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:goducks10 wrote:
All fiberglass sided trailers have studs as well. Aluminum not wood.
I'm fairly certain that isn't true. I believe its Jayco (might be wrong) that makes the side walls out of foamboard sandwiched between luan panels. The fiberglass exterior wall is glued (vacuum bonded...) to the outside. No studs throughout the majority of the wall.
Wrong. Go to Jaycos site and download the brochures. It clearly state that the Eagle trailers use aluminum framing and the Jay Flight uses 2x2 wood framing when you choose the fiberglass sided option.
Only TT I know of that doesn't use an aluminum structure is Lance. But they still install aluminum framing members in all locations that require backing.
