Why your next motorhome or caravan is made of aluminium

Are the walls of your motorhome or caravan made of plastic or aluminium? Perhaps you have no idea, because does this actually matter? Well yes, it surely does! As a motorhome or caravan owner you enjoy all kinds of benefits in the field of aesthetics, future-proofness and weight when the walls of your vehicle are made of aluminium. Let us take you along to the world of aluminium motorhomes and caravans.

Your pride until the end of days

When you purchase a motorhome or caravan of course you would like to be able to enjoy it until the end of days. Then aluminium side walls make for the best choice. The majority of motorhomes and caravans are made of aluminium. And for good reason.

Luxury automotive look

Aluminium gives recreational vehicles the luxury automotive look that’s typical of metal. A look to be proud of and that stands out wherever you park your motorhome or caravan.

Circular material

Aluminium walls are 100% recyclable. They keep getting a new life. Due to this, aluminium is the perfect material for a circular economy. A fact that will make your camping trip feel even better.

Colour and gloss retention

Aluminium offers unprecedented UV resistance and gloss retention. This gives your vehicle a lasting, flawless appearance. It also preserves the value of your recreational vehicle better.

Comfortably on the road

Aluminium can be used to make lighter vehicles, providing even more (driving) comfort. Manoeuvre effortlessly and consume less fuel. Or use the weight savings to add extras to your vehicle.

StrongLite: even stronger and lighter

StrongLite of Euramax offers the previously mentioned benefits of aluminium. And due to the special composition and the adjusted production process, this aluminium is even stronger and it can be applied thinner than standard aluminium. Without compromising on mechanical values. A somewhat technical story, but the bottom line is that StrongLite makes for lighter and stronger motorhomes and caravans.

Aluminium is a logical choice

All those benefits make aluminium sidewalls a logical choice for motorhomes and caravans. But what can you do with this knowledge?

  • Find out what your current motorhome or caravan is made of by knocking on the side wall with a ring. Do you hear a dull sound? Or do you recognise the bright sound of aluminium?
  • Take this knowledge with you when you start shopping around for a new motorhome or caravan. If you want to continue enjoying your new recreational vehicle until the end of days, aluminium is the best choice.
  • At your leisure, read more about why aluminium – which we also call The Green Metal is the perfect material for achieving sustainable mobility.