rv windows
Does anyone know the best windows for all round four seasons, the frameless or double pane windows? We will be full timing in the next 2-3yrs and purchusing our new cedar creek fifth wheel.
Forum Discussion
gitane59 wrote:
Certain manufacturers have had a long history of dual pane window failures. DRV comes to mind. I have spoken with DRV owners who have replaced some windows twice for seal failure and resultant fogging.
That said:
Personally my dual pane windows are all 2001 vintage Newmar and not a single one has every failed or fogged up at all.
When I purchase my Newmar 5'ver used the salesperson did not show the dual pane windows nor were they ever disclosed to me in any other way so I did not knowingly pay a premium for them.
First camping trip out with new unit I kept commenting repeatedly to my DW how dead quiet inside the Newmar was. It was only after several days on the road that we opened a window and I notice the thickness and construction of the window glass with the seal between the 2 panes that I realized the unit we bought had dualpane windows.
In my experience with the sound insulating value, the lack of cold weather moisture buildup and the heating and cooling insulating values I will not have a RV without dual pane windows from now on and would pay a premium for them.
Very well put. We purchased the 04 Coachmen Somerset and it had the dual pane windows. It was never mentioned to us when we looked at the unit, when we purchased it or during the walk through, we were totally unaware that the unit had dual pane windows,, until,..like you, we noticed how much quieter it was inside, and in more remote spots, I'd turn on my stereo to have music outside and found that it really kept the sound in. We also noticed that the unit seem to heat up a tad easier and cool the unit down a tad easier. So when we purchased the 06' in my sig, one of the first things we wanted was a unit with dual pane windows. We purchased the 06 in late 07', got such a HUGE discount, that the windows, along with quite a few other options, were "free" for what we paid for this 5er.
Testimonial from gitane59, that his 01' model 5er with dual pane windows has done very well, I know the 04' Coachmen windows are all intact with no issues and my 06 is still doing very well.
