I didn't get enough done in the garage yesterday to warrant pictures, let alone a description! So I didn't have a post for this morning. Then I was answering email and a friend sent a suggestion and I replied. I thought, "hey - that could go in Part 1. Aquistion & Evaluation" :)
He said...
Dave. Just as a side note for you. I spent the last twelve working years as an RV tech.. We repaired many camper front's due to leaking front windows! Maybe rebuilt is a better term! I would say, that about half of the customers agreed with us to omit the front window on the rebuild. You very seldom have the curtain open anyway, and there is supposed to be a vent-escape hatch on the roof to look at the stars or escape in case of emergency!! Just a suggestion.
To which I replied...
Yeah (insert buddy's name here), the front camper windows are a dilemma indeed. Of course I’m the type that leans more toward keeping the original charm/style. And nobody can argue removing the front windows on a Travel Queen adversely affects its front aesthetics, compare those two photos in the “Acquisition” part. That donor camper was kind of ugly from that direction!
Anyway, I have siding holes to consider and we do like looking out that way at times. Guess I’ll just have to pay close attention to correctly maintaining and replacing the window seals.
There was also quite a different feel to the campers when we were originally standing in them. Lil’ Queeny (with the windows) felt more inviting. This is such a small space it takes great thought and consideration when you have a determination to make sure there are two or more purposes for everything in the camper.
I'd like to thank my friend for his input and I guess I'll do some thinking on just what are the purposes of the front windows in our camper. We'll probably return to this subject. :)
