Wall Material Used in Rockwood Minilight

[lamokadave]

I'm very interested in the 2019 RW ML specifically the 2507 model.
I've seen nothing written relative to the walls being made from Azdel, but a salesman said they are.
Anyone have factual information about this?

[bikendan]

The salesman lied. Never trust the salesman. I talked to a knowledgeable RV salesman who told me that Open Range put plywood floors in their light trailers, which differed from the brochure. I called Open Range and they told me no, the floors are laminated.
The only FR division that uses Azdel, is Coachmen, as far as I know.
I do know Rockwood/Flagstaff doesn't.

[Beachbourbon]

What is Azdel and what difference does it make?

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by Beachbourbon

What is Azdel and what difference does it make?

Google is your friend:

https://www.azdelonboard.com/

[lamokadave]

"The only FR division that uses Azdel, is Coachmen, as far as I know."

The Geo Pro and E Pro lines are using it. Was wishful thinking on my part that the Mini lights did as well

[Gerogesin]

If you keep your rv for longer then 10y, I would suggest azdel. If you'll trade it in before then, luan boards will probably be fine.

The non azdel was the deal breaker for me when looking at 2509s.

[bob213]

Surveyor and RPod use it.

[bikendan]

Originally Posted by bob213

Surveyor and RPod use it.

Apparently also the new NoBo line. These are recent changes to Surveyor and Rpod lines.
Maybe FR will add Azdel to other lines.

[DR.B]

Hi, I own a 2507, And was at factory Sept 28. The walls are Fiberglas outer layer, luan plywood, aluminum frame (white insulation foam between frame members) luan, innerwall covered with a vynal wall paper .


Adzel is used by Coach Man.



We choose the 2507 because it met our needs and size perfectly. Watching the seals around any gaps in the side "Should" prevent delamination.

seals are window, side hatches, utility openings, roof/wall intersection.


IMg. Side view of wall

[lamokadave]

As is my nature, I might be over analysing the added value of Adzel construction. I can't help but believe however that its valuable in terms of longevity as well as in the resale market.
I favor the floor plan and feature set of the 2507, but the Coachman freedom express 248 is a nice Azdel built option.
I'm even giving the Lance 2375 consideration. Lance does the Adzel in both exterior and interior walls.

[Atrrider]

Originally Posted by lamokadave

As is my nature, I might be over analysing the added value of Adzel construction. I can't help but believe however that its valuable in terms of longevity as well as in the resale market.
I favor the floor plan and feature set of the 2507, but the Coachman freedom express 248 is a nice Azdel built option.
I'm even giving the Lance 2375 consideration. Lance does the Adzel in both exterior and interior walls.

I tend to overanhlize as well. Ask yourself this?

What roof material does Coachmen uses?
Are the slide walls made just as the rest of walls, what about the roof?
What axles does coachmen uses, how about suspension?
What steps does coachmen uses?
What about the countertops, are they solid surface?
Is the entire trailer aluminum frame, to include dinette?
What is the floor made of?
Max Air vent fan?
Sink stainless steel?
Are the cabinets drilled and screwed or stapled.
What’s the density of the foam used in the furniture?
Do they use plywood or OSB?

You want to consider resale value, pay attention to what people will see and how the entire trailer will hold up, not the fact that there isn’t azdel in the Fiberglas sadwitch, that Rockwood was one of the first if not the first to build trailers like this. I crawled and overanylized hundreds of trailers, Rockwood beat them in almost everything.

Good luck and I hope you enjoy whatever trailer you end up with... we love our 2509, similar to the 2507 but with bunks...

[Gerogesin]

Totally agree with how well built the rockwood minilites are. They're heavier than coachmen's Apex nano for a reason. I dont think you could go wrong with either to be honest. My two models I narrowed down two were 2509s and apex 208bhs. I ended up with the apex because it suited our needs better. Main key features were:
-Fully functional with slide closed
-4000lbs dry
-7.5ft wide which I didnt need tow mirrors
-azdel

The rockwood had many features I liked over the apex which were:
-proper hood fan
-proper shower panels
-front privacy curtain
-better windows
-superior suspension
-enclosed underbody
-ducted ac
-bigger dinette
-dual propane tanks

The apex was a little easier on the wallet even fully loaded with a power jack and small tv.

[mchester]

Like you we were excited by the Azdel. But decided that the wall construction of the mini lite per the brochure and the all fiberglass roof and the floor plan of the Mini Lite we were looking at over rode the Azdel.

[tortuga]

Hello everyone. I was just told that the Rockwood/Flagstaff line has Azdel.

Original text:
Hello Mary, as of September of 2018, we did start using Azdel in the sidewalls.

Doug Fought
Rockwood / Flagstaff
Divisions of Forest River Inc.

[kantonburg]

Originally Posted by tortuga

Hello everyone. I was just told that the Rockwood/Flagstaff line has Azdel.

Original text:
Hello Mary, as of September of 2018, we did start using Azdel in the sidewalls.

Doug Fought
Rockwood / Flagstaff
Divisions of Forest River Inc.

Here is a list of everyone using Azdel

https://www.azdelonboard.com/assets/...its-Brands.pdf

[JayArras]

Originally Posted by kantonburg

Here is a list of everyone using Azdel

https://www.azdelonboard.com/assets/...its-Brands.pdf

That's a rather generic list. I'm willing to guess that within lines, other materials are also being used.