dual pane windows & weight
We are looking to purchase a fifth wheel and have been told two separate things by two different salesmen. Yes, get the dual pane to help with cold, no, don't get the dual pane (thermal he said) as t...
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Dayle1 wrote:There's your answer.
Common glass weighs about 150 lbs per cubic foot and RV window glass is 1/8 inch thick, so one cubic foot of glass will provide 96 square feet of window area. Figure out the window area of the trailer, it will be less than 96 square feet and the added weight will be less than 150 lbs.
bobbyterri wrote:The first one is more correct - they do help some with cold which in turn stops condensation.
Yes, get the dual pane to help with cold, no, don't get the dual pane (thermal he said) as they add too much weight to the TT. Who is right?
