granite14
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- Joined
- Mar 6, 2014
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- 162
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- Location
- Portland, OR
- Ram Year
- 2014 Ram 2500, 4x4, CC, SLT Big Horn
- Engine
- Hemi 6.4
One thing that I'm glad I did with my travel trailer is I went with the metal siding.
I already have a big dent where I hit a tree near the roof backing into a tight spot. I don't think I'd have been able to repair it with some silicone. The dent is still there, but it doesn't leak. I'd have had to replace the whole side if I'd went with the fiberglass I believe.
Your RV Series: Fiberglass or Metal Siding? | eBay
In general, I think most of the trailers are near the same quality for a given price range. There might be a little feature here or there, but they all seem to be made of the same materials. I've had to reinforce bench seats, and replace hinges, toilet fitting, the slide out bent a vent cover corner on the floor. The shades were junk, so my wife made some nice camping theme curtains.
I don't know how old your kids are, but our camper gets pretty heavy wear and is filthy from mud, beach sand and the like. The dog got through the screen. So, IMO, I think that if you use the trailer for "camping", its diminishing returns as to the quality ("something that will last") you get that will hold up to camping use... you'll still have to treat it gently. Just bouncing down the road behind a truck is a beating on the materials.
I already have a big dent where I hit a tree near the roof backing into a tight spot. I don't think I'd have been able to repair it with some silicone. The dent is still there, but it doesn't leak. I'd have had to replace the whole side if I'd went with the fiberglass I believe.
Your RV Series: Fiberglass or Metal Siding? | eBay
In general, I think most of the trailers are near the same quality for a given price range. There might be a little feature here or there, but they all seem to be made of the same materials. I've had to reinforce bench seats, and replace hinges, toilet fitting, the slide out bent a vent cover corner on the floor. The shades were junk, so my wife made some nice camping theme curtains.
I don't know how old your kids are, but our camper gets pretty heavy wear and is filthy from mud, beach sand and the like. The dog got through the screen. So, IMO, I think that if you use the trailer for "camping", its diminishing returns as to the quality ("something that will last") you get that will hold up to camping use... you'll still have to treat it gently. Just bouncing down the road behind a truck is a beating on the materials.
