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Workinrvers · RV-Dreams Family Member

dual pane windows

Old Snipe · RV-Dreams Family Member

I have the DP windows on my current MH, did not on my previous one. I do find that they contribute to providing additional insulation, both for hot and cold temps. My windshield of course is not DP and you can feel the cold coming through.

The biggest difference I notice is the DP windows do not collect condensation in cold weather, the SP windows we almost a constant stream of water and you had to wipe them down often or the condesation water would run off and down the walls (not good).

I will always buy the DP option in any future MH.

Best Regards!

Delaine and Lindy · RV-Dreams Family Member

We have dark tinted dual pane windows, we had two 5er's that didn't. We think they are great. Being tinted you can't see inside from the outside very easy, a little more privacy. And it does make a difference as for heating and cooling. We try to stay were there is lots of sun shine. So it does make a difference for us. Also our 5er has a lot of windows, which was a major reason for our buying this 5th wheel. Good Luck on your choice. GBY....

Luvglass · RV-Dreams Family Member

Hi,

We have DP and the rig has been easy to keep at comfortable temperature in weather from -14 to 103. An added benefit is sound suppression, for those campgrounds you occasionally find yourself in next to a busy highway.

Everything I've read has led me to believe that if you're going to live in it, it's well worth the money.

Good luck,
Fred

Tmcblane · RV-Dreams Family Member

Ours has single pane. They certainly let more cold thru and will sweat in some conditions but I don't know if I would spend the money for Dual pane if we bought another rig or not. The Dual pane add a bit of weight to the rig to begin with, our friends have a Montana with Dual pane and it added several hundred pounds. Guess it would all depend on how much they wanted for dual pane.

Judy · RV-Dreams Family Member

I would highly recommend if a person is planning on full timing to have double pane windows, expecially if your travels take you to cold country. The weight on double pane windows are added in on your rigs weight sticker as the whole weight of your rig unloaded....
southwestjudy & Bob & 2blackdogs

Tmcblane · RV-Dreams Family Member

It's kind of funny cause we swore we were never going to be cold again. Well during the first year I don't think we ever really escaped the cold completely. Even while in Arizona we were subject to below freezing temps~

RickC · RV-Dreams Community Member

our Designer 5er does not have them and I wish it did! Last year, when leaving South Dakota in December (at 14 degrees) to head south, I could REALLY tell that the cold was coming right through the windows. Fortunately, we were only in very cold areas for a few days, but even in South Carolina it got down to 30 and left lots of condensation inside the glass.

I will not get another RV without dual pane windows AND the top insulation package I can find.

Dick Nason · RV-Dreams Community Member

We have tinted dual pane on our NUWA Hitchhiker and so far we are glad we ordered them as an option. However, they do add an extra 300 pounds to the trailer.

ahoweth · RV-Dreams Family Member

Hi:

We have owned rigs with and without dual pane windows. We will not be without them now. They add substantial insulation to the major source of cold and heat in your unit. They will pay for themselve in propane/electric not to mention your personal comfort. We also found that with the condensation on single pane windows, your unit can sustain water damage if you don't keep them wiped down. Yes, you will experience some cold temperatures, unless you spend your winters in Mexico. Even the Texas Rio Grade river valley sometimes sees freezing temperatures, but it doesn't have to be freezing for the windows to contribute greatly to your discomfort inside your unit and don't forget, they provide insulation for heat as well as cold. Which ever way you go we wish you nothing but good times.

wmalefyt · RV-Dreams Family Member

We have them on our motorhome and find that they also help insulate us from outside noises. We sometimes boondock in a rest area or Wal-Mart and the dual pane windows help us sleep better by blocking out much of the traffic, etc noise.

I will definitely order them on our 5th wheel.

dreamjosie · RV-Dreams Family Member

Can't imagine being without the DP. We never experience the inside condensation others talk about. And even though we talked about not spending a lot of time in cold weather ever again, we're finding it gets cold even in the south, in places we didn't expect.

The DP make it possible to keep the 5er cozy most of the time with just our 2 space heaters and fireplace, using campground electric. Almost never have to run the propane furnace. And keeping out noise is an added bonus.

If you have the time to wait for a custom ordered unit, I can't imagine why you wouldn't. If you go through all the options available, you'll almost always find quite a few you would want that the dealer may not have ordered on their stock units. We were even able to add some options from our manufacturer's higher series on our lesser series unit. If you're going to fulltime in this thing, you really want to get everything that will make your rig your home.