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Replacing Window Seals

We have a 2000 U320 and the old seals are seeping from around the windows.  The service guys at Foretravel recommend the new "D" style rubber seals they are now using on the newer coaches.  Does anyone have experience with this and can assure us that this new seal will work on older style windows?

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That seal sounds like what Xtreme used on my windows after the paint job, I sure like them better than the original "what ever used", no more wind noise, had sounded like a vent window open, now total quiet.
FWIW

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Don't know about "new" seals, but some of my windows are REALLY hard to open and close. They are "new" windows, installed in '08 when this coach was painted. What would be a good substance to use to help them slide a bit easier? I use a toothbrush and keep the tracks cleaned and vacuumed, so dust and fuzz does not get in the way.  Any ideas?
Carol & Jeff Savournin
Usta have a '93 U225 36', Usta have a '95 U320 40', Usta have a '02 U320 40'
Usta have a 2006 Born Free, Usta have a 2011 Phoenix Cruiser
Usta have a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4dr
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."  Steve Jobs

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Extreme has been using the rubber seal for quite awhile over the old butyl rubber tape. Side benefit - future window replacement is a snap. No cleanup.
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Titusville, FL - The Great Outdoors
'98 270 buying this month
Toad is a 2018 F150 XLT

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The service guys at Foretravel recommend the new "D" style rubber seals they are now using on the newer coaches.  Does anyone have experience with this and can assure us that this new seal will work on older style windows?

I just finished re-installing the entry door window on my '99 using the "D" seals I got from Xtreme.

Here is the procedure that Greg at Xtreme recommended. Clean the old sealant from both the window flange and the door face. There is a strip of double-sided tape on the flat side of the "D." Peel off the protective strip from the tape and stick the seal to the window flange so that the outer edge of the "D" is 1/8" in from the outer edge of the frame flange. The seal conforms readily to the radius of the window frame.  Cut the ends of the seal square and butt the ends of the seal together at the bottom center of the window. Do not to apply the seal until ready to install the window because the seal can come loose where it is bent if it sits too long before install. Believe the cost was about $1.50/ft.

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Quote from: Carol Savournin –
Don't know about "new" seals, but some of my windows are REALLY hard to open and close. They are "new" windows, installed in '08 when this coach was painted. What would be a good substance to use to help them slide a bit easier? I use a toothbrush and keep the tracks cleaned and vacuumed, so dust and fuzz does not get in the way.  Any ideas?

I have sprayed silicon in the track after cleaning them with great success.
The selected media item is not currently available.Barry BEAM #16014
2003 U320 40' AGDS
Beamalarm, Foretravel technical help and specifications
"Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve"

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Carol, we've been traveling together for How Long? And you ask what to use on the dem stiky winders, Silicon spray is my middle name. Barry's right on track IMHO.

It sure helps on our Peninsula windows.
The selected media item is not currently available.Kent Speers
Locust Grove, OK
1993 U300 SSE 40' (Restored at FOT 2009) Build 4323
720 watts Solar
6V92TA DDEC Silver Engine
2014 Subaru Outback

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Kent,

You know she isn't going to ask me. Or at least pay attention to anything I say.... ;D :P :))
We are only strangers until we meet; however, some of us are stranger than others

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Reply #8 –
I use Jig-A-Loo for lubing window slides.  It seems to last much longer than silicone spray.
Regards,
Brett

'99 42' Foretravel Xtreme
'14 Brown Motorsports Stacker
'05 Chevy SSR
'02 BMW R1150R

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I second the use of Jig-A-Loo, thats some good stuff
Jimmy Freytag,  Ardmore, Ok
1999 36ft U320. — -SOLD—-
1988 40ft GV        1990 36ft U280
1993 40ft U280      1996 36ft U280
  TRAVEL WHILE YOU CAN THE TIME WILL COME
            WHEN YOU NO LONGER CAN.

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Quote from: Carol Savournin –
Don't know about "new" seals, but some of my windows are REALLY hard to open and close. They are "new" windows, installed in '08 when this coach was painted. What would be a good substance to use to help them slide a bit easier? I use a toothbrush and keep the tracks cleaned and vacuumed, so dust and fuzz does not get in the way.  Any ideas?

Paraffin!
No RV! Have hung up the keys.
In the past: 2016 Winnebago Era, 1994 Foretravel U240, 1995 Foretravel U240 (wide body), 1999 Foretravel 320, 36 Foot, 2003 Foretravel U320 38 foot,

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OK.  Since I am now on the quest to enlarge my "best stuff" collection by finding Jig A Loo, here is the next question.  We have no screen door on our '95. Screen doors did not become available until '96 or '97.  The Two Hams have a slpit window in the door of their '96. so at least you can open that and get some ventilation.  Where would I begin to look for a split window that will fit a '95, or see if one exists?  Perhaps call Xtreme and begin there? 
Carol & Jeff Savournin
Usta have a '93 U225 36', Usta have a '95 U320 40', Usta have a '02 U320 40'
Usta have a 2006 Born Free, Usta have a 2011 Phoenix Cruiser
Usta have a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4dr
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."  Steve Jobs

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Quote from: Bob McGee –
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The service guys at Foretravel recommend the new "D" style rubber seals they are now using on the newer coaches.  Does anyone have experience with this and can assure us that this new seal will work on older style windows?

I just finished re-installing the entry door window on my '99 using the "D" seals I got from Xtreme.

Here is the procedure that Greg at Xtreme recommended. Clean the old sealant from both the window flange and the door face. There is a strip of double-sided tape on the flat side of the "D." Peel off the protective strip from the tape and stick the seal to the window flange so that the outer edge of the "D" is 1/8" in from the outer edge of the frame flange. The seal conforms readily to the radius of the window frame.  Cut the ends of the seal square and butt the ends of the seal together at the bottom center of the window. Do not to apply the seal until ready to install the window because the seal can come loose where it is bent if it sits too long before install. Believe the cost was about $1.50/ft.
Does anyone know the cross section dimensions of the "D" seal?
Rick

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Quote from: Carol Savournin –
OK.  Since I am now on the quest to enlarge my "best stuff" collection by finding Jig A Loo, here is the next question.  We have no screen door on our '95. Screen doors did not become available until '96 or '97.  The Two Hams have a slpit window in the door of their '96. so at least you can open that and get some ventilation.  Where would I begin to look for a split window that will fit a '95, or see if one exists?  Perhaps call Xtreme and begin there? 

Gee Carol that's an easy one, just buy the 2002 Jeffy is looking at.
The selected media item is not currently available.Kent Speers
Locust Grove, OK
1993 U300 SSE 40' (Restored at FOT 2009) Build 4323
720 watts Solar
6V92TA DDEC Silver Engine
2014 Subaru Outback

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Does anyone know the cross section dimensions of the "D" seal?

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New windows can be ordered with any window opening. Xtreme may have some behind their building if you want to check out when you are in Nacogdoches.

But several have been quite unhappy with their door window that opens, maybe because the door gets so much movement. We heard of one person who changed the door to an opening window and later changed back to a solid door window. We don't have a screen door, and figure that a small door opening would add very little extra air.
We also use Jig-A-Loo as it considered a "dry" lubricant. We spray it in window tracks.
Orange spray can: Jig-A-Loo - an invisible silicone-based lubricant and water-repellent !

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Kent,

That is going to be one heck of an expensive screen door..oh, well..
We are only strangers until we meet; however, some of us are stranger than others
 

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Thanks for that info on the door window, B & C ... that is exactly why I throw my questions on this Forum!  And a BIG thanks to all of you who recommended Jig A Loo!!!  I can't wait to find some and try it out!  AND they have Graphite and Hand Cleaner!!!  Excellent!
Carol & Jeff Savournin
Usta have a '93 U225 36', Usta have a '95 U320 40', Usta have a '02 U320 40'
Usta have a 2006 Born Free, Usta have a 2011 Phoenix Cruiser
Usta have a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4dr
"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life."  Steve Jobs