Why no aluminum framing?

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Originally Posted by okhcolot

My brother sprays the underside of his cars with Fluid Film (oil based) to help prevent rust since we are in northeastern Ohio. Maybe this could be done on a trailer too? Would there be a reason not to do this? I'm from California where rust is not a problem and I've never owned a trailer, at least not yet.

I use fluid film on my truck, 17 years old not a spec of frame rust.

[pjcd]

Fluid Film and Wool Wax are good products to spray in the enclosed areas, both tend to wash off after a time on areas that are subjected to road wash.

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Originally Posted by sherminator

...Wood has some very desirable advantages for a travel trailer:...

...AND for aircraft.

The WW2 British built de Havilland Mosquito is a prime example. Different times, technology and requirements but an exceptionally sturdy multi-roll aircraft.

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Originally Posted by pjcd

Fluid Film and Wool Wax are good products to spray in the enclosed areas, both tend to wash off after a time on areas that are subjected to road wash.

I refresh it every two years

[cpaharley2008]

I understand there were several wooden aircraft made due to their radar avoiding non metal frames..and wood was more plentiful than metal during that period.

[Vermilye]

I've flown in a Piper Cub J3, made of spruce & fabric...

[kathytony1985]

Isn't the new 23 being built on an aluminum frame?

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Yes the new 23 will have an aluminum frame. There some that don't like that, Im a wait and see guy,

[bborzell]

I wuz thinking that maybe a curly maple frame would be nice.