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Fogged windows, again...
Kim and I are wanting to replace four windows due to fogging.  Did a cursory search coming upon Glass Solutions in Phoenix.  Called and they said that now, they only do class A RV's, no C's or B's...    We live in New Mexico and were pumped about Phoenix being only a few hours away...

But alas...

Is anyone aware of a business who replaces these fogged windows with LD-tinted or similar replacements in AZ or thereabouts?
TIA
Zia, our 2006 24’ TK
570 watts solar, 300Ah lithium
SKP Lifetime member #105622
Land of Enchantment

Re: Fogged windows, again...
Reply #1
Take a look at The Companion for some ideas. Cleaning is by far the less expensive option.
Don & Dorothy
Sold our LD in June of 2023

Our boring always non-PC travel blog
Traveling Dorothy

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Reply #2
Kim and I are wanting to replace four windows due to fogging.  Did a cursory search coming upon Glass Solutions in Phoenix.  Called and they said that now, they only do class A RV's, no C's or B's...    We live in New Mexico and were pumped about Phoenix being only a few hours away...

But alas...

Is anyone aware of a business who replaces these fogged windows with LD-tinted or similar replacements in AZ or thereabouts?
TIA

Do the owners with fogged window after 10 years +/- store their rigs indoors or out in the elements ?
A 2005 MidBath

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Reply #3
My windows were fogged up when i bought, it hasn't changed in the 1.5 yrs of ownership. I just keep reminding myself that it is a big expense and do I want the effort of changing them out.
mar 🌴❤️🌺
Current 1 and only: 2003 LD Mid Bath 26.5
2017 Winnebago Minnie Winnie TT
2011 Dutchman Colorado 32' TT
2011 iCamp 14' TT
1985 Coachman Catalina 32' RV

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Do the owners with fogged window after 10 years +/- store their rigs indoors or out in the elements ?
Ours were fogged when we got it from a gentleman in Santa Cruz, CA and yes, it was stored outside.  Wondering if the salt air had any adverse effects...?

Still have yet to find a source for removing the windows and even cleaning the dual panes.  It's one of those things where abundant caution is needed as a poor/bad repair can cause significant water damage later on...
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Zia, our 2006 24’ TK
570 watts solar, 300Ah lithium
SKP Lifetime member #105622
Land of Enchantment

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Reply #5
Heat cycling is the cause of leaks. Eventually, the rubber seals break down after many heat/cold cycles
Our 2003 has been stored outside all of its life . The windows started fogging seven or eight years ago.
Lazy Daze can order replacements with the proper tint color, this may be next winter's project.

Larry
Larry
2003 23.5' Front Lounge, since new.  Previously 1983 22' Front Lounge.
Tow vehicles  2020 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, 2001 Jeep Cherokee
Photo Collection: Lazy Daze

 
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Reply #6
Well, I didn't realize it at the time we purchased our 2017 used but we have the fogged windows already.  It was stored outdoors in central Florida by the previous owner.  Disappointing that it happened so soon. 

It's really only noticeable when the sun hits it a certain way so we are learning to live with it. We've thought about replacement and since we are within a few hours of the Mothership, that is an option.  My worry is how long would the new windows last?  No way of knowing, of course, and I imagine it's a pricey repair.
Greg & Victoria
2017 Mid-Bath  “Nocona” towing a manual 2015 Forester
Previously a 1985 TK
SKP #61264