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- Leroy2uExplorerGet them, I have them and they work to a certain level on many of the examples listed above. Haven't heard anyone with them recommend against them yet...
- 45RicochetExplorerJust loving the 25 series truck owners suggesting dual panes :R Most likely have added on a 100 gallon fuel tank too.
- FlatBrokeExplorer IIBiggest advantage I have seen is they add better privacy. The trailer we have now is warmer on cooler days without them than the last two were with them. More to consider than dual panes.
- huntramExplorerFrom my prospective the three most important reason to have dual panes in this order is:
1. Condensation - Cool outside, warm inside creates condensation on the inside of the windows. With dual panes you will not have to wipe the water off the windows in the morning. In our old trailer it would drip on fabrics. I was concerned about mold. With the dual panes we have been in 18 degrees while warm inside with NO condensation on the windows.
2. Sound suppression - We find that we can park near RR tracks, highways, other campers and I don't wake up with the dual panes.
3. Insulation - I'm sure it does help some, but 1 and 2 I can definitely tell! Those are the real reasons I bought the duals, and would buy them again!
I had every salesman tell me I didn't need them because they would only add an R-1 insulation factor to the rig. I got irritated explaining my reasons, and letting them know unless they were purchasing my rig for me it didn't really matter what they thought!
Funny thing is right after I bought my Cameo, I took the factory tour in Indiana (I ended up buying it in Grand Rapids, Mi). The tour guide explained the best reasons to buy dual panes and gave my same reasons in my same order! I told her they needed to educate the dealerships! :)
Brian - relaxinExplorerI think there would be benifits aside from a minor cost savings on energy, If you were in a cold climate with single pane you get cold spots or radient cold, even minor drafts, the furnace runs alot, with dual it will run less, so with the AC and the furnace running less, there is less constant noise
I would like to see 5 inches of sprayfoam in the ceilings and walls makde with a 2 inch cavity and sprayfoam, and 2 inches in the floor with thermopane windows,,,, that would be R30 in the ceiling and R12 in the walls and floor,,, A nice warm,, or ,, cool unit for sure then - Traveler_IIExplorerWe like the benefits and always order insulated glass. On our last trailer we had one go back after 3 years and Forest River took care of it. Now we have one that is about 18 months old with a bad sash.
I've been trying for over a month to buy a replacement from Hehr Window company, let's just say they don't have the best customer service. Ask about warranty and who made the windows. - BlackSilverExplorerGet them. ABSOLUTELY get them, since you spend time in warm envornments.
- LantleyNomadMy take on dual panes is you must full time or at least 3/4 time for them to be worthwhile. 90% of the time utilities are included in the site fee and there is minimal financial return through energy savings. Dual panes will not pay for themselves through energy savings.You will not get a savings from reduced energy use as you do in a sticks and bricks.
For the most part RV'ers are not used in extreme cold where propane savings maybe possible.
The only real benefit is interior sound reduction, I don't think they are worth the extra cost just to reduce exterior noises.
A 2nd or even 3rd A/C is more beneficial than dual panes in my book.
I believe dual panes were a $2,000.00-$2,500.00 option when I purchased my unit.
I added quite a few options but I passed on the dual panes.
For the record, You can still get a good deal on a unit if you order it. The dealer does not have to inventory the unit and can pass that savings on to the buyer. I special ordered my unit exactly the way I wanted it and I got a very good deal. The key to special ordering is to have done your research and know exactly what you want when you place order. All questions and issues should be resolved.
In order to get a good deal You should be very familiar with the unit you want and have all details figured out. You should be at a point where the dealer just gives you an option sheet,you check off what you want including interior colors.
Sign paper work and give a deposit. Ordering can and should be a simple straight forward no haggle transaction for both parties. - Dave_H_MExplorer II:h i kinda think that is like asking if you need a Kenworth to tow your 20 foot camper. :B
- Dayle1Explorer II
MookieKat wrote:
I would have to special order them...I probably won't get the best price if I order rather than buy something off the lot, would I?
Some dealers won't give you a good deal off the lot or special order, they will tell you any story they think will work and like to pretend they are the only dealer. I special ordered my fiver, with dual pane windows and many other options. I sent the full spec in an email to three 'local' dealers (200 miles) and three out-of-state dealers (1000+ miles) with my target price and asked for their best price independent of delivery costs. My deal was equal to any in-stock deal.
I agree with some others, for just a summer vacation and a few weekends each year dual pane windows aren't a big deal. But if you spend lots of time in an RV you will appreciate the noise reduction and greater comfort. Who wants to sit back in their recliner wearing ear muffs by the window and their toes on fire from the furnace floor vent? RVs aren't actually that bad, but you get the idea.
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