Stacking the Deck

Carriage uses only exposure grade tongue and groove 5/8" plywood to build the floor of the Cameo. Ply- wood provides the Cameo with superior support when compared to the OSB flooring used in many lower tier fifth wheels. Most of our competitors use 1/2" OSB floor decking. Cameos 5/8" plywood decking gives you a 30% thicker floor. Tongue and groove plywood floors bestow the Cameos with tighter joints that don't squeak, better water protection when compared to OSB, no soft spots, a strong floor under your feet & easier to replace and repair if necessary.

Some people refer to OSB as "particle board" because it looks like pieces of wood glued together, and that's just what it is. When OSB is used as flooring in RV's "soft spots" can develop on the floor between floor supports. This is due to the nature of OSB's construction. OSB is pieces of wood glued together with a resin and can get soft in high traffic areas. In the world of residential construction, OSB is used in the walls and roofs of some homes and performs OK, however homebuilders rarely use OSB as flooring due to the soft spots and edge swelling. OSB does not do good with standing water and most homes / RV's will have issues with spills or leaks over many years of use. Standing water will cause OSB to swell and come "unglued". This will cause issues with fit and finish and is very difficult and expensive to repair if it can be done at all.