double pane windows worth it?

[Bellpr]

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.

[retispcsi]

Well worth the money.

[SteveAE]

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]

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

[RustyJC]

Yes, they're worth it.

Rusty

[n7bsn]

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.

[darsben]

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

[Bellpr]

2oldman wrote:
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Thx 2Oldman

[Marine_By_Choic]

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]

Dual pane windows
Dual pane windows 2
Dual pane 2013