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03-19-2014, 09:57 PM
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Rear Window?
no, not the movie... I am researching the MH I would like to get in a few years, and I was at a showroom a few weeks ago. Saw one rig which had a rear window. So the bedroom had windows on three sides, providing nice cross ventilation, and, in a pinch, I suppose that window could help a little with backing up.
Does anyone know of any motorhomes with rear windows? I've been looking a lot, and you never see them. Why is that?
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03-19-2014, 10:14 PM
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Senior Member
Country Coach Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Northern California
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If bedroom is in the rear a rear window might provide:
Too much light in the early am.
More noise and outside temp than insulated fiberglass
Less wall space for storage or closet.
nice views while you are sleeping?
zero assist for backing rig.
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1995 38' CC Magna #5280 **** Sold after 21 years of enjoyment.
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03-19-2014, 10:38 PM
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Senior Member
National RV Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: Spokane Valley WA
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Speaking for pre-owned coaches, you will usually find gas powered coaches are more apt to have rear windows. Typically diesel powered coaches do not. I suppose because the engine is in the rear although, I don't know why that should be. I had always preferred a rear window, because it offers one more view. However our current coach is a diesel and has no rear window. I miss it, but other features of this coach make up for it.
JoAnn
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03-19-2014, 10:39 PM
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Senior Member
Entegra Owners Club Spartan Chassis
Join Date: Aug 2010
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We have a Monaco Knight with a rear window and love it! I can go to the bedroom while Steve is wathcing tv and not feel closed in. Light and noise has not been a problem.
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03-20-2014, 07:50 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: College Station, Texas
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We had a Winnie Adventurer with a rear window and the kids loved it. They still wish we had the "W"
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03-20-2014, 08:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by deandec
If bedroom is in the rear a rear window might provide: Too much light in the early am. More noise and outside temp than insulated fiberglass Less wall space for storage or closet. nice views while you are sleeping? zero assist for backing rig.
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I can't second this enough! I loathe the rear window in our rig! Plus the silly blinds that rattle around all night!
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03-20-2014, 08:58 PM
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"Formerly Diplomat Don"
Newmar Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Moorpark, Ca.
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We had a rear window in our Class C, right above the head of the bed. It was always cold, blinds rattled and it often interfered with pillows banging the blinds. I guess it would be okay if the bed was side to side.
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03-20-2014, 09:36 PM
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National RV Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Federal Way, Wa.
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Our Dolphin LX has a rear window, plenty of closet space and a slide out containing the bed with a window over the bed. None of these interferes with one another and frankly we do not give the rear window much thought. I like the fact that we can pull the blind up and get some light in there. We leave the day time shade down for filtered light. I also have a cover such as you would put on the windshield for the rear window so folks cannot see in during the day.
Cross ventilation does not occur because the rear window does not open.
All in all we would rather have it than not.
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03-21-2014, 09:59 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: May 2013
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Winnebago Adventurer 38Q, Sightseer 35G, and Vista 31KE all have rear windows. These models were introduced in 2013/2014, so maybe you're not the only one interested in them!
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03-22-2014, 05:58 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Georgia
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I had a 2003 HR 37pct with a rear window the wife loved the view.
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03-22-2014, 06:04 AM
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