difference in aluminum or steel frame
smcmil
Reg. Oct 2013
Posted 2013-10-23 9:50 AM (#155489)
Subject: difference in aluminum or steel frame


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Location: alabama		what is the difference in these two? are the aluminum framed better made?
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gard
Reg. Aug 2007
Posted 2013-10-23 9:58 AM (#155490 - in reply to #155489)
Subject: RE: difference in aluminum or steel frame


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This is a common and contentious topic.

Here's some recent comments on the topic:

http://www.horsetrailerworld.com/forum/thread-view.asp?threadid=18526&start=1

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gonzo1066
Reg. Oct 2010
Posted 2013-10-24 9:50 AM (#155511 - in reply to #155489)
Subject: RE: difference in aluminum or steel frame


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Location: Sumas Washington		Dont want to sound like a smart a--    But both steel and aluminum frames can be poorly engeneered and built, or engeneered and built well.    More depends on the skill of the manufacturer than the material.
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fourquarters1
Reg. Apr 2012
Posted 2013-10-25 7:59 AM (#155524 - in reply to #155489)
Subject: RE: difference in aluminum or steel frame


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Location: Carlisle KY		Some brands have been known to have rusting issues with steel frames.  Of course it would add some weight to the trailer with a steel vs aluminum frame.  For a bumper pull or smaller GN run around type trailers I don't think it  matters much. We have had several aluminum with steel floors, some with aluminum floors and some with wood floors.  Never had any issues that we knew of.   You see all kinds of combinations.   When you get up into a LQ we have always bought all aluminum.
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