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View Poll Results: Smooth or Aluminum siding poll. Multiple choice.
I have a smooth sided RV 175 39.33%
I have an aluminum sided RV 146 32.81%
I have had both and prefer smooth 82 18.43%
I have had both and prefer aluminum 54 12.13%
I have a smooth sided RV and have experienced delamination 48 10.79%
I have an aluminum sided RV and dents and dings have been a problem 14 3.15%
I have a smooth sided RV and have experienced fading 25 5.62%
I have an aluminum sided RV and have experienced fading 2 0.45%
I will never buy another smooth sided RV 18 4.04%
I will never buy another another aluminum sided RV 11 2.47%
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Old 03-23-2015, 09:41 PM   #61
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I dropped into an new to me dealer to look at new camper alternatives. A salesman told me sandwich construction is no long used and smooth sided campers have joist floors. I was looking at 2015 Starcraft Launch & Travel Star. Jayco own Starcraft.
The 2015 Jay Feather Ultra Lite has a sandwich construction floor. Go to Jayco's web site and look for your self.
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Construction methods for the smooth gets better. Definitely easier to clean and also easier to seal. Insulation factor is higher. Only downfall if repair is needed it's more expensive. I have the stick and tin again and will see of problems will develop.
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This poll needs checkboxes for
[ ] I don't know what kind of siding is on my RV
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[ ] As long as it keeps the rain out, who cares what the siding is made of.
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This poll needs checkboxes for
[ ] I don't know what kind of siding is on my RV
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[ ] As long as it keeps the rain out, who cares what the siding is made of.
Unfortunately there are only 10 possible poll options. And I suppose if you are clueless on your type of siding the poll is moot.
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Unfortunately there are only 10 possible poll options. And I suppose if you are clueless on your type of siding the poll is moot.
The forum needs better software.

Anybody know where I can buy a clue or two?
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Bottom line is both have pros and cons... neither is "better". Smooth siding was originally sold as "better" with added costs. In reality the finish material is very close in cost, but, I'm sure mfg make more $$ on smooth siding. Yes metal can dent, but twice as many (in the poll) had issues with delamination than with denting. If you look at the poll there are fewer issues with metal.

As with most things in America, it's more about "fashion" than fact. RV's are part of the fashion industry, one brand does something that is successful, every brand will do the same thing. When smooth siding was introduced it was sold as better, easier to take care of, and, worth the added $$. it was worth it to mfg, not so sure to the buyer.

As long as we, the buying public, know the pros and cons, and don't fall for the selling slogans all is good.

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