Eric, thanks for sharing... It is very helpful and interesting seeing you show new items. :) Also, it is so heart-warming watching you and Jax giving each other love and affection... You are doing a great service with your videos.. You brighten so many lives ... Thank you for sharing all that you do...
I have no idea what transpired a few months ago but I stand with you and your friend Linesman! Both share informational wonderful videos...so thank you!
Sheet vinyl faux wood flooring went in my last rig and going into my new one. Don't get that plank stuff that sticks together, It'll peel up and crack in low temperatures. They have it at Home Depot, I was going to get the plank stuff and the person working there said they put it in their 5th wheel and regret it because of cracking and curling up with Montana's extreme high and low temps. Works great and easy to install! Hate all the carpet in RV's who thought that was a good idea! Both my Toyota RV's had it even in the bathroom. Sweet canopy! You could set it on 4 wide logs and not have to duck if you really wanted, only have to hit your head a few times to remember haha!
Did mine two years ago with Home Depot ceramic impregnated stick on tiles and Lumber Liquidators stick on vinyl tile strips. Has lasted from cold -20 New England winters ( with no heat) to hot muggy Florida summers...and a dog too! Easy and very happy with results. Just make sure sub floor is clean and free from dirt and grease.
Look into MARMOLEUM which is a sheet linoleum type flooring. I'd stay away from any tile type flooring and also laminate. Stick with a sheet product, and a top quality one at that. Marmoleum has a commercial grade which will hold up. Look for flooring remnants stores where you can pick up a piece to fit your needs cheaper than going retail. I agree with those who suggested having it professionally installed. You should be able to negotiate prices on a remanent which installers had left over from another job. Smart not to jump in and rush this job. You'll run across the right solution if you're not in a hurry. I installed Marmoleum in my kitchen, as did a friend, and it was a little cushiony which was easy on my feet and knees. Phoney wood floor won't hold up. If you're going to put down a hard wood surface, maybe bamboo would suit your needs in price, durability and variety. For such a small space, splurge and get REAL hardwood, and have it professionally installed. My first vote is for Marmoleum, however.
I’m a thinker and a planner too. I like to think over the plans, pros, conc, options, costs and so on. I like the way you do the same. Impulses can lead to huge and costly lessons.
I've seen some vids where they used vinyl planks rather than the squares. A floating floor like wood laminate is nice too, they feel good under your feet. But you do have to use a special barrier material under those. Yep. You will do your homework & get it done the right way. Nice little awning there too!
Have you ever thought about making a cat hole in the dinette bench and stashing the litterbox under the bench seat? Or perhaps under the rear bed storage area?
If you were in my town, I'd get you all set up because I deal in floors all day long. Stay away from any self-stick vinyl tiles, they always pop up form the cold. Laminate is not water friendly- wood in the product will warp from wet mopping or water left on the surface. Plus it can be scratched, nicked, etc. Vinyl plank would work; Cortec One and Metroflor make good products. Sheet vinyl is another option- Marmoleum is a really good product as well. Good luck!
was going to buy that canopy setup on line but lots of bad reviews because of the poor quality and problems with the legs. Looks like you found another good spot. I like how you are showing people how to enjoy life on a budget.
We put a Pergo laminate in our motorhome. Worked great and we let it be a floating floor. Very easy to install and you can use a little floor compound to level out where the current tile is.
Wood laminate worked well for me. You could do the same where your carpet was or throughout entire interior. Like the durability and ease of cleaning. There are inherent problems with glue and moisture/temp changes and self stick tiles I didnt like, so I didn't consider that option.
I used Allure vinyl planks in a 26' TT 2 winters ago and still not one problem. I live in Wyoming, ie VERY cold winters and no peeling corners, bubbles, or any other issues. Get it at Home Depot. Highly recommend it.
Tips that may be helpful. Leave old tile down and Google " how to emboss a floor" you can put vinyl tile over the existing floor. Just emboss the whole thing and especially where the old tile ends so there's no height difference. No matter if you use the self stick tile buy some glue and a trowel, use flat side of the trowel for self stick. That pretty much primes the floor of dust and dirt so the tiles will stick for years. Make sure you mark the layout before glueing.
I remember when you got the new rig, first thing I noticed was no awning. Now you are trying to fix what you probably could have gotten the seller to throw in for half price. So it goes.
They have self stick carpet too Eric... there's all kinds of things you can do to make it look good. I'm sure you will figure it out. Very smart that you are taking your time.. don't rush into it cause you want it to look nice.
If you have not installed new carpet, go ahead and seal the underlayment to prevent odors, I suggest that you install heated elements for electric heating that you could run off of a battery storage bank. Then for the floor install laminate, easier cleaning.
The canopy would be great for picnics and sitting at the beach. My friend sanded her flooring then primed it. Painted the floor and put sealer instead of vinyl or linoleum. You would want floor scarlet runners for comfort and sound barrier. So many options during the wait stage.
Get rid of the carpet by the stairs, use linoleum, then you can sweep stuff right out the door. I did this in my trailer some years back. The like you said, replace the linoleum all the way through, plus get rid of carpet under the table, for spills. you can put a throw rug down. those are my thoughts. Cheers from BC.
I would probably choose vinyl plank over linoleum in your case. Much easier for one person to lay and you could work on it in sections where the linoleum would need to be laid in one sheet in order to avoid seams. I did flooring professionally for a few years and still do some side jobs, if you need to ask any questions Eric feel free. That canopy would be great for music festivals that make you carry your stuff to your site instead of camping by your car!
just looked at the canopy on amazon. the weight is great. Only complaints on amazon are that its fragile and the legs can get jammed with dirt and sand, or they could warp if you force them back together. So be very careful with it, as any wind that tosses it even slightly will warp a leg and then the canopy is no good.Alternative for $30 more ($90) is the Coleman brand version at a taller height; and supposedly stronger legs. But also much heavier.Time will tell Eric. Good luck with it as long as you baby it, it will work fine.
I have two canopies that are UV-50. Makes a huge difference keeping cool compared to standard canopies in direct sunlight. Looking forward to the new flooring, carpet is the worst.
Eric, I would recommend against stick down tiles. I put those down in my workshop and they are all coming up. I just did laminate flooring in a camper I built and couldn't be happier with it!
Pull out all the old vinyl and get down to one continuous level, or you will be sorry! I would lean toward getting it all prepped, take up the old vinyl, and then see about the cost of having new installed! I think you will be most happy with that plan! I thoroughly enjoy your vids! Thanks for sharing your life! I envy your freedom, and am always trying to talk my wife into just taking our travel trailer and heading into the sunset!!!!!
I'm doing this too. Just bought the stick down vinyl planks. :( Guess I'll take them back. Thanks for comments. Don't get snap together (floating) wood planks. They'll warp without climate control (learned the hard way). I second the cork tiles. Awesome stuff that laughs at moisture. I didn't go with cork because of dog nails, but if put down correctly, it'll last 50yrs. Good for your back too. I like that shade. I have a full awning on my 23' class c, I'll trade you. :) For the litterbox, why not just frame around the bottom with 1"x2"s?
That spot on the floor looks about where your rear differential is. The pinion seal could be leaking and flinging up to the floor and soaking up from the bottom.
Great new video Eric!!! Thanks for all of the super content!! I just love the clips of Jax!!! Jax is sooo cute!!! You might consider a water barrier inside your RV under the new linoleum. The water barrier is a fairly inexpensive product you can buy at Lowe's or Home Depot. Also you might consider a left over piece of linoleum at Lowe's or Home Depot. I just redid my small laundry closet and purchased a left over piece of linoleum from Lowe's for about $5. I'm not sure about the Lowe's or Home Depot near you buy my Lowe's keeps this kind of item near the scratch and dent appliances. Thanks Eric!!! :)
A lot of RVers replace carpet with Alure lite flooring. Snap together vinyl strips that hold up well in an RV. The ones I've seen are in a wood grain pattern. Lowes of Home Depot.
***** Because if there is something seeping through ie: oil or water leaks, ( he did indicate he wanted to discover the source of the stain) it will readily be seen, and he did point out that in his atmosphere he has to be careful, because i suppose of condensation, which is not good! if that does not answer your query, ask him or listen to him again, or research floor wear suitable for RV's, and you should find the answer
Hi Eric. Good idea to redo the floor. I would not use laminate as it is not waterproof. I like the Alure flexible vinyl strips which are easier to use in a small space. Install luan underlayment for a smooth and level base. Ck the videos on this project. Most use adhesive in at least some areas for the flooring. Great results!
interlock laminate floor, put it in a lot of friends RV's, easy works good, easy to clean, and a place to go, southern Oregon coast, Honey Bear camp ground, great place owned by a German family, great German food ,and fun seasonally.
Try allure flooring from Home Depot. It's a floating floor that is very durable and comes in all different patterns from hard floor look to tiles and it's 1'×3' strips.
I think one sheet of vinyl would be best. You can always find remnants of the stuff at big box stores. Cut it yourself and put it down. I would definitely do vinyl under table and on steps. So much easier to maintain. And if all the flooring is the same, your RV will seem bigger.
I love that you take your cat with you. I want to take mine but was worried about Letting him out at the camp ground. I see how you do city and country. Thanks!
Hey Eric love the vids and Jack! We are Washingtonians too. We are going camping in Elma with family Friday and Saturday then we are going out to Walupt Lake on Sunday and Monday. Free camping at walupt lake and it's usually pretty quiet out there. It's about 25 miles south from Packwood. It's absolutely beautiful at this lake. The bluejays and snow birds will catch chunks of food out of mid air. It's really a place to enjoy!
The glue on the back of the tiles allows the tiles to slide as you walk on them and you end up with gaps. This is from experience. This was a bathroom application so it got humid and damp when showing etc...
seeing as you have got the project started, i would sugest puttings in some nice hardwood even though the price can be around $80/20sqaure foot box the end result will be nice. i would discourage you from using a cheap engineered laminate but if you are looking for that look there is a flooring material called flexy plank that can look just like laminate but is easier to install and if a piece gets damaged it is very simple to life one out and put a new one in.
A word of advice on wood laminate flooring. I put it in my kitchen and entryway and have found it doesn't hold up well. Any kind of liquid will leak between the planks and cause swelling. There is a brand available that won't do this but it is a bit costly but in the long run probably worth it. Just FYI.
There are you tube videos that show you how to put brown paper (paper bags maybe) and the floor, then sealed it (with many coats) and it looked very nice.
The carpet in a Lance camper is ideal. It's just edge sewn carpet laid onto of linoleum. If you want to clean it, you can take it out, If you want to replace it, If you don't like it, you can just take it out.
I have a dark gray vinyl that has big stones on it very forgiving as far as camo for dirt and tracks, love it!!! Purchased at Menards it's on a roll sold by the foot I believe or maybe Lin ft think it was 12 ft wide roll saves stress because it hides EVERYTHING!!!
Nor Cal..hit the coast! small towns :) Point Arena, Gualala! good luck on the flooring. Look forward to your videos, and the next adventure you head out on! Jax is awesome!
Any thing with seams will not hold up. Squares, planks, etc. Get a high quality one piece vinyl product and have it installed by a pro. Lots of patterns, easy clean up. I've tried em all. Seams and water don't mix.
Eric, I'm interested in what you finally find for new flooring. The new types of stick on flooring tiles are nice, and much easier to work with your RV. Measuring all the corner notches, etc. can be difficult with a rolled solid piece of flooring. We put retro black and white stick on tiles in our pantry and it's great. Not overly expensive and easy to replace if one tile gets damaged. I hope you don't mind me suggesting, but have you thought of getting a different shaped litter box for Jax. That round litter box is taking up a lot of space as compared to an oblong or square type. I don't know how that climbing post section right in view of your TV is going work out. Can you tell I'm an "organizer". LOL! I sure enjoy your videos! and Jax!
My class A has a floating floor like the wood laminate but it's vinyl. In my van I put the interlocking wood laminate. It's soooo pretty but I hear it doesn't hold up well. And I've heard from others that the peel and stick stuff is horrible. I use lots of large bath rugs from Walmart. They have a rubber base and don't slide (for my 96 pound dog), and are big... But small enough to throw in a washer once a week
I don't think you would have to take the cover off to pack it back up. Once I put the cover on mine it never comes off. Now all I have to do is open it and extend the legs.
I received an ad from Harbor Frieght and they are advertising a 10x10 canopy for $59. just seconds before I started watching this video. I think I like yours better 6x6 seems more manageable.
Regular laminate flooring is not good with high moisture or high humidity but there are water proof laminates that cost a little more and there is also vinyl that looks like wood and that would be perfect. The square stick down tiles would not stay down very good either.
The only thing about wood laminate flooring is if you spill anything on it and it sits just a little too long the boards will begin to bow and warp. There is a vinyl type that is much better. it wont warp and is extremely flexible.
There is a tool you can buy at home depot/lowes (etc) to scrape the linoleum off of the floor. I have one I could give you if you ever get near San Diego or Lake Elsinore (maybe even Los Angeles). The one piece linoleum is the best way to go.
that spot looks to be from that unit and just hasn't damaged the plywood(be thankful they didn't use MDF I've actually seen this) yet. Give it about another 4-8 months. I think your have to unmount and jacktand the cabin to replace most RV floors and you use treated 3/4 plywood and stainless or "hot dipped" hardware and don't let the cabin stay closed for weeks at a time do to treated lumber fumes. You can also tar the plywood. Most people will tell you to use non-treated do to fume build up but you circulate air at a working rate.
Canopy looks good. Might I suggest going to the Grand Canyon, Eric. If you haven't been there before, it's well worth the trip. There's a nice campground there, about $18 a night I think. June would be a good month to go, just make reservations to the campground before you go, if not, there is one just outside the park.
wood laminate is good, but you will need to be aware that the cheaper stuff will soak up water. They are not recommended for kitchens or bathrooms. Your entry would probably bring in some moisture and your kitchen might too. A high end laminate would do nicely though and most have very simple snap together systems that make installation relatively simple... though it seems most people still screw it up. Laminates are usually free floating with a foam pad underneath. They need to be trimmed out with quarter-round on the walls and special transition pieces to carpet and vinyl. If you went to the edge of the step it would take another special transition there. Only needed tool would be a chop saw or at least circular saw, even a battery powered circular saw would suffice if you are patient for the batteries to recharge. Cutting in corners can be a bit tricky, but with patience anyone can do it.
75,032 Subscribers. Wow! Trees are greening, Birds are Nesting, Flowers are blooming, and The Voice of The Turtle can be heard throughout the land. Its Spring and Baseball! Time to get back on the road. Sorry I can't help you with the floor situation. Check with a RV Dealer.
I would consider redoing the whole floor with vinyl. Check out a couple of flooring stores to see what they recommend and what you like. Get an estimate to see how much for them to install. The times I have seen people install vinyl, it was extremely fast and professional looking. Then again, you are pretty much a do it yourself kinda guy and you wont read the comment anyway LOL!good luck and keep the great videos coming.
I had something similar I a bought locally here in Japanland. Mine has bungee anchors that clip into a hole. I like my version better as I can see that velcro wearing out. On the other hand, I like the sun shade part on yours better.
Eric the vinyl wood look would look awesome. I'm sure there's an adhesive u could use that would b weather resistant. Definitely replace linoleum at the same time.
Personally I'd rip up ALL the vinyl as well as the all the remaining carpet. Then replace everything with a single sheet of new vinyl. That way there are no seams to deal with. To cut it take some heavy craft paper and make a template to fit. Glue it down and add some vinyl trim around the edges. Seal the corner between the floor and trim with clear silicone and you have a shallow tub. Any water, dirt, whatever wouldn't be able to get under the cabinets or walls. Or another idea. You could get tintable bed liner coating. (U-Pol Products 0821 RAPTOR Tintable Bed Liner is stuff I've used) You use automotive base color to tint it, Get it through an automotive paint shop Pick a color and roll that on. Would seal the floor, give you an easy to clean surface and probably last longer than the rest of the rig...
This video makes me wonder if Epoxy flooring would holdup in an RV. I would think that it wouldn't be flexible enough. I am interested in seeing what you come up with. Safe travels and peace to you.
Why was I hearing the sound track from Jaws in my mind when you said tear up carpet??? Hopefully MaryAnn will let me tear up this in the Minnie BUT it's CARPET and gets dirty even with the dealer plastic on it! Thanks for the heads up about the temperature with linoleum. Looks like wood is the next idea I can think of. I just can't wait to have to scrape the old linoleum up and even the carpet. I've watched some of the manufactures put an RV or trailer together, and a LOT of glue is laid down under both as they piece them together! Ever have a pressure relief valve on an Atwood water heater go bad and pop and allow the pump to pump the water out? Just happened this am! It was the original one from '01 and it was corroded like crap when I was checking it out! Lucky there was a RV place close by! Everyone think about when the last time you 'exercised' your valves? We are parked at relatives and were lucky there was a place with one in stock! We are heading to Yellowstone Monday after Memorial Day here and that would NOT have been fun if in the Park and it went bad! I wonder if this happens in tanks with an anode rod? I'm thinking the last owner was not into maintenance! That's about all we are finding wrong are small maintenance problems or blown fuses! Well except for their driving under a low hanging something with the TV mast up! This is fun fixing! Not a single You Tube video on fixing the roof damage after that kind of strike! LOL ! Figuring it out as I go! Fiberglass, wood, glue and gel coat repair videos and I think I got it! LOL! Now would you PLEASE hold on to all the freaking rain you're sending to Montana! Haven't had the heat or clear sky's needed to do the work while parked doing other repairs on this rig while not doing the one job I must do! LOL! Blue Sky's and Safe Journeys!
Great Flooring for RVs is ALLURE by Armstrong. Available at Home Depot in various colors and styles. This comes in Planks which self adhere together. You can install it as a floating floor or you can adhere it to the sub floor. Check out Pippi Peterson's TH-cam video on how she installed the floor in her RV.
Hi Eric. All your vids are interesting & I especially like seeing a project like replacing the floor covering. B. T. W. I am 5' 9"--I've alwayz wished I was shorter.
Tear up the wood too! Let's see what's under there! : D I'm KIDDING! Canopy is cool idea! Paint the floor with truck bed coating or garage floor paint and forget about it. LOL!
Eric I have a little better than 13 square feet of wood grain snap together vinyl floor tiles over here in Lacey. If there is not quite enough you can purchase more at Home Depot. You can install it as a floating floor or get some glue and stick it down. Anyway it is free just drop me a line if you want it and come and get it.
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Vinyl Interlock Flooring is the way to go. The Vinyl is durable and nice looking.
Eric, thanks for sharing... It is very helpful and interesting seeing you show new items. :) Also, it is so heart-warming watching you and Jax giving each other love and affection... You are doing a great service with your videos.. You brighten so many lives ... Thank you for sharing all that you do...
I have no idea what transpired a few months ago but I stand with you and your friend Linesman! Both share informational wonderful videos...so thank you!
Sheet vinyl faux wood flooring went in my last rig and going into my new one. Don't get that plank stuff that sticks together, It'll peel up and crack in low temperatures. They have it at Home Depot, I was going to get the plank stuff and the person working there said they put it in their 5th wheel and regret it because of cracking and curling up with Montana's extreme high and low temps. Works great and easy to install! Hate all the carpet in RV's who thought that was a good idea! Both my Toyota RV's had it even in the bathroom.
Sweet canopy! You could set it on 4 wide logs and not have to duck if you really wanted, only have to hit your head a few times to remember haha!
Did mine two years ago with Home Depot ceramic impregnated stick on tiles and Lumber Liquidators stick on vinyl tile strips. Has lasted from cold -20 New England winters ( with no heat) to hot muggy Florida summers...and a dog too! Easy and very happy with results. Just make sure sub floor is clean and free from dirt and grease.
Look into MARMOLEUM which is a sheet linoleum type flooring. I'd stay away from any tile type flooring and also laminate. Stick with a sheet product, and a top quality one at that. Marmoleum has a commercial grade which will hold up. Look for flooring remnants stores where you can pick up a piece to fit your needs cheaper than going retail. I agree with those who suggested having it professionally installed. You should be able to negotiate prices on a remanent which installers had left over from another job. Smart not to jump in and rush this job. You'll run across the right solution if you're not in a hurry. I installed Marmoleum in my kitchen, as did a friend, and it was a little cushiony which was easy on my feet and knees. Phoney wood floor won't hold up. If you're going to put down a hard wood surface, maybe bamboo would suit your needs in price, durability and variety. For such a small space, splurge and get REAL hardwood, and have it professionally installed. My first vote is for Marmoleum, however.
I’m a thinker and a planner too. I like to think over the plans, pros, conc, options, costs and so on. I like the way you do the same. Impulses can lead to huge and costly lessons.
i was listening to you talk about the floor but i was watching jax fall asleep loved ir thank you.
I always watch him too. He can sure steal a scene, huh? :)
he makes me smile
Go with wood laminate flooring, looks good & durable.
I've seen some vids where they used vinyl planks rather than the squares. A floating floor like wood laminate is nice too, they feel good under your feet. But you do have to use a special barrier material under those. Yep. You will do your homework & get it done the right way. Nice little awning there too!
We removed the carpet from our RV and replaced it with sheet vinyl flooring. Best thing we've ever done. Laminate flooring would be great also.
Thanks for posting all these great vlogs! Keep up the awesome work!!!!!
Have you ever thought about making a cat hole in the dinette bench and stashing the litterbox under the bench seat? Or perhaps under the rear bed storage area?
I recommend staying away from laminate flooring in an RV. Jax is a hoot! Love that cat 😃
If you were in my town, I'd get you all set up because I deal in floors all day long. Stay away from any self-stick vinyl tiles, they always pop up form the cold. Laminate is not water friendly- wood in the product will warp from wet mopping or water left on the surface. Plus it can be scratched, nicked, etc. Vinyl plank would work; Cortec One and Metroflor make good products. Sheet vinyl is another option- Marmoleum is a really good product as well. Good luck!
"Where am I goin I don't know. When will I be there I ain't certain. All that I know is I am on my way."
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was going to buy that canopy setup on line but lots of bad reviews because of the poor quality and problems with the legs. Looks like you found another good spot. I like how you are showing people how to enjoy life on a budget.
The backpack canopy is a nifty idea. Keen to see why you do with floor. 😉🇦🇺👋🏻
I'm still not ready. lol.
We put a Pergo laminate in our motorhome. Worked great and we let it be a floating floor. Very easy to install and you can use a little floor compound to level out where the current tile is.
Might I suggest wood flooring, putting down a mat so that it doesn't squeak is important. Also love the little green house boat! Cheers
I love that sun shade popup. I am going to get me one of those. Thank you so much for sharing your find.
Eric, I enjoy all your videos ! A lot ! Love the new ideas ! Retirement in 4 years.. tic tac tic tac.... OMG.. Can't wait... tic tac..CheersRoger.
Wood laminate worked well for me. You could do the same where your carpet was or throughout entire interior. Like the durability and ease of cleaning. There are inherent problems with glue and moisture/temp changes and self stick tiles I didnt like, so I didn't consider that option.
I used Allure vinyl planks in a 26' TT 2 winters ago and still not one problem. I live in Wyoming, ie VERY cold winters and no peeling corners, bubbles, or any other issues. Get it at Home Depot. Highly recommend it.
As for flooring, try a Pergo type interlocking planking. Very durable and easy to install.
Tips that may be helpful. Leave old tile down and Google " how to emboss a floor" you can put vinyl tile over the existing floor. Just emboss the whole thing and especially where the old tile ends so there's no height difference. No matter if you use the self stick tile buy some glue and a trowel, use flat side of the trowel for self stick. That pretty much primes the floor of dust and dirt so the tiles will stick for years. Make sure you mark the layout before glueing.
I remember when you got the new rig, first thing I noticed was no awning. Now you are trying to fix what you probably could have gotten the seller to throw in for half price. So it goes.
They have self stick carpet too Eric... there's all kinds of things you can do to make it look good. I'm sure you will figure it out. Very smart that you are taking your time.. don't rush into it cause you want it to look nice.
I saw that too. This is why I'm in no hurry to get the wrong flooring. :)
Smart move. I want to see what you do... Keep up the good work. :)
If you have not installed new carpet, go ahead and seal the underlayment to prevent odors, I suggest that you install heated elements for electric heating that you could run off of a battery storage bank. Then for the floor install laminate, easier cleaning.
The canopy would be great for picnics and sitting at the beach.
My friend sanded her flooring then primed it. Painted the floor and put sealer instead of vinyl or linoleum. You would want floor scarlet runners for comfort and sound barrier. So many options during the wait stage.
I like the height of the canopy - be great for when you're at the beach or wherever...nice!
The vinyl snap together plank flooring is awesome. Buy the thicker brand and it should be fine with temp fluctuations plus you don't need to glue it
Get rid of the carpet by the stairs, use linoleum, then you can sweep stuff right out the door. I did this in my trailer some years back. The like you said, replace the linoleum all the way through, plus get rid of carpet under the table, for spills. you can put a throw rug down. those are my thoughts. Cheers from BC.
Nice post Eric! Thanks for sharing. I'll be purchasing that canopy!
I really like the canopy, very convenient..
I would probably choose vinyl plank over linoleum in your case. Much easier for one person to lay and you could work on it in sections where the linoleum would need to be laid in one sheet in order to avoid seams. I did flooring professionally for a few years and still do some side jobs, if you need to ask any questions Eric feel free.
That canopy would be great for music festivals that make you carry your stuff to your site instead of camping by your car!
just looked at the canopy on amazon. the weight is great. Only complaints on amazon are that its fragile and the legs can get jammed with dirt and sand, or they could warp if you force them back together. So be very careful with it, as any wind that tosses it even slightly will warp a leg and then the canopy is no good.Alternative for $30 more ($90) is the Coleman brand version at a taller height; and supposedly stronger legs. But also much heavier.Time will tell Eric. Good luck with it as long as you baby it, it will work fine.
Looking forward to the install video. Make the floor the same material as Jax scratching post, he'll love it
I'm looking forward to that video too... Lol. Jax is easily amused.
ALLURE FLOORING, you will love it. Hello Jax from our cat Naughters.
I have two canopies that are UV-50. Makes a huge difference keeping cool compared to standard canopies in direct sunlight. Looking forward to the new flooring, carpet is the worst.
Eric, I would recommend against stick down tiles. I put those down in my workshop and they are all coming up. I just did laminate flooring in a camper I built and couldn't be happier with it!
Pull out all the old vinyl and get down to one continuous level, or you will be sorry! I would lean toward getting it all prepped, take up the old vinyl, and then see about the cost of having new installed! I think you will be most happy with that plan! I thoroughly enjoy your vids! Thanks for sharing your life! I envy your freedom, and am always trying to talk my wife into just taking our travel trailer and heading into the sunset!!!!!
I'm doing this too. Just bought the stick down vinyl planks. :( Guess I'll take them back. Thanks for comments. Don't get snap together (floating) wood planks. They'll warp without climate control (learned the hard way). I second the cork tiles. Awesome stuff that laughs at moisture. I didn't go with cork because of dog nails, but if put down correctly, it'll last 50yrs. Good for your back too. I like that shade. I have a full awning on my 23' class c, I'll trade you. :) For the litterbox, why not just frame around the bottom with 1"x2"s?
That spot on the floor looks about where your rear differential is. The pinion seal could be leaking and flinging up to the floor and soaking up from the bottom.
Great new video Eric!!! Thanks for all of the super content!! I just love the clips of Jax!!! Jax is sooo cute!!! You might consider a water barrier inside your RV under the new linoleum. The water barrier is a fairly inexpensive product you can buy at Lowe's or Home Depot. Also you might consider a left over piece of linoleum at Lowe's or Home Depot. I just redid my small laundry closet and purchased a left over piece of linoleum from Lowe's for about $5. I'm not sure about the Lowe's or Home Depot near you buy my Lowe's keeps this kind of item near the scratch and dent appliances. Thanks Eric!!! :)
Very Nice, Eric.
I like the little canopy.
Good Luck with the flooring job.
Happy Trails!
Thanx for canopy Intro. an Info.. Keep us up on flooring please . Much luk
We just removed all the carpet in our RV and replaced it with vinyl hardwood. It looks great. But we had it installed rather than do it ourselves.
A lot of RVers replace carpet with Alure lite flooring. Snap together vinyl strips that hold up well in an RV. The ones I've seen are in a wood grain pattern. Lowes of Home Depot.
use cork tiles, very absorbing and cheap to replace.
the quik save cover is very good lol
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Because if there is something seeping through ie: oil or water leaks, ( he did indicate he wanted to discover the source of the stain) it will readily be seen, and he did point out that in his atmosphere he has to be careful, because i suppose of condensation, which is not good!
if that does not answer your query, ask him or listen to him again, or research floor wear suitable for RV's, and you should find the answer
Hi Eric. Good idea to redo the floor. I would not use laminate as it is not waterproof. I like the Alure flexible vinyl strips which are easier to use in a small space. Install luan underlayment for a smooth and level base. Ck the videos on this project. Most use adhesive in at least some areas for the flooring. Great results!
Flooring, throw peanut shells on the floor and have a beer on my tab.
LOL!!!
interlock laminate floor, put it in a lot of friends RV's, easy works good, easy to clean, and a place to go, southern Oregon coast, Honey Bear camp ground, great place owned by a German family, great German food ,and fun seasonally.
That was so quick and easy what a great canopy. Thanks again
Try allure flooring from Home Depot. It's a floating floor that is very durable and comes in all different patterns from hard floor look to tiles and it's 1'×3' strips.
I don't have any carpet at all in my new RV. I'm watching this sitting in it. Big first step. I do have a powered awning
I think one sheet of vinyl would be best. You can always find remnants of the stuff at big box stores. Cut it yourself and put it down. I would definitely do vinyl under table and on steps. So much easier to maintain. And if all the flooring is the same, your RV will seem bigger.
I love that you take your cat with you. I want to take mine but was worried about Letting him out at the camp ground. I see how you do city and country. Thanks!
Hey Eric love the vids and Jack! We are Washingtonians too. We are going camping in Elma with family Friday and Saturday then we are going out to Walupt Lake on Sunday and Monday. Free camping at walupt lake and it's usually pretty quiet out there. It's about 25 miles south from Packwood. It's absolutely beautiful at this lake. The bluejays and snow birds will catch chunks of food out of mid air. It's really a place to enjoy!
The glue on the back of the tiles allows the tiles to slide as you walk on them and you end up with gaps. This is from experience. This was a bathroom application so it got humid and damp when showing etc...
seeing as you have got the project started, i would sugest puttings in some nice hardwood even though the price can be around $80/20sqaure foot box the end result will be nice. i would discourage you from using a cheap engineered laminate but if you are looking for that look there is a flooring material called flexy plank that can look just like laminate but is easier to install and if a piece gets damaged it is very simple to life one out and put a new one in.
A word of advice on wood laminate flooring. I put it in my kitchen and entryway and have found it doesn't hold up well. Any kind of liquid will leak between the planks and cause swelling. There is a brand available that won't do this but it is a bit costly but in the long run probably worth it. Just FYI.
good luck on that carpet. i been delaying it in my rv for a year
There are you tube videos that show you how to put brown paper (paper bags maybe) and the floor, then sealed it (with many coats) and it looked very nice.
The carpet in a Lance camper is ideal. It's just edge sewn carpet laid onto of linoleum. If you want to clean it, you can take it out, If you want to replace it, If you don't like it, you can just take it out.
I have a dark gray vinyl that has big stones on it very forgiving as far as camo for dirt and tracks, love it!!! Purchased at Menards it's on a roll sold by the foot I believe or maybe Lin ft think it was 12 ft wide roll saves stress because it hides EVERYTHING!!!
Nor Cal..hit the coast! small towns :) Point Arena, Gualala! good luck on the flooring. Look forward to your videos, and the next adventure you head out on! Jax is awesome!
I have a canopy like that! love mine.. Safe travels dude....
Nice canopy! Take care xxx
For short people, it works! :)
Any thing with seams will not hold up. Squares, planks, etc. Get a high quality one piece vinyl product and have it installed by a pro. Lots of patterns, easy clean up. I've tried em all. Seams and water don't mix.
Eric, I'm interested in what you finally find for new flooring. The new types of stick on flooring tiles are nice, and much easier to work with your RV. Measuring all the corner notches, etc. can be difficult with a rolled solid piece of flooring. We put retro black and white stick on tiles in our pantry and it's great. Not overly expensive and easy to replace if one tile gets damaged. I hope you don't mind me suggesting, but have you thought of getting a different shaped litter box for Jax. That round litter box is taking up a lot of space as compared to an oblong or square type. I don't know how that climbing post section right in view of your TV is going work out. Can you tell I'm an "organizer". LOL! I sure enjoy your videos! and Jax!
My class A has a floating floor like the wood laminate but it's vinyl. In my van I put the interlocking wood laminate. It's soooo pretty but I hear it doesn't hold up well. And I've heard from others that the peel and stick stuff is horrible. I use lots of large bath rugs from Walmart. They have a rubber base and don't slide (for my 96 pound dog), and are big... But small enough to throw in a washer once a week
I don't think you would have to take the cover off to pack it back up. Once I put the cover on mine it never comes off. Now all I have to do is open it and extend the legs.
Hey and only after only 5 months of ownership. Time to recline after the great demo job, I sure do wish that I had your Talents.
I received an ad from Harbor Frieght and they are advertising a 10x10 canopy for $59. just seconds before I started watching this video. I think I like yours better 6x6 seems more manageable.
Regular laminate flooring is not good with high moisture or high humidity but there are water proof laminates that cost a little more and there is also vinyl that looks like wood and that would be perfect. The square stick down tiles would not stay down very good either.
that canopy would be great for me. I'm 4'10". I'd be able to set that up by myself at the craft fairs. thanks for sharing the info.
Eric if you need someplace to hang out for a couple of weeks go back to Monterey and Carmel. That whole area is neat. Hope Jax likes the new digs.
The only thing about wood laminate flooring is if you spill anything on it and it sits just a little too long the boards will begin to bow and warp. There is a vinyl type that is much better. it wont warp and is extremely flexible.
self stick tiles do not hold in a RV I did my TT with it first winter they started coming up
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especially the cheaper ones, worst idea ever. I learned the hard way, twice :(
self stick tiles dont hold anywhere
There is a tool you can buy at home depot/lowes (etc) to scrape the linoleum off of the floor.
I have one I could give you if you ever get near San Diego or Lake Elsinore (maybe even Los Angeles).
The one piece linoleum is the best way to go.
I saw that. :) Thx.
no problem.
hey Eric check your ac unit the stain might be from above perhaps the condenser is plugged on your AC, just a thought.
that spot looks to be from that unit and just hasn't damaged the plywood(be thankful they didn't use MDF I've actually seen this) yet. Give it about another 4-8 months. I think your have to unmount and jacktand the cabin to replace most RV floors and you use treated 3/4 plywood and stainless or "hot dipped" hardware and don't let the cabin stay closed for weeks at a time do to treated lumber fumes. You can also tar the plywood. Most people will tell you to use non-treated do to fume build up but you circulate air at a working rate.
Canopy looks good. Might I suggest going to the Grand Canyon, Eric. If you haven't been there before, it's well worth the trip. There's a nice campground there, about $18 a night I think. June would be a good month to go, just make reservations to the campground before you go, if not, there is one just outside the park.
wood laminate is good, but you will need to be aware that the cheaper stuff will soak up water. They are not recommended for kitchens or bathrooms. Your entry would probably bring in some moisture and your kitchen might too. A high end laminate would do nicely though and most have very simple snap together systems that make installation relatively simple... though it seems most people still screw it up. Laminates are usually free floating with a foam pad underneath. They need to be trimmed out with quarter-round on the walls and special transition pieces to carpet and vinyl. If you went to the edge of the step it would take another special transition there. Only needed tool would be a chop saw or at least circular saw, even a battery powered circular saw would suffice if you are patient for the batteries to recharge. Cutting in corners can be a bit tricky, but with patience anyone can do it.
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Time to get back on the road. Sorry I can't help you with the floor situation. Check with a RV Dealer.
I would consider redoing the whole floor with vinyl. Check out a couple of flooring stores to see what they recommend and what you like. Get an estimate to see how much for them to install. The times I have seen people install vinyl, it was extremely fast and professional looking. Then again, you are pretty much a do it yourself kinda guy and you wont read the comment anyway LOL!good luck and keep the great videos coming.
I had something similar I a bought locally here in Japanland.
Mine has bungee anchors that clip into a hole.
I like my version better as I can see that velcro wearing out.
On the other hand, I like the sun shade part on yours better.
Eric the vinyl wood look would look awesome. I'm sure there's an adhesive u could use that would b weather resistant. Definitely replace linoleum at the same time.
Personally I'd rip up ALL the vinyl as well as the all the remaining carpet. Then replace everything with a single sheet of new vinyl. That way there are no seams to deal with. To cut it take some heavy craft paper and make a template to fit. Glue it down and add some vinyl trim around the edges. Seal the corner between the floor and trim with clear silicone and you have a shallow tub. Any water, dirt, whatever wouldn't be able to get under the cabinets or walls.
Or another idea. You could get tintable bed liner coating. (U-Pol Products 0821 RAPTOR Tintable Bed Liner is stuff I've used) You use automotive base color to tint it, Get it through an automotive paint shop Pick a color and roll that on. Would seal the floor, give you an easy to clean surface and probably last longer than the rest of the rig...
This video makes me wonder if Epoxy flooring would holdup in an RV. I would think that it wouldn't be flexible enough. I am interested in seeing what you come up with. Safe travels and peace to you.
Why was I hearing the sound track from Jaws in my mind when you said tear up carpet??? Hopefully MaryAnn will let me tear up this in the Minnie BUT it's CARPET and gets dirty even with the dealer plastic on it! Thanks for the heads up about the temperature with linoleum. Looks like wood is the next idea I can think of. I just can't wait to have to scrape the old linoleum up and even the carpet. I've watched some of the manufactures put an RV or trailer together, and a LOT of glue is laid down under both as they piece them together!
Ever have a pressure relief valve on an Atwood water heater go bad and pop and allow the pump to pump the water out? Just happened this am! It was the original one from '01 and it was corroded like crap when I was checking it out! Lucky there was a RV place close by! Everyone think about when the last time you 'exercised' your valves?
We are parked at relatives and were lucky there was a place with one in stock! We are heading to Yellowstone Monday after Memorial Day here and that would NOT have been fun if in the Park and it went bad! I wonder if this happens in tanks with an anode rod?
I'm thinking the last owner was not into maintenance! That's about all we are finding wrong are small maintenance problems or blown fuses! Well except for their driving under a low hanging something with the TV mast up! This is fun fixing! Not a single You Tube video on fixing the roof damage after that kind of strike! LOL ! Figuring it out as I go! Fiberglass, wood, glue and gel coat repair videos and I think I got it! LOL!
Now would you PLEASE hold on to all the freaking rain you're sending to Montana! Haven't had the heat or clear sky's needed to do the work while parked doing other repairs on this rig while not doing the one job I must do! LOL!
Blue Sky's and Safe Journeys!
Great Flooring for RVs is ALLURE by Armstrong. Available at Home Depot in various colors and styles. This comes in Planks which self adhere together. You can install it as a floating floor or you can adhere it to the sub floor. Check out Pippi Peterson's TH-cam video on how she installed the floor in her RV.
Hi Eric. All your vids are interesting & I especially like seeing a project like replacing the floor covering. B. T. W. I am 5' 9"--I've alwayz wished I was shorter.
5'9"? I'll trade for a day!
You should do a paper bag floor(look it up on youtube) they are very inexpensive, you can do it on ant surface, it's cheap, easy and super durable!
well done love all your videos and jaxs too
More reviews please. Also what model and brand is your chair?
Hey! You need to come back to Orlando... New things are arriving like Mako roller coaster at sea world, or Hulk or King Kong ride?
I really miss the palm trees already!
+Nomadic Fanatic So will u return to Orlando soon to experience those rides and new things at Disney, Sea World, and Universal
Tear up the wood too! Let's see what's under there! : D I'm KIDDING! Canopy is cool idea! Paint the floor with truck bed coating or garage floor paint and forget about it. LOL!
Eric I have a little better than 13 square feet of wood grain snap together vinyl floor tiles over here in Lacey. If there is not quite enough you can purchase more at Home Depot. You can install it as a floating floor or get some glue and stick it down. Anyway it is free just drop me a line if you want it and come and get it.