Clear Plexiglass Replacing Coroplast

[Canyonlight]

I'm glad that I asked for some feedback prior to trying this out. Some of the complications mentioned convinced me that it would create more issues than it would be worth.

Thanks to all for the response.

Gordo Fuchs

Hey Gordo - good to hear from you as it has been a while.

In addition to what others have shared with the challenges, expanding on what Paul shared in his post #5 with what Rob did on the rear of his 303, I do recall a few posts where folks have seen and/or have had installed heavy plastic "zipper" types of products. I do not recall all the details but maybe someone who is familiar with this type of thing will chime in. I suspect if you are interested, you can conduct a search on zipper along with coroplast and find some reading material.

Hope you are doing well.

Dan

[315RLTSinPA]

No one mentioned the cost. Have you priced plexiglass?

[Redapple63]

Plexiglass is cheap. Especially if you are going to do a "window"

30 - 50 bucks max

[josh20]

Plexiglass is cheap. Especially if you are going to do a "window"

30 - 50 bucks max

Wait till after this covid thing and I bet you can get it real cheap and with a case of face masks included

[cruisinTx]

If you decide to go this route I would recommend using Lexan instead of plexiglas. Lexan (polycarbonate) is what is used for aircraft windows. You can bend it like sheet metal and it will not crack like plexiglas (acrylic)

THIS ^^^ is good advice. I worked in the home improvement business for 23 years and there is no comparison between plexiglass and Lexan(poly carbonate) when it comes to toughness and durability.

[Roll With The Changes]

Interesting topic...

I put off looking under (above) the coroplast on mine because I didn't want to know what was there. Long story short, I had to open it up for another reason and, well...

My solution was to make a frame with rigid foam and the coroplast sandwiched together. The thought was that it would be easily removable for inspection or maintenance , the rigid foam wouldn't get destroyed by water like the fiberglass does and... I don't want to give RV manufacturers too much credit, but I think coroplast is a good material for the under belly. Its not pretty but it holds up to quite a bit of abuse.