Composite panels question.

[alex44]

Hi There.
My first question on here although I have been lurking for a long time & killed hours reading others build threads.

I was wondering what the life expectancy is of the bonded together composite panels that have become so popular to build the camper bodies from?

Thanks
Alex

 

[Victorian]

As long as you protect your panels from UV they should last at least 30 years. Our FRP is coated with a protective coating that should last for a long time. Other manufacturers require a heavy (and expensive) automotive finish to shield them from the UV rays.

Cheers,
Andreas

 

[alex44]

Thank you for the reply.

I hadn't thought about the UV degrading the panels.
I was more concerned about them de-laminating.
Your suggested life is triple what I was expecting anyway

Alex