Aluminum vs Fiberglass
Hi everyone - we are in the market for our first TT and are unsure of the real differences between aluminum and fiberglass siding (besides price). Can someone help us out? Thanks!
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Bumpyroad wrote:
i thought I had read here where camplites went to a wooden floor because of complaints of cold floors when they were aluminum. I would have bought one of them instead of my ascend if their small ones had a decent sink/vanity in the bath.
bumpy
They went to a non-wood composite floor. Some who own them seem to like them so far. The floor in my Camplite is aluminum which I like, but it does get cold at times. Here is info from Camplite regarding the floors:
· Absolutely NO WOOD in the super structure, including the floor system
· 5 layers-We use 5 layers to construct the floor. Lamilux fiberglass top, 1-layer of Azdel, polystyrene(High-density block foam insulation), lastly another layer of Azdel and Darco protective wrap
· Most laminated floor systems use wood product called luan, LL DOES NOT use wood. We have thoroughly tested(weight per sq inch) this new and improved floor with the fiberglass top layer. it has outperformed the luan constructed laminated floor system used by many manufacturers in the RV industry.
· Aluminum framed floor. R-value is 10 VS previous way was R-0
· Heat/Cold transfer is less do to the insulated floor over the aluminum floor
· High-density Block foam adds noise reduction
· More comfortable to stand on, Smooth fiberglass top, no ridges like the aluminum floor system
· This new advanced floor is lighter weight than the old floor system.
