And Colleen and Martha, no worries about keeping a close eye out for leaks; I did some investigating, and my cabover not only has rot, but still has water in it!
I know from dealing with the vintage trailers that this isn't something I've got the skills to do, and with rains coming probably by the weekend from this tropical stuff, I need to get it sealed fast, or under cover and opened up. I found a shop 40 miles away so I guess I'll have to bite the bullet and take it to them tomorrow, and leave it with them while I fly to Mexico. And that pretty much wraps up the summer I was going to spend on the road, but there's nothing to be done now but get it repaired.I bought it on ebay from a 100% positive rated seller who said it was in "good to excellent condition) has just ruined his perfect record. Grrrrr.