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Old 12-04-2019, 09:26 AM   #1
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Fiberglass or aluminum

We are picking out options for a Jayco bungalow. This will be a seasonal trailer in Maine. We plan on attaching a screen room to it which will require quite a few holes in the trailer. The dealer recommends aluminum over fiberglass. Which is better long term ?
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Welcome to JOF.

Are you talking roof or siding?
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It’s the sides.
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I think there was a poll with quite a lively discussion about this around here somewhere.

Anyway, I prefer aluminum generally. IMO, it's a little easier to keep up with, easier to repair, lasts a LONG time without getting dull or faded if treated right (just a wash with wax in it), no delamination.

One downside is it dents VERY easily, and a lot of people think it makes the unit look "cheap".

It MAY be easier to attach things (like a screen room) to a fiberglass sided rig.
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Thanks for your responses.
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Here is the poll and discussion on the subject.

https://www.jaycoowners.com/forums/f...tml#post236428
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Thanks for sending me the discussion, Crabman !
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maine summers,

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I personally would go with aluminum sides based on your type of usage.

It may be helpful to have the bungalow's frame drawings for that screen room attachment. I would ask your dealer to provide them, or you can request them directly from Jayco once you have possession and a VIN number. Jayco may hold back on your request until out of warranty, thus the dealership avenue.

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Though I currently have a fiberglass side trailer, I far prefer traditional aluminum siding over the long term.
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Aluminum don't seem to have the cracking problem fiberglass is having.
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In this case, I would go fiberglass. Added a semi permanent screen room, would allow you to easily seal up the wall to keep the bugs out.

As for drilling, I would try to design the addition to minimize the holes. I would also make sure to use the correct sealants at each hole, as water behind fiberglass siding will cause delamination issues.
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I would go aluminum. Especially for a seasonal trailer.. no delamination worries.
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Old 12-14-2019, 03:23 PM   #15
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Aluminum

Aluminum is my preferred choice as I purchased fiberglass two years ago and have regretted it both because it is in the shop now getting two cracks fixed and also my wallet would be heavier had we went aluminum.
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I wouldn’t even think about putting holes is a trailer. It will leak eventually. As far as construction goes, just be sure you don’t buy a fiberglass over wood frame unit. This type of construction offers NO protection from lightning. Buy either fiberglass over aluminum frame, or aluminum over wood (or aluminum).
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