RV Sagging Ceiling Repair: Part 1

I start tearing down the ceiling to start the repair.

[@sergioin3D]

This is exactly the repair I’m looking for

[@bhstone1]

If your ceiling is sagging it's most likely due to water intrusion. You'll need to pull down the foam board and redo the entire ceiling. I suggest spray foam instead of foam board.

[@wdempsey100]

be sure the drain slots in the bottom of each window sill are not clogged. Water that makes it past the little brushes at the bottom of the window needs a place to drain

[@Fifty50Photography]

That was one of the first things I checked. I did notice one of them was almost clogged. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@wdempsey100]

Best of luck. Did you sell the Crown Royale yet?

[@Fifty50Photography]

Thanks! Yeah I sold the Crown Royale about a month ago.

[@rjr-yp9uj]

That looks like the cheapest plywood they could find without the benefit of waterproof glue. When it gets wet it just comes apart.

[@Fifty50Photography]

Typical RV construction. Just another way they can cut cost and charge more.

[@rjr-yp9uj]

Yep...

[@somedudewithoutamustache]

Thanks man

[@richsettino5382]

Just sharing how I removed my travel trailer slide out for a repair - in my driveway and without heavy equipment. kzbin.info/www/bejne/enqtlXyLpcaYaa8

[@Fifty50Photography]

I don't see why it wouldn't work. Just make sure you reseal around all those vents to prevent it from leaking more. If you can get the leaks stopped you should be able to replace any of the ceiling that has rotted with new luan boards or whatever you want to use. Be careful on the roof though. Most older RV's have a wood frame and if it has leaked the frame could be rotted and you could fall through the roof.

[@jonathancall9967]

You are supposed to take down all of that rotten de-laminated paneling.