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09-08-2019, 05:27 PM
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Trying to find a window
Last weekend started a little bit on the bad side. the Park where we have had our 2015 Silverback 33IK called to tell us that one of the windows on our trailer was broken. My wife was able to get over and verify that the broken window was the only thing that had happened. the screen on the inside was still intact and inplace even.
its the passenger side rear window just behind the living room slide
what i am needing is where to find a replacement window for it.
I also do not currently have means to tow the trailer. so taking it someplace will cost me more $$$$
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09-08-2019, 05:34 PM
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I am assuming your windows were provided by Lippert. You will have to pop the entire assembly out of the wall, and there will be a sticker on the outside of the window frame. That sticker contains a part number, which can then be ordered from Lippert, for a nominal fee. They cannot tell what window you need without this part number. Be advised it will take several weeks, and shipping is expensive. We had a large 3 piece window blow out in November. I think our total cost for window and shipping was about $1100, and with Thanksgiving in there and shipping to Arizona it was right at 6 weeks before it delivered. Obviously a smaller window would be more reasonable on all fronts.
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09-08-2019, 05:35 PM
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If you have RV salvage companies near you, it may be worth your time to go check them out after you measure the frame of your broken window.
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09-08-2019, 05:37 PM
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Thanks
I currently have the window covered with some plywood and some blocks on the inside of the window to hold it in place so when i can get back over ill try to get it out and take a look.
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09-08-2019, 08:27 PM
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eBay is an excellent source for these
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09-09-2019, 01:12 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by elrand
Last weekend started a little bit on the bad side. the Park where we have had our 2015 Silverback 33IK called to tell us that one of the windows on our trailer was broken. My wife was able to get over and verify that the broken window was the only thing that had happened. the screen on the inside was still intact and inplace even.
its the passenger side rear window just behind the living room slide
what i am needing is where to find a replacement window for it.
I also do not currently have means to tow the trailer. so taking it someplace will cost me more $$$$
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Take the frame out, go to an auto glass shop and have them get you new glass to fit. I'll bet it will be a LOT less $$ and time then ordering it from FR or Lippert. Nothing special that a good glass shop can't handle.
Happy Trails and God Bless
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09-09-2019, 01:42 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AFDON
Take the frame out, go to an auto glass shop and have them get you new glass to fit. I'll bet it will be a LOT less $$ and time then ordering it from FR or Lippert. Nothing special that a good glass shop can't handle.
Happy Trails and God Bless |
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09-09-2019, 03:56 PM
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Do Your Homework with a Glass Shop first. Get in touch with them,try a face to face and show them some pics,and I think You'll be pleasantly surprised with Your Outcome for Your Effort! I just polished up a little bit what Our Wise and Sage Previous Posters have provided for 'Ya! Please do get back to Us with how this ends. You'll be helping out other Fine Folks that have the same Dilemma!
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09-09-2019, 04:17 PM
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I'm not sure if you need the entire window or just the glass. I have the frosted glass window that I removed from the entry door on my FR3 that looks very similar to the door window in the picture. The glass I have measures 21 1/2 X 12 1/2 in. I'm also not sure where you are located, but PM me if you're interested.
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09-09-2019, 08:51 PM
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Window glass
If your replacing a window with plain window glass, the question is if the previous window safety glass or not. If it was, I would not use regular window glass.
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09-10-2019, 09:05 AM
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Window Replacement
If the broken window is the one in your photo it looks like a standard door window that is installed in your slide, they are readily available and even come with built in shades... AP Products 015-201512 Slim Shade
https://www.amazon.com/AP-Products-0...gateway&sr=8-1
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09-11-2019, 06:50 PM
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Just went thru this ordeal!!!!!
Remove window frame and take it to a auto glass company..."Apple"
Law here was glass had to be tempered!!
My cost was $150.00 taxes in!!!
A replacement window shipped to Canada was $500. to $600.
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09-11-2019, 07:14 PM
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We found our replacement window on ebay, ordered it, had it in hand in 3 days. DH and I installed it. He was outside on a ladder and I was inside with tools to screw it in. It took about 10 minutes, total time to replace it.
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09-12-2019, 07:24 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by merrykalia
We found our replacement window on ebay, ordered it, had it in hand in 3 days. DH and I installed it. He was outside on a ladder and I was inside with tools to screw it in. It took about 10 minutes, total time to replace it.
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Great!!!!! Problem solved!!!!!!!!!!!!! J
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