U-Haul Camper Trailer Windows - Page 2 - Fiberglass RV
Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×


Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
 
Old 12-24-2017, 11:01 AM   #21
Senior Member
 
mmeyer's Avatar
 
Name: Michael J
Trailer: U-Haul VT
Indiana
Posts: 505
Registry
Quote:
Originally Posted by moonpies4misfits View Post
These seem like two different Methods? One w fiberglass and one with Aluminum sheet. I'd like to maintain the fiberglass look of the window surround. There are body fillers with metal mixed in and I figured the "aluminum filler" was made up of this.


You can also buy aluminum sandwich from amazon in black or white
mmeyer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-24-2017, 01:28 PM   #22
Junior Member
 
moonpies4misfits's Avatar
 
Name: Adam
Trailer: Uhaul
Florida
Posts: 26
Looked for aluminum sandwich on Amazon but not sure what it is. I think I'm more confused than when I started. Any other pics avail to clue me in on this process?
moonpies4misfits is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-24-2017, 01:38 PM   #23
Senior Member
 
mmeyer's Avatar
 
Name: Michael J
Trailer: U-Haul VT
Indiana
Posts: 505
Registry
Quote:
Originally Posted by moonpies4misfits View Post
Looked for aluminum sandwich on Amazon but not sure what it is. I think I'm more confused than when I started. Any other pics avail to clue me in on this process?


Search for aluminum composite sheet
mmeyer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-24-2017, 02:01 PM   #24
Junior Member
 
moonpies4misfits's Avatar
 
Name: Adam
Trailer: Uhaul
Florida
Posts: 26
Found it.! What if I had a sheet of this and traced/cutout the new window opening, screw/clamp the cutout to existing window opening where I want the new window then apply a little resin and fiberglass Matt over the top of the sandwich, sand, lightly apply bondo filler, sand and paint? Would this work or is there an easier way? Seems like structurally it would be good and if I could get it to match existing fiberglass it would look good. Would I screw/clamp to the inside or outside of existing window opening?
moonpies4misfits is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-24-2017, 04:31 PM   #25
Senior Member
 
mmeyer's Avatar
 
Name: Michael J
Trailer: U-Haul VT
Indiana
Posts: 505
Registry
I used urethane windshield sealant and pop rivets
Attached Thumbnails
IMG_0954.jpg   IMG_0958.jpg  

IMG_0968.jpg   IMG_0973.jpg  

mmeyer is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-24-2017, 05:13 PM   #26
Senior Member
 
Name: bob
Trailer: 1996 Casita 17 Spirit Deluxe; 1946 Modernistic teardrop
New York
Posts: 5,413
I used fiberglass resin between the 1/8" aluminum and the outside of the trailer. Next time I'll probably use Proflex. Attached the aluminum with a few machine screws and lock nuts .
mary and bob is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-24-2017, 09:30 PM   #27
Senior Member
 
Name: bob
Trailer: 1996 Casita 17 Spirit Deluxe; 1946 Modernistic teardrop
New York
Posts: 5,413
Quote:
Originally Posted by moonpies4misfits View Post
Anyone know the original Uhaul Windows radius off hand?
I have noted in my files that the original radius is 2 1/2" and the Scamp window is 3".You can draw a circle on paper with those radiuses to check.
mary and bob is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-31-2017, 08:07 AM   #28
Junior Member
 
moonpies4misfits's Avatar
 
Name: Adam
Trailer: Uhaul
Florida
Posts: 26
Seems like the Scamp Windows will work for the front and back by enlarging the openings and will work for the two sides by adding fiberglass to reduce the openings. What about the door window? Most I see as RV replacements are too big.
moonpies4misfits is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-31-2017, 08:18 AM   #29
Senior Member
 
Name: bob
Trailer: 1996 Casita 17 Spirit Deluxe; 1946 Modernistic teardrop
New York
Posts: 5,413
I don't know of anyone finding a replacement door window, other than using a solid piece of glass which would make it a non-opening window.
mary and bob is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-31-2017, 09:44 AM   #30
Junior Member
 
moonpies4misfits's Avatar
 
Name: Adam
Trailer: Uhaul
Florida
Posts: 26
Was thinking of that as an option. I replaced our door window on our Scotty Sero with a piece of Lexan and a new frame but the frame fit the existing opening. This will be more challenging.
moonpies4misfits is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 12-31-2017, 09:56 AM   #31
Senior Member
 
Name: bob
Trailer: 1996 Casita 17 Spirit Deluxe; 1946 Modernistic teardrop
New York
Posts: 5,413
Just get a piece of glass, or lexan to fit directly into the rubber weatherstrip. Automotive safety glass would work. I don't know the thickness of the fiberglass at the door window opening, but assuming it is 3/16" thick as at the side windows, and if you use 1/4" thick glass, then the AS1456 weatherstrip would work good as one groove is 3/16 and the other is 1/4". Or you could get a custom window made to fit. Look on eBay for RV windows or teardrop trailer windows, as there are always cheap windows there. You might get lucky and find one that will fit.
mary and bob is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-01-2018, 02:18 PM   #32
Senior Member
 
Name: Mike
Trailer: 1996 16' Casita SD
Louisiana
Posts: 555
Registry
I went the easy way. Piece of smoked lexan. Cut it to fit and screwed it in with black windshield sticky rubber-like sealant. Used decorative caps over the bolts. No leaks. Looks great.
Attached Thumbnails
20170805_123748.jpg  
itlives is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-01-2018, 04:16 PM   #33
Junior Member
 
moonpies4misfits's Avatar
 
Name: Adam
Trailer: Uhaul
Florida
Posts: 26
I like the look and seems pretty straightforward! I like the idea of leaving the existing opening if I want to put back a framed window in the future. What does it look like from inside? I don't see the decorative caps on outside. What did you use to cut the curved corners? I have a decent Jigsaw but guessing I would need a finetooth blade. Is it black weather stripping you used?
moonpies4misfits is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-01-2018, 04:19 PM   #34
Junior Member
 
moonpies4misfits's Avatar
 
Name: Adam
Trailer: Uhaul
Florida
Posts: 26
How did you go about replacing the door hinges? They look great.
If the door window is out, is there access to the inside of the door?
Mine doesn't seal 100% and old door/hinge screws are wobbly.
moonpies4misfits is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-01-2018, 07:43 PM   #35
Senior Member
 
Name: Mike
Trailer: 1996 16' Casita SD
Louisiana
Posts: 555
Registry
On the inside is just the bolts and unlock nuts. They are covered by the curtains. The decorative caps are black. You can get them at Lowe's. A fine tooth blade is all you need.
I made a template out of cardboard and cut the Lexan a little larger.
A simple fix for me.
itlives is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 01-01-2018, 07:56 PM   #36
Junior Member
 
moonpies4misfits's Avatar
 
Name: Adam
Trailer: Uhaul
Florida
Posts: 26
Sounds like a good mod. Thanks for the suggestion!
moonpies4misfits is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Tags
u-haul, windows


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
To pull out my windows or not pull out my windows??? Alyson Brown Care and Feeding of Molded Fiberglass Trailers 15 04-30-2017 07:24 AM
Windows, windows, windows Matt4483 Problem Solving | Owners Helping Owners 24 02-10-2016 01:50 PM
Changing side windows on boler to radius windows. screamin_flamesfan Modifications, Alterations and Updates 3 09-11-2013 07:59 PM
Replacing the rectangle aluminum windows with modern rounded corner windows Evergreen Modifications, Alterations and Updates 16 10-29-2010 12:09 PM

» Upcoming Events
No events scheduled in
the next 465 days.
» Featured Campgrounds

Reviews provided by


All times are GMT -6. The time now is 04:14 PM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.