Windows

[Jeff Miller]

Hehr was one of the better manufacturers for RV windows when we were
buying van conversions, a flooded market in the low-end RV world.

On a 'Bird, I'll take the BlueBird window over the Hehr. Mostly
personal preference, but my reasons are:

Asthetics. I like the long window (BB) better than the two or three
tall Hehr windows. The Hehr do look good dressed up from the inside
at night, but during the day I like a panoramic view better.

The BB window slides open wide, lots of air and even a good escape if
necessary (but a long first step!).

Safety. The Hehr are only TSG like a standard RV side window, the BB
windows are LSG and much tougher to break into plus they stay
together in an accident better (required for windshields but TSG is
allowed in side-windows).

To each their own, but I like the BB better.

- Jeff Miller
in Holland, MI




--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "martingregg598"
wrote:
>
> I have seen a lot of mid 90's rigs for sale that the owner says
that
> the coach has Hehr windows. Were these better than the BB window?
Were
> they more efficeint in the sun? Someday when I upgrade out of my 95
> BMC I will need to know. thanks marty
>

[susanmarycamilleri]

I recently purchased series 1800 windows (dual pane) windows from
Peninsula glass to replace the windows in my 78 FC. I stopped at their
factory on the return from a trip to Mexico. They measured the bus and
then shipped the windows a couple of months later. I am now in the
process of installing them. So far I have one of the ten done. It is
not that difficult but I am waiting for better weather as I am doing
this outside. They are very nice and, I think, a big improvement over
the single pane stock windows.
Should anyone require a stock window(s)I will let them go at a very
good deal.

Pete
78 35'FC
"Praire Dog"

[mcmike1952]

OK Since we are talking about windows and frames here is a simple one. On my 96
the windows are difficult to open the first time on every trip. I know that we
have talked about ways to lubricate the tracks but I don't remember anything
that sounded like something I wanted to do. Any suggestions?

Mike McMahan 96 42' Wanderlodge

[Fred Hulse]

Mike

I don't have the ultimate answer,but I findthe followingis a solution.

I wash the tracks with a towel or rag that has a little WD40 to clean any residue.

from the tracks.After that I clean off the remaining "mess" with a dry towel or rag.

The a light spray of silicone on the tracks and move the windows open and closed several times and that is all it takes.

For quite a while anyway.

Fred & Jeanne Hulse
Morristown Arizona
1997 Wanderlodge WLWB41

[ronmarabito2002]

Mike: Open the windows and clean the tracks. Then use a silicone spray on
them. They will work good for a while, but it must be done periodically.

R.E. (Ron) Marabito, Dallas, TX 92WB40

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mcmike1952" <mmcmahan@...> wrote:
>
> OK Since we are talking about windows and frames here is a simple one. On my
96 the windows are difficult to open the first time on every trip. I know that
we have talked about ways to lubricate the tracks but I don't remember anything
that sounded like something I wanted to do. Any suggestions?
>
> Mike McMahan 96 42' Wanderlodge
>

[Pete Masterson]

One of the easiest ways to lubricate window tracks is to use a bit of paraffin wax -- cut a pice so you can get down in the track where the moving part rubs -- with the window open, rub the paraffin back and forth in the area where the friction is greatest -- mostly the lower track. Repeat once or twice a year. This works on the bedroom screen that run in the wood frame, too.

Pete Masterson

(former) '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42

El Sobrante CA

"aeonix1@mac.com"

On Jan 26, 2010, at 5:37 AM, mcmike1952 wrote:

OK Since we are talking about windows and frames here is a simple one. On my 96 the windows are difficult to open the first time on every trip. I know that we have talked about ways to lubricate the tracks but I don't remember anything that sounded like something I wanted to do. Any suggestions?

Mike McMahan 96 42' Wanderlodge

[mcmike1952]

Thanks everybody. I think I am going to try the parafin wax. I'll let everyone
know how it works.

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mcmike1952" <mmcmahan@...> wrote:
>
> OK Since we are talking about windows and frames here is a simple one. On my
96 the windows are difficult to open the first time on every trip. I know that
we have talked about ways to lubricate the tracks but I don't remember anything
that sounded like something I wanted to do. Any suggestions?
>
> Mike McMahan 96 42' Wanderlodge
>

[Eric]

The only thing I have used or would recommend on the window tracks is silicone.
You don't want to put anything on the tracks that would create any type of build
up or will attract dirt. I spray the silicone on the tracks then wipe off any
excess. I've been doing this once or twice a year for the last 5 years and my
windows have been working freely for 4 1/2 years.

Eric Perplies
96' PT-42

[randymerri@...]

I use Protect All liquid protectant on the window slides. It works great and doesn't cause any buildup. I do have to repeat every 6 months or so to keep the windows sliding easily.

Randy Merrill

2003 LX

Ocala, FL