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Old 01-11-2016, 08:00 PM   #61
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Oh, hell, pull it -- our bad
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Old 01-11-2016, 08:03 PM   #62
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Many RV manufacturers have started putting in doors without any windows because of break ins
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Old 01-11-2016, 08:23 PM   #63
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Break Time!

I believe it's time to take a break and hit the road!
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Old 01-11-2016, 10:43 PM   #64
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Many RV manufacturers have started putting in doors without any windows because of break ins
With a MH and in dash camera display a extra input to see who is the door would be a good option for safety prior to opening the door.
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Old 01-12-2016, 05:55 AM   #65
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Here's the deal. When you are driving your RV (as opposed to towing it) and you are in an accident where glass can shatter, it's especially important to have automotive safety glass. Case in point-- we had placed a mirror on our sliding door that fell off when we hit the brakes and shattered all over the area immediately behind our driving area. Thankfully we had no passengers and our dogs were out of the way.
Sorry to hear that you lost that beautiful mirror.
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Old 01-12-2016, 06:11 PM   #66
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I called Ross RV Innovations Window Kit | Ross RV Innovations
They will not be at Quartzsite this year. They did alert me to a $20 price increase coming very shortly.
Perhaps there are others like the Edwin window that has a sliding bottom half will be at Quartzsite. I hope Bob is still talking to me and will check out.
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Old 01-13-2016, 05:31 AM   #67
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I called Ross RV Innovations Window Kit | Ross RV Innovations
They will not be at Quartzsite this year. They did alert me to a $20 price increase coming very shortly.
Perhaps there are others like the Edwin window that has a sliding bottom half will be at Quartzsite. I hope Bob is still talking to me and will check out.
Looked at and read the page. Nice looking window, but a little misleading. The window can't slide down no matter what you put in. There are two studs at the bottom that it sits on and when you put the screws in it would be impossible for it to slide down. Granted I like the tempered glass for safety, but it will still shatter. I also like the part of NO SEE in but you can SEE out. The Stain glass or leaded are pretty well made. Granted they are not tempered glass but on the same hand the lead is very thick and strong non-bendable. I have a clear spot in the center of the design, I can see out easily but you need to put your nose up to it to see in. Good Price through. More then likely they supply butyl 1/2 tape for the seal. If you go for it, it will be a rectangular window and you need to round your corners with the tape when you put it in to stop any corner leaks and match the frame (lesson Learned) Here is a before and after picture. Also a tip for the OP Tape the outside frame in place before you take the inside screws out much easier to install and line up. Not trying to highjack the thread but thought it might help someone..
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Old 01-13-2016, 12:54 PM   #68
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What is the thickness of the entry glass, 1/8" 3/16" or 1/43"? Dimensions are 12"x21" right?
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Old 01-13-2016, 04:41 PM   #69
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Took frame off entry door window and got measurements. Then went to glass shop and ordered tinted tempered glass. Cost $48 and will be in tomorrow or Friday.
I have all kinds of sealants and tape, what exactly did you guys use for yours?
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Old 01-13-2016, 05:15 PM   #71
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Thanks Bob, I no longer will need the glass, but if you find any kind at Quartzsite,
may want to post for those following the topic.
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Was the vendor you referenced the only one that comes here?
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Old 01-13-2016, 07:22 PM   #73
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Was the vendor you referenced the only one that comes here?
Ross RV Innovations has never been to Quartzsite. He said they are a new small company. But someone else mentioned Quartzsite to him and he is considering doing shows and rallies. CW is a retailer that sells his window but at a higher price.
There may be other vendors at Quartzsite selling the frosted, clear and stain glass. I know you are looking for stained glass, can stained glass be tempered?
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No, but it can be sandwiched between tempered glass
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Old 01-15-2016, 07:53 PM   #75
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All done!

I picked up the 12 7/16"x 21 7/16" x 1/8" Grey Tempered glass this afternoon. The Glass shop gave me thin butyl tape to use to mount the glass. I also took a photo of the product FR used to attach the glass to the frame and the frame to the MH. Looks like maybe a type of tape 1/4" wide.
The DW is very happy!
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Thanks SkipnTeri.
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Did you pull the outer window frame out also?
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Did you pull the outer window frame out also?
Yes Bob I did. Tried to do it without removing the outer frame, but as I was working on it, it began to pull away. It was much easier doing it in my garage on a table. Followed the Ross RV Innovations video.
Not sure about the thin butyl tape the glass shop gave me for free. I have some 1/8" x 1" black butyl tape that I may cut into 1/4" strips and remount it. Will do a rain test today for leaks first. May also look at Quartzsite for something closer to what FR used in my photo. Also sent Joshua Cavitt a PM asking what they used. How's the show going and did you find your stained glass window?
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