Dual / Double Pane Window Dealer Statement

[Jerryr]

Not all Residential DPW are argon filled. The windows in my home are dual pane low e coated thermal, Hurricane Impact. They are air filled. Argon filled is an option

DPW made a huge difference in heat transfer. If you stood close to the old single pane windows you could really feel heat radiation. The old windows were very hot to the touch when sun was hitting them. The new DPW are cool to the touch when sun hits them and there’s no heat radiated from them.

In addition, the difference in lack of noise transfer is amazing.

[Brewhedd]

Insulated windows without a low e coating are pretty useless in hot climates, except for noise reduction. Also, unless the metal frame has isolation between the outer and inner sections there will be a lot of radiant heat gain. The cost, headache of repair, very limited benefits and probably accelerated failure from being bounced around would have me questioning any added value.

[zadiemay]

Without thermal breaks, the benefits are greatly reduced. Agree


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[boyscout]

@Drolaw we had single-pane windows in a 2018 Reflection, and now have double-pane in a 2018 Solitude.

I can't comment on the insulation benefits re: maintaining heat/cool... there might be some but I have no observations to report there.

They reduce condensation on the windows when the temperatures drop, which suggests some insulation properties. Now, I didn't record the ambient humidity when we got sub-freezing temps in the Reflection nor compare it to ambient humidity in the Solitude when temps dropped. However at temps of 28-30 degrees we did observe the Reflection's windows with heavy condensation - even dripping - while the Solitude's fogged only slightly. The same two people and two dogs were in the trailer.

The double-pane windows also reduce outside noise heard in the trailer, not night and day but noticeable.

A factory rep told me that they add about 400-500 pounds to Solitudes, which generally have big windows. Might be a little less on Reflections.

[TucsonJim]

Type in "Dual Pane Windows" in the search bar above and be prepared for a full day of reading. There is a lot of good information on the forum regarding this topic.

Jim

[Bill & Tori]

This is an interesting you tube video on dual pane. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8u7C-gBNY4

[huntr70]

Steve - thanks, for once again, clearing the air on DPWs. It is interesting how often the "gas or no gas" question arises between the panes. One can understand the assumption many folks have since home windows are gas filled that RV windows are as well.

The insulation, noise, and condensation issues seem a little more allusive to pin down. Many folks share (many do not) that there seem to be some benefits in these three areas and that does make sense. Are there any factual sources to get answers on these areas ?

By the way, congratulations on apparently finally joining the GDRV ownership ranks. I see the 260 Reflection is in the future as noted in your signature !

Dan

Insulation factor is double that of single pane...R2 vs R1.

The noise is reduced also, as there is now 2 panes of glass for the sound waves to travel through. Not sure of the actual decibel reduction.

The big one is the condensate reduction. By having the 2 panes and the air gap in between, it does create the thermal break needed to not form condensation..


Yes, finally getting a GD of our own. Time for us to downsize a bit, and when the 260RD came out, it was perfect for what we use it for. I just checked it in yesterday, and should have it home by Saturday.

[Jims94vmx]

Insulation factor is double that of single pane...R2 vs R1.

The noise is reduced also, as there is now 2 panes of glass for the sound waves to travel through. Not sure of the actual decibel reduction.

The big one is the condensate reduction. By having the 2 panes and the air gap in between, it does create the thermal break needed to not form condensation..


Yes, finally getting a GD of our own. Time for us to downsize a bit, and when the 260RD came out, it was perfect for what we use it for. I just checked it in yesterday, and should have it home by Saturday.

All right Steve! Congrats.

[chunker]

We have dual pane windows in the motorhome, Itasca Horizon, and there is a significant advantage, Heat, noice, condensation. BUT the Itasca is top line and the windows top line. Besides dual pane they are tinted and coated. Quality makes a difference. Don't know what quality GD puts in but apparently a much lower since dealers have little confidence in them.

[Steve7]

All right Steve! Congrats.

Congrats Steve!