trailer siding??Is one better than the other?
What are the pros and cons to the two types of siding I see on trailers. Some are aluminum that appear to fit together then I see the flat side fiberglass types. Is one better than the other?
Forum Discussion
jfkmk wrote:DrTanTodd wrote:
You will get a better rate on your insurance with Fiberglass siding due aluminum denting in hail. The downside of fiberglass is it is heavier.
As the owner of a vehicle that suffered $4000 worth of hail damage, I can assure you that the hail damage is typically on the horizontal surfaces rather than the vertical surfaces where fiberglass or aluminum would make a difference. I've never heard of corvettes getting an insurance break because they have fiberglass bodies!
The aluminum sided rv's seem to be at the lower end or entry level. I have one and have no issues with it. The cons is they can dent. The pros is they don't delaminate and they are easier to fix. Dents can be repaired easily where the fiberglass requires a more extensive repair.
I get about a 20% discount on my insurance due to Fiberglass siding. The agent states they have more claims on aluminum sided campers. Hail typically does not come straight down there is usually strong winds that cause the sides / front / rear to get hammered. I am not saying that the roof / vents / ac don't get damaged I am just stating the facts that most fiberglass sided campers get a rebate.
