back to business- wood paneling

[digitek718]

I have been working on and off on my haulmark transport 6x12 for a long time now. Life events(engagement,marriage,newborn,unforseen family drama) stalled work for months at a time. Also complete changes in design seems to be another roadblock. I will hopefully make all my changes by the end of the summer and finally start a build thread showing off my work. The couple of things that I want to change are the wall covering and the bathroom layout. I originally painted the luan after insulating but I am not that happy with the color. I have always admired the cedar and pine wood paneling that a lot of people choose to cover the walls with. It really gives it a cozy, woodsy feel. My question is should I just glue the wood paneling over the existing luan or should I remove the luan and just screw in the wood paneling to the metal. Removing the luan and screwing the wood panels to the metal would decrease weight and also make it easier to get behind the wall if I need to( just unscrew), however gluing the panels to the luan would probably look nicer( no exposed screws)..
My second change will be the bathroom layout. Currently I have a built in shower. I made the base out of shower pan liner. Not that thrilled about the result. Plus will probably not use the shower very often and that area would probably be better suited for storage. I was thinking of ripping out the shower and just using a removable Rubbermaid container with shower curtain in the event I want to shower in the rig.
Anyhow its good to be back and tell me what you all think

[Rainier70]

How thick is the paneling you want to put on?

Generally the interior plywood of the ct is part of the structure. It provides the cross bracing. That is why the manufactures put at least 3/8 in on there. If it wasn't part of the structure the manufactures would leave it off, or make it an option.

I wouldn't think that luan is thick enough by itself, but I don't know how thick yours is. It that what the ct came with?

[digitek718]

The luan is what came with the trailer. The wood paneling is roughly the same thickness. Nothing fancy just the 4'x 8' sheets from home depot or Lowes.