Aluminum or fiberglass

[929nitro]

Will be in the market for a camper that I am going to leave in a permanent camp spot . Long term which do you guys prefer. Aluminum or fiberglass. Which is easier to maintain? Thanks

[Bill2e]

They both have their advantages. I like the look of Fiberglass better. I would just worry about the layout and take whatever it came with.

[RFSims]

Typically an aluminum sided travel trailer is wood frame with pink fiberglass insulation and a fiberglass TT is aluminum welded frame with foam between the walls. Typically the fiberglass sided unit is more expensive and better quality. I much prefer my fiberglass sided trailer than any of the aluminum sided ones I have owned. Since the camper will be a permanent fixture and towed rarely if at all, I would save the money and go with aluminum siding.

[929nitro]

Thanks guys

[Skeet'r89]

I don't own a camper but have done a little research and thoughts about getting one. I here quite a bit of issues with delamination on the fiberglass sided units.

[DaveBrabec]

Some are made with front and back made with really thin fiberglass and tend to delaminate easy. solid front cap is way better

[TightLip]

If you do not plan to move it or otherwise use it, I would consider some type cover to protect the roof and prevent water intrusion. You might look for a park model if you are not planning to move it

[sweet lou]

You couldn't give me an aluminum trailer. When you go to clean an aluminum trailer to remove the black streaks you will see why I made the first comment.