Materials

Discover the high-quality materials behind every Rigwell build—from aluminum and bamboo to stealth hexply. No shortcuts, just solid construction. At Rigwell, materials matter. Every product we design is built to last, which means we don’t cut corners when it comes to what goes into them. From aluminum to wood and top-notch finishes, we choose components that stand up to life on the road—and look good doing it.

This page breaks down the key materials we use across our products and explains why we chose them. Whether you're curious about durability, sustainability, or just want to geek out on the specs, you’ll find everything you need to know right here. After all, great design starts with great materials.

Material Choices


  • prefinished bamboo

    Prefinished Bamboo

    • Finish: Water-based urethane, prefinished
    • Durability: Medium – holds up well, but not bombproof
    • Weight: Heavier (2.19 lb per sq. ft.)
    • Cost: Higher price point due to premium material
  • pre finished maple

    Prefinished Maple

    • Core: Water-resistant, antimicrobial plywood
    • Finish: Hardened laminate, prefinished with urethane
    • Durability: Medium – tough, but not indestructible
    • Weight: Lightweight (1.88 lb per sq. ft.)
    • Modifiability: Easy to cut, paint-grade ready (needs scuffing)
  • stealth

    Stealth Black Hex-Ply

    • Core: Load-bearing Baltic birch
    • Finish: Industrial phenolic resin, chemical & water resistant
    • Durability: High – built to take a beating
    • Weight: Heaviest option (2.6 lb per sq. ft.)
    • Cost: More expensive material
  • folkstone grey

    Folkstone Grey

    • Core: Durable MDF
    • Finish: Hardened laminate, easy to clean
    • Durability: Medium-high – great impact resistance
    • Weight: Medium 
    • Cost: Budget-friendly, widely available
  • the color white

    White

    • Core: Durable MDF
    • Finish: Hardened laminate, easy to clean
    • Durability: Medium-high – solid impact resistance
    • Weight: Medium
    • Cost: Affordable and widely available
  • The Color Black

    Black

    • Core: Durable MDF
    • Finish: Hardened laminate, easy to clean
    • Durability: Medium-high – solid impact resistance
    • Weight: Medium
    • Cost: Affordable and widely available

What customers say


  • -B.C. 2024

    The products are innovative, well built, and never more than what they need to be. The bed system is amazing, the kitchen bundle is perfect, the cabinets are highest quality. I just got back from being on the road for 3 weeks in the van and can tell you that I would change nothing in the van.

  • -K.D. 2022

    Rigwell builds awesome vans and awesome products. Some of the best in the adventure van business. Highly recommended!