School me on travel trailers

[baker5150]

So went looking more today and have more questions. What's the pros vs cons of smooth side compared to coregated ? What about wood framed vs aluminum ? I'm assuming smooth sides are easier to clean and aluminum is lighter

Aluminum is lighter and won't rot
Metal sides expand and contract more than fiberglass
Fiberglass will bubble and crack but is structurally stronger and easier to clean and seal  for sure

[baker5150]

I just picked up a gulf breeze 29 bunk with double slides,  I can pack a lot of people in it and use it for a spare bedroom a lot when guests are up. 

it tows awesome, I was amazed how well it tows with no load leveling doo-dads or anything else.

it's plenty comfy too.

I have one slide messing up, it's going out crooked so I'll get to see how warranty is.

http://gulfstreamrvtrailers.com/gulf-breeze-xlt/overview.php   I got the 29BIK model.

No load levelers?   You may be surprised how much better it can be with them.  Especially at 29'. What rig you tow with?

[2labs]

My truck camper is smooth sided (Filon) and has a few cracks. Very tough to repair.

[KFhunter]

I had problems with my last camper and corroding metal, had electrolysis eating it like cancer


doesn't mean all metal siding sucks I just wanted to try smooth sides this time.  Easy to wash at least.  Smooth sides are heavier, your tow vehicle might limit you.

[KFhunter]

I just picked up a gulf breeze 29 bunk with double slides,  I can pack a lot of people in it and use it for a spare bedroom a lot when guests are up. 

it tows awesome, I was amazed how well it tows with no load leveling doo-dads or anything else.

it's plenty comfy too.

I have one slide messing up, it's going out crooked so I'll get to see how warranty is.

http://gulfstreamrvtrailers.com/gulf-breeze-xlt/overview.php   I got the 29BIK model.

No load levelers?   You may be surprised how much better it can be with them.  Especially at 29'. What rig you tow with?

I was expecting to have to fork out cash for all that stuff but after the signing I just wanted to tow it home.  I was like wow this tows nice!   I've towed it around some windy twisty roads and done 70 with it and it just tows so nice I'm just going to skip all that junk.

The tow vehicle is a 1995 Ram CTD with air bags @ 50 PSI    I wouldn't hesitate to motor down to Yellowstone just the way it sits.

[huntandjeep]

I had problems with my last camper and corroding metal, had electrolysis eating it like cancer


doesn't mean all metal siding sucks I just wanted to try smooth sides this time.  Easy to wash at least.  Smooth sides are heavier, your tow vehicle might limit you.

Tow rig is a 2012 F-350 powerstroke.

[HntnFsh]

Aluminum may be only minimally lighter than wood. But it won't rot. If you damage a piece of metal siding. You can replace that peice. Fiberglass  you can replace the whole  side.

[HntnFsh]

I had problems with my last camper and corroding metal, had electrolysis eating it like cancer

Probably had a leak or grounding problem.

[KFhunter]

http://www.rvbg.com/Articles/?id=2007793

[farmin4u_98948]

Great thread.  Gonna upgrade my duramax.   Lease out th farm.   Get a trailer. And go on an extended trip.  ITS TIME