RV FEATURE
Advantages ✓ Disadvantages × Best suited to …
Cheap to build and buy Easy to repair if damaged
Allows flexibility with layout customisation
Strong and rigid construction No issues with wood rot
Lighter than equivalent wood-framed van
Resale value
No frame to rot or crack
Excellent insulation from the elements
Light weight & very strong Built to last Resale value
Wood-framed Heavy
Prone to damage from water ingress
Tend not to hold their value Aluminium-framed More expensive than wood
Prone to cracking if not constructed properly
Less scope for modification or customisation
Fibreglass sandwich panel Expensive
Requires specialised knowledge and skill to build
Time consuming to build
Buyers on a budget First time caravanners
Families wanting a caravan for their annual holiday
Offroad caravans
Buyers looking for a better quality van
Frequent travellers and full-timers
Serious offroaders Full-timers
Discerning caravanners who want the latest technology
People who want the best that money can buy
Luxury
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