Walls & Roof

The end walls (front and back) in an Automate fifth-wheel are made from a sandwich of plastic vapor barrier, interior paneling and structural foam with an internal aluminum frame. The foam is hand cut to fit each opening in the frame to eliminate air gaps and cold spots. Each piece is glued and pressed to insure a solid structure.
			This is the street side wall being attached. They assemble a crew pick it up and carry it over by hand. Once it is aligned they screw it to the frame.
			This is the curb side wall being attached.
			The roof is a bit heavier than the walls so it gets a couple of chain hoists for the trip to the top of the trailer. The wires you see are used for pulling the wire harness through the channels that are cut into the foam insulation.
			The front cap decal being applied. The front and rear caps signal the end of the major construction.