Purpose And Scope

This Recommended Practice (RP) is intended to provide guidance to fleet operators purchasing fiberglass reinforced plywood (FRP) trailers and van bodies on minimum specifications such that FRP systems in trailers and van bodies are constucted to have a useful life of at least 12 years. It is also intended to inform fleet operators of the availability of various FRP options.

This RP will consider the structural components of FRP trailers and van bodies as a total system. Specifications considered include plywood core and fiberglass thickness and construction, fibeglass finish coats, scuff liners, bottom side rails, fasteners, and moisture protection.