Fleetwood Discovery windows fogging

et2 wrote:

wtmtnhiker wrote:

et2 wrote:
Are you talking the windows down the side of the MH? The driver side window isn't dual pane to my knowledge. The rest down the side are. At least that is how my Expedition is.

Yes the window to the left of the driver seat.

I really don't think that one is dual pane. As I said the one in my Expedition isn't to the best of my knowledge. I looked because I didn't want the aluminum foil bubble insulation on a dual pane window. I don't think either driver side or passenger side or door "window" are. I really think they're safety glass like the front windshield. Single pane.

My Fleetwood (Pace Arrow) has fogging on both driver's and passenger's front side windows. They are dual-paned, otherwise, you could just clean them.

You can order what you need from Amazon to fix them if you like to do your own work.
You can also find local glass shops that will do the repair as well.

I wouldn't walk from a rig because of it, but I'd use it as a negotiating tool.

Jim

Lobstah wrote:


My Fleetwood (Pace Arrow) has fogging on both driver's and passenger's front side windows. They are dual-paned, otherwise, you could just clean them.

You can order what you need from Amazon to fix them if you like to do your own work.
You can also find local glass shops that will do the repair as well.

I wouldn't walk from a rig because of it, but I'd use it as a negotiating tool.

Jim

but why would one buy a RV that you had to order parts from Amazon to fix them, go to the hassle of getting the work done elsewhere, etc. rather than just buy a decent RV to begin with. all of these responses are appropriate only if you already own a RV and it develops these defects, not buying a problem prone unit from somebody.
and yes, find out what it will cost to obtain good OEM (current) quality windows, have them professionally installed, for all of the dual pains in the unit, figure out cost of delivery of your RV to the installer, etc. any additional costs, and subtract that and more from what the unit is otherwise worth. then I would want a few thousand more off for the trouble.

why buy a problem?
bumpy

Bumpy: The fogging window problem is present in entry level units right up to luxury units. Almost any RV with dual pane windows will have that problem. To the poster with the Expedition: Our 05 Bounder has dual pane windows as did almost every Bounder from 02 to 09. Maybe even more. I have seen Discoveries of that era with dual pane windows.

Moisheh

Bumpy: Just what do you drive that is immune to these problems. I want to buy one of those.

Moisheh

we had our dealer replace the drivers side window--$350

as I recall there was one brand name that was very problematic. I don't remember the brand. it would be of great benefit to the OP if somebody would supply that name so he could see if all of the windows were that brand.
and yes, all RVs have issues. but why on earth would you want to intentionally buy one. like I said, count up the number of windows, figure out the cost to have them repaired and deduct that amount plus a little more for the trouble.
why is it that when people ask about buying a RV with delamination, water leakage, etc. most folks say Run Forest Run? but with this known issue ignore it?
bumpy

moisheh wrote:
Bumpy: Just what do you drive that is immune to these problems. I want to buy one of those.

Moisheh

I had one RV, a Bounder that had dual pain windows. my current RV does not have them. thus, it is immune from that issue.
bumpy

The SIGI windows were very prone to the fogging problem BUT, almost any other brand can also have the same problem. Those that have dual pane windows in your stick house may have also experienced the fogging problem.
Selling price of the coach really has nothing to do with it. It is difficult to get a long lasting seal in a dual pane window and since the windows are built in a factory environment, with HUMANS involved, some will always be better than others.

Bumpyroad wrote:
as I recall there was one brand name that was very problematic. I don't remember the brand. it would be of great benefit to the OP if somebody would supply that name so he could see if all of the windows were that brand.
and yes, all RVs have issues. but why on earth would you want to intentionally buy one. like I said, count up the number of windows, figure out the cost to have them repaired and deduct that amount plus a little more for the trouble.
why is it that when people ask about buying a RV with delamination, water leakage, etc. most folks say Run Forest Run? but with this known issue ignore it?
bumpy

Because it's nothing more than a trade off. If I had a choice between two exact used units, except one had fogged windows, and I could get THAT one for $5K or $10K cheaper, I'd buy it. It's only a big deal if you're going to roll on into a dealership and pay $10K to have them all replaced, which I wouldn't do.

The OP didn't say anything about ALL the windows. Just the two front windows on drivers and passenger side. Two windows would cost you about $100 to repair yourself. I don't care if the bedroom window is fogged, either INSIDE or in the middle ;)

So minimal impact to my buying decision.

Jim

an ongoing thread
Dual Pane Window repair in Central CA
bumpy