Rubber or aluminum roof

[nhshep]

Are there reasons why most travel trailers have a rubber roof not aluminum. Aluminum roofs on trucks and homes last longer in all seasons and less prone to damage. I would not think weight to be a major issue. I am talking light aluminum not heavy duty metal.

When replacing their roof have people considered aluminum. Is it feasible.

[Need-A-Vacation]

JJBIRISH wrote:
Having both, I very much prefer solid sheet aluminum…

But I think it is getting harder to find a tt w/ an aluminum roof. Are there very many out there still being made today?

[JJBIRISH]

Having both, I very much prefer solid sheet aluminum…

[Markiemark32]

nhshep wrote:
Are there reasons why most travel trailers have a rubber roof not aluminum. Aluminum roofs on trucks and homes last longer in all seasons and less prone to damage. I would not think weight to be a major issue. I am talking light aluminum not heavy duty metal.

When replacing their roof have people considered aluminum. Is it feasible.

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[donn0128]

Its a non issue in my book. Rubber, or more accurately TPO or EPDM lasts as long or longer than most people own their RV. With a little care and routine cleaning it will go for at least 12 years. So why worry about it?