construction
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Topic: construction
Posted By: David and Danette
Subject: construction
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2014 at 12:37am
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I was at a RV show over the weekend and noticed with the r-pod on display that the framing was a soft white wood with knots not the hardwood clear of knots the earlier r-pods were built from. The over all quality was still better than the average camper at the show and that most all campers were built with the same soft white wood. What I also noticed that campers from different manufactures many of the staples missed the framing they were intended for. My thinking are these campers are being built very quickly and the builders are not able to take the time to be more careful things are lined up correctly. Staples are the number one method for assembly though the better campers are still using mostly screws. Some for the interior framing are using aluminum but in someways I would prefer wood for doing mods easier to work with. If the fit and finish of most campers were like that of our tow vehicles there would be many good looking quality campers. As most campers are built now I would never want to pay close to what the manufactures suggested retail price is listed. I think when someone is looking for a camper they need take a close look at the overall construction to avoid repairs down the road and hopefully get a good camper for what they are paying for. David
------------- 2018 Vista Cruiser 19BFD (2018- 2012 Vibe 6503 (2014-2019) 2009 r-pod 171 (2009-2014) Middle Tn 2014 Ram 1500 Quad cab |
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2014 at 11:26am
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I sort of agree on the wood vs say, aluminum for modding.. but I think, for me, the idea of NO wood is a great idea. It is the construction method our next TT will have. ------------- |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2014 at 11:39am
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I agree, knowing how many issues with rot I've read about and seen (friend's and paret's campers). No wood or particle board would be great from a longevity standpoint. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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