Some interior constuction options?

[malconium]

My 1973 31' AS was mostly gutted on the inside when I got it. I am going to build a completely custom interior for it when I get to that point in the work. I am giving some thought to my options for the interior walls and thought I would like to spark some discussion on the topic. Here are some questions that I have:

1.) Is it desirable to have rigid attachements to the outer walls or a flexible attachement that can move some as the AS moves? My unit had aluminum channels with 3/16" thick panels slipped into them. They were attached just at the top and bottom so that the rest of the panel could slip and slide a bit.

2.) Has anyone given any thought to making the interior walls flexible instead of hard? What about using fabric tightly stretched on some form of framework for example? This might not be a cheaper solution but I can bet it would be lighter. I think about all the things that can be done with theatrical stage props made with painted canvas.

3.) How about using hollow core doors for partitions? I know they are thicker but they are pretty light and strong. My AS ceiling is about 80" tall and standard doors are as well. They have enough framework in them to make good supports for the rest of the things that I will need to install. They are available in nice varieties of wood. They could easily enough be cut to fit the curve of the body. One issue would get back to question #1 - namely should I allow slip or flex where the doors attach to the side walls?

4.) What about using fabric shelves and cubicles in the wardrobe area? I have been looking at some of the closet enhancement items that are available and wondering if I really need entirely rigid shelves and draws.

Some food for thought, and discussion I hope...

Malcolm