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04-06-2015, 12:27 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2013 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,184
THOR #908
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New Door Glass
On my RV trip this Easter weekend, I replaced my door glass.
I didn't care for the mottled opaque glass. When driving, I often wanted to check that direction for traffic at angled intersections.... and while "camping" I like to see outside....
So I ordered a piece of tinted and tempered glass to fit.
My source had two thicknesses available. Unfortunately the thinner single strength is a lighter tint than I wanted, but I had some tinting film left over from a home project and it turned out fine.....
I found that the factory sealant around the window wasn't adhered very well. It didn't appear to be leaking, but it wasn't great. I guess a small leak wouldn't much matter anyway with a foam core door....
Anyway, my first time working with butyl tape. Not too bad, trimmed it up looking nice, the noticed that the next day it's oozing out a bit, so another trim and the next day oozing out a bit more..... Maybe I tightened the screws a bit too hard....
Anyway, I'm very happy with the result, except now I might have to come up with a curtain for times when we might need privacy. for now, a towel draped over the screen works....
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04-06-2015, 12:33 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2013 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,184
THOR #908
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and from the outside
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01-20-2016, 06:01 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Wyoming
Posts: 53
THOR #2850
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Exactly what we want to do. Thanks for stating options and issues.
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01-20-2016, 03:20 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2013 31L
State: Florida
Posts: 2,184
THOR #908
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an update on my install....
I'm very happy I did it, but I have yet to find a great solution for a blind or curtain. To date we have been just closing a towel, or more recently a black pillow case, into the door to hang down.
I recently bought a simple roller shade at Ikea, but have not had time to cut down the length and try to install it.
Also, regarding the butyl tape....
It continued to ooze out more an more. I trimmed, and then it would ooze more, timmed again. Did this a few times then gave up. So now it looks very uneven, basically like a bad caulk job would along the glass edge. Not horrible, just not great. I'll trim it again someday... maybe it's settled in by now.
and for what it's worth, the window that Camping world replaced under warranty is doing the same thing, so I guess it is what it is...
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01-20-2016, 03:51 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Wyoming
Posts: 53
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I will look for other types of caulking when I do ours. We have 2 glass companies within 2 blocks of our business and will ask both what is a goo d product. As for blinds, etc., is it possible to have a window manufactured with the blinds built in? Another quest, I guess. I feel your "PANE". (Sorry, couldn't resist)
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01-20-2016, 04:29 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 34E
State: California
Posts: 524
THOR #937
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Quote:
Originally Posted by blw2
an update on my install....
I'm very happy I did it, but I have yet to find a great solution for a blind or curtain. .....
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While perhaps not a "great" solution, the folks at CW have an insulated window cover.
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01-20-2016, 06:09 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: 2013 31L
State: Florida
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THOR #908
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Quote:
Originally Posted by TheHomeOfReligion
I will look for other types of caulking when I do ours. We have 2 glass companies within 2 blocks of our business and will ask both what is a goo d product. As for blinds, etc., is it possible to have a window manufactured with the blinds built in? Another quest, I guess. I feel your "PANE". (Sorry, couldn't resist)
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I wasn't meaning that I would do anything different really, but my all means do the research.
As far as I know it's the best material for that job.
If anything, I might look for a thinner butyl tape
I suppose it's theoretically possible to get one of those thermopane windows with built in blind between the glass
but I'll bet it would be tough to get it with the necessary safety glass
and you'd have to do some heavy modification to the door frame.
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01-21-2016, 03:11 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 27.1
State: Wyoming
Posts: 53
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I agree. Sometimes, we just want the, seemingly, impossible. My list of fixes on our new ACE is so big, small changes will have to wait. Sort of makes me look forward to retirement, when I will have time. Cheers and thanks, again. Garry & Tara.
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01-25-2016, 09:57 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Chateau 23U
State: California
Posts: 179
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Gotta blame the ooze on the weather. You did a great job.
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01-26-2016, 04:06 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 29.2
State: Texas
Posts: 89
THOR #1406
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I too replaced the door window with clear glass. The glass came with it's own adhesive tape. No oozing. Also I installed small residential blinds from Home Depot. Looks great.
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01-26-2016, 04:23 PM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Hurricane 34E
State: California
Posts: 524
THOR #937
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ThorRut
I too replaced the door window with clear glass. The glass came with it's own adhesive tape. No oozing. Also I installed small residential blinds from Home Depot. Looks great.
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Did you purchase a kit, like the one available at Camping World?
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01-27-2016, 05:05 AM
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Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: ACE 29.2
State: Texas
Posts: 89
THOR #1406
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Beacher
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Beacher, Yes, that looks exactly like it.
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01-28-2016, 06:32 PM
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Senior Member
Brand: Thor Motor Coach
Model: Windsport 27K
State: Florida
Posts: 265
THOR #2154
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Has anyone tried changing the door glass on an RV that has a frameless window like on my Windsport 27K? It looks like maybe there are two panes of glass - the tinted outside glass and the inside with a crinkled pattern (see pictures).
I thought maybe I could remove the inside door pane (if it is separate) and leave the outside pane in place.
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