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gdavidg
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Oct 22, 2014

What 5 R's are Aluminum Framed

Doing some research on 5 rs. want aluminum framed. will be pre owned.

what manufacturers and years are aluminum framed? Know AF 06 and later and Alpenlite all years.

asked this same question when I got my camper 3 years ago, helped in my search.

Thanks

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  • Virtually all of the mid to upper level fivers are aluminum framed. What is your budget, and what are you looking for?
  • I believe all Carriage models are aluminum. No longer in business but still highly regarded as upper class fivers. Mine has the following construction:
    Box Tube Aluminum Roof Trusses and studs.
    2 x 3” Welded Aluminum Main Floor
    Sub floor is 12” Doublestacked Box Tube Steel Main Frame
    Sidewall is Gel-Coat Fiberglass with 2” Box Tube Aluminum
  • I assume you mean wall studs not chassis frame. My Cardinal is aluminum studs and roof trusts, with vacuum bonded gelcoated walls.