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Unique Construction
The attention to detail and proven technology that goes into our specialty vehicles is what sets us apart from the competition. By using our exclusive multi-layer roof, floor, sidewall and slide-out construction, we can give you maximum insulation while reducing the chance of warping, twisting or shifting. The end result is one of the strongest and most reliable vehicles you'll find anywhere.

Panaview™ 1-piece Windshield
The Panaview™ 1-piece windshield gives you the largest unobstructed view in the industry. By eliminating the annoying black rubber seam running down the middle of the windshield, mountng the wipers below your line of sight and making the side pillars more slender, we have created a wraparound effect with a clear view.

 
 
The Details

 
5-layer Floor Construction

5-Layer Sidewall Construction

9-Layer Roof Construction

Slide-Out Construction
5-Layer Floor Construction
(top to bottom)
• Structurewood™
1-1/2" x 1-1/2" square
   tubular frame
Blue foam
Luaun
Darco
5-Layer Sidewall Construction
(left to right)
• Gel coat fiberglass
Interlocking C-Channel filled
   with 1-1/2" fiberglass insulation
   glued in place so it doesn't sag
   or leave spaces uninsulated
Vapor barrier
Bead foam saves energy
   and provides a thermal
   insulative barrier
Interior paneling
9-Layer Roof Construction
(top to bottom)
• One-piece peaked
  fiberglass roof
Luaun backing
Thick, tapered bead
  foam insulation
Aluminum double I-beam
  superstructure filled with
  fiberglass insulation
Vapor barrier
Structure foam: thermal
  insulative barrier
1/2" bead foam insulation
Foam padding for
  extra insulation
Padded vinyl ceiling
Slide-out Construction
Our slide-out boxes feature our exclusive multi-layer construction which reduces the chance of warping, twisting or shifting.