Thanks for the sympathy, Hunter. We are already out on a financial limb for this purchase and are now stuck with a purchase we cannot use or sell as is. The odor had been vigorously ventilated out by the previous seller when we checked it out prior to purchase.
I note my typo - I meant, obviously, that "everything from the INTERIOR" has to be removed to replace the floor.
Marilyn
2005 16' Bambi International CCD
-----Original Message-----
From: Hunter Hampton <airstreamingypsy@gmail.com>
To: AirstreamList@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, May 30, 2011 7:19 am
Subject: Re: [A/S] Rotten floors and the OSB years
mjhedg wrote:
> Greetings, We just just bought a 2005 16 ft Bambi International CCD.
> While cleaning it up, we noticed we could not remove a strong mold
> odor. Then we were told that Airstream experimented with OSB
> subfloors between 2003 to 2007, and that these were especially prone
> to mold and water damage. The remedy is to completely remove
> everything from the exterior and replace the floor with new plywood,
> a labor intensive and extremely expensive fix which would make this
> used purchase cost more than it did new. We are still in shock, since
> any water damage or odor was not evident at point of sale. I know
> rotten floors have been discussed before, but any new insight into
> this particular problem and how to deal with it would be appreciated.
> We live in central Washington and wonder where the closest service
> center that we could trust to do this would be.
>
> Marilyn 2005 16" Bambi CCD
>
Marilyn,
I have no solution but I wanted to just say that's one of the saddest
things I've read since I've run this list... and its been over 14 years.
How Airstream could use OSB is beyond my comprehension.
Good luck, someone on the list will be able to advise you.
Hunter
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