RTT floor delaminating?

[OverlandZJ]

I have an Autohome Overland 1.8 that's been in storage for a few years. Sunday I pulled it out for more detailed pics a potential buyer wanted, when I opened it and looked from underneath I could see the two floor halves were not meeting in the center as they should. Started looking at it and it appears the outter half has softened beneath the hinge and allowing it to leave a gap.

I don't know if this is rot or the material delaminating. I'd be surprised if it was rot as i'v always kept it in dry storage.

Anyone else had this issue? Guess i'll need to replace the flooring on this RTT... what would you guys suggest for material to do so?

 

[Mike S]

Please contact us for details and possible fixes. It may still be under warranty.

Mike

 

[OverlandZJ]

Please contact us for details and possible fixes. It may still be under warranty.

Mike

Hi Mike.. I had Andrew's email from a recent purchase so I reached out to him. Thanks..

Anyone have any input on what material to use if I were to repair this quickly? Would Marine grade plywood be the best? Wouldn't mind using something lighter and stronger if it's readily available since i'll be doing the work anyway.

Then how would I protect from the elements? Would a vinyl wrap suffice?

Appreciate the input.

 

[Lemsteraak]

I had a similar problem with my OverCamp years ago. I brought it out of storage and the base had warped from the weight of the stuff I had stored on top of it. The two metal tracks that lock together when open wouldn't fit together quite right but with a little pressure in the right places, it would fit. I have also had the hinge fasteners loosen up due to vibration. Check these two things first.

I would be surprised if the base was delaminating, AutoHome if I remember right uses a high grade marine plywood that we call a micro-lam here in the states. It is a much better grade than you can get from a lumber yard. What may be happening is the white plastic that covers the base may be soft, kind of like what sometimes happens with Formica when you get an air pocket. Without seeing what it going on it is a little difficult to recommend a repair but .... just about anything can be repaired with epoxy. Once you determine where the soft spot is, you drill into it and inject epoxy into it with a syringe. When it sets, it will firm up just about anything. West Marine is close to you, and they can set you up with the right type of epoxy. If you don't feel comfortable handling it yourself, they can recommend a local boat builder to help you if it requires a more substantial repair.