Wood construction

Like all things in life there are good and bad things about wood for a structure.

A lot of people think that aluminum is the perfect building material and has no faults. It's not. Aluminum work hardens and cracks. Welds break. Fiberglass can delam.


There is problems with wood to. It can rot.

About the best material I found for building trailers is steel. It doesn't work harden and it doesn't rot. But then again there is the rust factor.

I guess it's true. There is not perfect building material.

Thank you all for your advise.

I see nothing wrong with a wood frame. You can always reinvent the wheel and make it run longer.
This is what aluminum construction does, great for people putting on a lot of miles.
Wood has been around for a long time, as long as you buy a quality built wood trailer you will be fine.
You want a build with straps and screws. Nothing that is completely staples.
There is a lot of brands, coachman, Cherokee ext.
Aluminum siding does get hail damage easy, so consider your location and weather.
On the plus, wood will not sweat in extream hot and cold.
On the down, check seals often and resell often.

Hope this helps, consider all your options, pick what is right for you and your budget.

It can just depends how rough the miles are. You just have to maintain it. I went from a fiberglass/aluminum back to a aluminum siding/wood. I had them in the past and know what to expect.

Not to mention rot. Frame on our trailer us all aluminum.

Yeah, things certainly can loosen up a bit. Depends on where you go - my ventures often take me offroading a bit (or a lot!) Lol. I've found cabinetry and walls coming loose. Mine were mostly stapled together. That being said, with vigilance and upkeep my 10 year old TH is doing just fine! Heck, my TH came from the factory missing nuts and bolts! My advice is to go over every inch, whether new off the lot or from a recent trip. With TLC you'll be good for years.