Different TT construction
It seems that the industry is slowly moving away from wood stud, fiberglass insulation and aluminum siding to the fiberglass skin, aluminum tubing, solid foam for wall construction. Both have their p...
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TurnThePage wrote:
Mine is one that lives outside all year, and it's suffering some serious snow and ice build up right now. JBarca, I think it may have been you that influenced me toward the rainkap solution for the gutters. I installed it last summer, and am hopeful that it will help the old trailer live a little longer, not to mention the sides staying cleaner.
I think #3 & #4 combine to do in most RVs. And I TOTALLY agree that it would be so awesome if they gave us the option to pay for better construction techniques and materials. That, simply by being an option, would turn the whole industry on its head.
Hi TurnThePage,
The rain kap, that may have been LarryJ. I took his Eternabond advice to the next level back when he first came out with the Rainkap post.
Yes, I fully agree if the manufacturers would at least create an option to offer that would get longer life, that would be worth it. This does mean then they are somewhat admitting what they make now has a limited life. That will be a hurdle to overcome, but with the right marketing, it could work. While many first time buyers with not much money may not buy it, however second time buyers or anyone who dealt with a water or cheap build issue I would think consider it. I know I would.
And they really do not have to spend all that much to make a camper last longer. On a $25K to $35,000 camper, adding $2,000 to $3,000 of added cost to gain 10 years of camper life is a good investment. And they really do not have to change all that much depending on the brand and product line they are starting with.
And this applies to the runner gear, trailer frame, tires, roof, siding joints etc.
