Replacing Floor in Ski Locker of Response LX

[rkgallagher]

Due to heavy moisture buildup over time, the floor of ski locker in a '02 Response LX has warped and needs to be replaced. Does anyone have experience replacing just the floor in the rear compartment or ski locker?

What is the material underneath the carpet made of? What is the best way to remove it? Does the entire back seat need to come out? Does the material need to come from the dealer or an upholstery shop? Any suggestions are appreciated.

[SmoothWaterMan]

If you are referring to the trunk, the composite panel wrapped in carpet is sitting on the polyethelene fuel tank. The tank has changed it's shape with things sitting on it, and the panel simply changes to match the tank. Short of adding a new panel of honeycomb aluminum or 3/4" starboard for rigidity, you won't get it flat again.

Peter

[tvano]

If you are referring to the trunk, the composite panel wrapped in carpet is sitting on the polyethelene fuel tank. The tank has changed it's shape with things sitting on it, and the panel simply changes to match the tank. Short of adding a new panel of honeycomb aluminum or 3/4" starboard for rigidity, you won't get it flat again.

Peter

be prepared to pay an arm and a leg for honeycomb aluminum of that size!

[rkgallagher]

If you are referring to the trunk, the composite panel wrapped in carpet is sitting on the polyethelene fuel tank. The tank has changed it's shape with things sitting on it, and the panel simply changes to match the tank. Short of adding a new panel of honeycomb aluminum or 3/4" starboard for rigidity, you won't get it flat again.

Peter

be prepared to pay an arm and a leg for honeycomb aluminum of that size!

No kidding. I was checking out the price of starboard on Cabela's. That stuff is not cheap compared to plywood.

[rkgallagher]

If you are referring to the trunk, the composite panel wrapped in carpet is sitting on the polyethelene fuel tank. The tank has changed it's shape with things sitting on it, and the panel simply changes to match the tank. Short of adding a new panel of honeycomb aluminum or 3/4" starboard for rigidity, you won't get it flat again.

Peter

Where is a good place to buy starboard of that size?

[sixtydriver]

I had the same thing with my 01 Response...once I got the trim piece at the rear locker removed, it still took two people to bend it and wiggle it to get it out. When out, I replaced the fuel filter and put in a new fuel sender since I had access. As for being bent...I am assuming yours is cupped due to the top of the fuel tank being concave. I took off the carpet and just left the insert bare after light sanding to get the glue off (dries much quicker now without leaving the locker cover up to dry). I cut some 3/4" treated plywood (you can get a scrap piece from Lowes, etc) into three inch strips and put three over the concave section. I then put some plastic wrap covered bricks on the ends (for cleanliness)...after a couple weeks, the plastic started to slightly straighten out again. I am just leaving the strips and bricks in over winter and it should be good to go...I might leave the strips in permanently so it doesn't re-warp again.

[rkgallagher]

Here's an update on our project to replace the ski locker in the rear of the Response LX. We went with 3/4" starboard, bought replacement carpet from the factory, and it looks as good as new. Now, we have a large piece left over in case anyone in the bay area needs a sheet. It's about 54" x 96".