Clarke, yes, the early 2000 series Newell's had the same understair storage area with the metal full length hinge across the second step. On my coach, the opening step is cut back on the sides to clear the wood support for the glide on the air powered step cover. To make it work properly, I will have to fasten wood to the sides to build it out flush with the glide rails to make it look right.
Richard, I used the wood laminate that has interlocking grooves. I an using it as a floating floor without it being fastened down to the subfloor and with the interlocking grooves holding the planks together. It has been down for over a year of full time use and over 12,000 miles and is holding up well other than in one area where I did not leave enough space on the edge for expansion. I will have to remove those planks and replace them with planks cut about 1/2" shorter. Not a difficult job, just takes some time.
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