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Window felt replacement

The felt on a few of my sliding windows needs to be replaced.  The search didn't turn up anything.  Where can I get the material and what's involved with this job?  Anyone done it before?  I have to imagine so.
Keith
2003 U320 38' #6197

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Reply #1 –
Looks like you may be the first !
2000 / 36' / U320 / WTFE
WildEBeest / "Striving to put right what once went wrong"

Re: Window felt replacement

Reply #2 –
We did this years ago on an old motorhome we fixed up (think 70's Condor on an M11 hot rod truck chassis!)

I believe it came in a roll and was cut to length. Scraped out the old and stuffed in the new.

I'd search Google to start...maybe one of the vintage RV suppliers?

Curious if anyone has done this recently too...
2000 Foretravel GV320 4010 #5717
"SuperDutyFiver" on most other boards

*** East coast based - literally "all over the east coast!"

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Reply #3 –
I poked around and found this how-to video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8l7qKlq85S0
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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We got some of that stripping for our '92 (don't laugh) from JC Whitney of all places years ago. The material for our '98 came off eBay. I haven't checked Amazon  or Mc Master Carr but both may have it. Just make sure you check the size twice as there are several sizes that are close in size. Look for RV window channel weather stripping.

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

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Reply #5 –
Sorry if I wasn't clear, it's not the window channel, but the felt between the windows that looks to be wiper or seal between the pieces of glass.
Keith
2003 U320 38' #6197

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Oh, that is window pile on our '97 we have creation windows and found replacement from DK Hardware if they are still around you might give them a look. I will see if I can find a link to there sight and post later., Got to go to a meeting.

Mike
Pamela & Mike 97 U 320

"It's not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters."

Re: Window felt replacement

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Quote from: Pamela & Mike –
Oh, that is window pile on our '97 we have creation windows and found replacement from DK Hardware if they are still around you might give them a look. I will see if I can find a link to there sight and post later.,

They're definitely still around - they carry the bay gasket material (bulb seal) from CR Laurence.  Here are the search results on their site for window pile:

Search Results
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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I just wish replacing window felt had made it to the top of my todo list.    But. I'm greatfull that the thread is there for when it does.
  I did find that cleaning and lubing the window channel made a big difference.
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

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Reply #9 –
As Bob & Sue said, keeping the sliding glass channels clean pays. A vacuum attachment and a toothbrush works well.
1993 U225 Build #: 4285
500 Watts Solar
Honda CRV AWD
Former 1981 Foretravel Travco
Retired, Full Time Off Grid Snowbird

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Quote from: Dakota Slim –
As Bob & Sue said, keeping the sliding glass channels clean pays. A vacuum attachment and a toothbrush works well.

But, NEVER YOUR OWN (toothbrush)!
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

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Reply #11 –
Quote from: Bob & Sue –
I just wish replacing window felt had made it to the top of my todo list.   

word
Learn every day, but especially from the experiences of others. It's cheaper!  - John C. Bogle

2000 U320 36' non-slide / WildEBeest Rescue
2003 U320

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I want to replace every single double pane slider window in my coach with a modern ceramic coated, bottom tilt out window,  but Foretravel is not interested in enteraining the upgrade whatsoever.  HELP!!!!  We are so trapped in the 90's.
2001 4010 U320 build #5865 "Bluto-d-Bus" since 09/18
2006 Honda Element ESP Toad
Full timing since 2016 in Western MT
Copilot: Sitka
1975 GMC 260 Avion: sold
 

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Reply #13 –
Quote from: Bob & Sue –
I just wish replacing window felt had made it to the top of my todo list.

Well, the list is easy stuff, but there are a few.  Window pile, slide topper flex keys (both), bed struts, gen rad compartment struts, trailer door latch bolts, dash engine heat, dash AH heat, reseal a few windows (Quartzsite project), etc.  Slowly getting through it.
Keith
2003 U320 38' #6197