After 4 months on the road we discovered water damage in our rv.
Camper ceiling water damage repair.
No matter how good your new fabric ceiling looks keep in mind that fabric ceilings are extremely difficult to clean.
You can also repair damaged wood in the wall by pulling off the loose pieces and smoothing the wood grit remaining using 80 grit sandpaper.
Snow melt backed up through a fantastic fan hatch a while back and damaged the surrounding padded ceiling above the forward area of our rv.
Step 1 clean the surface with the broom or possible to wash then give pressure wash.
Dealing with water damage in camper the main thing to remember is that water damage should never be ignored.
The water incursion issue has been resolved but the repair to the ceiling has intimidated us.
Then you will need to patch up the whole outside of the trailer read.
I face a similar problem on a class c.
First fix the leak read article.
Repair water damaged rvs.
Often by the time you find water damage in your camper or rv there is already a lot of damage inside the walls.
Paint or spray on epoxy resin or wood hardener.
Water damage in a camper should be repaired to prevent wood rot.
Check the ceiling floor and walls for signs as well as mushiness.
Step 2 remove dust and debris and get the dry surface of the roof.
Eric this is very helpful.
Carpet and linoleum flooring can be pulled up and replaced if they have been damaged by water.
However fabric ceiling covers do have several drawbacks.
Step 3 remove the old sealant and clean up exposed area.
These ceiling tiles are lightweight and easy to apply and will instantly update the look of your rv or camper ceiling.
From the inside of the camper look for all areas with water damage.
Step by step guide rv ceiling repair water damage.
Even if the water damage has already progressed to wood rot the area can still be repaired.
Also as with metal coverings you will need to be sure there are no leaks or water damage you need to repair before installing the new fabric on the ceiling.
Rv water damage is quite common and we had actually repaired this already repaired this lea.
How to repair rv and trailer water damage.
This is part three of the camper and rv repair series.