We have this same problem in our trailer and I was wondering, is it
possible to remove the window, disassemble it and scrape out the gunk? In
addition to the de-lamination the foam tape that separates the two pieces
of glass has gotten soft and is drooping into the visible area of the
window. So, I guess I'm hoping there is a way to remove them and fix the
problem. Anyone?
Jodi of J&J 1972 Overlander
At 09:27 AM 6/15/00 -0400, you wrote:
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>>> We bought a 1976 29ft Ambassidor which has 3 elongated vista view windows
>>> as well as the usual rectangular windows. The double pane glass has begun
>>> to delaminate on all of the elongated windows and a few of the rectangular
>>> windows.
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>>> Does anybody out there know of a source of replacement glass for these
>>> windows?
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>on 6/13/00 1:26 PM, Roy Lashway at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>> From what I have read their is no replacements unless you find them in a
>> salvage yard. Many people will have the inside glass broken out to clean
>> up the mess. I have often wondered if you covered the interior glass
>> with dark window tint if that would not satisfy the appearance . If you
>> have slider cover of course you can leave the cover closed.
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>Another option is to add thin, white drape material across the glass (on
>curtain bars purchased from any department store). Doing this retains the
>benefit of the thermopane windows and enhances the visual appearance.
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>Size the bars tall enough to surround the slider cover. Using two shorty
>curtains on each window provides sufficient space to reach the grip bar on
>the cover for opening or closing.
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>If there is a moisture leak in the windows, spend a few days in Arizona
>during the summer and then use wicking caulk to reseal them. This will get
>rid of all internal moisture and stop future moisture leaks (if done right).
>The curtain material will obscure all discrepancies in glass clarity.
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>An advantage of not knocking out the inside glass is maintaining the
>thermopane feature. A disadvantage of knocking out the inside glass is
>condensation in cold weather creates water which drips down behind the
>inside skin opening at each vista vue window. That's not a good trade-off.
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>A better trade-off between function and beauty needs to be found. Curtain
>material installed as described above may be one way to have both.
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>Window tint from any auto store is another option. It comes in white frost
>and limosine black (plus other colors and hues). There are other choices
>available seasonally, i.e. red/green at Christmas, yellow at Easter, etc.
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>There are two kinds. One sticks to the glass on the basis of static
>electricity and the other has adhesive between the two plys. The kind with
>static electricity is profoundly easier to apply, especially when doing it
>with arms reaching to the ceiling. This is the kind we used and it still
>works for us after 10 years.
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>There are more choices, but these two were the finalists when it was our
>turn to make the decision.
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>Terry & Sandie
>'77 31' Excella 500
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