Jalousie windows vs. sliding windows - Pros & Cons

[FoodTrader]

I am in the process of purchasing my first TC a Lance 825. I have seen the models in person at shows outside of my area and am going to be making my purchase from a distance. I have narrowed it down to two dealers, both with 2016 model years. My dilemma is that one dealer has one with jalousie windows and the other has the sliding windows. While I like the look of the jalousie windows, that dealer is asking a little more for his and won't budge on the price. Looking to get opinions on both from real-life experiences with both. I live in south Florida so the jalousie would seem to be better with rain but at the same time I would also probably be running the AC most of the summer. Any thoughts on either? Are the jalousies worth the extra money (about $500 more)?

Thanks

[jimh406]

I don't have a Lance, but I have sliding windows. I'm not sure how I would have tinted them (well, dw did the work) if I had the jalousie style. Also, the mechanism seems to be more complicated with the jalousie style.

With respect to rain, if it also has wind, I don't think you'll leave the windows open. We have ours open for the Northwest sprinkles sometimes but never with the windy rain. If there is a slight wind, we just open the down wind side and use the fan.

As far as buying one goes, you should check with some remote dealers if necessary to see the price range is reasonable or not.