beast_3 wrote:
My wife & I want to buy a TT, 25-30', maybe 1 slideout, for travel this summer. I've found many makers use similar floor plans in a wide range of prices. I've looked at several and researched far & wide, but find it hard to get accurate information for a TT made with the best basic materials, real plywood instead of OSB or particle board, Adzel walls instead of luan plywood, etc. Salesmen make widely inaccurate claims.
We had a 2nd hand class C that was OK until it developed a hidden leak and the exterior walls started delaminating and mildew set in.
So, has anyone any recommendations on a TT model without luan, OSB or particle board, the best insulation R ratings, welded instead of bolted chassis, and any other of the more desirable materials used in mid-priced travel trailers? I know Lance units are well made but they seem too expensive.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
Beast
http://azdelonboard.com/
IMOP. Azdel is the best material going. Has been used since 2006 on high end RVs. It is extremely strong, extremely lite, and will not rot. It also has a 50% higher insulation value then luan. And has no Formaldehyde, and will not mold.
As for models. Coachmen (Forest River)uses it on their Apex models. Lance, and Koala campers also use it. It's true that is has been limited to higher end RVs until recently. But now it has become so cost effective, that it is avaliable in RV / TTs that even I can afford. I like to think it is the mid range, But are prolly closer to entry. I do known that my 2013 288BHS weighes by the yellow sticker 4811lbs. Over 100lbs lighter than my previous 23T6 Pioneer, and it is 5 feet longer, and has a slide. The pioneer did not. I also know the same size AC kept the Apex cooler in the July heat of a Myrtle Beach Campground.
So IF you have a choice. Azdel should be it.
