Construction methods?
In looking for a newer 5th wheel we see different construction methods being used. Of course the mfg all proportion their method as being superior. Would be interested in hearing some opinions on vari...
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NJRVer wrote:retispcsi wrote:
The windows in my Mobile Suites are labeled Insulated Window. They get hot in the direct sun and probably cold in cold weather
Of course they do, they are glass.
Touch your wall in your house in the winter. Not cold? Maybe because depending on construction that wall could be R11 up to R22. or higher.
Touch your window in your house in the winter. Cold? Absolutely.
Depending on window in round numbers it could single pane(R1) or a triple pane (up to R6). See R6 is still cold because it isn't an insulated wall section, but a lot more efficient than R1.
An R2 in an RV double pane is roughly 100% more efficient than the R1 single pane.
My gripe with double panes is there is no savings. In your house double panes provide savings by reducing energy cost.
However in an RV there is no savings.
I don't camp in extreme cold to benefit from reduced LP consumption,
I also use electric heaters to reduce my LP consumption as well.For the most part savings due to reduced LP consumption is minimal.
In the summer my electric is included in my site fees so I don't save on energy cost.
Dual panes are a $1500-$2000 option that provides little benefit other than sound reduction.
While I camp frequently I am still just a weekend warrior, if I full timed or Snow Birded I may have a different opinion.
