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double pane windows worth it?

Bellpr
Explorer
Explorer
Looking for a new 5er. One dealer said that the double pane windows only increase the R insulation factor by +1 or +2. That may be, but I also thought the double panes decreased the water condensation on the insides when heating the rig. I've also heard they make the rig quieter? What are your thoughts on Double pane windows? Worth the upgrade cost? Our current 5er has single pane windows.
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retispcsi
Explorer
Explorer
Well worth the money.
2015 Mobile Suites 38 RSSA. 2014 Ram CC DRW 4x4 60 gal RDS Aisin 4:10.
DW, Shadow, Remington and Ron. Living the good life till the next one arrives.

SteveAE
Explorer
Explorer
I used my trailer for a winter then had custom built double pane windows made for it. So I had the unique opportunity to see the change with the same rig.
Big difference!
Less condensation, much quieter inside, more private (I have tinted glass), and a bit warmer. The frames are non-thermally broke aluminum, so they do still sweat. But the glass doesn't get as much moisture on it and, what does condense clears off shortly after I open the shades.
I prefer winter camping (usually with lows in the 30's to negative single digits). But even for summer camping, they really help.

Duck
Explorer
Explorer
I think that they are worth it. On my trailer there was less condensation, much quitter, and the heat and cold radiation was much less.
Don
08-FORD F350 PSD
13 Bighorn 3055RL {For Sale}

RustyJC
Explorer
Explorer
Yes, they're worth it.

Rusty
2014.5 DRV Mobile Suites 38RSSA #6972

2016 Ram 3500 Dually Longhorn Crew Cab Long Bed, 4x4, 385/900 Cummins, Aisin AS69RC, 4.10, 39K+ GCWR, 30K+ trailer tow rating, 14K GVWR

B&W RVK3600

n7bsn
Explorer
Explorer
Yes they are
I was talking with the production manager for Northwoods RV about double-pane. He said something like 90% of their models, where it is an option, are ordered double-pane, both dealer and customer orders.
2008 F350SD V10 with an 2012 Arctic Fox 29-5E
When someone tells you to buy the same rig they own, listen, they might be right. When they tell you to buy a different rig then they own, really pay attention, they probably know something you don't.

darsben
Explorer II
Explorer II
Bellpr wrote:
Looking for a new 5er. One dealer said that the double pane windows only increase the R insulation factor by +1 or +2. That may be, but I also thought the double panes decreased the water condensation on the insides when heating the rig. I've also heard they make the rig quieter? What are your thoughts on Double pane windows? Worth the upgrade cost? Our current 5er has single pane windows.

Stay away from that fibbing dealer
Traveling with my best friend my wife!

Bellpr
Explorer
Explorer

Marine_By_Choic
Explorer
Explorer
Bellpr wrote:
Looking for a new 5er. One dealer said that the double pane windows only increase the R insulation factor by +1 or +2. That may be, but I also thought the double panes decreased the water condensation on the insides when heating the rig. I've also heard they make the rig quieter? What are your thoughts on Double pane windows? Worth the upgrade cost? Our current 5er has single pane windows.


I'm guessing that one dealer didn't have a unit with double pane windows on the lot!
They ARE quieter, have less condensation and insulate MUCH better.

2oldman
Explorer II
Explorer II
Dual pane windows
Dual pane windows 2
Dual pane 2013
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