Construction methods?
In looking for a newer 5th wheel we see different construction methods being used. Of course the mfg all proportion their method as being superior. Would be interested in hearing some opinions on vari...
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Dayle1 wrote:I don't want to correct you, but vacuum bonded walls have plenty of ripples, just by nature of the vacuuming process. Removing air from an object (vacuum) isn't the smartest way to make a RV wall.
Really think that there are only three types of sidewall construction, vacuum bonded, pinch rolled and hung wall. All work, otherwise they wouldn't use them. While mine is the latter, my opinion is vacuum bonded is the best and most expensive since it requires a large chamber and considerable time to pump down the vacuum. Big issue with this type of construction is difficulty routing wires, etc., so maybe fewer outlets and maybe not too well placed as wires may be routed thru cabinets and interior walls. Anyway, vacuum bonded walls are less likely to have ripples/waves in the exterior skin and a more solid sound. But they may have less tolerance to flexing (could be good or bad) and if they have serious delamination, the entire wall has to be replaced. Same for pinch rolled walls. With hung wall construction, the exterior skin can be removed from the aluminum studs and a new skin installed.
Dual pane windows are worth the money in comfort, noise reduction and at resale. Energy savings also, but mostly if you use a lot of propane and hate the effort of refilling bottles. They add very little weight, seems like around 60 lbs.
