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if i was doing the job.before cutting out,(big hole) fix two strong 3 x 3 wood lengths across the floor underneath the door position.bolt through the sound floor with large washers.when you cut out you have a place to work on and fix your new floor section.

double check the door rubbers or for distortsion in the door itself.if sink is next to the door check the sink is not leaking onto the floor.

Quote: Originally posted by abbyfs on 02/10/2012

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Hi, im new to the site, and have been looking at the posts and fixed it club, still need some help to understand some things... I have a compass reflection merit which I've had for two years and been very lucky with. I pulled up the carpet last week and found a damp and rotten part as you come in the door. I believe its coming from the bottom awning rail. the door frame is also spongy and damp at the bottom.

Floor:
How would i tell if its just a case of delamination, with one of those kits? Or would I have to cut out the rot? If I do cut out the rot, do I cut out the poly insulation material too? And the underneath plywood?

Door:
I don't understand the structure of a caravan. If I had to redo the door frame, how? And how much of the door frame will i have toreplace/fix?

I have tried to contact a local caravan company, but they haven't got back to me. I know some carpenters that could probably help me, if I decide to tackle this myself...

I need to get this sorted before the bad weather really.

Help would be much appreciated:)

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