We are traveling in our new to us 2012 Winnebago Vista. On a very rough stretch of I78 I noted rattling and similar loud noises coming from the driver side window when we hit certain bumps.I tried tightening the screws on the flange but they are tight.Is it possible that a welded brace on the window broke allowing flexture in the panel assembly?FYI I plan on calling my insurance co when we get home since this should be a comprehensive claim if there is damage.

Is there an access panel you can remove to check the window mechanism?Possibly something is just loose or worn.I wouldn't call the insurance company until I knew the problem. Most likely it's something relatively simple.Is the window working, or is it binding when you roll it up/down?

gbopp, I think he is talking about a sliding RV window. Generally the dividers are screwed in place but those screws are not accessible without taking the window out. Not a difficult job but a little time consuming. If the channels aren't worn out it doesn't seem like there is much to rattle in the window assembly. Could it be the mirror rattling?

Ahh good point. I will see if I can access the mechansm when we get back from sightseeing. The window and screen work fine, and the mirror seems tight.

garyemunson wrote:gbopp, I think he is talking about a sliding RV window. My misunderstanding. Thanks.I thought he was talking about a roll up window and didn't consider a slider. Shouldn't that be simpler than a roll up?I still wouldn't call the insurance company until I knew the problem, but that's me. Thanks again for reminding me to put my brain in gear before engaging my typing fingers. :)

We don't have a Winnebago, but when new we have a driver sliding window rattle. Determined it was the screen and not the window. Had Fleetwood send a new one.

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gbopp
Explorer
Jul 04, 2016
garyemunson wrote:
gbopp, I think he is talking about a sliding RV window.

My misunderstanding. Thanks.
I thought he was talking about a roll up window and didn't consider a slider. Shouldn't that be simpler than a roll up?

I still wouldn't call the insurance company until I knew the problem, but that's me.

Thanks again for reminding me to put my brain in gear before engaging my typing fingers. :)
vjstangelo
Explorer
Jul 04, 2016
Ahh good point. I will see if I can access the mechansm when we get back from sightseeing.

The window and screen work fine, and the mirror seems tight.
garyemunson
Explorer II
Jul 04, 2016
gbopp, I think he is talking about a sliding RV window. Generally the dividers are screwed in place but those screws are not accessible without taking the window out. Not a difficult job but a little time consuming. If the channels aren't worn out it doesn't seem like there is much to rattle in the window assembly. Could it be the mirror rattling?
gbopp
Explorer
Jul 04, 2016
Is there an access panel you can remove to check the window mechanism?
Possibly something is just loose or worn.

I wouldn't call the insurance company until I knew the problem. Most likely it's something relatively simple.
Is the window working, or is it binding when you roll it up/down?

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