Replacing Flagstaff A frame windows

[Guh]

So last year my neighbors tree decided to drop a limb through one of my windows, had a local dealer replace it ( horrible job ) and now it’s leaking along with The other small window. So after the bad experience with them I would like to do the repairs. The window they used is fastened with screws and globs sealant and the factory has no screws. I’m curious about what others have used to replace their windows .I have found the Icon windows that have screw holes and then companies like EzTops who sell what looks more like the factory window although their measurements are not quite the same. Any advice would be appreciated !!

[TrailerTexan]

The windows in my A214HW are the 8000 series by Lippert Components, Inc. The manuals I have also state this.

You can find their windows on the web at https://www.lci1.com/rv-windows

These should match what you originally had.

[Guh]

Thanks Texan,
I apologize, I’m speaking of the skylight/bubble windows and I didn’t state that.
Here is my original problem, and then the job I have to correct

[JArry]

Originally Posted by Guh

Here is my original problem, and then the job I have to correct

Wow, I'm sorry. This makes my dealer look not so bad after all. I will leave suggestions to others...

[Larry-NC]

Originally Posted by Guh

Thanks Texan,
I apologize, I’m speaking of the skylight/bubble windows and I didn’t state that.

Here is my original problem, and then the job I have to correct

It would have looked a little better if the repair were done with white Dicor lap sealant instead of gray. If you need to re-do it, you could put on some more Dicor Lap Sealant, right over the other stuff, any color. If the present sealant is reasonably flat, you could put Eternabond tape over it and lapping out over the roof. Maybe use the 4" wide stuff. Follow directions including cleaning the surfaces, scuffing with the scrubber, using the prep liquid, and rolling the tape it firmly.

If the sealant is not flat enough to seal Eternabond to, you could peel/scrape/clean it off first.

I think those are your only options.

[Rockwoodaframe2]

I ordered a replacement window for my broken square window over the dining area on my A122. It had screw holes on all four sides, the broken original did not. The original was only placed on and sealed. After removal of the broken window and sealant, I positioned the replacement window, marking drill holes through each of the screw holes. I drilled into the top and using Lap Sealant, 501LSW by Dicor Products, I filled each drill hole with a bead of sealant. I then placed a bead string of sealant inside and outside each of the sealed screw holes, around the entire square of the window. I placed the window into position, and screwed the window into place. As the screws tightened, the two rows of beaded sealant merged together, providing an excellent waterproof seal. I then tested the window with my water hose after the sealant had dried. I happily can report no leaks over the past 15 months since replacement and over 15,000 miles of towing the trailer. I included 3 pictures to help show what I did while replacing the window.
I will add that my lock on the fan vent does not stay locked. I added two eyebolts on the vent cover and the roof of the trailer. I use a turnbuckle to lock down the fan vent using those two eyebolts.

[Larry-NC]

Nice job on the repair!

Often butyl tape is used in that circumstance. Think of a roll of 1" wide stuff that stays sticky and flexible forever, with a peel-off vinyl separation layer. You would unroll it onto the four sides, and peel off the vinyl Use toothpicks in two screw holes at diagonally-opposite corners to place the bubble. Then run the rest of the screws right through the vinyl tape.

[Guh]

Wow looks great Rockwood !!! Is that an Icon window ? I’m starting to think they used a Bri-Rus on mine, and I would like them to match as best as possible.

[Guh]

Larry, I did order eternabond tape already. If there is one common “to do” I’ve read on these A frames it’s Eternabond tape for the windows

[dmcd]

See below for a link to a post I wrote when one of my dome windows blew out. Includes PowerPoint instructions from FR, and my solution to their adhesive suggestions.

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...d.php?t=144760


2016 A192HW Dome Window Blowout/Replacement

[Guh]

Great info dmcd!! Curious,is that pdf from FlagStaff?

[dmcd]

Originally Posted by Guh

Great info dmcd!! Curious,is that pdf from FlagStaff?

I got it directly from Forest River. They sent me a replacement window and the PDF instructions.

[dmcd]

Originally Posted by Guh

Great info dmcd!! Curious,is that pdf from FlagStaff?

It looks like I actually documented my full solution in this thread, not the original.

http://www.forestriverforums.com/for...d.php?t=170163


A122 Bubble Window

[Guh]

Interesting! My dealer said many times that he replaced my window exactly to manufactures specs !

[Guh]

Thanks again dmcd ! You have some great info to share. I look forward to doing the repairs myself this time and doing them right more Importantly !
I have emailed FlagStaff about replacement windows and we will see what offer !

[dmcd]

Originally Posted by Guh

Thanks again dmcd ! You have some great info to share. I look forward to doing the repairs myself this time and doing them right more Importantly !
I have emailed FlagStaff about replacement windows and we will see what offer !

No prob Guh! Good luck!

[superal]

I do have a youtube video I made on replacing the doom window
search youtube for
forest river hw repair Eternabond hail damage

[Guh]

Thanks Superal, I will check it out !!
I’ve been in contact with FlagStaff this week and they have been very helpful too, I ended up ordering two new 22” windows direct from them at half the cost of aftermarket companies although the shipping is a bit higher it’s worth it to me for actual factory parts