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Old 07-08-2009, 09:44 AM   #10
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Originally Posted by mtnguy View Post
Joseph, unless TM has changed their process since last August when I took a tour of the plant, wood is still used at the open end of each shell where the seal is. I imagine that is to allow a little extra flex at that point, which aluminum wouldn't give.
That's interesting. I thought the main advantage of having aluminum framing in the shells was having it at that exact spot -- laterally across the trailer, near the seals. IIRC, that's the point most vulnerable to rot. Do I have it wrong?

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