Pound for pound aluminum used in most horse trailers is only 1 3 the strength of steel so when it is used in the frame this has to be taken into account.
Aluminum siding for horse trailer.
Select a detail package step 4 of 5 travel trailer corrugated aluminum siding please enter your rv s length in linear feet in the drop down below to get the total price example.
Many rv owners prefer aluminum siding material because it s affordable and provides effective insulation.
More upscale trailers with higher price tags usually have smooth aluminum siding attached by rivets or other metal fasteners.
Aluminum is one of the most widely used metals in the manufacturing industry.
A trailer needs to be aerodynamic to reduce.
Sheets are custom cut up to 8 in length to suit your needs.
It is extremely lightweight which makes it the perfect material to use when skinning a trailer whether it s a horse trailer camping trailer or a trailer used to haul an atv or other items.
For a 40ft rv you d enter 40.
Note skin sheets with crimps locks or brakes can not be shipped in store pickup only sku.
Aluminum siding first began appearing on homes in the early 1960s.
Trailer aluminum 030 aluminum full skin sheets.
Aluminum sheets are stacked on pallets for easy shipping to your facility.
The problem however is that this product experiences corrosion especially in areas of high humidity or salty ocean winds.
The uv rays from the sun breaks down the paint fades aluminum siding and creates chalking.
As a trail pals customer you can rest assured that we will provide you with the best possible customer service that we can.
Aluminum trailer siding is either corrugated or smooth.
We offer various colors of 49 wide aluminum in 024 or 030 thickness.
If we are unable to sell you the part you need for your horse trailer we will help you find it.
Plus repairing specific areas on your rv is often easier with this type of siding as you can remove and restore just the damaged sections.
Our product line is available in aluminum sheet or coil for the cargo trailer industry.
It is advertised as low maintenance.
Corrugated panels attach to the exterior of the trailer in interlocking sections and are typically found on low end or budget priced trailers.
Aluminum is also lightweight and allows you to pull your rv or trailer with lower capacity vehicles.
Trail pals horse trailer accessory store sells hard to find horse trailer parts and accessories.
Manufacturers often have to boost the amount of aluminum used in the horse trailer floor and frame to get the equal strength of a steel frame.
