Window Sticker Shock!

[Rob S.]

Thanks all for the ideas. My windows are plain aluminum inside and out with clear glass. They are all clamp ring style. I have yet to figure out what brand they are (of course I haven't tried too hard of late). Since my work has been a frame off restoration that started with a rotting floor, that lead to replacing all of the insulation, I have removed a few of the windows already. Before doing so I did spend some time in the trailer during rains with the gutted shell. There were a couple of leaks due to the butyl tape seal but most were from the shrunken, uv damaged rubber seal around the glass, worn out weather stripping and crumbling weephole covers. If I were to save the windows I would need someone to really replace seal, strip and cover. I just don't have the time and I really don't want to move any further with all of the other work until I have a watertight shell. This is where I arrived at the idea of replacing them with new and letting the old ones become someone else little project but until I find a more reasonable price per window, it looks like I am going to have to restore the ones I have.

For those of you looking at the double pane windows, they are pricey and the minimum wall thickness that I was able to find was 3/4". So unless you are going to build up your wall thickness by some means, it looks like single pane it is. The deal with the condensation is to make sure bugs and mud dobbers haven't clogged up your weepholes. Keep them clean and clear and other than being unsightly, the water will have a path.

[Con]

Myron, I take it you are talking about the side windows. On our new sliders there is what is called a "Wipe" a thin rubber that seal between the 2 panes when they are closed. Check that and see if it is breaking down or not tight. I think you can get replacement strips.
If you picked up a couple of windows without the inner clamp frames can you scavange the ones off your existing windows.

[Renee K.]

Talking of windows, has anyone heard of double glazing trailer windows? This condensation stuff is nasty! We're been sitting in rain for the last week and I'm pretty sure the worst problem is from condensation, not leaks as I first feared.
Christine

The only thing worse than breathing in in a small trailer of any kind is the use of propane for either heating or cooking in it. A small electric heater and a microwave where it is possible helps a lot with drips of condensation. Ventilation is another aid but I live in Coos Bay and know what the weather has been for several weeks. Very wet, windy and cold! Trying to keep warm isn't conducive to opening windows and vents and using vent fans!
I sometimes miss the "dry" winters and even "dry" snows of E. OR.

[Byron Kinnaman]

The only thing worse than breathing in in a small trailer of any kind is the use of propane for either heating or cooking in it. A small electric heater and a microwave where it is possible helps a lot with drips of condensation. Ventilation is another aid but I live in Coos Bay and know what the weather has been for several weeks. Very wet, windy and cold! Trying to keep warm isn't conducive to opening windows and vents and using vent fans!
I sometimes miss the "dry" winters and even "dry" snows of E. OR.

An electric heater and a microwave sound pretty good. Now all I have to do is find the right kind of current bush.

[Al V]

another place for windows http://www.buccaneermfg.com/

[Donna D.]

another place for windows http://www.buccaneermfg.com/

Buccaneer is located on the Oregon Coast...north of Bullard's! For those that want to order a window or two and are planning on attending the Oregon Gathering. You could save yourself a bunch of $$ in shipping costs by ordering ahead and picking them up.

FYI...Buccaneer only manufacturers windows when ordered...they don't carry any windows in stock.

[MyronL]

Well I just took delivery on my third Hehr window, obtained through ebay.

[MyronL]

Well I just took delivery on my third Hehr window, obtained through ebay.

First, took a chance on two identical sliders for street and curb sides. Tinted glass, real nice though some scratches in black paint. Turns out they will require some special shim work to make them fit, but I'm up to it. Came without the clamp ring mounting bezel so I contacted a Hehr supplier for that.

And today I took delivery on a Hehr awning type window, white, with same tinted glass, that will go in the front of the Burro. Again, no clam ring mounting bezel. Obviously pulled from a previous installation and not perfect, but damn good. This one will also not be a perfect fit into the current rough opening, but my confidence in making it work is high.

Hehr rep said there would be a 3-5 week wait for the clamp rings. Bummer that. Considering the price of buying new, you can believe the window business is booming. Pictures will follow, disaster or not.