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plywood coated w Cold cure Epoxy then marine enamel
Sep-27-2019 08:46 PM
Haley wrote:
Recent empty nester tent camper. Trying to travel with DW who is not a tent camper. Looking for something simple that can be used 50% established parks and 50% boon docking. Current Tow Vehicle is a minivan rated for 3500lbs.
All of the above points to a pop-up. DW not thrilled on soft sides. Myself, I tent camp fourrrr (extra 'r's for BRRRR) seasons. For these two reasons a hard sided a frame appeals to us.
Looking at used A-Liners, Rockwoods, etc. I think the manufacturers are putting their money in places I would choose not to. For example, an aluminum frame appeals to me as tow weight savings. I would not put a 3 burner stove inside, etc.
Also, my hobby is wooden boat building. For non-nautical types please understand that keeping the water on the outside is a key design goal. Same for an RV, just inverted.
Anyways...
- Aluminum trailer
- Surge brakes?
- Thin marine plywood sandwiching thick insulation
- Metal roofing
- Dual pan RV windows?
- Take estimated cost, double it, and if I can but a decent used one go that route?
Would welcome your thoughts on this.
Sep-27-2019 07:12 AM
Haley wrote:
For non-nautical types please understand that keeping the water on the outside is a key design goal.
Haley wrote:
Hmm, so if I use a similar font and adorn it with the word "A Li er" rather than "A Liner" can I be accused of anything but poor spelling?
Haley wrote:
Not ideal but it is easier to adjust one's expectations than it is to adjust ones tow rating.
Sep-27-2019 06:58 AM
I have a new catamaran that I built fairly recently
lot of "established" parks do not allow home-built campers or RVs of any kind
bathroom is IMPERATIVE
Aliners are very cramped, even for 2 people
You will be much happier with electric brakes
roof leaks
marine plywood (BS1088) is very expensive
would a teardrop trailer work for you?
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