updating windows?

imderrickjed wrote:

Chris Bryant wrote:
Honestly, the crank out can be better than sliders- which are used on motorized rigs so they can be opened while driving, and trailers because they are cheaper.
You can try http://www.easyrvwindows.com/.

This is a RV, Not a camper so it would be nice to open as we are going down the road. Plus I think I need to update the windows so I can install one that pops out in case of a fire.

FWIW, Motor Home, 5th Wheel, Travel Trailer, PopUp, Truck Camper(slidein) are ALL RV's.

Jim

I replaced mine with Low-E residential sliders. As was mentioned, finding sizes in residential style without having to buy RV specific windows may prove problematic. I had the freedom to reframe the window openings.

Assuming that we're talking about the louvered "crankout" jalousie-style windows:

In the opinion of this Pacific Northwesterner, sliders becoming "standard" is NOT an improvement in the industry. And I think that anyone that's tried to get a little air in the rig without getting wet when it's raining may agree. The old jalousies have no equal in the ventilation department.

Per escape window:

I'm frankly surprised that your rig doesn't have at least one of the jalousies rigged up to swing out, frame and all, to serve for emergency egress- a very common solution during the time your rig was built. Even my '78 Trillium has an egress window, though in my case it's a single-swingup that replaces one bank of jalousies.

Be aware before you start tearing things up that while your jalousies likely have square corners, most replacement slider corners are radius. Filling the resulting gaps can be problematic when attempting a retrofit like this.

Also, if you decide to go ahead with the retrofit:

Do NOT just throw the old jalousies away- they're very much sought after and if carefully removed can fetch prices very close to the cost of new sliders.

Chris Bryant wrote:
Honestly, the crank out can be better than sliders- which are used on motorized rigs so they can be opened while driving, and trailers because they are cheaper.
You can try http://www.easyrvwindows.com/.

This is a RV, Not a camper so it would be nice to open as we are going down the road. Plus I think I need to update the windows so I can install one that pops out in case of a fire.

Honestly, the crank out can be better than sliders- which are used on motorized rigs so they can be opened while driving, and trailers because they are cheaper.
You can try http://www.easyrvwindows.com/.

Your biggest problem may be finding windows that would fit.

Most RV windows are fairly easy to remove and replace but finding the correct sized replacements may be tough.