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bjkb1f
Explorer
Jan 04, 2019

Four Season Travel Trailers Quieter Inside?

We bought a Coachmen Apex Nano 193 BHS this year and had a blast. It’s a perfect first TT for us. It’s helped me learn the ropes. We will probably keep it for at least another year or two, but we’re enjoying it so much we’d like to be able to use it year round. So I think our next TT will be a Lance or other rated for four season use.

My wife and I were talking about it and she asked me if the added insulation and insulated windows of a four season camper would make it quieter inside. I would assume so, but is this correct? We’ve been at some campgrounds near highways and the traffic is definitely noticeable in ours. Would it be better in a four season TT or is this more a matter of just a higher quality TT?

Thanks all! I wish I could express how much you all have helped in our search for and enjoying our camper.

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  • MFL's avatar
    MFL
    Nomad II
    Jan 04, 2019
    My FW is a supposed 4-season, and is well insulated. It is much more quiet than my previous RVs. Mine does not have dual pane windows, but the glass is thicker than previous models I've owned. I have a lot of large window space, so I think the window quality and thickness of glass makes a difference.

    Before purchasing current model, it seemed like each time I bought a newer model, the noise level inside was worse. I was impressed with how quiet this model was, right from the start, as it was one of the first things I noticed. I have camped with it, with temps in the low 20s, with no issue, but I'd guess that camping near 0 degrees would not be the best experience.

    Jerry
  • colliehauler's avatar
    colliehauler
    Explorer III
    Jan 04, 2019
    I have owned many fiberglass and aluminum sided RV'S and my experience fiberglass trailers are quieter and easier to heat and cool. They are also more expensive and heavier as well. As others have said dual pane windows will make a difference as well.
  • goducks10's avatar
    goducks10
    Explorer
    Jan 04, 2019
    Only extra insulation would be the roof, floor and front cap? The floor has no bearing on sound. Extra insulation in the roof only helps for rain or jets flying over. The front cap depending on the type (Fiberglass or Filon) some extra insulation may or may not help.
    That leaves the walls. Most walls are only 1.5"-2" Styrofoam. No difference there between a 4 season or 2 season. Most sound travels thru the windows. Dual pane is about the only way to get a quieter trailer.
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Jan 04, 2019
    Dual pane windows will be a big help. But at a cost. There really is no such a thing as a four season trailer. Most all are built using 2x2 wall studs. That leaves very little for insulation. If you could find an RV that used block foam instead of fiberglas that would be a bonus. Also remember to get a somewhat 3 season trailer weight will go up considerably. Meaning you will need a more substantial tow vehicle.
  • ScottG's avatar
    ScottG
    Nomad
    Jan 04, 2019
    Depending on the brand, the added insulation is in the roof and floor and not so much in the wall so I don't know that they would be any more quiet. With my Arctic Fox I have dual pane windows and it seems like that makes a nice difference.

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