The Truth Behind Aluminum Framing Misconceptions!

[@felixcat9318]

Clearly, your pick up body is very well designed and very well constructed using high quality materials and construction techniques! Intended for the harsh life on a commercial pick up truck you have ensured that your body has the ability to more than cope with the demands placed upon it long after the base vehicles have been retired. The difference between that camper structure and your construction methods was that the camper was literally thrown together using the cheapest materials and labour, whereas yours was the exact opposite. Its great to see a manufacturer take pride in their professionalism and you certainly have a lot to be proud about. Subscribed.

[@einarquay]

Bottom line is intended use and workmanship. On the repair unit, your solution using wood members was based on not being able to re-weld the aluminum with the interior intact. If fabricated competently, wood is not needed. Did I get that right?

[@cachecamper]

Correct. But further, you cannot rely on that little amount of framing to have any strength putting it back together. This build method relies entirely on bonded strength, not structural strength from the aluminum. So that is why the wood.

[@nicolausranker8521]

As someone who has had 3 different rv units, I can confidently say that rvs are complete junk when it comes to dit, finish, and construction techniques. Way overpriced, especially if buying new. Buy used, cheaper and someone else has already dealt with the warranty issues.