Is it important to get dual pane windows?
We plan to live in our ours for 6 months stretches....in South GA and in Southern CA. Would we need the dual pane?
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I added custom made, after market, dual pane windows (from a company in Vancouver, Washington) to my travel trailer a couple years ago at a cost of about $2,000 (for only 4 windows).
The rig is now quieter, warmer, more comfortable when sitting by a window, has no condensation (or what condensation I do get, quickly clears up), and much more private (windows are tinted).
That said, I do tend to use it more in the off season (winter) here in Oregon. If you are not likely to use your rig in the more extreme weather conditions (hot or cold), and/or spend considerable time in it, then they will likely have less value to you than to someone who does.
Something to consider is that not all dual pane windows are created equally. Lower quality units are more likely to leak (moist air gets between the panes causing condensation that can't be wiped off). Also, the seals where the windows open can be of inferior quality. So you may want to investigate this a little before spending the money.
For me, it was well worth it. But your mileage may vary.
Steve
The rig is now quieter, warmer, more comfortable when sitting by a window, has no condensation (or what condensation I do get, quickly clears up), and much more private (windows are tinted).
That said, I do tend to use it more in the off season (winter) here in Oregon. If you are not likely to use your rig in the more extreme weather conditions (hot or cold), and/or spend considerable time in it, then they will likely have less value to you than to someone who does.
Something to consider is that not all dual pane windows are created equally. Lower quality units are more likely to leak (moist air gets between the panes causing condensation that can't be wiped off). Also, the seals where the windows open can be of inferior quality. So you may want to investigate this a little before spending the money.
For me, it was well worth it. But your mileage may vary.
Steve
