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!

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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)

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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).

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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

 
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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®}

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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}

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