July 10, 2018, 08:17 PM
Brandon DavisFRP FIBERGLASS PANELED TRAILER
Anyone have any experiences with fiberglass FRP paneled trailers? Looking at an older T&E with these walls. Trailer is great condition. Thanks
July 10, 2018, 09:44 PM
CashflowAs long as nothing is delaminating I wouldn’t be afraid of it. T&E builds good stuff. Might be a little heavy though.
July 10, 2018, 11:49 PM
bry-warThe fiberglass laminate they used has been prone to crack if not stored out of the elements. I have a T&E toter that had long narrow cracks so I removed all the doors and windows and applied .040 aluminum in white using a 3m vhb and a cute little J trim from t&e. I see a stock car goosneck FRP every day on my way to work and it's in shambles. Large delamination areas. It's kinda strange looking with 16" dual tandem axles and a 2' extension built on top of the trailer (looks original) must be a ramp inside for some circle jerk. Anyway, give that baby a good inspection and remember to use short screws when mounting anything inside
As with all T&E trailers the box is structural (frameless) so if there is any damage or rot I'd steer clear.
Good luck
BW
July 11, 2018, 10:49 AM
J178REDBrandon, I would look at this video....
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sAXeOUPvm8July 11, 2018, 07:48 PM
HSMITH1039I had one for almost 10 years, held up great, looked like new when I sold it, but it was HEAVY as hell.........Howie