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Old 02-01-2021, 09:37 AM   #11
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Since this thread is several years old, I am surprised that no one (including me) responded to Bruce's post. No, the plywood / fiberboard (TM has used both over the years) is not glued directly to the foam. As you know, the walls consist of a layer of foam, with an aluminum skin bonded onto both the inside and outside surfaces of the foam. As you noted, the skin on the inside surface covers the entire wall, and the plywood / fiberboard is glued to the skin.

Our member Larryjb addressed the same issue a year later, with a picture of the layers. Check out his posts in the thread at

https://www.trailmanorowners.com/for...ad.php?t=18922

It will answer some of your questions, I think.

Thanks for noting the correction. A Search for "wall board" (without the quotes) should bring up more info, as this has been discussed before.

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Old 02-01-2021, 05:42 PM   #12
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Just an additional note to my thread and Bill's response:

I would recommend using a vinyl sheet or something different in place of the original lauan board. I did such a nice job of putting in a nice replacement thin plywood board. Then another skylight was leaking that I didn't know about and the water got in behind that board again and has rotted it out. I'll be doing the job all over again this spring/summer.

Also, take a look at the vinyl seals and wood inlays on the ends of the shell. If the wood is rotted or if the vinyl is badly worn, this is a very good time to replace them.

I cut new wood inserts (using treated wood) using my table saw and soaked them in end cut sealer. I used Gorilla glue to glue the new wood inserts in to place.
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