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4x4crazy
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Apr 08, 2018

Front window on camper

I'm looking at an older truck cabover camper. 2002 lance. It has a window on the front by the bed and I've heard of issues with them. Personally i like them and the look of them but I'm wondering if this should be dealbreaker. I live in California and most going to use it during the summer. I don't see any cold winter and snow camping in my future. This camper seems to be exactly what I've been looking for with the exception of having a front window.
  • I would not worry about the front window if you seal it up right..The most un-noticed source of leaks are the clearance lights,in my opinion.Every camper will leak if the owner does not keep up on maintenance,even new campers.Just because it is new does not mean it will not leak because of human error.

    I have been lucky with front window leaks..My last Lance developed a front window leak and I was on it immediately and sealed around it for it never to leak again.

    My Jayco FL fifth wheel with a front window never did leak but they had an adjustable fiberglass type cover to open and close it.I think something like that should have been part of front windows on all models.

    Keeping any camper from leaking is a full time job..
  • windows in the front either have leaked, are leaking, or will leak. is there any protection for rocks, etc.?
    bumpy
  • It would be for me, but it sounds like you like them. Fwiw, there are a lot of leaks up front from lights even without a window.
  • I agree with Beagle... make sure that it is up to snuff as you do not want a leak especially on the front. If you are handy with tools it is a relatively easy job.

    The NorthStar Arrow that I had previous to my current one had the front windows. I had one shatter from a kicked-up rock and replacement was very straightforward.
  • I don't think I'd let a front window stop me buying a camper I'm otherwise in love with. Unless there are already signs of rot around the window.

    Buy it, take the window out and pre-emptively reseal it (properly, not like the factory probably did), and go camping.