What Are HPL Boards for Recreational Vehicle Interiors?
Transforming Spaces with HPL Boards
RVs aren’t gentle on their interiors. After a few trips, doors rattle, edges swell, and surfaces start to look tired. That’s why many builders turn to HPL boards. They’re made from stacked paper sheets soaked in resin, pressed until solid — panels that actually hold up when life on the road gets rough.
How HPL Boards Are Made
From Paper to Solid Panels
To be honest, HPL boards start off looking like nothing special. It’s just kraft paper, the same kind you might see in packing rolls. We dunk each sheet into resin so it soaks through, then lay them one over the other until the stack is thick enough to handle. At this stage it looks more like a bundle of paper than a panel. The real change happens in the press. Heat and pressure squeeze the stack for hours, and when it comes out, the whole thing has turned into one solid slab. When you knock on it, you don’t hear a hollow ring. It’s dense, heavy, and feels like it can actually take a hit.
Why Resin Makes the Difference
HPL’s durability starts with Impregnation Technology, where each kraft paper sheet is fully saturated with resin before pressing. That resin isn’t just glue—it’s a barrier against moisture. In a Highland van, damp air from cooking, condensation on cold mornings, or wet coats after a hike can make plywood swell and cabinet doors fall out of line. With HPL, the impregnated layers stop that from happening, keeping surfaces flat, doors aligned, and easy to wipe clean after every trip.
From Plywood Failures to High Pressure Laminate Strength
A family came to us after having trouble with their last Highland van. They said it looked fine when they first picked it up — plywood walls, plywood cabinets, everything smooth and new. But after a few trips the problems piled up.
- One of the cabinet doors chipped the first time a suitcase hit it. Water from cooking left a stain that never came out. Then, after a damp weekend at a campground, the panels started to swell.
- By the end of the trip the doors wouldn’t even close right. They joked about it, but you could tell it was frustrating. Every outing turned into a repair job.
This time around we suggested HPL boards. We put them in for the cabinets and wall panels. After a few weeks on the road the family checked back in — no swelling, no chipped corners, just a van they could finally use without constant fixing.
Our Service
- HPL Spec
- Compact Spec
| Width (mm) | Length (mm) | Thickness (mm) |
| 1220 | 2440 | 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1.0, 1.2 |
| 1300 | 3050 | 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1.0, 1.2 |
| 1830 | 2440 | 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1.0, 1.2 |
| 1830 | 3660 | 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1.0, 1.2 |
| 1830 | 4250 | 0.5, 0.6, 0.7, 0.8, 0.9, 1.0, 1.2 |
| Width (mm) | Length (mm) | Thickness (mm) |
| 1220 | 2440 | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 18 |
| 1220 | 2800 | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 18 |
| 1220 | 3050 | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 18 |
| 1300 | 3050 | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 18 |
| 1830 | 1830 | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 18 |
| 1830 | 3050 | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 18 |
| 1830 | 3660 | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 18 |
| 1830 | 4220 | 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10, 12, 16, 18 |
High Pressure Laminate: The Lasting Fix
When the old plywood of their Highland Van was torn out and replaced with HPL, the family could feel the difference on day one. The dad shut a cabinet and said, half joking, “That’s the first time I didn’t have to shoulder it closed.” With their old setup, doors went out of line after the first season. These stayed square. Counters too. They set a camp stove down, slid it across, braced for the usual scratch. Nothing. Still smooth.
Moisture had been the real headache before. Anyone who’s traveled in a van knows it—steam from cooking, wet coats, cold nights, all that damp air just sits. Their plywood swelled so bad the pantry door jammed shut. We’ve seen that plenty of times. With HPL, it didn’t move. After a week in the rain they came back saying, “It still looks like the day you built it.”
They didn’t want fancy. Just a warm wood finish on the cabinets, a lighter counter to keep things bright. Months later they called to say they weren’t fixing doors anymore, they were finally just using the van.
Conclusion
HPL boards give Highland Vans a balance of strength, style, and easy upkeep—qualities that matter on every trip. From durable cabinets to sleek finishes,they help each build last longer and look better. To learn more about using HPL boards in Highland Vans, contact Remica for details.
A: Yes. Remica supplies boards that Highland Vans can cut and fit into your build.
A: Not at all. A damp cloth is usually enough to clean the surface.
A: Yes. Solid colors, wood grain, marble, and metallic finishes are available.
A: Yes. The resin layers protect against swelling, warping, and everyday wear.
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