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.

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

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 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

Core: Durable MDF


Finish: Hardened laminate, easy to clean


Durability: Medium-high – great impact resistance


Weight: Medium 


Cost: Budget-friendly, widely available

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

-K.D. 2022

White

Core: Durable MDF


Finish: Hardened laminate, easy to clean


Durability: Medium-high – solid impact resistance


Weight: Medium


Cost: Affordable and widely available

Core: Durable MDF


Finish: Hardened laminate, easy to clean


Durability: Medium-high – solid impact resistance


Weight: Medium


Cost: Affordable and widely available

-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.