Chaparral Construction Highlights
The Azdel® Advantage
Sidewall delamination & water damage equal big headaches for RVers. This is why Chaparral has incorporated Azdel® composite sidewall panels for over a decade, virtually eliminating these problems. Ultizing superior two-step vacuum-bonded lamination, Coachmen’s Azdel® sidewalls are impervious to mildew, rot, & mold, with the added benefit of being 50% lighter than wood while achieving 3X the insulation value! New for 2024 Azdel 6X™ is incorporated in all three main sidewalls inside and out!
50% lighter than lauan
3X the insulation value of wood
Impervious to mildew, rot, & mold (unlike luan)
Virtually eliminates de-lamination (void of moisture)
Improved soundproofing
American made!
Double-Welded Aircraft-Grade Materials
During our 2-step lamination process, Azdel® is vacuum bonded to double-welded, aircraft-grade aluminum & high density {2LB.}, closed-cell block foam insulation; creating one of the strongest & longest lasting sidewalls in the RV industry.
Aircraft-grade aluminum sidewalls & floor (built on jigs)
Thicker, more durable aluminum tubes (higher tinsel strength)
Double-welded aluminum tubes (across the entire tub)
All windows, doors, and openings are framed
Solid wood inserted in tubes at major fastening points (for added screw retention)
Full Walk-On Roof (16” On Center)
TPO (thermoplastic polyolefin) roof
Solid color through & through (no black streaks)
12-year warranty (water can’t damage)
Maintenance-free membrane {no dressings required}
3/8” full walk-on roof panels
Radiant Pro™ Barrier insulation
Space-age technology similar to that used by NASA®
Reflects 97.1% of heat from both sides
Maintains internal temperature within two degrees from ceiling to floor
Reinforced 5” wood trusses, which are 16” on center
Wood trusses don’t attract condensation
Wood has the “memory” advantage, which means it has the ability to flex & bounce back. Aluminum won’t allow for the natural movement in RV roof structures
Wood trusses insulate, aluminum conducts
Wood trusses offer some of the highest strength-to-weight ratios of any construction material available today!
5” batten insulation
New Mid-Profile Feature! Insulated dual-ducted AC ducts (triple ducted and prepped for 3rd A/C 360IBL and larger).
Superior Sidewalls, The Breakdown
Two-step, vacuum-bonded construction
3M®, UV-resistant decals (3/5 year warranty*)
UV-protected gel coat finish
Azdel® composite panels
Double-welded aluminum framing (etched for increased bond)
Every opening framed (doors, windows, appliances, etc…)
Wood inserted inside the tubing to provide “bite” for screws
Moisture cured urethane adhesive coating (waterproof!)
Loctite® adhesive applied to large aluminum tubes
2 lb., closed-cell block foam insulation
Closed-cell foam resists moisture
Provides more structural integrity than typical 1-1/2 lb. foam
Allows for longer vacuum bond times under higher pressure
Galvanized steel backers & wood inserts
Provides support for cabinets/coat hooks
Aluminum Superbonded Floor
Dual-layer laminated 1/8” plywood panels
Staggered to eliminate seams
Residential Beuflor® EliteBac® vinyl flooring
7-year cold crack warranty
Shaw r2x® stain shield carpet with carpet pad in select areas
Stain protection throughout the entire thread
Two lb. closed-cell foam insulation
Increased R-values
Resists moisture
Stronger than typical 1-1/2 lb. foam
Double-welded aluminum framing (aircraft grade)
In-floor furnace ducting (galvanized steel/residential)
Laminated 1/8” plywood panel
Dampening {backed} vapor & shock absorption barrier {Darco®}
Insulated, Heated & Sectionalized Below
1/4” thick, fluted {corrugated} Coroplast®
Acts as an insulator
Provides protection from rodents, rocks, & debris
Foam sealed at the factory
Sectionalized in 4 x 8’ panels
Much easier to service tanks {no need to cut}
Ducted heat & insulated with Radiant Barrier® {all tanks}
Radiant Barrier® is a key component in all series of Chaparral which come standard with Weather Shield+™
Helps maintain constant temperatures between floor and ceiling.
Aluminum-based Radiant Barrier® acts as a mouse barrier {rodents are less likely to chew through aluminum}