bobndot wrote:

Azdel is only one step better.
As they say, Azdel is not going to save the day if water leaks inside the bonded wall composite. They are still not built well, still need constant maintenance and still delaminate, glue is involved.
Back in 2017/2018 when rvs were still sitting on dealers lots not being maintained for 2 years, you could see, on some models, where the sidewalls were beginning to ripple from glue separation in Azdel rvs. In todays covid market and low interest rates RV's don't sit, they move. At the 2 or 3 year mark, you are out of warranty and the problem is yours.

There is a lot of real ownership info out there , scroll thru https://forums.trailerlife.com/index.cfm........d/tid/29747235/srt/pa/pging/1/page/3.cfm

Floridastorm wrote:

Does anyone know the manufacturers that use this process on their motorhomes? From my understanding it is the best manufacturing process to ward against leaks and water damage.

ron.dittmer wrote:

Our 2007 Phoenix Cruiser is made as follows.

Floor - Marine plywood deck, rectangular steel floor framing, foam block insulation, durable corrugated plastic under-barrier.


Walls - Gel-coat fiberglass exterior, aluminum studs, foam block insulation, walls rest on the floor (not bolted against the floor).


Cut-outs - Framed as shown, foam block insulation, finished with wall-papered luan interior wall panel.




Roof - (see picture above) Curved aluminum rafters for a domed roof, luan inside and outside, inside finished with a fabric, outside covered with sheet fiberglass.

I suppose there are better materials and methods, but ours has been working well.

There are so many more interesting details how a Phoenix Cruiser is constructed. CLICK HERE to watch a YouTube slide show that points out some unique detail.