Carpet replacement question

[Alan]

With the weather getting nice it's making me feel like getting out and
working on my Bird. My next project is some interior updating. I
just dropped my couch off to be recovered. I have a couple of carpet
questions for anyone that might have some experience here.

1. Has anyone used something besides a "plush" carpet (like oem)?
I've seen some nice fancy sculpted carpets that are a very low and
tight pile. ...Probably not a problem for the floors, but I haven't
done much carpet work and i'm concerned that that might be a nightmare
trying to get all the doghouse corners to look good. The plush fibers
cover up a lot of stuff.

2. Any other considerations for carpets? Like weight, firmness of
backing (for bending around corners).

3. What works well for making the carpet adhere? (Like the doghouse
and various vertical kick panels?

Thanks and let's keep our fingers crossed for spring soon!

Alan
87FC35

[Terry Neal]

Alan, Ernie Eckberg is our carpet guru. Am sure he can help you. He
used a low cut sculptured carpet in my PT. No dog house to contend with
but a few wall surfaces etc that were covered with the carpet.

Terry Neal
Bozeman, MT
82PT40 6V92TA
74FC34 6V53T



Alan wrote:

> With the weather getting nice it's making me feel like getting out and
> working on my Bird. My next project is some interior updating. I
> just dropped my couch off to be recovered. I have a couple of carpet
> questions for anyone that might have some experience here.
>
> 1. Has anyone used something besides a "plush" carpet (like oem)?
> I've seen some nice fancy sculpted carpets that are a very low and
> tight pile. ...Probably not a problem for the floors, but I haven't
> done much carpet work and i'm concerned that that might be a nightmare
> trying to get all the doghouse corners to look good. The plush fibers
> cover up a lot of stuff.
>
> 2. Any other considerations for carpets? Like weight, firmness of
> backing (for bending around corners).
>
> 3. What works well for making the carpet adhere? (Like the doghouse
> and various vertical kick panels?
>
> Thanks and let's keep our fingers crossed for spring soon!
>
> Alan
> 87FC35
>
>



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[ernieekberg@...>]

Alan, I would stay away from berber on your dog house, as when you bend that
carpet around all the edges, the secondary back will grin at you. Contact cement
is the only thing that works well on the doghouse. It is best to remove the
doghouse and carpet it on a table- unless you like to be a contortionist. While
you have that baby out, you can reinsulate it- if the old is bad. There are 2
set screws on the lid hinges that need to be removed in order for the lid to
come off. A good 3/8 8 pound density pad is a must for the floor.Good luck
Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Livingston,Montana- carpet business for 35 years
----- Original Message -----
From: Alan
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 2:59 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Carpet replacement question


With the weather getting nice it's making me feel like getting out and
working on my Bird. My next project is some interior updating. I
just dropped my couch off to be recovered. I have a couple of carpet
questions for anyone that might have some experience here.

1. Has anyone used something besides a "plush" carpet (like oem)?
I've seen some nice fancy sculpted carpets that are a very low and
tight pile. ...Probably not a problem for the floors, but I haven't
done much carpet work and i'm concerned that that might be a nightmare
trying to get all the doghouse corners to look good. The plush fibers
cover up a lot of stuff.

2. Any other considerations for carpets? Like weight, firmness of
backing (for bending around corners).

3. What works well for making the carpet adhere? (Like the doghouse
and various vertical kick panels?

Thanks and let's keep our fingers crossed for spring soon!

Alan
87FC35





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[Alan]

Ernie,

Thanks for the tips on the carpet. When are you coming back to Texas?
You're missing out on some great weather.

Thanks,
Alan

[ernieekberg@...>]

Hi Alan, will be back in the late fall. Brenda and I would like to make the RIV
this year. Can't afford Texas right now.
Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Livingston,Montana
----- Original Message -----
From: Alan
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 8:53 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Carpet replacement question


Ernie,

Thanks for the tips on the carpet. When are you coming back to Texas?
You're missing out on some great weather.

Thanks,
Alan





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[Keith Strehle]

As long as we're on the topic of flooring. I want to eventually put
in some tile or pergo type flooring in the entry/kitchen/fridge
areas. Any thoughts on the subject?

Keith

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, wrote:
>
> Hi Alan, will be back in the late fall. Brenda and I would like to
make the RIV this year. Can't afford Texas right now.
> Ernie Ekberg
> 83PT40
> Livingston,Montana
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Alan
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 8:53 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Carpet replacement question
>
>
> Ernie,
>
> Thanks for the tips on the carpet. When are you coming back to
Texas?
> You're missing out on some great weather.
>
> Thanks,
> Alan
>
>
>
>
>
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>

[ernieekberg@...>]

Keith, that has been done on numerous coaches. The only thing we don't mess with
is ceramic tile.
Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Livingston,Montana
----- Original Message -----
From: Keith Strehle
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 8:46 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Carpet replacement question


As long as we're on the topic of flooring. I want to eventually put
in some tile or pergo type flooring in the entry/kitchen/fridge
areas. Any thoughts on the subject?

Keith

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, wrote:
>
> Hi Alan, will be back in the late fall. Brenda and I would like to
make the RIV this year. Can't afford Texas right now.
> Ernie Ekberg
> 83PT40
> Livingston,Montana
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Alan
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 8:53 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Carpet replacement question
>
>
> Ernie,
>
> Thanks for the tips on the carpet. When are you coming back to
Texas?
> You're missing out on some great weather.
>
> Thanks,
> Alan
>
>
>
>
>
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>





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[Keith Strehle]

So if I rip up the carpet will I find a standard issue wood floor?
And what about the kick boards in the wood floor area?


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, wrote:
>
> Keith, that has been done on numerous coaches. The only thing we
don't mess with is ceramic tile.
> Ernie Ekberg
> 83PT40
> Livingston,Montana
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Keith Strehle
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 8:46 AM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Carpet replacement question
>
>
> As long as we're on the topic of flooring. I want to eventually
put
> in some tile or pergo type flooring in the entry/kitchen/fridge
> areas. Any thoughts on the subject?
>
> Keith
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, wrote:
> >
> > Hi Alan, will be back in the late fall. Brenda and I would like
to
> make the RIV this year. Can't afford Texas right now.
> > Ernie Ekberg
> > 83PT40
> > Livingston,Montana
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Alan
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 8:53 PM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Carpet replacement question
> >
> >
> > Ernie,
> >
> > Thanks for the tips on the carpet. When are you coming back to
> Texas?
> > You're missing out on some great weather.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Alan
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
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[ernieekberg@...>]

Under the carpet and pad is 3/4 plywood over steel floor. The 6 inch carpet on
the side walls are covering steel. There is a plastic trim strip over the side
boards and carpet.
The whole project takes a lot of time. There are millions of staples the factory
and maybe subsequent flooring installers used to adhere the carpet and pad. If
you have had any water damage around your icemaker, you might have to install
some new wood.
Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Livingston,Montana
----- Original Message -----
From: Keith Strehle
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 1:54 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Carpet replacement question


So if I rip up the carpet will I find a standard issue wood floor?
And what about the kick boards in the wood floor area?

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, wrote:
>
> Keith, that has been done on numerous coaches. The only thing we
don't mess with is ceramic tile.
> Ernie Ekberg
> 83PT40
> Livingston,Montana
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Keith Strehle
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 8:46 AM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Carpet replacement question
>
>
> As long as we're on the topic of flooring. I want to eventually
put
> in some tile or pergo type flooring in the entry/kitchen/fridge
> areas. Any thoughts on the subject?
>
> Keith
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, wrote:
> >
> > Hi Alan, will be back in the late fall. Brenda and I would like
to
> make the RIV this year. Can't afford Texas right now.
> > Ernie Ekberg
> > 83PT40
> > Livingston,Montana
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Alan
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 8:53 PM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Carpet replacement question
> >
> >
> > Ernie,
> >
> > Thanks for the tips on the carpet. When are you coming back to
> Texas?
> > You're missing out on some great weather.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Alan
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> >
>
>
>
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[Todd Jones]

Ernie...
What would you recommend for hard floors on a 78FC33?
I plan on switching from carpet to hard floors once the carpet gets bad.
The floor will need to stand up to the abuse our dogs put to it while
camping & boating ;-)

Todd Jones
Lincoln, NE.
"The Bus"
78FC33SB

We ended up with the name "The Bus" because it was an easy command for the
dogs......."get in the bus"

.

On 2/23/07, ernieekberg@... wrote:
>
> Under the carpet and pad is 3/4 plywood over steel floor. The 6 inch
> carpet on the side walls are covering steel. There is a plastic trim strip
> over the side boards and carpet.
> The whole project takes a lot of time. There are millions of staples the
> factory and maybe subsequent flooring installers used to adhere the carpet
> and pad. If you have had any water damage around your icemaker, you might
> have to install some new wood.
> Ernie Ekberg
> 83PT40
> Livingston,Montana
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Keith Strehle
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 1:54 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Carpet replacement question
>
> So if I rip up the carpet will I find a standard issue wood floor?
> And what about the kick boards in the wood floor area?
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> wrote:
> >
> > Keith, that has been done on numerous coaches. The only thing we
> don't mess with is ceramic tile.
> > Ernie Ekberg
> > 83PT40
> > Livingston,Montana
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Keith Strehle
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Friday, February 23, 2007 8:46 AM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Carpet replacement question
> >
> >
> > As long as we're on the topic of flooring. I want to eventually
> put
> > in some tile or pergo type flooring in the entry/kitchen/fridge
> > areas. Any thoughts on the subject?
> >
> > Keith
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> wrote:
> > >
> > > Hi Alan, will be back in the late fall. Brenda and I would like
> to
> > make the RIV this year. Can't afford Texas right now.
> > > Ernie Ekberg
> > > 83PT40
> > > Livingston,Montana
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Alan
> > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2007 8:53 PM
> > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Carpet replacement question
> > >
> > >
> > > Ernie,
> > >
> > > Thanks for the tips on the carpet. When are you coming back to
> > Texas?
> > > You're missing out on some great weather.
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > > Alan
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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