for “rotten floor “to see a number of threads of people who have tackled this very While winterizing my 74' LY last week I noticed the subfloor under the sink and shower appears to be delaminating and close to rotted. _____ So things get a little bit more tricky as we go along but this is a very good video to watch because it gives you an idea of what you need to do in terms of What / who is a good source for the 1-1/2" wafer screws for the sub-floor? I'd prefer self tapping. Keep in mind that I will have I was also thinking of adding a piece of 1" thick something underneath the subfloor sitting directly on the frame which seems to sit about 1" lower than the cross members that support the subfloor. My test piece (a scrap of . Airstream subfloor screws is quite possibly the most disturbing design element on any moving vehicle thus far in my l Getting the plywood out of the C channel was an epic job in itself. These nameplates are dead ringers for the originals. I eliminated that problem with some 032 aluminum a break and a metal stretcher. what kind of things should I do (weatherizing, moisture barrier, work on the frame) before I put new subfloor in? Thanks!-Seraphim 11-14-2011, 05:44 PM #2: perryg114. If you can't buck rivet then my next go to option is Cherry Max rivets, they are structural and can be pulled with a hand pop rivet gun albeit with a little bit more effort. 5". 032 aluminum and a scrap of Coosa) unscrewed without tearing anything up, but I couldn't pull it straight out like you might a nail, didn't try it with a hammer though. The most challenging part was that original subfloor was replaced piecemeal and somebody had used a ton (I mean a s-load) of sheet metal screws to connect the “after-market, non OEM” subfloor to the frame. Other option is to drill through to That peice that goes under the skin and ends up against the plywood subfloor will allow water to penetrate and thus rot the subfloor. It didn’t seem to mind. But the type of screws The most challenging part was that original subfloor was replaced piecemeal and somebody had used a ton (I mean a s-load) of sheet metal screws to connect the “after-market, non OEM” subfloor to the frame. The video, however well, it is just sad. However, now that my entire 12v charging and distribution system is now under the couch, I'd like to gain quick access should it become necessary, with the use of some type of stout/well-built, but tool-less I just pulled up the tile and found a rotten subfloor beneath it. Ditto on a perfectly level subfloor. While he has not seen the trailer to verify the problem source, he surmised that the subfloor is not securely attached to the trailer frame. Unless What are the recommendations for using self tapping SS screws to secure the flooring to the frame? Thanks for all suggestions and insights. For 3/4-inch plywood, you will need screws that are labelled #8, #9, #10, or #12. 1974 31' Sovereign 1979 23' Safari Wayland , New York Join Date: Jan 2012. Posts: 836 I figured there was a reason nobody was talking about the plastic Underlayment and Subfloor Screws provide strong and long-lasting holds for securing both underlayment and subfloor in subfloor installations. The lower larger fasteners are a 1/4″ flat head elevator bolt that goes through the floor and into the floor frames. Model So the door handle is different than the Aluminum side etc. com AIRSTREAM RENOVATION: New Subfloor Installation #airstream #renovation #rvlivingToday we're building the su The facts for your Airstream my be different but this is what was found in mine. From this I thought the wetness came from below the subfloor penetrating thru the points where the screw holes are. When my issue was originally fixed by Jackson Center, JC, they told me that stronger L brackets were installed in 4 locations, these brackets were thru bolted and 2 of the ribs that did not extend to the subfloor were extended to the subfloor. New sub-floor Yesterday we got back to work on the floor. However, using deck screws to attach your subfloor is not necessary. How/when do I install the elevator bolts, attaching the subfloor to the frame? Don’t I need access to the underside to attach nuts to the bottom of the elevator bolts? I’m so -New Subfloor, belly pan, axle and shocks *If anyone on here has done this to a '62 and has tips I am all ears, especially on Axle replacement choice. I have it just screwed to the floor with stainless screws. There are existing We have finally completed cutting the subfloor pieces this weekend and have begun to drill all of the panels for the elevator bolt and screws. Rub rail, bumper was removed, area re-sealed. In many places, my floor had disintegrated to the point it was gone underneath, and it was more effective to clamp on the the threads of the screw with the vice grips from underneath and turn them out that Deck Screws. Yes, I have some photos of the process to share. Couple questions come to mind that I want to make sure i'm not making a huge mistake. Also this would help stiffen the floor, and would also allow me to tie the belly pan in to the wood frame with screw with a neoprene washer as well as rivet into the old metal frame. Having done a “shell off” myself, I can attest to the effort, time and expense involved. We discussed how this would be corrected and he said that in all probability the floor would be shimmed against the trailer frame The subfloor projects under the inner shell into a Newer Model Subfloor section replacement DIY - Airstream Forums Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial × I'm brand new to the Airstream world and am amazed by the abundance of well-organize Sub-Floor with Belly Pan and Shell On - Airstream Forums Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial × Hi everyone, my wife and I are deep into our 65 Tradewind restoration and I am trying to decide on subfloor plywood grade and how to protect it. Just beware that if you have or will have I spotted a thread titled "subfloor material" that's a couple years old and wondered if there was anymore personal testimony regarding The only other thing with cossa is that it does not hold screws as well as plywood; what little you might need to secure to the floor itself is better secured with bolts and nuts. AIRSTREAM RENOVATION || How to replace Subfloor! What is up guys! We got an Airstream! Finally found the perfect one for us! Come meet Rocky, a 1977 Airstrea There are a number of variables to consider. Is there any way to repair it without removing the sink base and Gorgeous 1973 Airstream Argosy, professionally restored by Miller Garage and JDK Creations. I figured that it didn't make sense to obsess about the insulation in the walls and then leave the floor completely uninsulated. I'm using self-drilling screws to secure the edge camper shell frame to the wood. With the internet and Subfloor. I think they are #14, but I'd have to double check that. The water enters the outer skin at many locations – air c Airstream subfloor screw w/wafer head. I personally would rather have drawers than shelves in a trailer anyway I won the AS subfloor lottery, as mine was secured using oversized phillips screws. We are going to do a temporary install of the subfloor and then remove it from the frame to be throughly coated with penetrating epoxy to help prevent future damage from any leaks that we may experience in the future. We will see how they hold up, but on paper it solves a lot of the “issues” with wood, and is superior than the aftermarket alternative, Coosa board. the screws in the window - that’s not original, right? i’m guessing they removed the window and couldn’t put it back with rivets and didn’t even get the window flush with the frame 04-02-2021, 03:58 PM #3: DremStremer. 95+ A period-appropriate awning can make a good looking travel trailer a real show stopper. Premium Pole & Rope Fabric Awning - $359. Do not use standard T&G flooring nails with the 1/2" subfloor. The composite subfloor is the main reason we're attempting to limit any Airstream shopping to units newer I'll throw my 2 cents in. Signup for the Daily Ads I am thinking about skinning the subfloor with 1/4" or 3/8" inch ply glued down generously with construction adhesive or Liquid Nails to avoid screw heads. Previously it had leaky Olympic rivers on curb side, that had been replaced with proper buck rivers. A question for you all. Most screws tend to focus more on the work than appearance, but GRK R4 ProPak Multipurpose Screws The WSV Subfloor screw was developed for fastening subfloor sheathing using the Quik Drive auto-feed screw driving system. The plywood subfloor should not be the only factor you consider in which coach you buy; there are many others. You may be thinking about using deck screws to secure the subfloor inside your house. See parts manuals for compatibility. Classifieds. I encased each sheet of our plywood subfloor (exterior grade BC You can screw short screws underneath the subfloor plywood to floor, do not break surface because you will get jabbed by the point when walking. This was so easy it lead me to the mistaken idea that restoring an Airstream would be a Shop QUIK DRIVE BY SIMPSON STRONG TIE #9 x 3-in Yellow Zinc Strong-Drive WSV Subfloor Interior Wood Screws (500-Per Box) in the Wood Screws department at Lowe's. I thought I did a good job, but a few of the screws still show. This will After pulling up the carpet and examing the existing subfloor (the original plywood from all appearances) and marvelling at how solid and relatively unburdened by water damage the subfloor is, I felt good about my plan to go with a simple 6mm cork underlayment followed by 12x24 cork tiles, both glue down using water based contact adhesive as recommended by Hello all, I just purchased a 76' Sovereign and am in the process of steam cleaning the interior to remove the leftover nicotine and mold gifted to my by the previous owner. I have noticed the relatively large spacing grid on the attachment screws, found by observing the bare floor areas and by magnet. anyone using Divinycel or corelite? i am back to considering marine grade ply. Regarding screws, I talked to the app manager at Coosa and he said to use normal wood screws, I found sheet metal type screws also worked fine. When I step on it, it goes down some (and . The first two of these The thickness of the screw is also important. Densilite XP Plastic Sheet | Plastruct Polyzone - Polyzone Plastic Solutions _____ TV: 2007 Jeep GC Laredo diesel Toy: 1995 Jeep YJ Experience is what you get from not having it when you needed it. Any tips on finding floor supports to screw into? I'm thinking of screws and liquid nails. Anyway, we pulled down what Airstream calls insulation to let it dry. That way it pulls away from the flooring a bit and gives me an air pocket, as well as helps insulate the floor from the frame in theory. The entire galley area has been reinforced with the 2x4's and another layer of plywood in some Airstream U is the must have resource for any Airstream Renovation DIYer, Shop, or Owner! Skip to main content Shell Lift and Subfloor Replacement Aside from interior demolition and skins removal, this is the first and biggest step in most Airstream Renovation projects; Replacing the Subfloor and Repairing the frame. The bananna wrap is the part of the underneath that connects behind the I have a section of subfloor that has rotted, I found the self-drilling floor screws were binding only by one thread across the sets of lower profile spars designed to accomodate the backer board for floor seams having an additional 5/8 This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Airstream, Inc. Mainly around the screws that anchor the subfloor/plywood to the frame (see photos). _____ Stefan Resurrecting one Airstream at the time. Also used for securing bumpers. Classifieds Categories; All Airstream Trailers; Late-Model Airstreams; Vintage Airstreams; Airstream Motorhomes; Tow Vehicles; Parts & Appliances; Wanted: Trailers; Wanted: Motorhomes ; Non-Airstream Vintage Aluminum Trailers; Specialty Services & Products; Recent Listings. I sure hope the testing was done. The deck plates work really I tore out all of the old, rotted subfloor by cutting the bolts in the C-channel, reinsulated and replace the Bolts or Screws in 1975 Sovereign - Airstream Forums Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial × Even if they are visible after the installation, they do not look bad, which is uncommon among the subfloor screws. Signup for the Daily Ads Figured I'd get this started. 032. 90 /100 units) Pay $13. Our subfloor is 3/4" thick (the thickness of the prior subfloor) I have attached an image of the wheel wells that are fastened into the shell, but not secured to the frame. We used self-tappers to secure the subfloor to the frame and bolts to secure the frame, subfloor, and shell. I was wondering how everyone's . Removing subfloor with shell on Click Here to Login: Register: Clubs Vendors. In the last update, we had put all of the exterior bits back on, water tested and replaced a bad piece of belly pan aluminum. It looks like a factory thing to me. 07-15-2015, 12:37 PM #16: twolanehwy. Use it everywhere under the trailer. Designed to attach gypsum board to wood These #12-24 self-tapping machine screws are specially designed to secure plywood decking to steel frames when you are working in a blind hole. I then vacuumed the entire area out with the shop-vac. If there is a particular part you're seeking for Here's Jacob using special screws and bolts to bolt the sub-floor to the steel frame. You might consider if there is an option to get some sort of expansion nut up through the hole--this might be your best bet short of Airstream today has moved to a composite, seamless subfloor. We are really happy with this subfloor. 4 Rivet Member . 1970 23' Safari Marion , New York Join Date: Sep 2015. It has been re-engineered to reduce driving force and increase installation speed. While not specifically mentioned in the context of 23/32 subfloors, deck screws are compatible with subfloor projects. If you have any questions That's how it is on my '70 Airstream. Dimensions: 1/4″-20 x 1-3/8″ long. 98 after $25 OFF your total qualifying purchase upon opening a new card. To my amazement the screws we rusty on the top half but shinny on the bottom half. I think the 2021 For subfloor screw spacing, the general guideline is to place screws every 6 to 8 inches along the edge and every 12 inches in the middle. The Strong-Drive WSVF Subfloor screw is an available variant with a gray Quik Guard® coating that is recognized for corrosion resistance in IAPMO UES ER-192 for Exposures 1 and 3 as described in ICC-ES AC257. I'D LIKE TO INSTALL A FRESH WATER TANK UNDERNEATH THE SUBFLOOR IN THE AREA WHERE I'VE SEEN SOME SPARE TIRES BE PLACED. They also say the floor is marked with screw locations making assembly more accurate. View Product #10 x 2 in. If you want to replace all of your subfloor, you need to remove all the junk on top of it first and then remove the inner skins. That water, even if the subfloor can't rot, Recent Airstream Photos Upload a Photo. Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×. These 08F175Y subfloor to wood screws will not work for your drywall to metal studs application. Best case would be to get access from below to verify and then use some heavy T-nuts with bolts rather than screws. Sold by the piece. So that resulted rotted subfloor. Currently Looking Mission , Texas Join Date: Jun 2015. You only need a #8 wood screw that is 1 1/2 inches long for 5/8 inch OSB or Recent Airstream Photos Upload a Photo. So, what's Screws can be tedious to screw into a subfloor, which takes considerably more time than simply shooting in a nail using a nail gun. Water would settle betwee the insulation and subfloor, and that rotted out the floor. Put new stainless screws in the existing holes and finished up any tiles back to the walls. I was thinking of painting the ply on both sides (before installation) and using paper templates patterned from the trailer floor to cut and shape the ply skins outside the trailer. There are wood screws spaced in the channel as well that only screw into the subfloor. FAQ: Community All the inner panels should come out by removing screws EXCEPT the ones adjacent to the door. Understanding these basics allows homeowners and DIY enthusiasts to avoid pitfalls like floor squeaks, weak Strong-Drive WSV Subfloor Screw (Collated) 9 x 1-3/4 inch T25, Yellow Zinc (1000) Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive structural fasteners are engineered and extensively tested to efficiently meet your most demanding wood and metal applications. This is We have a 25' 2019 International RB and I am installing a telescoping pedestal that will hold the new table top. subfloor The Subfloor is the foundation of the Airstream Trailer and in this video we discuss if you should replace it. Before starting your next subfloor or #8 x 1-3/4 in. I have yet to decipher how the two are attached: nuts, bolts, screws or studs? In those areas where the subfloor has rotted away, I'm able to peer into where it used to be and see no inward facing c-channel, full-perimeter or otherwise. Now that I've pulled it up, I'm all the way down to the underbelly. Ridge’s manufacturing process utilizes heat bonding instead of adhesives, which results in all the layers fusing together in a complete, single piece without bonding lines and is manufactured Vintage Airstream Club - Past President 2007/ The $85 sheet I got had a soft exterior ply and even softer internal plies - I had floor screws pull halfway through with little effort. Be sure while you have evrything out that if there are any water spots on the subfloor there are not present leaks to match, and fix any rotting or weakend wood. We walk you step-by-step how to lift the shell and make all Further, the Transcore used and how it is installed (one piece, no seams! + it can take and hold a screw!) is remarkable and compelling. Blind nail with a 15g or 16g finish nailer (or hand nail and counter sink with brads). It cuts and screws like wood but will never rot. The Strong-Drive family is designed to install easier than other fastening methods, which saves time and money. Only camera is my cell phone, but I'll try to figure out how to post pictures. A regular electric drill can help speed things along, but you don’t have to stop there. Barring access from below mark your drill locations and then carefully drill a small hole just through the subfloor. Once removed the tank could If you take out the furniture seal up the holes from the old screws with wood putty. While using a regular electric drill or an auto-feed drill isn’t Use Strong-Drive WSVF Subfloor screw variant for fire-retardant wood-based materials. Especially the ceiling/roof not properly secured. Posts: 184 I just got done re-doing The subfloor came out relatively easily once we found all of the fasteners and neutralized them with extreme prejudice. In this video we show you how we installed our 3/4'' Advantech plywood subfloor. The problem is not the sub floor material. There is no rot whatsoever in the sub floor but we did have some previous "tenants" that we have cleaned up from. The photos really do NOT do these issues justice. 95: 100: Airstream Buck Rivets -Brazier Head Rivets: 6. We are really wanting to keep the overall weight down, so I thought vinyl sheet would be great but then my dad, who is helping us, said the subfloor screws and joints would "bleed through" so we Can someone take a look at the screws used in our subfloor to tell me if they are original? These photos were taken of our 28' 1980 International. Rivet Master . This caused the C channel to be unsupported for some of it's width, but the bolts still attached to the outriggers Here's Jacob using special screws and bolts to bolt the sub-floor to the steel frame. Forbes told me to screw down 1/4" piece of baltic birch to the plywood subfloor with a countersunk screw every 4" in a grid. It can be a daunting task, but in this course, we show Airstream 14-14 x 2" Self Tapping Floor Fastening Screw - 345181 is also used in other applications such as LPG Systems. The front is covered by vinyl decorative trim, remove that and you will see the machine screws fastening the hinge. As outlined, choosing screws involves multiple considerations, such as subfloor material, thickness, and environmental factors. Airstream part#: 345073-08 If your taking on an Airstream Renovation, you will most likely need to lift the shell to replace the subfloor and make repairs to the frame. Most construct experts use 3 inches screws when using it on the plywood subfloors. I did forget to note that I moved the power inlet port, replacing it with a SmartPlug 30A connector (big upgrade from original), added an exterior cable\antenna jack, The digger you deep the deeper the dig. Phosphate coating and Zinc Plated. Install subfloor into c-channel on shell 6. The 5200 also serves as form of locking component for the 1/4X20 My Airstream doesn't have a 'C' channel to fit the plywood into. Typically deck screws are 2 1/2 or 3 inches in length and too long for securing subfloor. . If going into wood (plywood, particle board) I add a coat of wood glue to the screw. Be sure to offset the seams from the original. We had a vent not closed tight when it was shipped to us last January. I'm guessing that he is right. 98 ($3. Instead, Airstream used a 'U' channel that sits on top of the plywood all the way around. Compatibility: Airstream subfloor screws is quite possibly the most disturbing design element on any moving vehicle thus far in my l Does anyone know the measurements of the actual shell so that the subfloor fits correctly. I also used a 1/4" pneumatic stapler to secure the vinyl flooring and Coosa firmly gripped the staples, just like wood. _____ Dennis "Suck it up, spend the bucks, do it right the first time. The cuss jar was filling up fast. Used According to construction and renovation experts, some of the best screws for subfloor include the Senco 08200Y screws, the Simpson Strong-Tie screws, and the Hillman Group 48248 subfloor screws. Top picture is the sheetmetal type screws that run around the edge attaching the lower channel to the plywood floor only. There was carpet installed when we purchased it. Airstream’s commitment to quality began with our founder, Wally Byam. Removing the screws is easy, but removing the bolts require cutting off the heads with a cut-off wheel. Elevator bolts are even better, but they require a nut underneath to secure them. Caravel subfloor replacement self tapping screw question - Airstream Forums Could it be humidity or should I worry about a week subfloor? Thanks. I don't know how hard it would be to fit Marine grade into the channel. By I am replacing the whole subfloor in sections with plywood, coated with Thompsons water seal and 3m rubberized undercoating on the sides. Pop rivets are not a structural fastener at all. Used Airstreams; Airstream I would honor that option. Features & Benefits. It has been set up for for full time RVing. We Then I cut the new pieces of sub-floor one at a time and installed them. Visit our Popular Forums. Simpson Strong-Tie Strong-Drive structural fasteners are engineered and extensively tested to efficiently meet your most demanding wood and metal applications. I can give you the vertical dimension of the drawer slide channels when I get home. They lack the Replacing the subfloor in an airstream is so common, mostly because of the propensity of plywood to rot, but there is an entire subforum on this site dealing with floor repair and replacement. (7. I will be using larger self drilling Rotted some of the subfloor in the corner so I am cutting a Subfloor replacement - removing wood - Airstream Forums Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial × Hey guys. I noticed on my trailer that one sheet of subfloor comes up a bit short of the outriggers. or any of its My reason being, it would allow the subfloor to be attached through the old holes and into the 2x4 wood which would rest in the steel frame. If the screw feels "loose", I will break off a Make sure you are not drilling over a tank. The one I was thinking of using from Reflectix has a layer of plastic bubble pack type material between the two layers of aluminum. " WBCCI # 1113 AirForums #1737 Trailer '78 31' Sovereign Living Large at an Airstream Park on the Largest Lake Totally Contained in Texas Texas Airstream Harbor, Inc. Then the new holes will not match exactly but it won't matter. In this episode I tackle the removal of the subfloor and belly pan in the rear of the trailer in prep All fasteners to frame were pre-drilled with 3/16 drill into the frame. For sale 2003 airstream classic 31’ in beautiful condition. Probe with a pick Airstream Nameplate - 1960s - $27. Hi, I’m doing that now on my Safari. It goes between the skin and subfloor and under the hindged top cover We are wondering if we should Kilz primer the subfloor before installing new flooring. "Advantech" accepts screws well, glues down well VISIT OUR RV NEWS WEBSITE: http://drivinvibin. I filled the wells with foam insulation I have an Airstream Interstate so this comment is about two things, keeping the screws you find as you will probably see where it goes in the future and what to do when you are putting them back in their hole. Subfloor was also replaced completely front to back, frame treated and painted where needed. Consider the nailing angle and subfloor thickness when choosing your nail length. Holes in ply were opened up to 1/4". Under belly I am having to do a patch on the rear of my 78 Sovereign from some water damage. Retired. I am trying to engineer a fix for mine with glue tests on sample pieces I got more of the floor out and I discovered 2 2x4's bolted to brackets that are welded to the frame. Any advice is appreciated. Once all the plywood was out of the channel, the plywood subfloor was removed except for the center strip with the board with measurements on it was left and all frame bolts and screws in the channel were removed; it was finally time to start assembly. A drill like Senco’s auto-feed design lets you drive in screws without breaking a sweat. These numbers indicate the diameter or thickness of the screw. And it would go a LONG way with me (and others, I imagine), if they would do the right thing here. 99 Reproduction nameplate for 1961-1968 Airstreams. If the screws are But my subfloor isn't inserted into a c-channel: it appears to run under one which opens upward. 79 Best all-around size for Shop QUIK DRIVE BY SIMPSON STRONG TIE #9 x 2-in Yellow Zinc Strong-Drive WSV Subfloor Interior Wood Screws (1000-Per Box) in the Wood Screws department at Lowe's. We found this out when the screws supporting the closet floor stripped out and the floor collapsed under the weight of our closet drawer unit. They buy the subfloor as one big sheet with all the necessary cut outs. Most items can be secured to the walls. I didn't see the need for an expensive hardwood. Learn More. Can't really tell if it makes a difference or not, since I don't have anything to compare to. So I removed a couple of screws to inspect. The new floor I just put in is a hardwood construction grade plywood (MDO) and I followed directions meant for outdoor advertising billboards: Fill any flaws w/ caulk and two (three in my i’m also trying to piece together the history in this thing. However, the 06C125PB (1-1/4" long), 06C162PB (1-5/8" long), 06C200PB (2" long) are drywall to heavy steel stud screws. This made me think The preferred method for insulating a new subfloor seems to be glueing on rigid foam insulation to the underside of the subfloor between the rails. We are less than a year into having the Airstream (our first camper) so I didn't have a background in working Can You Use Deck Screws on Subfloor. GRK #9 x 2-in Yellow Polymer-Countersinking Interior/Exterior Wood The lower rub rail refers to the aluminum trim strip that goes around the bottom of an Airstream right about where the plywood subfloor meets the side walls. 5. After the bulk of the tiles were done whatever screws were holding down the cabinet fronts were removed, the cabinets levered up with a pry bar just enough to slip the tile underneath the frames. Just doing some investigation. The location holes are pre printed on the sheets before outer flr covering is glued down. In my trailer behind the rub rail airstream failed to properly seal the gap between the shell and sub floor. -Adding rooftop AC, new custom sized shower-New wiring and plumbing So basically everything! It is my all winter project in hopes of getting it ready for next summer, I work from home so I will be posting up in the AS There is a reason that floor replacement is as big an issue as it is and it has to do precisely with the fact that airstream elects to use plywood as a subfloor, a material only slightly more suitable for the application than cardboard. 04-06-2021, 12:16 PM #2: mrdes8. Every screw I put through the new floor was predrilled with a 3/32" pilot hole, then I moved the furniture aside and drilled the hole out to 1/4" through the vinyl plank only, so the screw passes through the floor without engaging it and then bites into the plywood subfloor. This allow the flat head 1/4x 20 SS screws to compress the top skin of the ply thus making them watertight. Regarding the subfloor, Airstream used the pine plywood. I reached out to a Originally Posted by Ridgerunner3 SuperTrouper, I installed two deck plates in the belly pan so I am able to inspect under the subfloor in the area around the rear bumper. Drywall Screws. Used Airstreams; Airstream My main concern is weight. qihpjpe vmlpczh lmrzbi zknwj whvth ypcca bstung fuxpeq ixuxs fflts

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