Hello
I'm new to this forum; I'm from Québec city, QB, CAN (forgive our English). We currently have a small enclosed trailer (Aliner cabin A-3 expedition 15 feet by 6.5 feet floor). As I retire next year, I was looking for something a little bigger.
Of all the brands that exist, we are really attracted to the Airstream, International 23fb serenity.
We like the quality of the interior, floor plan, design principle.
But from what I read on the forum, these trailers seem to need a lot of care with respect to other more modern design.
They do not seem to have evolved much from manufacturing techniques point of view.
For example:
- Assembly with rivets - is it really a technique that allows the best seal? Do they add water proofing material on the adjoining parts before rivetting ?
- Mineral wool used for insulation - is it still good compared to rigid insulation that does not hold water in case of leaks?
- Aluminum shell,- there does not seem to be any treatment against moisture and corrosion applied before installation (maaybe just a clear coat on the outside)?
- Non galvanized metal chassis tends to rust; no undercoating seems to be applied un the underbelly?
- Not perfectly balanced caravan with high load on front?
- Floor does not seem manufactured with a treated material against moisture and rot?
Can anyone confirm if of my fears are exaggerated or if I'm on target
I'm new to this forum; I'm from Québec city, QB, CAN (forgive our English). We currently have a small enclosed trailer (Aliner cabin A-3 expedition 15 feet by 6.5 feet floor). As I retire next year, I was looking for something a little bigger.
Of all the brands that exist, we are really attracted to the Airstream, International 23fb serenity.
We like the quality of the interior, floor plan, design principle.
But from what I read on the forum, these trailers seem to need a lot of care with respect to other more modern design.
They do not seem to have evolved much from manufacturing techniques point of view.
For example:
- Assembly with rivets - is it really a technique that allows the best seal? Do they add water proofing material on the adjoining parts before rivetting ?
- Mineral wool used for insulation - is it still good compared to rigid insulation that does not hold water in case of leaks?
- Aluminum shell,- there does not seem to be any treatment against moisture and corrosion applied before installation (maaybe just a clear coat on the outside)?
- Non galvanized metal chassis tends to rust; no undercoating seems to be applied un the underbelly?
- Not perfectly balanced caravan with high load on front?
- Floor does not seem manufactured with a treated material against moisture and rot?
Can anyone confirm if of my fears are exaggerated or if I'm on target
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