What kind of construction is used in RVs?

There are two main forms of construction that RV manufacturers use. The first method is the tried and true “stick-n-tin” construction that has been used since around the 1940s. The “stick-n-tin” consists of laying aluminum over a wood frame.

Are there any problems with the construction of an RV?

But the problem is not really with the wood, but how well the RV is constructed USING the wood. If your RV is built correctly, there should be no reason that any moisture gets into the wood frame causing these nightmarish problems. When buying your RV, don’t just inspect the caulking job, ask the salesperson the hard questions.

What do you need to know about building an RV park?

From there you would need to talk to an engineering firm that do a topographic survey for drainage and well & septic or if there is city/public water/sewer then you need to speak to the local provider to see how much your tap fees would be for the number of units you want to put in.

Why did we build our own RV sofa?

This is what led us to build our own custom RV sofa. I’ll admit that building a sofa was low on our priority list. We really wanted to find something that would work within a budget because we had never built one before. I mean, what if it turned out ugly or even worse… uncomfortable?

Do you have to pay maintenance on an RV lot?

The great majority of people who buy such properties must pay monthly or annual maintenance fees. These can run from $50 per month up into the hundreds. They must also pay taxes on their property. How much this costs depends, once again, on location and the value of the land.

What are the benefits of buying an RV lot?

You may even pay less in other areas of the country to have the same benefits. When you do this, you have no added costs save for electricity, you have no maintenance fees, there usually is security and you do not have to worry about mortgages or selling. You can also live in your unit as much or as little as you like.