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Old 12-11-2013, 04:53 PM   #1
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Fogged window repair, vendor recommendations

We have about 3 fogged thermopane windows on our coach. I have always heard that Suncoast in Hudson, FL was the place to go to get those repaired. In fact, we had an appointment there last week but due to an unexpected health issue for me, we did not make the Florida trip.

Two large RV dealers in NC have highly recommended RV Glass Repair in Greensboro, NC which is only a 2 hour drive from us. I talked with them and they seem capable, a family glass business since 1961. I believe they offer a 2 yr warranty on repaired fogged windows.

So, I am looking for anyone who may have experience with the glass repair folks in Greensboro. I think Suncoast offers a longer warranty on their repairs but we just don't have any plans to travel to FL in the near future, unless we decide that is really the better option.
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I've read some folks are happy with their repairs by The Fog Doctor in AL. I don't know personally.
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If you drive to FL, a lot of people use

Suncoast Designers | RV Window Repair, Custom Windows Designed and Built in Hudson, FL

I have heard good things about their work. They might be able to tell you where your closet dealer is if you call them.


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We have about 3 fogged thermopane windows on our coach. I have always heard that Suncoast in Hudson, FL was the place to go to get those repaired. In fact, we had an appointment there last week but due to an unexpected health issue for me, we did not make the Florida trip.

Two large RV dealers in NC have highly recommended RV Glass Repair in Greensboro, NC which is only a 2 hour drive from us. I talked with them and they seem capable, a family glass business since 1961. I believe they offer a 2 yr warranty on repaired fogged windows.

So, I am looking for anyone who may have experience with the glass repair folks in Greensboro. I think Suncoast offers a longer warranty on their repairs but we just don't have any plans to travel to FL in the near future, unless we decide that is really the better option.
Suncoast has a 5 year warranty, but it's prorated. It covers full repair the first year, 80% the second, 60% the third and so on.

Suncoast is good, but the additional warranty isn't worth driving all the way to Florida for. Hopefully, you'll get good reviews on the place in Greensboro.
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Suncoast has a 5 year warranty, but it's prorated. It covers full repair the first year, 80% the second, 60% the third and so on. Suncoast is good, but the additional warranty isn't worth driving all the way to Florida for. Hopefully, you'll get good reviews on the place in Greensboro.
Suncoast's warranty is now up to 10 years. Of course the above still applies. If Greensboro is a good alternative that would by great.
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We / ALL those with fogging windows should raise cane with the MH mfg.'s and the supplier of the windows. Spending over One hundred thousand dollars for a MH and inheriting these windows is nutz! I've had one window fixed for 347 bucks. Yet I have 7 or maybe 8 more windows. I have called Thor and complained and they had the gall to say this is the 1st time they ever heard of any problems with the HEHR windows. When I'm ready to trade to a new MH you can bet that I will not purchase any MH whose MFG has HEHR windows. every time I see a post on fogging windows I make note about that MH and Brand. they will all be on my NO Purchase list. I'm going to make repairs on a small window myself. the Butyl Tape is only about 6 or 7 bucks for a 1 x 20 ft roll. Polishing the glass isn't a big deal. Unless glass is etched which happens in only a small number. sealing the upper part of the window on reinstallation is the important part. When I do the window I'll take pictures of each set and put on IRV2. it is because of the GREAT info on this site that I am going to attempt to do a fix myself... safe travels... ed
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We / ALL those with fogging windows should raise cane with the MH mfg.'s and the supplier of the windows. Spending over One hundred thousand dollars for a MH and inheriting these windows is nutz! I've had one window fixed for 347 bucks. Yet I have 7 or maybe 8 more windows. I have called Thor and complained and they had the gall to say this is the 1st time they ever heard of any problems with the HEHR windows. When I'm ready to trade to a new MH you can bet that I will not purchase any MH whose MFG has HEHR windows. every time I see a post on fogging windows I make note about that MH and Brand. they will all be on my NO Purchase list. I'm going to make repairs on a small window myself. the Butyl Tape is only about 6 or 7 bucks for a 1 x 20 ft roll. Polishing the glass isn't a big deal. Unless glass is etched which happens in only a small number. sealing the upper part of the window on reinstallation is the important part. When I do the window I'll take pictures of each set and put on IRV2. it is because of the GREAT info on this site that I am going to attempt to do a fix myself... safe travels... ed
Funny, the only Hehr window in our coach is the escape window, and it's the only dual pane window that hasn't fogged. Every other dual pane window has fogged.
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Suncoast's warranty is now up to 10 years. Of course the above still applies. If Greensboro is a good alternative that would by great.
I stand corrected. We were just there for our third time, and I didn't even read the warranty this time because I thought I knew what it said from our previous 2 stops.

If Suncoast can have that much confidence in their process, why can't the OEMs do a better job? Our first windows fogged when the coach was less than 2 years old.
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I was told the dual-pane RV windows are simply two panes of glass, not made like household vacu-sealed windows, and the reason they leak is the gasket fails at some point from coach flexing. Sounds like SunCoast is doing something right. We'll be in FL this winter, humm, gonna call them while there.
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Thanks guys for the feedback. In speaking to the folks in Greensboro, they seem to know their stuff. They tell me that if the inside of a thermo pane glass has been 'fogged' too long, the film is sometimes impossible to clean off. In those cases, the only alternative is to replace the glass which they can do with DOT approved glass. Their warranty is 2 yr pro rated on repair if the glass is only fogged and 5 years pro rated if they have to replace glass. They estimate $425 per window fogged repair, $525 if they have to replace glass. However, my coach has a bronze tint glass that they are not sure they can match if the outer glass has to be replaced.

A former CC tech, Kevin Waite, recommends RV Glass Solutions in Coburg, OR. They do a lot of CC and Monaco glass repairs. Since we do plan to travel to Oregon next summer when I retire, we may just wait and have it done there. I'm hoping they might be better able to match our existing glass tint should some of the exterior glass need to be replaced.
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If you are going west, I recommend RV Fog Dr. In Searcy, AR. I had 5 windows done. Less than $1200.
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If you are going west, I recommend RV Fog Dr. In Searcy, AR. I had 5 windows done. Less than $1200.
Can you tell me what kind of warranty they offer on their repairs?
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Thanks guys for the feedback. In speaking to the folks in Greensboro, they seem to know their stuff. They tell me that if the inside of a thermo pane glass has been 'fogged' too long, the film is sometimes impossible to clean off. In those cases, the only alternative is to replace the glass which they can do with DOT approved glass. Their warranty is 2 yr pro rated on repair if the glass is only fogged and 5 years pro rated if they have to replace glass. They estimate $425 per window fogged repair, $525 if they have to replace glass. However, my coach has a bronze tint glass that they are not sure they can match if the outer glass has to be replaced.

A former CC tech, Kevin Waite, recommends RV Glass Solutions in Coburg, OR. They do a lot of CC and Monaco glass repairs. Since we do plan to travel to Oregon next summer when I retire, we may just wait and have it done there. I'm hoping they might be better able to match our existing glass tint should some of the exterior glass need to be replaced.
As I recall from two years ago, Suncoast was charging about $200/window. A couple of windows would more than pay for a trip to Florida and some fresh seafood.
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Can you tell me what kind of warranty they offer on their repairs?
2 years. Since mine lasted for 6 I was comfortable with that. Sun coast has the best ( pro-rated ) warranty.
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