What we learned during our RV WATER DAMAGED FLOOR REPAIR

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Hey folks
In this video we're sharing what we learned during our RV WATER DAMAGED FLOOR REPAIR.
In early 2022 we noticed a soft section of floor behind the toilet of our Retro 189R. In just a few weeks we noticed the soft floor area was getting larger and we would need to have some sort of RV floor repair. We tossed around the idea of a DIY but we weren't sure if we were up to the task. I even installed some Eternabond tape on the roof thinking the roof was the source of the water leak, however it wasn't. After deciding to take it to a professional someone suggested Kent Mitchell Service Center. That was fine because that's where we purchased our Retro 189R.
As you will see our experience through the repair was eye-opening and very informative. We think any RV owner would benefit from watching and listening to what these RV repair technicians have to say about maintenance and especially preventative maintained. As we all know RV repair can be expensive!
We've been on several trips since the repair without any further issues. Taking our Retro to a professional was a good move because of everything we've learned about RV maintenance during this experience.
We hope this video helps you. :)
Happy Trails & Happy Camping,
Mike and Angel
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“Jamais Vu,” Chester Malone

[@dewaynegalloway6702]

It’s so nice to see people that take pride in their work! Keep up the good work.

[@doughutchison6382]

We had a leak around the driver’s side wheel well on our 189R while driving in heavy rains. Fortunately it was discovered on one of our first trips so no real damage was done. Glad you guys got it squared away. Safe travels and keep the videos coming!

[@LunaWatkins-rk9vp]

You did very well on this

[@RhinoDNA]

Great video!

[@bobabooie6389]

Nice job

[@drpaddle]

Thanks for this account. Sure wish I had a Ken Mitchell service department and a Ron the technician in my area (San Diego). My 177SE sustained less damage than your trailer when a tire shredded and destroyed a wheel well. The repair facility the insurance company sent us to just declared it a total loss. But, they intended to replace the entire floor and floor covering, even though the damage was limited to one small area instead of the three areas that you found damage. The insurance company, 21st Century, was great. They paid off almost $15k for the total loss, then sold it back to me for $5k. But now I must either find a repair shop I trust or try to repair it myself. Maybe I should take a road trip to Louisiana...?

[@barbarawalker3620]

👍👍👍👍👍❤

[@jokermtb]

Factory did a body-off full floor replacement on my 177, no messing around......was actually quite reasonable considering the work involved to do it right. Total revision of the siding/floor/wheelwell interface.

[@icecreamladydriver1606]

I think it would have been better if you would have aimed the camera at the area he was talking about rather than at his face. Just a tip for future videos. Beautiful trailer.

[@robertmerriman7967]

What was the original issue and how what that detected? A lot of good work was done, but I am a bit lost on what set of circumstances led you first to seek repairs. How was the initial root cause corrected so that the issue does not occur in the future. I have a 2017 177se and averted rear floor issues by early detection. I have my story posted on the Retro site and will remain a nut about inspecting all seals. Thanks for your story!

[@bobabooie6389]

What did they use to clean the roof before you put that eternabond tape down? I would like to put some on my roof

[@kingrepair4401]

As an RV professional who's been in the industry for a long time. Eturnabond is NOT a permanent repair as roof sealant, especially if it's applied over the old self leveling sealant. You MUST strip the old self leveling sealant and reapply. Save yourself the money it'll take to pay the next professional for the time it will take to strip all that junk off when you realize it's not working.

[@petersuzanne6197]

Soooo, how much did it cost to do this repair?

[@vickigrice4663]

Wasn’t this repair incredibly expensive?