Dual pane windows.....add weight? Reduced CCC?

ACZL wrote:
How much weight do dual pane windows add to a 5er over single pane? Seems to me that if they add quite a bit of weight that reduces your CCC.

years back some mfrs. couldn't offer them in some of their RVs due to weight. so you are correct about dual pain windows but with an adequate frame under the RV there are other things to worry about with them.
bumpy

I bought mine used and it was equipped with them. I like them as much for noise suppression as insulation. The Arctic Fox is a tank anyway. What's another 300lbs or so?

3 Oaks I have to agree if I'm looking for some sort of pay back you might as well get rid of the RV.

Ivylog wrote:
O M G, if you are worrying about the weight of dual pain windows, the CCC is so small I would not want the unit to begin with.

I agree. If 300# of carrying capacity makes that much difference, I'm looking at the wrong trailer..

B.O.

Lantley wrote:

Dtank wrote:
Check the weight of the air conditioner/s on your roof.

Can you do without 'em?..:h

Wow! - Just think of the weight savings!..:C

Like AC, dual pane -is- a "NO BRAINer" - :S - don't leave home without 'em...:W


:C

Dual panes are only beneficial if you full time or at least 3/4 time.
Otherwise you don't even use your RV enough to make a difference.
If your not full timing or paying your own utilities the dual panes will not produce an energy savings rebate like you get from windows in your home.
Dual panes are a pricey item that generally will not pay for themselves through reduced energy cost.
The construction of the dual panes is questionable. There is minimal thermal break or vacuum between the panes. I also do not believe they use low E glass.
RV'ers are generally searching for moderate environments where dual panes will have less of an impact than vs. being in extreme conditions
Dual panes do reduce the outside noise and create a quieter interior. However in order for the windows to be worthwhile I need them to provide more than just silence. I need them to save me tangible energy dollars which in most cases they do not.

My A/C is clearly beneficial on a hot day. Both of them can run all day long and it does not cost me a penny more. I'll surely accept the weight of the units.
Dual panes may reduce my CCC by 300# and reduce my wallet by $1200.00 without providing any real quantifiable benefit.
In the end I passed on the dual panes when ordering my unit and I have no regrets

If I were to only consider cost efficiency and payback, I would never purchase an RV. :R

For me, dual pane windows are the only way to go, even for us part-timers. ;)

Me Again wrote:

Cummins12V98 wrote:
1/8" glass is 1.64 lbs per sq foot. If adding that to a RV breaks the carrying capacity a different RV should be looked at.

A lot of people on my old Cardinal club had seals leak. After warranty that could get expensive. I spent a lot of money replacing windows in our stick built. Milgard is down to 5 year warranty. Chris

Milgard has replaced several on my 20 year home. Nice to have lifetime warranty.

I replaced a couple on last MS. Actually was not too expensive as they sold at their cost.

I would never be without insulated windows.

O M G, if you are worrying about the weight of dual pain windows, the CCC is so small I would not want the unit to begin with.

Cummins12V98 wrote:
1/8" glass is 1.64 lbs per sq foot. If adding that to a RV breaks the carrying capacity a different RV should be looked at.

A lot of people on my old Cardinal club had seals leak. After warranty that could get expensive. I spent a lot of money replacing windows in our stick built. Milgard is down to 5 year warranty. Chris

1/8" glass is 1.64 lbs per sq foot. If adding that to a RV breaks the carrying capacity a different RV should be looked at.

Dtank wrote:
Check the weight of the air conditioner/s on your roof.

Can you do without 'em?..:h

Wow! - Just think of the weight savings!..:C

Like AC, dual pane -is- a "NO BRAINer" - :S - don't leave home without 'em...:W


:C

Dual panes are only beneficial if you full time or at least 3/4 time.
Otherwise you don't even use your RV enough to make a difference.
If your not full timing or paying your own utilities the dual panes will not produce an energy savings rebate like you get from windows in your home.
Dual panes are a pricey item that generally will not pay for themselves through reduced energy cost.
The construction of the dual panes is questionable. There is minimal thermal break or vacuum between the panes. I also do not believe they use low E glass.
RV'ers are generally searching for moderate environments where dual panes will have less of an impact than vs. being in extreme conditions
Dual panes do reduce the outside noise and create a quieter interior. However in order for the windows to be worthwhile I need them to provide more than just silence. I need them to save me tangible energy dollars which in most cases they do not.

My A/C is clearly beneficial on a hot day. Both of them can run all day long and it does not cost me a penny more. I'll surely accept the weight of the units.
Dual panes may reduce my CCC by 300# and reduce my wallet by $1200.00 without providing any real quantifiable benefit.
In the end I passed on the dual panes when ordering my unit and I have no regrets