Thermal-pane, Tinted, Safety-glass windows

PKEagle · 12-19-2013, 07:23 PM

Hi,
I am in the process of ordering a Jayco Eagle Touring 28.5. I have requested every single available option including the upgraded 15,000-BTU central A/C in the Living room plus a 2nd 13,500-BTU A/C in the bedroom.

I know the standard exterior equipment comes with the G20 dark-tinted, safety-glass windows. However, I am still on the fence regarding the Thermal-pane, Tinted, Safety-glass windows.

I wouldn't be doing any extreme weather camping at all. Nothing over 110 degrees and nothing below 30 degrees.

Is the Thermal-pane windows option ($1,271) justifiable?

Do these windows serve any other purpose other than help in maintaining and/or optimizing temperature efficiency within the RV?

Thanks.

RVhiker · 12-19-2013, 07:40 PM

We've got thermal pane windows and I think they help to keep the trailer warmer in winter and cooler in the summer. I don't think they serve any other function.

dzwiss · 12-19-2013, 08:46 PM

I have them also and I believe they help keep outside noise outside. They are also very good in cooler weather keeping condensation off of the interior of the windows. In our old camper we had to squeegee the windows in the mornings, but not with the dual panes.

Rob_Fla · 12-19-2013, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dzwiss

I have them also and I believe they help keep outside noise outside. They are also very good in cooler weather keeping condensation off of the interior of the windows. In our old camper we had to squeegee the windows in the mornings, but not with the dual panes.

X2

Love the Dual Pane Windows

CruizinKim · 12-19-2013, 09:29 PM

I'd say it would help alot with the condensation in colder weather. We have to wipe ours down with towels each morning, but only drawback for the kind of camping we do.

judgerr · 12-20-2013, 08:48 AM

Ditto the above! I have the and love them, seem well worth the cost just in the condensation issue. But they keep heat and cold out better too!

djalbrec · 12-20-2013, 08:59 AM

I wouldn't be without them. We don't cold-weather camp very much, but they help keep the hot air out.

Clayton4971 · 12-20-2013, 10:21 AM

Had a Designer for nine years without the Thermo pane windows . The new rig has them in and what a difference. Wouldn't own another rig without them. All the post above say it all !!

sailor · 12-20-2013, 10:41 AM

Another vote for thermo pane windows for all the reasons others have mentioned. I also would not buy another rig without them.

RedHorse1 · 12-20-2013, 10:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PKEagle

I wouldn't be doing any extreme weather camping at all. Nothing over 110 degrees and nothing below 30 degrees.

PK, what part of our great country will you be visiting?

PKEagle · 12-20-2013, 12:38 PM

Nine responses and the consensus so far is 'Get them'.

I am located in Salt Lake City- Utah. But I travel down south towards Nevada and Arizona once in a while.

**norty1** · 12-20-2013, 03:34 PM

I am told that they also help dampen outside noise. No first hand info but I know several who would not be without them.

Jrmay25 · 12-21-2013, 10:04 AM

Our 2014 375BHFS is the first camper I've ever ordered with the thermal windows. I do admit they help some with outside noises, and our windows no longer sweat on the inside. Heating and cooling I'm not really noticing any improvements over our 2012 365BHS, but then again, this camper is a little bigger. The thing I probably like the best about them is the clean look they make with the outside appearance of the camper.

toy1ton · 10-17-2014, 09:48 AM

how much added weight on the duel pane window?

Jrmay25 · 10-17-2014, 08:21 PM

toy1ton,
I want to say they add around 600lbs on the 375BSFS.

bad99ram · 10-18-2014, 04:47 AM

While on I-10 outside of New Orleans 2 years ago something hit the side window of my rig. The outer pane broke but the inner pane held. The rig stayed watertight thru several heavy rainstorms on the way home. Also, they do not sweat when it gets cold.

ROC-REQS · 10-24-2014, 06:23 AM

We got thermal pane windows on our 2015 Eagle Premier. They were one of my must have options, which resulted in us having to order one because no dealer in our area order trailers for their lot with thermal pane windows. Go figure in WNY

Are they worth the cost? That's totally a personal opinion & decision.

However, we still get moisture on the inside of the windows in the bedroom, so either some of our thermal-pane windows are defective or I had false expectations on their performance.

Last time out camping was our first time with our new trailer where it got cold over night. Temps dropped into the upper 30s. I had the thermostat set to 62 and the furnace ran periodically through the early morning. So there was ~25Deg temp difference between the inside & outside temps.

In the morning we had major moisture on the inside of 2 windows. The windows in the living area were fine - no moisture.

I contacted Jayco customer service about it to inquire if the 2 windows may be defective.
The Jayco rep responded indicating that you can still expect moisture on thermal-pane windows.
Personally I felt the response from the Jayco rep was more of a company line blow-off. His exact response was:
"... Condensation will happen if the there is enough of a temperature difference from inside the unit to the outside. You can open your roof vent approximately ½” to get some ventilation in the unit. ..."
I don't think 25Deg difference was significant and his response I felt was explaining how a typical standard window would perform, not thermal-pane windows.
Anyway, it made me feel like why did I pay the $$ for these thermal-pane windows when Jayco is telling me I can't expect any better performance then standard windows with regard to inside moisture.

I'm just sharing our 1st experience with thermal-pane windows in cold weather. Sorry if it sounds like I'm venting.

Would I purchase them again - probably.
I still feel the thermal-pane windows provide better performance then the standard windows. They do seem to help with temperature control inside the trailer.

Hope sharing our experiences and feelings on thermal-pane windows is of some help to others.
Tom

Seann45 · 10-24-2014, 09:13 AM

I had dual pane windows on my last rig but not on this one... I will never again get one without dual pane windows.. you can feel the difference even on moderate days. + the A/C will work more efficiently on 90 degree days as it does not have to battle as much heat incursion.

Larry G. · 10-24-2014, 09:28 AM

No problems with ours and they REALLY DO work with temps inside the rig.

Stingray75 · 10-25-2014, 11:00 AM

We extend our camping season into late October so when we ordered this one, it was with thermal pane windows. Not at all disappointed with the results - they stay dry and I think the furnace runs much less as well as th AC when it's called into service. We do have vent covers on all 3 vents and keep one open a 1/2" or so.

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