First furniture peeling, now it's fogged windows (RV quality)

[Boat Bum]

@PdMeehan When you say replaced are you talking just the windowpane or the complete frame? Thanks

 

[lostinfla]

In April of 2023 I had replaced four windows with the Darren Thomas' "Never Fog RV Glass." They are still looking fine. The following were replaced: Entry Door - $606, Co-Pilot $509, Pilot Front - $551 and Pilot header above power window - $465. Darren Thomas Glass is located in Sebring Florida but attends many rallies. Very pleased with their product and service.

I was under the impression they didn't do frameless windows.

 

[Neal]

While I do not own a Newmar and my rig is older at 2007 I have replaced two of my side windows, the one by the dinette and the drivers side window. They were manufactured by Hehr. Glass shop was able to order them direct. IT took 6 weeks to arrive which was acceptable being that the age of the rig. Now I have the small windows on the ends of the big slide fogging. I have 87K miles on my rig. I may try to fix the side windows myself realizing that If I separate the glass there will no longer be the vacuum seal between the panes.

Mine are Hehr as well.

 

[PdMeehan]

@PdMeehan When you say replaced are you talking just the windowpane or the complete frame? Thanks

The frame was removed, template drawn, glass cut and replaced.

 

[PdMeehan]

I was under the impression they didn't do frameless windows.

@lostinfla you are probably right. All these windows had frames.

 

[PdMeehan]

@PdMeehan When you say replaced are you talking just the windowpane or the complete frame? Thanks

Just the window pane.

 

[J&JD]

I think the rv industry should rethink double pane windows. They just cannot hold up to the bumpy roads. RV Glass Solutions has a good idea in their laminate glass , but it will not work in frameless windows according to them. Too bad! Judy D

 

[Roadglide117]

Another window showing fogging today, courtesy of running the heat pump for heat. Really disappointed in the quality of components used by a higher end coach manufacturer such as Newmar. I can't imagine what those giant non-opening windows are going to cost to replace when they start fogging.

They can be taken apart and cleaned instead of replacing, if not so bad that therestarting to etch

 

[Roadglide117]

Always something with these darn contraptions. Great hobby, I think.

That's why there great retirement money pits, you'll have many projects to keep you busy for as long as you own it!

 

[Roadglide117]

I'm attempting to do my own window defogging. Have the products ordered for repair. I've watched them, doesn't look hard. And I have a number if I fail, they'll come to RV park to fix.

 

[Neal]

I changed the title of this thread from Newmar quality to RV quality as it applies to RV's beyond Newmar. I moved this thread to the Patio Talk area as well.

Continue...

 

[Boat Bum]

I'm attempting to do my own window defogging. Have the products ordered for repair. I've watched them, doesn't look hard. And I have a number if I fail, they'll come to RV park to fix.

I would love to see a video of the process, I know what a hassle it is though because every project I think others would like to see I have every intention of documenting but somehow never gets done.

 

[lostinfla]

Suncoast Designers in Hudson Fl repairs the windows, but their price has more than doubled since we had ours done a few years ago.

 

[JRS]

Have an appointment to get 3 done (main door, window next to passenger seat and escape door window) at Suncoast Designers in Hudson, FL on Feb 24th. Charging $561.75/window with lifetime guarantee for original owner. I imagine the door closings don't help.....
Will be making a call to reupholster the captain and passenger chairs this summer at Bauers in Iowa.

 

[topknines]

Fogged windows are definitely frustrating, especially on a higher-end coach like Newmar. Have you considered getting them repaired instead of replacing them? Some companies specialize in defogging and resealing RV windows, which might be a more cost-effective option. Also, do you think running a dehumidifier inside could help prevent further fogging?