aluminum roof vs. wood

[batavia02]

Forgive me if this sounds dumb but is there a difference overall in a 5th wheel with wood vs. One with all aluminum. Not talking about any one manufacturer in particular and yes I do know the obvious that wood does rot over time, just curious if the aluminum roofs are better over time.thanks.

[Aridon]

Too many variables.

I've seen cheap aluminum wall studs in houses that bowed and flexed like a trampoline and you could have something far stronger and not likely to react with elements in a quality application.

So long as you maintain your roof it shouldn't matter. IF water gets in then there will be issues regardless if you have aluminum or wood.

[JIMNLIN]

Lots of '70s all wood constructed RV trailers/truck campers/class C/etc out here with no issues.

IMO its a non issues as each has its advantages and dis advantages.

A leak in any trailer regardless of wood or aluminum framing can cause issues of some kind.

[Bumpyroad]

there have been plenty of posts over the years of folks having to replace wooden trusses. I don't remember any having to replace aluminum ones.
bumpy