Jo,
We got our 77
Scamp 13ft home last summer and found that the elephant skin was not just split, but squirrels/chipmunks had nested between the elepahnt skin and the
fiberglass, creatively using the foam backing as part of the nesting material. Needless to say, once we realized what we were dealing with, keeping the old elephant skin was NOT an option. After I had scraped and picked all the foam backing out, I realize that anything which is a sponge will hold moisture and eventually turn to mold. Mold in any form is NOT healthy. Don't take a chance with your health. Mold isn't a good room mate. I have used everything I could think of to kill off the smell of squirrel nests and mold. Clorox, pressure washed, vinegar and three pounds of baking soda. (Each of them seperately, not combined) Finally, after we sealed the wood floor and deck areas, we are free of the smell. And there is no mold or mildew. We ordered the foil/bubble insulation and rat fur (like the soft side of velcro) and are in the process of putting them into the little
Scamp. This is not for the faint hearted, but keep smiling.
Faith