Moisture in Double Pain Window

[jimrose]

We have developed moisture in one of our windows. Is there any suggestions on how to fix the problem?

[Executive45]

Dick_B wrote:
It surely is a pain when the double pane window gets foggy.

Don't know if anyone else did, but I got it....:B:B:B.....Dennis

[dirko]

Hi Ho: Everyone has to figure out the best approach, but for me the company in Hudson, FL gets my vote. I am very independent as far as fixing things in the coach. Our last coach was a 2000 Itasca Suncruiser that in 13 years never went to the shop for work. I'm sure y'all know that in that time and 45,000 miles there were quite a few things to do. That is especially true since I simply redo things my way a lot even if they worked as originally expected.

Anyway dual pane windows are something I'm sure I could fix, but it just isn't worth the hassle. The outfit in Hudson, FL charges about $200/window and gives a prorated 10 year warranty. There are very few things that I consider reasonable when it comes to service work, but this is one of them. Windows are cleaned on both sides as well as possible and the seal is different than the original. I believe that it is this seal and the way it is installed that makes the difference.

I put window rebuild in the same catagory as dry wall. Building and rebuilding things is kind of a hobby, so cement work, framing, electrical wiring, plumbing, putting on a new roof etc. are all things I'm comfortable with. Dry wall is also something I have done more than once, but I don't like it much and would simply rather pay someone else to do it. They can do it faster and good enough to be acceptable.

Anyway, time will tell if the Hudson, FL rebuild was a good choice. By the way, we got 10 windows done. It took 3 days.

[jimrose]

supercub wrote:
I have heard some are replacing the dual panes with a thicker single pane window.....no more leaking problems.
Brian

I think we will try this as the window is the small one by the passenger front seat that open by lifting it up.

Thanks for all the replies

[Dachristianman]

I think the purpose of the nitrogen is to push out the moisture and air, as the nitrogen is heavier than air and will settle to the bottom, pushing the "wet" air out the top. Also, nitrogen doesn't hold moisture.

[fcooper]

It is possible to do it yourself. Here's a post I made with pictures of my repair. I will caution you to use new window spacers however. I reused my old spacers and under the right heating and atmospheric conditions, I will get a trace of visible moisture; most of the time they have remained clear. The window spacer has chemicals to help keep the trapped air clear of moisture.

window repair thread

Fred

[Diplomat_St_Poo]

I found this site on fixing fogged windows for a friend with the problem in his MH. It is a do-it-yourself site. It worked for him.

BTW he was able to do a number of the windows without removng them as the edges were accessible.

It really does depend on the window manufacture. Our MH is 8 years old and all of our double pane windows are good.

http://chaos.goblinbox.com/rv-repair-section/house-repairs-fixes/

[Big_Katuna]

Agreed. A friend has a 15 year old Foretravel with double pane windows and not one has failed. SEGI s suck.

[sowego]

Not all brands of double pane windows are the same. Segi windows have had issues. Ours are Hehr and after 11 years,not one has had a broken seal. If you have it repaired or replaced I'd be sure they warranty thier work.

I know some folks won't go without double pane and some won't have them. It has been our experience and observation that they are a great benefit unless you get a bad brand, then all bets are off.

[Bumpyroad]

yep, I had double pain windows on my second MH. didn't order them on the third.
bumpy

[Dick_B]

It surely is a pain when the double pane window gets foggy.

[Big_Katuna]

Which is cheap. I had one replaced under warranty and it was over $1000. Failed a year later.

[Doug_and_Cassi_]

I had two fixed in Hudson, FL at SUNCOAST DESIGN. Great outfit. They have about 15 WE sites at their plant.

CALL FOR APPOINTMENT. They are busy. They take the windows out on first day and have you ready to go the next afternoon. Cost me about $420.00 for two windows.

They cover and protect the openings where windows are removed.

Plant tours are given. A simple process but takes special equipment. They heat and press the panes back together. They DO NOT use nitrogen. The secret, and very time consuming part of the process is cleaning THOROUGHLY both sheets of glass.

[Dachristianman]

This may sound odd, but if you're going to replace it, try to break the seal yourself, clean both sides, reseal the bottom 3 sides with RTV, fill with some nitrogen (sold in stores for wine bottles), and seal the top. It's worth a try.

[supercub]

I have heard some are replacing the dual panes with a thicker single pane window.....no more leaking problems.
Brian