Dual panes and ducted A/C.....when?

[youracman]

I'm looking at older CCs for sale online. Is there a point in time where CC
began using dual pane windows? Same question for ducted A/C. (Maybe depended somewhat on model ?)

Using the search tool, I did read about the fogging/seal creep problems on Se-GI windows ...... if not noted on an older (for sale) coach, methinks it shouldn't be a worry (they would likely have been repaired/reworked long ago?)

TIA......Ed Sievers, Fairview, TX

[mel s]

Originally Posted by youracman

Using the search tool, I did read about the fogging/seal creep problems on Se-GI windows ...... if not noted on an older (for sale) coach, methinks it shouldn't be a worry (they would likely have been repaired/reworked long ago?)

TIA......Ed Sievers, Fairview, TX

Ed
I would think if any creeping spacers had been repaired/reworked the seller would note it as an advantage/improvement.

BTW, one of my dual pane window spacers is just beginning to creep..... (at 17 years old).
Mel
'96 Safari

[Peralko]

Our coach has ducted A/C with 3 A/C units and over-the-road A/C in the bedroom. No dual-pane windows. They came in the late 90's.

[youracman]

Thanks Mel and Peralko. So far it looks like CC has had ducted air a l-o-n-g time.....at least as far back as 95. Interesting about the chassis air for the BR in the Affinity......... seems like a nice, deluxe feature.

Perhaps someone with a 96-97-98 will chime in on the dual panes. All this info in my database just helps to "zero in" on the earliest model I would "like"; but of course single pane windows would sure not be a deal breaker ...... I just understand that they provide a little quieter coach for sleeping...but no big deal.

Appreciate your help. I know I will have more questions.....even though I read this forum a lot.

Thanks again ....... be safe.
Ed S.

[TXiceman]

Usually dual pane windows are an option and very few dealer coaches were ordered with them.

Ken

[deandec]

We have the ducted AC and engine driven OTR AC.

We also have the single pane windows. I installed a home theater 5.1 speaker system years ago. Standing outside 5 feet away from the rig with all the windows and door closed, I could barely hear the car and tree sequence from a Harry Potter movie which was quite loud inside the rig.

I would guess the double pane benefit is more about less condensation and heat retention than noise reduction. But, I have not one of each type of window setup to compare....