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Window in entry door

February 23, 2025, 03:41:39 pm

My entry door is having problems. Does any one know how or where to get it fixed.
Thanks

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Reply #1 – February 23, 2025, 03:48:48 pm

There are places around the country that remove, reseal and reinstall dual pain (Oh, sorry, mean pane) windows. Let us know what area of the country you are in.  If Montana, I can't help. Shops in Arkansas and Florida, yes.

There are also do it yourself kits.

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Reply #2 – February 23, 2025, 04:46:47 pm

Double check all your other coach windows.  This problem often affects several windows.

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Reply #3 – February 23, 2025, 05:33:15 pm

Oh no, it's now the driver's window too

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Reply #4 – February 23, 2025, 05:33:55 pm

And yes, I live in Western Montana.

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Reply #5 – February 24, 2025, 08:51:49 am

That is often refereed to as rv window snaking.

Here is one thread by @jor on DIY repairs: Creepy Seal Repair - Creation Windows

We just had some repaired here in Nac by Tony's Auto Glass 936-371-1521 @$230ea,  You can contact a few local auto/home glass repair shops, they may be able to help.

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Reply #6 – February 24, 2025, 10:49:09 am

So much talk about these windows. I was also able to find a local shop that was able to reseal mine. This was a small family owned residential window shop. Nothing special. The glass in our coaches is at the bottom of the scale as glass goes. Cheap junk. If you're going to repair, the cost to just get the panel remade and tempered is not as much as you may have thought. This is a great time to get Low E glass. This will provide a huge difference in the heat gain and loss through the window. Also I would be considering ordering enough glass to change all the windows  with a darker tint. Yes there are shops that cater to just this service but I think you can find a local shop that can do the same for much less. If you look at your original glass from the outside at its critical angle you will clearly see its poor quality with ripples in the glass. The part of the seal that (Snakes) will also get an aluminum back up that will prevent this from happening in the future. 3/16" and although not common it is available to order. This determines the width of the assembled glass and is critical. Also a good shop will have a hot urethane machine to do all the work, not caulking gun tubes. Literally ready to install minutes after it's made. All tempered glass will have what I know as a BUG in the corner to identify that its tempered glass . This is generally located at the bottom of the glass but in your installation you may want to put at the top so it isn't noticed as much.
Window seals DIY

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Reply #7 – March 05, 2025, 07:25:28 pm

I got a new window from Foretravel years ago and I had someone install it for me. I'm not sure of the cost.

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Reply #8 – March 05, 2025, 09:14:02 pm

I've both replaced mine with a new one from peninsula glass (I did a pretty detailed writeup on it).  I'm not sure they will still sell to owners.

And also later had the seal replaced by Dave Root in Oregon.  I'm not sure he is still in business.

By far the easiest was to have it done.  The price was good too.

Rich

Entry door window & latch repair

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Reply #9 – March 06, 2025, 09:55:42 am

We recently had Mortion Windows / Peninsula Glass Company quote replacement windows.  Below is the current pricing as of Feb/2025 for the 1800 series / black frame / 3" radius corner / with clamp rings.

Notes: 7 Week lead time (until shipment), $180 crate charge, $346 freight charge (to TX), plus tax.  The adders are about 20% of the total window costs. These are what fit our coach, you would have to measure your own!!

We stayed with our current windows.

Area	Qty	Width	Height	Style	Screen	Tint	View	Wall	Unit	Total
Entry Door	1	20-1/2	35-1/2	Stationary	No	1/2" Solex (Light Green) IGU	n/a	2-13/16	$416.00	$416.00
Passenger	1	22-7/8	38-7/8	Lift Slider (9")	Yes	1/2" Light Gray IGU	Right	1-15/16	$540.00	$540.00
Chair / Dinette / Couch / Bedroom	4	55-3/8	27-7/8	Half Slider	Yes	1/2" Light Gray IGU	(2)Left / (2)Right	1-15/16	$709.00	$2,836.00
Bedroom	1	48-7/8	27-7/8	HalfSlider	Yes	1/2" Light Gray IGU	Right	1-15/16	$656.00	$656.00
Driver	1	34-7/8	38-7/8	T-Slider (24")	Yes	#N/A	Left	1-15/16	$744.00	$744.00
Kitchen	1	19-7/8	25-7/8	T-Slider	Yes	1/2" Light Gray IGU	Left	1-15/16	$452.00	$452.00

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