wood or metal trusses
I know sales people will sometimes say whatever they think will sell the trailer- but are metal trusses really that much better than wood? What do you think?
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djsamuel wrote:Yes I like the Livin' Lite campers. They are rather spartan inside, but I like how they're built. And spartan isn't a bad thing. I'm a believer in minimalism and form-follows-function anyways. :)SoCalDesertRider wrote:Exactly. That's why I posted the link to the LivinLite construction video. I am really impressed by how they are built. Even the cabinets are integral to the frame of the camper, and all are built of strong framing components. I'm a mechanical engineer who's worked a lot with aluminum in the marine area, and am impressed with the materials and construction of the Camplites. That's why my wife and I purchased one. That said, I do agree with many posters here, whether aluminum, fiberglass, or wood; campers can last a long time or just a few years based on the maintenance and inspections given.
Many 'aluminum' frames are built very chinsy, using too thin material, or only welded on one side, faulty welds, not enough framing members in the design. But then again, most everything in the RV industry is built chinsy....
