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05-06-2014, 09:12 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Kip and Mary
Trailer: Casita
Michigan
Posts: 22
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Casita cupboard and closet doors
We have noticed on some of the older Casitas we looked at before we bought our new to us 2010 F/D 17 that the closet and cupboard door for some reason have a tendency to swell on the edges. Does anyone have a suggestion how to prevent this from happening? Thanks Kip
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05-06-2014, 09:34 PM
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#2
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Senior Member
Trailer: 92 16 ft Scamp
Posts: 11,756
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Sounds like a moisture issue. Keeping good ventilation in the trailer would help- even when its in storage.
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05-12-2014, 09:05 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Casita Patriot
Posts: 329
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altho i've not done it i'ver been told that sealing the edges of the doors with wood sealer will help prevent this issue.
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05-12-2014, 09:31 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Steve
Trailer: 2018, 21ft escape— 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie
NW Wisconsin
Posts: 4,500
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I sealed the door edges and the edges of my sink cover with a slightly thinned coat of spar varnish applied with a small brush
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05-12-2014, 06:37 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,710
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Wood swells because of moisture. I agree with Carol. Or try a passive dehumidifer like Dri-A-Air. You can bet if the doors as swelling, you may have moisture elsewhere. Like the fabrics and cushions. Too much, too often and you'll get mold.
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Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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05-12-2014, 07:21 PM
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Junior Member
Name: Kip and Mary
Trailer: Casita
Michigan
Posts: 22
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We are not having a problem in our 2010F/D but noticed it in some of the older ones we looked at prior to buying this one. Venting ours is easy it is parked inside when not being used. I am trying to find out if anyone has sealed the edges and what they used. Someone said varnish the edges which is what we will probably do I am looking for other options besides venting. Thanks
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05-12-2014, 07:44 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Steve
Trailer: 2018, 21ft escape— 2019 Ram 1500 Laramie
NW Wisconsin
Posts: 4,500
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Sink Area
Quote:
Originally Posted by Carol H
Sounds like a moisture issue. Keeping good ventilation in the trailer would help- even when its in storage.
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The problem we encountered was with the door and drawer edges directly below the kitchen sink. The washing of dishes was the source of the moisture and the problem not lack of ventillation . I sealed all of the door edges , especially the bathroom door as a precaution
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05-12-2014, 08:25 PM
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Administrator
Trailer: Casita 1999 17 ft Liberty Deluxe
Posts: 10,948
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I sealed mine, with a clear acrylic (I think). It was a long time ago, so I can't tell you which product. It probably doesn't matter much which brand or type you use. I like the acrylic because the brushes clean up with water - yet it's pretty permanent when it's dry.
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05-13-2014, 10:28 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: No Trailer Yet
Posts: 721
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Gloss oil based Minwax Polyurethane works wonders and brings out the color of the MDF, Medium Density Fiberboard "Casita Wood", it's not wood that soaks up moisture like a sponge. It takes a couple of coats but will prevent swelling and the fake wood layer from flaking off.
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05-13-2014, 10:53 AM
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Senior Member
Name: Frank
Trailer: Casita
California
Posts: 260
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"Wipe on Poly" available at Home Depot seals well and can be wiped on with a lint free rag and comes in gloss and semi gloss
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05-13-2014, 11:13 AM
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#11
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Junior Member
Name: Kip and Mary
Trailer: Casita
Michigan
Posts: 22
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Cupboard doors
Thanks to all we are planning to seal the door edges hoping it will prevent a problem in the future.
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05-13-2014, 11:47 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1990 Scamp 16 ft
Posts: 654
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kip in Mi.
Thanks to all we are planning to seal the door edges hoping it will prevent a problem in the future.
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Sealing is a great idea, but only for prevention. Once swollen the doors will never return to their original thickness. After drying they may shrink a bit, but you won't notice. Most particle / flake boards, OSB, etc. do not do well around water. Plywood is more more stable and lighter weight but more expensive and seldom chosen in the RV industry. Still sealing is a good idea for any wood product in the presence of spills, high humidity or liquid water. Sealing will be pretty effective on doors, probably not so much on floors. All sealers are permeable to water/water vapor, but they do slow down the process which is often enough. Best course is to avoid water.
Stay dry, john (50+ years messing with wood)
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05-13-2014, 06:40 PM
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#13
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,710
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I maintain, if the doors, etc. are swelling you need to remove the moisture from the trailer...
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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05-13-2014, 07:25 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: Chalet
Posts: 513
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna D.
I maintain, if the doors, etc. are swelling you need to remove the moisture from the trailer...
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and then seal all raw edges as suggested in the above post.
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05-14-2014, 04:29 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: No Trailer Yet
Posts: 721
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Something as simple as wiping off the table with a damp cloth is enough
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