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captain ron (207.30.240.168)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 1:25 am: | |
I'm going to remove the remaining side windows in my 4905 sheet over the openings with 18 gauge steel. then I want to replace with smaller windows in some areas none in others. where can I find windows and what type should I use? also do you sugest eliminating windows in bath room and bed room ? I've seen units without windows in bed room and they look nice from out side. I'm definately going to remove the rear window. but guess I shoud consider egress. also it will cut down on thermal gain. also want to remove the window in the buffalo hump as I have some serious leakage on that whole area and will need to completely fiber glass that whole cap. |
TWO DOGS (63.185.96.97)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 6:43 am: | |
everybody ought to have what they want...but..the two windows on the front,on the passenger side,sure are nice when you come to a "Y" in the road and can't see traffic.... |
Rodger in WA (64.70.24.67)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 9:28 am: | |
I'm with TD on the windows aft the driver side and entry door. Those are essential for backing and checking to the side.
Don't skimp on windows, period. Tinted dual panes make a huge contribution to insulating the coach and reducing condensation. Also sliders with screens for ventilation. Peninsula will make about any size and shape you'd need at a good price for the value and service.
You'll want windows in bedroom for light and ventilation, same for the bath. |
captain ron (207.30.240.102)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 10:01 am: | |
do you have any contact info on peninsula? also if I use 18 gauge steel to cover old window openings will I need to biuld a new frame for windows or will the steel be strong enough to hold the new ones? I plan to shrink window size by 1 or 2 inches all the way around and the new steel will be riveted to old window frames. I'm talking about the internal structual frames not the frames around the glass itself. |
TWO DOGS (65.179.200.170)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 10:28 am: | |
I think I'd find the correct size window & make a more substantial frame around it than just 18 ga. on my Eagle it's 1 1/2 square tubeing & that is what I'd use for the framework..be sure to make the opening a little bigger than the window..your thinking is correct on the insulation..the more windows..the harder it is to heat in winter & cool in summer.. |
R.C.Bishop (128.123.221.207)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 2:47 pm: | |
18 Guage is pretty light and will probably show any and all contact joints and imperfections on the underside. 16 guage would be preferable and using Sikaflex (252) would make the installation
easy and smooth.
FWIW
RCB
'64 Crown Supercoach (HWC) |
Nick Russell (66.82.9.66)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, April 27, 2004 - 2:57 pm: | |
We got nice double pane windows for our MCI 8 from RV Surplus Salvage in Elkhart, Indiana Their web site is www.rvsurplussalvage.com. |