Air-leaky awning windows?

[Deb_and_Ed_M]

I was so excited to get awning windows (my name for them - the lower short windows that are hinged at the top and allow part of the window to be open in the rain) on our 2003 Laredo.

Now, during our first trip, we are discovering that these windows don't close tightly. There are gaps of 1/8th to 1/4th of an inch. If we only experienced temperate weather, that would be OK; but on our drive back to Michigan, we will be sleeping in single-digit temps. I just took duct tape; removed the screen section, and taped the bedroom awning window shut; and will do that on the other windows to tighten this place up when we get ready to leave. I also have Reflectix cut to fit the windows, for added insulation.

So my question: aside from taping the windows shut - have any of you added strips of thin foam insulation for the windows to close against, for example; or do I just have poorly-fitting windows??

[tvman44]

I believe they are called Jolice windows (not sure of spelling). 🙂

[broark01]

I have the frameless "awning" windows. What I noticed was that the scissor mechanism that opens and closes the windows will sometimes hang on the seal when closing the window. The windows then sits for weeks/months with the seal deformed so the next time it is opened it does the same thing. Over time, this deforms the seal, causing gaps between the seal and the window. Hopefully this is what is happening with yours and will only require a little attention. Otherwise the foam seal you mentioned would be an alternative.

[Usmcsousa]

Are you talking about the long lower windows that open with a round knob?
if so, ours when you turn to close them, you have to give it another little nudge from closed and it almost super tightens and locks them in place air tight.