Trim Pieces on Interior Walls

[Jambr403]

I have a couple of trim pieces pulling off the wall where it's meets the ceiling in our Sabre 320 FQDS.

Not really sure what the wall is made of.

Any advice on how to fasten the trim pieces back on. Looks like they used brad nails but the wall doesn't feel like it's made from plywood.

Thanks!

[Jim34RL]

Originally Posted by Jambr403

I have a couple of trim pieces pulling off the wall where it's meets the ceiling in our Sabre 320 FQDS.

Not really sure what the wall is made of.

Any advice on how to fasten the trim pieces back on. Looks like they used brad nails but the wall doesn't feel like it's made from plywood.

Thanks!

Can you use some wood glue like Molding trim Glue from Titebond? You than tape the pieces in place with painters tape until dry usually 12 Hours or so.

[Jambr403]

Didn't think of using glue, that's a good idea.
I'll buy some of the Titebond glue and give it a whirl.
Having camping!

[DruR]

I use Weldwood contact cement,,,,coat both sides, let dry and press together - works like a champ! be careful, it is a little messy (get any on the table and the solvent in the glue removes that Chinese finish faster than .. ... ...)

[bob caldwell]

That Titebond dries clear also.

[Wolverine 1945]

You should be able to use small brad nails,,,
I believe that is what they use in there guns...


Back in 06 we bought a new 05 Flagstaff TT,,,
I spent 5 or 6 hours tighting and caulking all the trim,,,
Looked Very Nice when I got done,,, like it should !!!

[Cool Canuck]

Originally Posted by Jambr403

I have a couple of trim pieces pulling off the wall where it's meets the ceiling in our Sabre 320 FQDS.

Not really sure what the wall is made of.

Any advice on how to fasten the trim pieces back on. Looks like they used brad nails but the wall doesn't feel like it's made from plywood.

Thanks!

The walls are Luan. A thin ply material made of Birch, Mahogany or some other cheap wood. Just about everything in the trailer is screwed, stapled or brad nailed. Some small brad nails will put trim back in its place. A brad nailer and air stapler are not expensive.

[youroo]

Originally Posted by Cool Canuck

The walls are Luan. A thin ply material made of Birch, Mahogany or some other cheap wood. Just about everything in the trailer is screwed, stapled or brad nailed. Some small brad nails will put trim back in its place. A brad nailer and air stapler are not expensive.

Glue for me! PS when did they start to classify (Mahogany) as Cheap Wood? Youroo!!

[bob caldwell]

Or Birch.

[brandon 2]

WE have a 2014 Sunseeker with the fiberglass roof. on each side of the roof where the curved piece meets the fiberglass there is a number of screws holding this curved piece to the fiberglass. I have to assume this curved piece is also fiberglass. It is smooth as the fiberglass on top is textured.l All of the screw heads are visible and none of them are covered with dicore.
Is this the usual way these roofs are made or should have the screws down each side have been sealed over, There must be at leat 30 - 50 down each side of the top. They are not visible from the ground.

Question: are they sealed underneath and is this normal on all Sunseeker roofs.

[kandl]

Originally Posted by Jambr403

Looks like they used brad nails but the wall doesn't feel like it's made from plywood.

Not brads. RV interiors are loaded with narrow crown staples. We've had good results with same fortified with some good construction adhesive, PL Premium etc.

[brandon 2]

I had this issue with a bit of interior trim and used a product called "no more nails" form the Home Depot Worked really well and dried clear.
Its pretty easy for things to shake loose when one is on the road.


Thanks

[Wolverine 1945]

I have to wonder if No More Nails will stay clear,,,
or will it yellows as it ages ???
Hopefully it will not !!!

[Jambr403]

Just to follow up, I actually just bought some 3/4" brad nails and used my nail gun to shoot them in. That's how the trim pieces are attached from the factory, so we'll see if they hold. Hope I didn't nail into any wires or plumbing

[jaibyrd]

Originally Posted by brandon 2

WE have a 2014 Sunseeker with the fiberglass roof. on each side of the roof where the curved piece meets the fiberglass there is a number of screws holding this curved piece to the fiberglass. I have to assume this curved piece is also fiberglass. It is smooth as the fiberglass on top is textured.l All of the screw heads are visible and none of them are covered with dicore.
Is this the usual way these roofs are made or should have the screws down each side have been sealed over, There must be at leat 30 - 50 down each side of the top. They are not visible from the ground.

Question: are they sealed underneath and is this normal on all Sunseeker roofs.

I have a 2016 and all those screws are sealed on top. Though this is probably a question for another thread...

[Wolverine 1945]

Originally Posted by Jambr403

Just to follow up, I actually just bought some 3/4" brad nails and used my nail gun to shoot them in. That's how the trim pieces are attached from the factory, so we'll see if they hold. Hope I didn't nail into any wires or plumbing

If you did you will find out some day !!!
I could tell you some stories about brad nails in Manufactured home plumbing !!! Not good !!!
GOOD LUCK Jambr !!!

[aceinspp]

Became cheap when made like paper Later RJd

[kandl]

Originally Posted by Jambr403

Just to follow up, I actually just bought some 3/4" brad nails and used my nail gun to shoot them in. That's how the trim pieces are attached from the factory, so we'll see if they hold. Hope I didn't nail into any wires or plumbing

Fascinating. I've seen brads and finishing nails in older RVs but mostly staples in the more recent products - superior clamping. Maybe it's all about whatever fastening device was closest at hand when the rig was built.