@steve, One reason for water rot is Holes! In! The! Roof!. Accordingly, we are founding members of the No! Holes! In! The! Roof! club. . 2003, we built our ExpeditionVehicle with zero Holes! In! The! Roof!. Over two decades full-time live-aboard, zero leaks.
@ I couldn’t agree more👍I have been fighting for decades to have RV manufacturers held accountable for the inferior roofing systems that we all have endured. Although fiberglass isn’t perfect, it would be a far better roofing material than the roofing systems that over 90% of RVs currently have.
Thanks, that was very interesting! I think I've just discovered my first "absolute must have" on my future camp (still very much in the dream stage) - I'd definitely want marine grade ply (or ideally actual planks of lumber if weight weren't such a critical issue) used instead of the osb, hate the stuff, have disassembled too many fibreglass boats and rv's where the osb had crumbled to a mouldy mess. Not to mention the outgassing issues with osb - which hopefully modern osb might have a solution for? Admittedly it has been many years since I've earned my keep by working in boatyards, (I was a live aboard sailor for many of my younger years).
Quality craftsmanship Always shows through. Not just in construction but in life of service. Made with pride in the job done so the customer has pride of ownership.
Looks like the 1970's 3/4 inch plywood endured the task very well...... lets see the waferboard on your new one take that..... sorry but I have had BAD results with the ''osb" crap. Great looking trailer though!
We build our camps using either plywood or OSB, depending on what our customers prefer. Both materials have their advantages and disadvantages. Plywood can separate and delaminate over time, which may cause anything attached to the outer layers to fail as well. On the other hand, OSB is prone to swelling if it gets wet, which can lead to other complications.
You can definitely see your products are made with quality and great craftsmanship!
I totally agree👍because the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd biggest reasons by far for the destruction of 90% of all RVs is water intrusion and water damage💥💥💥
I would better over 80% of the Rv’s that come through our repair shop have water damage in one form or another.
@steve,
One reason for water rot is Holes! In! The! Roof!.
Accordingly, we are founding members of the No! Holes! In! The! Roof! club.
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2003, we built our ExpeditionVehicle with zero Holes! In! The! Roof!.
Over two decades full-time live-aboard, zero leaks.
@ I couldn’t agree more👍I have been fighting for decades to have RV manufacturers held accountable for the inferior roofing systems that we all have endured. Although fiberglass isn’t perfect, it would be a far better roofing material than the roofing systems that over 90% of RVs currently have.
@stevez340 they are now doing a pvc roof material. Still not the greatest product, but it’s a step in the right direction.
@largemarge1603 bingo!!
Thanks, that was very interesting!
I think I've just discovered my first "absolute must have" on my future camp (still very much in the dream stage) - I'd definitely want marine grade ply (or ideally actual planks of lumber if weight weren't such a critical issue) used instead of the osb, hate the stuff, have disassembled too many fibreglass boats and rv's where the osb had crumbled to a mouldy mess.
Not to mention the outgassing issues with osb - which hopefully modern osb might have a solution for? Admittedly it has been many years since I've earned my keep by working in boatyards, (I was a live aboard sailor for many of my younger years).
Quality craftsmanship Always shows through. Not just in construction but in life of service. Made with pride in the job done so the customer has pride of ownership.
Well said!
Would you guys be able to do double doors or a larger door? I would like the door to be wide enough to replace the washer/dryer, fridge etc.
The way it is right now both of those appliances can be removed.
That is good to know . thx 👍
How warm are these in the winter?
You won’t find anything else in a trailer configuration that truly compares.
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"If water gets in..." then freezes, expansion would blow any seals.
Very true.
Is there any chance you could get Black Diamond Plate?
We can get it.
@peakmountaincamps
Awesome!✌️
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If plate is anodized or painted, could it be scratched by branches, boulders, low-flying aircraft?
All are possibilities.
Looks like the 1970's 3/4 inch plywood endured the task very well...... lets see the waferboard on your new one take that..... sorry but I have had BAD results with the ''osb" crap. Great looking trailer though!
We build our camps using either plywood or OSB, depending on what our customers prefer. Both materials have their advantages and disadvantages. Plywood can separate and delaminate over time, which may cause anything attached to the outer layers to fail as well. On the other hand, OSB is prone to swelling if it gets wet, which can lead to other complications.