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Old 02-06-2016, 07:33 AM   #29
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Gary, it would be helpful to people researching coaches if you would tell us what year/brand/model/level of quality coach you had problems with. Someone could research the window manufacturer and have a better idea which windows/coaches would require more inspections prior to purchase.

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My prior motorhome was a 2004 National Seabreeze LX 8321. It had either Hehr or SE-GI double pane windows. Both brands were used on many motorhomes at that time and some Google searching would probably identify if one or the other had more problems. For what its worth we went up and down mountains a lot with that motorhome and we spent winters in the humid Titusvillle FL area.
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Old 02-06-2016, 08:33 AM   #30
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Dual pane windows in Motohomes are a joke. The "R" factor is only slightly better than a single pane. Benefit of repairing is cosmetic. We are removing fogged windows one at a time and replacing the glass with Laminated glass. Any auto glass shop can supply the glass. You can Google "R factors" of construction materials and see exactly specific ratings. The cheapest supplier of glass windows is what most mfgs use. Too have the best rated windows one needs to have dual pane with Low e and Argon gas sealed between the panes. Until we as buyers force the RV Mpg's to use quality windows this problem persists. We have several fogged windows. Several places will repair for average price of 3 or 4 hundred bucks per window. You can replace the glass yourself for a lot less money.

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X2. Changed changed two my leaking fogged windows to single laminated glass... no problems with mine. Also, no noise....wonder if all the dual pane window owners have a noise problem with their front windshield...don't believe they make dual pane windshields.
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Dual pane windows in Motohomes are a joke. The "R" factor is only slightly better than a single pane. Benefit of repairing is cosmetic. We are removing fogged windows one at a time and replacing the glass with Laminated glass. Any auto glass shop can supply the glass. You can Google "R factors" of construction materials and see exactly specific ratings. The cheapest supplier of glass windows is what most mfgs use. Too have the best rated windows one needs to have dual pane with Low e and Argon gas sealed between the panes. Until we as buyers force the RV Mpg's to use quality windows this problem persists. We have several fogged windows. Several places will repair for average price of 3 or 4 hundred bucks per window. You can replace the glass yourself for a lot less money.

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X2. Changed changed two my leaking fogged windows to single laminated glass... no problems with mine. Also, no noise....wonder if all the dual pane window owners have a noise problem with their front windshield...don't believe they make dual pane windshields.
Thank you, my sentiments as well. Folks actually buy into the idea that its just something we have to do to own these things. If the industry can't make a therm-pane window that wouldn't fog, offer thick single pane window as delete option. Give us a choice. May surprise everyone how many buyers would chose same.
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