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mccsix

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Posted: 02/08/12 05:35pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Anyone change out their fogged up side windows themselves? I'm wondering just how difficult it can be.
I've got the replacement windows in hand, they were installed with gaskets, not caulk tape, so the clean up prep should be easy.
Any info or tips are appreciated.
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philandterri

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Posted: 02/08/12 05:43pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Not too difficult a job. Need two people, one inside and one outside. Remove all the screws on the inside and push the window to the person outside. I only replace the glass not the frame and used butal tape between the frame and motorhome. I have to do 4 more this summer. Good luck.

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Posted: 02/08/12 05:47pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

Its not that difficult but much easier with two people. Remove all the screws on the interior frame while supporting the exterior so the window does not fall out. Note the position of any spacers there may be and put them back in their original postion.


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Posted: 02/08/12 06:53pm Link  |  Quote  |  Print  |  Notify Moderator

I have removed and re-caulked most of the windows in the RV over the years - removing with two is easier than one but even with one it's not very hard. There are video's on Utube which should give you a good idea of "how to".


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