Travel trailer built using aluminum frame
I'm in the process of buying to a new Travel Trailer. I want to go for a higher end trailer with aluminum framing and have looked at the Forest River Rockwood line up. What over make and brand are ...
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gerpeters wrote:
I'm very handy for repairs and all things related to hands-on mechanical. I used to work as an industrial welder and maintenance in a factory so I can do everything.
The reason I'm looking for an aluminum frame and better quality trailer is that the one I have not had a major water leak. I fixed it including replacing part of the floor that was rotten
You are looking at aluminum frame for the WRONG reasons.
Aluminum framing can and will "rot" from water infiltration, contact with incompatible metals (including pretty much all but one type of stainless).
Aluminum framing does not insure or eliminate damage water leakage.
Aluminum can easily degrade in high moisture areas by corroding and turning into a white powder.
Aluminum framing is no stronger than wood stick builts, in fact may be a bit disadvantaged in strength depending on the fastening system involved (screws, pop rivets or welding all can weaken the metal around the connection).
The ONLY reason to consider aluminum framing is for WEIGHT SAVINGS.
Yeah, that's it, for that you pay a premium price for aluminum.
