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SooperDaddy
Dec 01, 2013Explorer
Unless you are married to the Winnie and Coachmen Class C...and since they aparently don't have have you want...look at some of the other brands.
Membrane roofs should not be a negative factor in considering a new RV. So you shouldn't automatically disqualify a Class C brand because of the membrane roofs. And Fiberglass roofs like Winnebago uses aren't maintenance free either.
Winnabago uses a thin sheet of filon fiberglass bonded to foam just like most RV's walls. You still have to recaulk them just like membrane roofs, and tree branches can also punch holes in it just like Membrane Covered roofs.
The newest RV Roofing membrane materials are rugged, long lasting and almost completely maintenance free (aside from routine recaulking the edges and roof vents).
Jayco and Forest River uses the new Alpha Systems vinyl roofing material. Unlike older roofing systems, it doesn't break down like the tpo/rubber roof membrane did, it has a golf-ball like stippling like texture to it.
Look at the Forest River Forester Class C's, the Forest River Lexingtons (Forest River is owned by Billionaire Warren Buffet his trendous buying power means better quality and actual quality name brand stuff used in making one!).
Jayco Greyhawks and Redhawk (they all have 100% high pressure laminated construction) 10 times less likely to delaminate than the walls that the Winnebago's has.
Jayco's also have a 2 year bumper to bumper warranty, in business (same family) since 1967 and Jayco has double the edge seals as other brands which also helps keep leaks away.
Spend time researching online AND looking at dealership and RV Shows.
Lazy Daze is excellant quality and basically hand made to your order here in Southern California by a 57 Year old company...roomy and open floorplans, and considering this level of good stuff are still priced reasonably...but NOT available with slideouts.
Good luck!
Membrane roofs should not be a negative factor in considering a new RV. So you shouldn't automatically disqualify a Class C brand because of the membrane roofs. And Fiberglass roofs like Winnebago uses aren't maintenance free either.
Winnabago uses a thin sheet of filon fiberglass bonded to foam just like most RV's walls. You still have to recaulk them just like membrane roofs, and tree branches can also punch holes in it just like Membrane Covered roofs.
The newest RV Roofing membrane materials are rugged, long lasting and almost completely maintenance free (aside from routine recaulking the edges and roof vents).
Jayco and Forest River uses the new Alpha Systems vinyl roofing material. Unlike older roofing systems, it doesn't break down like the tpo/rubber roof membrane did, it has a golf-ball like stippling like texture to it.
Look at the Forest River Forester Class C's, the Forest River Lexingtons (Forest River is owned by Billionaire Warren Buffet his trendous buying power means better quality and actual quality name brand stuff used in making one!).
Jayco Greyhawks and Redhawk (they all have 100% high pressure laminated construction) 10 times less likely to delaminate than the walls that the Winnebago's has.
Jayco's also have a 2 year bumper to bumper warranty, in business (same family) since 1967 and Jayco has double the edge seals as other brands which also helps keep leaks away.
Spend time researching online AND looking at dealership and RV Shows.
Lazy Daze is excellant quality and basically hand made to your order here in Southern California by a 57 Year old company...roomy and open floorplans, and considering this level of good stuff are still priced reasonably...but NOT available with slideouts.
Good luck!
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