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Hi,

We have an Abbey GTS Vogue that has GRP sides. TBH this didn't play a part in our decision to buy it. I have not seen any reports that using GRP makes the caravan less likely to leak so I would recommend you base your decision on the caravans layout, practicality and how much it fullfils your particular needs.

The only thing I have read is that GRP is tougher than the Aluminium sides on most caravans and doesn't dent as easily. It is apparently easier to repair as well.

It doesn't have the smooth finish of Aluminium though but I personally think it looks fine.

Hope this helps

Kind Regards

Steve

My caravan is totally GRP. See my gallery.

With its back door, if I opened the window and clipped an outbourd motor there, I could sail it across the Channel. So yes, totally waterproof.

Having now had both Tin and GRP vans, I reckon GRP is more easily repaired if it does suffer some minor damage.

Most yachts, work boats and lifeboats built in the last 20 years are of GRP. If it is good enough for them, its good enough for me.  

I think caravellair look fine. 

One incident I seen with them was when an owner had a puncture at a motorway service area.  He was obviously poorly prepared as he was coming back from the continent.  The standard wheel brace he had wouldn't fit the wheel studs.  They are obviously larger than the studs normally used.  It was down to not checking before the journey.

Brian