Aluminum vs Fiberglass
First-time RVers trying to decide between aluminum or fiberglass gel-coat exteriors. Concerned about the wear-and-tear on the paint/finish from sun and weather. QUESTIONS: 1. To keep the finish ...
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spoon059 wrote:
OP, check out the 29QBS model as well. We were looking really hard at the 28BHBE until we saw the floorplan of the 29QBS. 3 bunks in their own room with their own AC duct and heat register.
Fiberglass is an option as well.
I prefer the aluminum because its easier to repair. My buddy has a 2014 (forget who makes it) that had delamination on the entire front panel. Thankfully he noticed it with a month left in his 1 year warranty and got it fixed. It would have been really expensive to fix out of warranty.
Aluminum walls give you actual stud framing, whereas the fiberglass is a Styrofoam sandwich. I just feel better knowing that my roof is supported by wood framing.
All fiberglass sided trailers have studs as well. Aluminum not wood.
