not sure if this is the right place for this but i just came back from a weekend on the road and noticed my bedroom window (the kind that is used to 'escape' with the top hinge and bottom openning out with the handle that is used to push and hold it open) is poof gone......left in it's place was a long shard of glass and the interior screen along with the outer frame.....not sure what i did to have this happpen but it's gone and i have to leave for another trip this coming weekend....the local camping world folks tell me that they MAY have a spare lying around or that i might have to go to a company they say makes most of the rv windows (HEHR??)....any input out there would be GREATLY appreciated....tho this makes me SOUND like i'm a idiot.(ok......a little bit sometimes.....laffs).....i'm reasonably adept at fixing things and making things work.....so i'm open to just about any suggestions that are reasonable...especially if they are quick reasonably permanent and somewhat inexpensive....i'm not a rich man in cash ways......again.thanks in advance to ANY inputgary

If you still have the frame a local glass company may be able to replace the safety glass. Being a flat window it should not be much of a problem.

thanks old radios i WISH it were that simple....the window glass and it's frame along with the hinged part(i'm guessing it was a piano type hinge) are all gone. the only things left were the frame external to the camper that the window and IT'S frame went into the encloses the openning cut into the camper wall.......big sigh here.....gary

an update to this is that so far i've talked to the HEHR folks and basically they indicate that i need a manufacturer sticker....which i THINK is on the window itself???....in order to get a replacement since there are apparantly several manufacturers out there and they need the 'model' number......any other suggestions???...they said if i could get one of the OTHER windows on the camper that they likely are all the same manufacturer........sooooooooo....on to get one of the OTHER windows out now........HELPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP.........laffs..cries......jeez.....a house on wheels.....who woulda KNOWN they would be just sooooooooo special right???......gary

It sounds like you need to determine the manufacturer of the window unit and sizes. Then you can check suppliers like pplmotorhomes.com or the RV salvage companies listed on Google to get a replacement sent. For the salvage yards you may be able to find the same model of RV that you have and just tell them which window you need....trade photos with them along with dimensions to make sure you get the correct window. For this weekend I would sandwich two pieces of plywood together, one on the inside & one on the outside, with a couple of bolts to tighten the pieces together, to cover the opening.

Your best bet is the OEM- if it's recent, they may have them in stock. Otherwise, expect a long wait. You can also try Atwood- http://www.easyrvwindows.com/rvwindows.html- they will make one to fit.

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BTPO1
Explorer
Mar 11, 2014
If a glass company cuts a piece of glass for you to replace your broken window, they must use safety glass. They need to know that is for an RV. Regular glass will not work with all of the movement. It might be possible to use Lexan to replace the window.

As to why this happened, you may of forgotten to close and lock the window before your departure and the wind along with speed may of ripped it off. This happens on skylight and vent covers if left open unless they have covers on them. JMO
enblethen
Nomad
Mar 11, 2014
Call these people for a used replacement.
Colaw RV salvage
rockhillmanor
Explorer
Mar 11, 2014
Call a local CG near you and ask who they use as an RV mobile Repair.
Call the RV Mobile Repair Guy.

1. He will be able to have one shipped to him in one day and/or can pick one up for you in one day.

2. He will come out and install it right there in your driveway.

These guys have connections when it comes to acquiring parts and fast shipping. It IS their business. I have had extremely good luck using them for all my repairs on the road emergency wise and maintenance. And at a cost that is waaaaay less than any RV dealership or auto shop.

BTW: That fire escape window falling out is VERY common on RV's. I wouldn't doubt that the RV guy has a replacement one already in his truck! :W
mlts22
Explorer
Mar 11, 2014
I do like the idea of using Lexan (not Plexiglass -- Lexan is a lot stronger and can take the poundings of the road better) as a window. It won't break, so hopefully that isn't an issue if a real fire does happen.
sunrisetosunset
Explorer
Mar 11, 2014
all great sounding ideas y'all...thanks a bunch.....please feel free to keep commenting tho....never know who else might be helped out here....i'll post back when i have something new on this issue..right now i have baskets to make for this coming weekend..anyone in the richmond virginia area....my wife and i make wonderfully useful baskets.(fb us as sunrise baskets) and can use all the help we can get.....my wife says that all the time anyway.......laffs.....be well y'all...first day in shorts and a tank top......whoo hoo right?.....gary
Bumpyroad
Explorer
Mar 11, 2014
did I misread the Original post as I thought this was the fire escape window. if you bolt it in don't smoke in bed.
bumpy
chipper
Explorer
Mar 11, 2014
waltsrvsurplus.com in fontana,ca has more windows than carter has pills & his prices are right. :)
wingsfan20
Explorer
Mar 11, 2014
How it happened:
It was not properly closed and handle locked in place. We had similar situation.
Going down the road window lifted out and pulled handle through slot. Fortunately observant driver in next lane called our attention to it. we were able to pull handle back through slot and relock window. Another few miles and we would have had same problem.
USAFBILL
Explorer
Mar 12, 2014
When mine flew away I had my dealer order the window from the manufacture and the cost was $125.00. Easy job replacing. This was approximately 4 years ago so the price may not be that low now.

Good Luck

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