Aluminum vs AluFiber Exterior Skin Material on 2004-2007 T@Bs ?

MikeT

Looking at 2004 - 2007 DM T@B brochures:

2004 brochure lists 1 skin material: Clear coat one-piece aluminum

2005 brochure lists 3 skin materials:

  Durable white fiberglass

  Classic one-piece, anodized, clear-coated aluminum

  White AluFiber, combines aluminum with fiberglass to create a hi-gloss, impact-resistant finish

2006 brochure lists 1 skin material: AluFiber (colors white or silver)

2007 brochure lists 1 skin material: AluFiber (colors white, silver, aqua, red, yellow)

Does this information match the 2004-2007 DM T@Bs that forum members own ? I wanted to confirm that 2004 T@Bs are always aluminum skin for roof and walls. Is there an advantage or disadvantage of aluminum vs AluFiber ?

Thanks, Mike

Geo

@MikeT,  Yes, this is correct - I think Dutchman was experimenting with exterior materials.
Unknown if all '04's are aluminum.  
One drawback of the aluminum is denting - we have hail, gravel, and walnut dents on ours.
All alufiber skinned are painted which makes them a lot shinier.
Fiberglass skinned are like boats - need a refresher of the gel coat every few years.

Someone above my pay grade may need to fully answer you.

Denny16

Fiberglass skinned are like boats - need a refresher of the gel coat every few years.   Sorry, but properly laid and gelcoated fiberglass only needs to be cleaned and polished to maintain its original finish, not a new gelcoat applied.
The only time gelcoat needs replacing is when it is damage or cracked, requiring some repairs.  Any good fiberglass marine polish can take a dull gelcoat ( from oxidation) and being it back to its original luster.

Cheers 

Jefftab2009

Denny16, I have a 2009 t@b that the top exterior clear coat is completely bubbled and basically destroyed! Do you have any thoughts or suggestions on how to best repair this?