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Fogged Windows
We have a couple of fogged windows on our 2001 and need advice as to a reasonable way to get then fixed. Anybody have experience getting this done? Prevost wanted about $1000 just for the glass not installed!
This is such a bummer for a high end coach. Are you listening Prevost!
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7 Replies
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You might want to include the model and converter in your signature. What is it and what windows ?
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Feel your pain. A year ago or so at Houston Prevost had my bus in for service, Had drivers side window replaced that fogged when humid. $1200 bucks later, fixed. Wow!
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There are alternatives depending on your preferences and willingness to do some of your own work.
The windows themselves are held in with Sikaflex and can be removed by cutting the seal with a utility knife. Replacement is just as easy by positioning them against a bead of Sikaflex and then completing the seal with more Sikaflex.
The thermopane window can be repaired if the fogging has not been in evidence a long time. A glass shop can separate the panes, completely clean the window panes and reassemble and seal them. Another option is to have the replacement window made locally. You will need to seek a shop capable and of course get a quote. A third alternative is to replace the thermopane with a thicker window pane of automotive safety glass. Owners have done all three with favorable results.
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Jon, you said “A third alternative is to replace the thermopane with a thicker window pane of automotive safety glass”
I assumed someone had already done this, but haven’t had anyone that says they have. My question for anyone that has, did you discover the single pane windows more likely to fog up? That would be my only concern. I certainly wouldn’t be concerned on the reduced R value of a single pain as every other piece of glass in the coach is single pain.
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Gil I would think is wouldn’t be any different than the windshield or the side windows on your car.
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Gil is correct, but some model coaches have a vent that can be directed at the window to “defrost”.
One member did use single pane glass on his XL. From all indications he was pleased.
I have single pane glass on the toll windows on my XLII and they both get condensation on them when it is cold out, but they are located more to the rear so they don’t get any dash air flow.
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Greg, exactly. The question would be is there enough vents to defrost the side windows. My guess is no and I say that as there’s no reason I can think of for them to have not otherwise installed single pane safety glass.
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