Dual pane windows.....add weight? Reduced CCC?

Lantley wrote:

Dtank wrote:
Check the weight of the air conditioner/s on your roof.

Can you do without 'em?..:h

Wow! - Just think of the weight savings!..:C

Like AC, dual pane -is- a "NO BRAINer" - :S - don't leave home without 'em...:W


:C

Dual panes are only beneficial if you full time or at least 3/4 time.
Otherwise you don't even use your RV enough to make a difference.
If your not full timing or paying your own utilities the dual panes will not produce an energy savings rebate like you get from windows in your home.
Dual panes are a pricey item that generally will not pay for themselves through reduced energy cost.
The construction of the dual panes is questionable. There is minimal thermal break or vacuum between the panes. I also do not believe they use low E glass.
RV'ers are generally searching for moderate environments where dual panes will have less of an impact than vs. being in extreme conditions
Dual panes do reduce the outside noise and create a quieter interior. However in order for the windows to be worthwhile I need them to provide more than just silence. I need them to save me tangible energy dollars which in most cases they do not.

My A/C is clearly beneficial on a hot day. Both of them can run all day long and it does not cost me a penny more. I'll surely accept the weight of the units.
Dual panes may reduce my CCC by 300# and reduce my wallet by $1200.00 without providing any real quantifiable benefit.
In the end I passed on the dual panes when ordering my unit and I have no regrets

If I were to only consider cost efficiency and payback, I would never purchase an RV. :R

For me, dual pane windows are the only way to go, even for us part-timers. ;)