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| Mark Radius (24.247.10.235)
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I have been looking at the original windows in my MC-9 and wondering why one of these RV window manufacturers couldn't manufacture a sliding RV-type window that fit IN the frame of the original window. That way you'd have the advantages of an RV style window without having to make any modifications to the window opening. Anyone have any thoughts on this idea, or has anyone tried it? How about potential drawbacks? Thanks for your input! MR | ||
| Rich Lanigan (24.218.245.201)
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Hi Mark, Back about 8 months ago I was talking to a bunch of different window manufactures and one of them did make such a thing. I don't remember who exactly it was but I think it might have been Peninsula Glass. Rich | ||
| Randy Schlotthauer (Up8009) (205.188.198.177)
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I bought windows for my '9 from Peninsula Glass, and they fit directly into the original frames, just unhinge the frames, remove the original glass, make a couple of minor cuts, insert the new ones and reinstall. Mine are dual glazed. Peninsula is not cheap, but you get what you pay for. Randy | ||
| Mark Radius (24.247.10.235)
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Thanks, I will check with Peninsula. Randy, why did you choose the dual pane glass. Is it worth the extra money? MR | ||
| Randy Schlotthauer (Up8009) (152.163.201.211)
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Mark, We chose the double pane for two reasons. Being in the LA area, almost everywhere we go involves crossing a desert, and the dual pane makes a marked difference in temperature. On the flip side, we plan on doing more winter travel, and the dual pane not only holds heat in, but there is no condensation on the windows when you have the heat on. Worth the money? Having had an MC7 with single pane, I'd say yes. Randy | ||
| Phil (204.89.170.3) Rating: N/A |
I have had two diesel pusher motorhomes, one with single pane and one with double, and you couldn't give me another unit with single. Now I live in New York and stay in the unit 2 to 5 night a week year round so heating it is important!!! Of course there are other differences in the units in the way of insulation but the COLD air that would come down from the windows past the thermal curtains of the first unit made it impossible to be truely comfortable. BTW, while I have given serious thought to a conversion I love my Monaco. | ||
| Rick Smith (66.90.145.18)
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I am the owner of an 1976 MCI-8 Crusader. I am currently converting it to RV. I would like information on tail light kits, and rear and front caps. If anyone would know any web sights that I could find out this info. please let me know.. Also, I am having trouble with headlights blowing.. Rick | ||
| madbrit (216.67.210.237) Rating: N/A |
R & M seem to be the most popular caps, they are at: http://www.rm-fiberglass.com and for your lights, etc. try International Bus Parts: http://1800intlbus.com Good luck. Peter. | ||
| Jerry Hankins (65.2.65.246)
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Regarding the RV style windows. Peninsula will make them. I would take the extra time to make templates for them. Better safe than sorry, especially for the $$$ you'll spend. There are also a few others who will provide custom windows. I'd get a few quotes. R&M will do the custom caps. You can also check out International Bus Parts for caps, lights, etc. Good luck. |
