How do I get a double pane window fixed?

[belfert]

Hi Brian, MCIs use a different rubber gasket, thin one for double pane, thick for single pane, both fit in the same window frame, I took apart my double pane that cracked, changed the rubber, scraped and cleaned the glass, then it was a single paned window, lvmci...

Great idea.  Unfortunately, I do not know who made this RV window.  The window has a PTL Engineering sticker on it, but I called them and they said the window was made for them.  They make motorhome doors using windows sourced from others.  They were not much help, but they said they would call back.

[belfert]

I was able to get the glass pack out of the window.  It is 1/2" thick. 

My two choices for replacing the glass are 1/2" acrylic or getting a new double pane glass pack from One Day Glass.  One Day Glass did state the seal would go out before long due to vibration.  I think 1/2" tempered would be too heavy (and not easy to get).  Pricing on acrylic and the dual pane glass are both about $150.

I can't really go with thinner glass due to the opening in the frame and the rubber seals unless someone has a thought on that.

[richard5933]

Can you just get a different gasket to hold a thinner window into the same opening? Should be able to find something universal to hold a piece of thinner glass in there.

If not, have you tried Steele Rubber? Maybe you can use something like this to reduce from the 1/2" opening to a 1/4"? They have many other similar varieties so you should be able to get what you need.

https://www.steelerubber.com/master-for-extrusion-30-0478-99

[sledhead]

I had the same problem and replaced it with a new window that was 2 pane tempered . I made a template out of cardboard and gave it to my glass guy who sent it out . only problem was it was 1 " thick so I had to make my own trim for the inside out of aluminum angle . never had any problems again . cost was about $200

dave

[belfert]

My issue right now is time.  I need the window fixed by next Wednesday.  I would have a lot more options with more time.  Most places are several weeks out for tempered double pane.

The window was fine last time I checked the bus a few weeks ago.

[belfert]

There doesn't appear to be an option for getting an double pane glass unit designed for an RV without replacing the whole window frame and everything.

[dickegler]

Have you thought about breaking one of the glass panes, cleaning the remaining and heading out.  Fix it permanently later.

just trying to get you on the road.

[gumpy]

My MCI windows were 1/2" acrylic. They're tinted, though. I have some of them here if you want to cut one to fit.

Otherwise, remove the assembly and caulk around the seam with polyurethane. Then drill two holes between the glass. Hook a vac pump up to one hole and a bottle of argon to the other. Vacuum it to get the moisture out and then fill it with argon and seal the holes.

[belfert]

Have you thought about breaking one of the glass panes, cleaning the remaining and heading out.  Fix it permanently later.

just trying to get you on the road.

I thought about it.  I ended up ordering a 1/2" piece of tempered glass from One Day Glass and paid for overnight shipping.  It takes a few extra days for 1/2" glass.

A local company could also do tempered glass in three or four days, but it turns out it takes them a day or two to get the order in their system.  I would also have to take a half day off work to go get the glass.

[belfert]

The good news is I got my glass from One Day Glass today and it fits perfectly.  The window is back together, but too late to get it back in the bus tonight.

Less than one week from discovering a bad window to having it fixed is good in my book.  Thanks for the suggestion of onedayglass.com.