(HERE IS A TIP) I got from a glass maker that works--your gonna laugh. But save some toilet paper rolls or paper towl rolls either works. When you reseal the windows together, use the edge of the rolls to scrape away the excess sealent. The excess goes into the tube end and it puches the sealent so you have very slight indent all the way around the glass, comes out nice and uniform and no excess to clean up! Less mess and looks like a factory seal. Very good informative video by the way sir! Thank you
What I learned is that this is an issue ALL RVers have to deal with at one time or another if they have an older unit. Great DIY video and instruction. I can't even imagine how expensive it must be to have done professionally. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, excellent and informative video. I really appreciated your step-by-step approach and explanation and the material source information you provide. Well done! I've been stressing about how to deal with a large window I have that has a failed seal, uncertain about whether to replace or repair it. Now I have the confidence to repair it and know where to get the materials I need to do it right. Thank you!
Thank You J Carlson. In August I purchased a 2007 Tuscany and the only thing that bothered me was the foggy windows. After watching your video, I purchased the items you used for your rv and I removed and resealed all 16 windows. It looks amazing and all because you showed me how to do it. Thanks very much for posting your video.
Thanks Chris, for letting me know. My motorhome has 10 windows, I know what a big job this was for you. Perhaps you could help the next person by letting us know the changes and recommendations you have for this process. How many 66ft rolls of spacer did you use for your 16 windows? How many tubes of sealant? Any etching inside? How did you remove the moving window handle?
@@JCarlson Big job it was. I did pretty much as you said in the RUclips. I removed 5 windows at a time and worked in the garage. I put two 8' tables together and covered them with the soft shop floor mats you can purchase at Northern Tool. The oscillating tool was the best way to separate the glass. Tempered glass is very tough unless you pry or hit the edge with something rigid. I did break a small glass by sliding it across the table and lightly bumping a hammer. After that, I kept the table clear of everything but glass. Tempered glass is difficult to get so I went to a local glass shop and they cut a piece of laminated glass. Works just as well, same glass windshields are made from . None of my windows were etched. Once disassembled, I clean the glass first with acetone and then with denatured alcohol and micro fiber before I sealed the glass together. On the window handles, I tried the oscillating tool and did not feel comfortable with that process so I use a heat gun. I heated one side at a time and then used a thin metal putty knife between the glass and the handle and then the handle just pulled off. After the windows were reinstalled in the RV, I used a stiff plastic putty knife to remove the excess sealant that pushed out from behind the frame. In all, I used a little over 3 rolls of spacer and 10 tubes of sealant.
@@chrisperry2688 I like your heat method for removing the moving panel handle. The grease and oscillating tool method can be messy, and still has a potential to mark the glass.
Thanks so much for this instructional video. I always like to do as much of the repair jobs around the house, etc. myself. One of the most difficult things about that is finding the correct materials with which to conduct the repair. your research is invaluable, as are your instructions! Please make more videos!
I have to say that this was an excellent youtube video on a DIY project. One of the very best and thank you for that Mr. Carlson. what I found useful to make it easier to separate the two panes of glass is to use the soap / water mix and paint the outside edge of the spacer and the oscillating knife edge. that small amount of lubrication makes separating the two panes very easy. When removing the slider panel aluminum grip bar - I used the grease as he suggested - but what I noticed was that the aluminum channel was ribbed and as I separated it a little I dribble some of the soapy water to the grooves to assist on the removal.
Very helpful. I have a bunch of foggy windows in my motorhome. I am just not sure I want to tackle the job. I had my trailer windows resealed with butyl tape and the only thing I would recommend is that you use a plastic tool to trim away the excess butyl tape. The carpet knife will leave a cut mark in the finish of the wall. I used a plastic knife from the cutlery set you get with take-out food. You could use the edge of one of the red tools you used to pry the window out. With time and heat from the sun, the butyl tape will squish out so you may have to trim it again later. I kind of angled the plastic tool to make a slightly bevelled edge to encourage the rain to run away from the windows.
As an Rv Renovator, I was always told by my glass guys that the RV Windows were sealed with a gas as you had mentioned !! Job security lol… Its definitely labor intensive but doable.. very impressive…. Thank you kindly!
Thank you!! This is the best video I have found yet on these windows. I am preparing to do the rear large window in my 5th wheel camper that is also an "exit window" with a small sliding pane at the bottom. Thanks for doing this video.
Very solid how-to video. You provided all of the necessary info for others to be successful, and you fast forwarded through the mundane sections. I think you clearly have a future doing RUclips DIY videos. Keep up the awesome work, and thank you for this fantastic resource.
Appreciate so much your effort to repair and video the entire process. I recently purchased a Safari Sarangetti coach that needs several dual pane windows attended to. Will tackle the job one at a time but because of your effort I feel comfortable taking the job on. Thank you hugely. Chuck
Very thorough video. Probably one of the best on RUclips. Really appreciate all the steps and directions in completing this job. I feel so much more confident that I to could complete my foggy windows on my class a motorhome. Thanks again and looking forward to more of your videos.
Really helpful and a real money saver! Well over $300 per window if you go and have it done in Florida. Step by step description is most useful. Thanks taking the time to help others.
Definitely shone some light on what I need to do to repair this issue on my trailer. I understand why some say it costs so much to do. Takes time to do it. You did a good job on showing the process and now I need to decide if the foggy window bugs me enough.
Superb video. I have been looking around for ways to repair or replace a few foggy windows in my 2002 Titanium 5th wheel. The worst is the large rear window but I think I will give this a try on one of the smaller windows first. Thanks for posting the great video.
WOW!!! Any more video's, HELL YEAH!!. Thank you for this video. We purchased a used RV that has this issue with three windows. I'm sure it would cost a few hundred dollars per window to have it done by a professional. Great video. Thanks again. I'm looking forward to future video's.
Thanks for a great video. I too am retired but many years ago I worked for a company in the Minneapolis area called Cardinal Glass. At the time they were the premier insulated glass company. What you did on reassembly is almost identical to they way we made the insulated units back in the day. Things have changed but the concept is the same. I like that you used channel with desiccant. It is a drying agent and removes the moisture during windows assembly. I was rather suprised that the oscillating tool didn't pop the glass. But at any rate great job. Now I can do mine with your research on products.
Thank you sir. I just purchased a 2008 Fleetwood Discovery and the windows are fogged. We purchased in Iowa when snow was on the ground. When it's cold the windows are not fogged up. Thank you for the tip and will be doing this to all windows this year. Thank again!
Thank you for an outstanding step by step video , we have just purchased an RV wth this problem in one small , side cab window , I now feel confident that my partner and I can fix it ourselves , we look forward to any future videos you may post
Great job man! Just the right amount of useful information and a realistic demonstration of the actual work. I'm gonna go for it on my friends motor coach. Thanks
Cool. Take your time, don't rush through it, you'll be fine. Remember to measure to find the thickness of the spacer you need, mine were 3/16. Also, make sure you assemble the panes together in a dry environment. Don't trap damp air between the layers of glass. The problem there is that on a warn, sunny day you would get temporary condensation inside. Not anything as horrible as the chemical fog problem you had in the first place, but still a bummer.
J Great video the biggest problem I have on my Fleetwood Excursion is the fogging on the driver side widow distorts the side view mirror image if the sun is hitting it. This is a large window I've had it out before to repair a water leak. I know how to take it out now because of your video I know how to take it apart and repair the fog problem between panels. Thanks a Heap!!
Great video! Quick note that the seal/spacer doesn't necessarily need to leak, what happens is the dessicant, which is calcium chloride, gets saturated. This leads to the fogging and etching. Thank you!
I'm watching this video after watching your M80 wasps nest video. I just had to get a look at the guy who did that and was laughing in the background 😁
Great video! I've watched a couple others before yours, and it's the most complete one I've seen. I've purchased a 98 Bounder and have some, possibly, etched windows. I have one out now which someone threw a rock at and broke the outer glass panel. I tore the channel gasket on the stationary window removing it and struggling to find a replacement gasket. I've ordered everything from Amazon and will post later how it comes out. Thanks again.
Bought a 2006 FLeetwood expedition with foggy windows! After watching your video I purchased the super seal spacer and caulk. Did small window next to drivers door first and it turned out great. Drivers 3 panel window was a challenge but now I can actually see rear view mirror! On my 4th window now and going awesome thanks to your video! Have an excellent day!
Great! Keep going. I did all 10 windows over the course of 2 seasons. When you assemble the the panes into a panel, try to trap dry air inside. Otherwise, damp air trapped inside will fog on hot, sunny days. It's only temporary and goes away, but best to avoid it
He is such a great teacher, thank you so much, this guy makes great use of his retired time, great pride in himself, so glad i watched it, now i know what to do with my time! i feel so good now.
Gee thanks for all your nice words. I was so frustrated after I brought a motorhome with bad windows, we lived with it for a while, I just couldn't believe nobody in my area would fix it. Only from desperation did I research what others could teach me. Perhaps now I can help someone else.
Thanks for posting this instructive video. On my motorhome, the passenger-side fixed window fogged up and it was hard to see my right-side mirror. I followed the video and was able to remove the window, disassemble the fixed panel, clean it up, reassemble it, and reinstalled without too much effort. I put the slider back into the frame first so that I did not have to part the frame after I got the fixed panel back in. There was plenty of room to put the crossbar in when I pulled back the rubber gasket. Now my Driver-side window is going the same way. I have enough spacer and butyl sealant left over to do it some day soon.
Nice job! I am looking to get out of our 5th wheel and buy a older A class. Seems the ones I am looking at all have some form of fogged windows. Your video will be incredibly helpful since I am a hands on guy and have all sorts of time on my hands. Thank You for taking the time to do this video.
J Carlson, this is a very informative video. What you didn’t tell your audience is how easy tempered glass breaks. Metal touching glass is fire and ice. If someone does this for the first time I’ll bet half of them if not more will break a pane. J Carlson is at a level that takes a lot of practice and a lot of broken windows. Great video J Carlson and great tip on the carpet shield. John California RV Glass
Excellent video!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to make it. I'm having my windows done in a few weeks in CA but it's good to know the process so I can be sure they are doing it "right". I've heard that some of these places don't use the black sealant after the spacer between the glass and other nightmares. If this place tries to get away with that, I want to be able to finish the job myself asap and knowing what I need to do this (and the process to do it) is extremely appreciated.
The professionals typically use a heated sealant forced in with a special tool. This is more desirable than caulking gun style as seen in the video, but both methods do work, and seal the windows well.
Me and my wife really enjoyed your video. It's fantastic and informative and we love your expressions. When you look at the camera you make it so clear how much you enjoy it.
Outstanding video. I did the three drivers side windows that were fogged so bad I couldn't see the mirror. New windows were $1200 from Newmar. I followed your instructions and they turned out great. I had material left over so I did the passenger side windows also. NEW Coach ! I'll add, I had to use ( oooo Steel wool) to remove some etching on the worst windows. I also contacted CR Laurence to ask about using Argon gas also. Was told by engineering it was not necessary. Thanks again for a great video!
I did 10 windows using the information from this video in my '08 Pacifica. I did have one window shatter on me and naturally it was the big drivers side one. It was shaped like a giant comma and the area I had issues was where if made the bend down into the comma tail. The frame is bent to contour the glass and was just too tight!!! After playing with it and adding more and more force to get it out it shattered both panes. The issue is now most glass is metric in thickness and thinner, so I had to use a thicker spacer to get the outside thickness of the panes correct for the frame. I was lucky to find a window manufacture in Springfield MO that had the ability to cut and heat treat the glass for me. All the windows which were like the one in this video were easy peasey and were done with no issue. Great video!!!
thank you,this was the most helpful video i could find.giving the proper name for the spacer and where to but also made things easier. my wife and i handled the job easily after watching the video. we also found using glass cook top cleaner and polish cleaned the inside easily
Great video I have a cedar creak fifth wheel in the uk with the same windows and two have fogged, been quoted 1000’s to replace but seeing your video I’ll be doing them myself. A big thanks from the uk
Glad to help, good luck with your project. I hope you can get the supplies closer to home. Be sure to get the correct thickness spacer for your windows.
I’m truly impressed. Great job. There is a widow defogging method that is on the net from out of Canada. I came very close to buying into their process but it sounds to good to be true. It basically tells you to drill holes in glass, spray vinegar between panes to remove fog and calcium, then rinse with a solution. For $ 50 they allow you watch their cleaning procedure. The kits they sell are not cheap. $300 is least expensive. After doing more research I found your video and immediately knew you had a process that would work. I purchased and replace 3 of my windows several years back and 2 of 3 are fogged again. I spent $3000 to purchase windows and my labor and Fleetwood wouldn’t help at all with warranty or replacement. Thanks to you, I have a plan. I still have widows I removed and will repair them. After repair I will exchange. Thanks for taking the time to help fellow Rvers with a very expensive repair that if buying new don’t think it won’t do the same thing over time. Dan
Thanks for the reply. Yes, I've always been suspicious of solutions that offer "send me money, and I'll tell you the secret of how to do it." It would sure be nice to fix foggy windows without removal and disassembly, but I don't know of anyone who has done it that way. Perhaps we'll get a reply here, or even better, a video posted to show what is involved, and how well it works.
i also have a 2007 Fleetwood bounder 38S with the same window problem on all the windows and you the 1st person i found that give a detail instructions how to fix them
@@JCarlson did you just eyeball the distance to lay the spacer material or is it approx 3/16 - 1/4, no big deal? I notice on my oem windows that the caulk material doesn’t go to the edge
@@lancereiber7704 I did just eyeball the spacer placement, trying to match the original. The sealer, outside of the spacer, should go a millimeter or so short of the edge of the panel. This makes it easier to have the edge of the panel free of sealant so it slides and fits better. The sealant guide mentioned in the video does this the best, but I used my fingertip to create this gap. If the sealant went to flush with the glass, the sliding panel would drag, and the fixed panel might not fit as well.
@@JCarlson thank you. I did get the sealant guide but Ive been delayed because my panel was etched and had to get a replacement glass. Hopefully will start by tomorrow. I appreciate your responses
Thank you so very much! My 2000 Country Coach Affinity has several window that have lost their seals. Especially the driver side window impairs my sight while I’m driving!
You're so right! My driver's and passenger's side mirrors were obstructed. Isn't there a law requiring requiring safety issues to be recalled? Good luck with your project.
I'm getting ready to do this job myself. I have had to replace the gasket around the window (passenger side window) because it leaked to the inside of the rv. That said, I didn't know how I could have fixed the fogging part too. I will do it when I get my rv home this year. Thanks allot!
I thought your video was great and I thank you for all the good information. I could not find anyone in my area that does this work. I will be repairing 4 of my windows in the near future. Thanks again.
J, Thanks so much. Your video on this is great. I have 3 compromised windows on my Bounder . First one apart and I soon realized it would be impossible to remove the calcified areas on the glass panels. I thought CLR would go after it but no, wont touch it. I will be going to a glass shop for new glass panels I guess
I can picture you as an educator! Your video is top notch and the glass professional comment on breaking a glass was true enough in my case. Another thing that can be done is to reinstall only the exterior tinted pane and silicone caulk in place. If you have only one window you shouldn't lose much insulation value in your coach. You won't need the spacer and adhesive.
Please note that the spacer comes in different thicknesses. Measure your window panel thickness to determine the correct spacer and sealant tool before ordering. Mine was 3/16 inch.
I am retiring in a few months and decided that once I am out, I would go at this I have a 2008 Fleetwood DiscoveryX 42' and almost all of the windows have gotten to this point. We have waited thinking of trading it in, but to be honest, we love it and were hesitant because of the cost to have the windows done. Almost as much to replace them all. Thanks again and I will definitely let you and everyone one else know how it goes. Rick.
Thanks Rick. I wish my video would have made it clear that the spacer needs to be ordered in the correct thickness. Measure your windows, get the correct spacer. Please post your additions and suggestions to the process as you tackle this project. Take your time. Remember, tempered glass can seem really strong, but it's glass. It can and will break. It's already been reported that heat works good to remove the handle from the moving panel. The video doesn't show the heat method. I also suggest a rechargeable power caulk gun of your favorite brand. I used a Ryobi from Home Depot. It's easier to flow a consistent amount of sealant, and easier on the grip muscles. You can look forward to enjoying the view from your crystal clear windows!
Very usefull and informative. 2 windows of my motohome have this kind of issue. The door's window and driver's window. A guy came to me one day and ask me about 1000$ cdn per window to fix them. Quite a lot! I tought there was gaz inside the window so i didn't know that it wasn't the case. I intend to start with the door's window and I'll see if i feel confortable for the next one.
Very good information, will be doing my Fleetwood Revolution windows this winter and this will be very helpful. Cost breakdown would have helped understand what we are getting into.
Good first effort - more entertaining than a lot of these self-appointed 'experts'. I have to do a few of my windows - 2005 Itasca Sunrise. Peice of cake now. Thanks! The glass company wants $1200 for four panes of laminate glass. And they're not even the right color. DIY FTW.
Nice job on spacer application and the whole process! Some cautions... Do not open spacer bag until ready to use in a dry environment. Work as quickly as possible. This is called Super Spacer, silicone foam impregnated with desiccant. It works best with a hot melt butyl rubber sealant, which is applied hot, about 350F. Silicone sealant will NOT prevent water vapor ingress. It has a very high MVTR or Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate. A butyl based caulk might be a better choice. Moisture will get back into cavity between the glass. Finally, silicone sealant doesn’t dry, it cures with moisture.
Thank you so much for taking the time to post a comment. You are so right in your cautions about keeping the super spacer sealed and dry until use. Please note that my video shows CR Laurence #877 Super Spacer sealant. Yes, it's a silicone product, but they make this urethane low solvent product for use at normal temperature behind their Super Spacer. Virtually none of us "do it yourself" people have the capability to install 350F sealant. I have confidence in the engineering of CR Laurence in their Super Spacer and the sealant made for use with it.
@@JCarlson Again, not taking anything away from your video - splendid job and wonderful video showing the steps. Just trying to educate about insulating glass components. CR Lawrence is an aftermarket house. They will sell whatever you want to buy. Silicone sealant is only used with a Super Spacer known as Tri-Seal (invented by a former boss of mine). As mentioned, perhaps a butyl "caulk" would be a better choice. Not sure what is out there that would have an acceptable MVTR. A polyurethane sealant (not silicone or siliconized) is a far better choice. True enough that one would have to visit a replacement IG shop to have the hot melt butyl gunned in (with the white HDPE block you showed).
Finally finished the 2 front windows. It took 4 months! The 2 biggest problems were 1) the super spacer was out of stock, and 2) I ordered what you showed in the video which was 1/4” thick spacer. When it finally arrived, I put the panes together, but then it would not fit into the frame. It was too thick!! I found a company near me which had done window defogging in the past and who had some 3/16” spacer left over. You might caution people to check thickness! 1/16 of an inch may not seem like much, but this is glass!
Thanks to your video, I successfully removed, separated, cleaned and resealed the passenger side window of our Fleetwood Southwind but I ran into an issue when I was putting everything back together. The 1/2" rubber U trim gasket that goes around the sliding window is MIA. I found a small piece of it in the trash so at least I have a sample of it. Do you know where I can obtain the gasket that goes around the double pane sliding window? Thanks again for taking the time and effort to create the video. FYI, a glass guy was at our house replacing the driver's side windshield of the motorhome and he said he would fix the fogged window for $650. I have approximately $200 invested which includes a new $50 pneumatic caulking gun and I have plenty of supplies for one or two additional windows. Edit: I figured out that the gasket was just for the slide bar. I caulked it to secure it and all is good. I'll be fixing the remaining windows after an upcoming trip. Thx again. Also, I don't know why my name comes up as Movie Channel but I'll live with it for now.
(HERE IS A TIP) I got from a glass maker that works--your gonna laugh. But save some toilet paper rolls or paper towl rolls either works. When you reseal the windows together, use the edge of the rolls to scrape away the excess sealent. The excess goes into the tube end and it puches the sealent so you have very slight indent all the way around the glass, comes out nice and uniform and no excess to clean up! Less mess and looks like a factory seal. Very good informative video by the way sir! Thank you
Thanks for the tip. Robert Stevens also mentioned that (below) well a few months ago. I like the idea, a disposable tool we all have! Cool.
What I learned is that this is an issue ALL RVers have to deal with at one time or another if they have an older unit. Great DIY video and instruction. I can't even imagine how expensive it must be to have done professionally. Thanks for sharing.
Wow, excellent and informative video. I really appreciated your step-by-step approach and explanation and the material source information you provide. Well done! I've been stressing about how to deal with a large window I have that has a failed seal, uncertain about whether to replace or repair it. Now I have the confidence to repair it and know where to get the materials I need to do it right. Thank you!
this is the BEST step by step process to this that I have ever seen. Honest and open! Thank you for your patience and learning!
Thank You J Carlson. In August I purchased a 2007 Tuscany and the only thing that bothered me was the foggy windows. After watching your video, I purchased the items you used for your rv and I removed and resealed all 16 windows. It looks amazing and all because you showed me how to do it. Thanks very much for posting your video.
Thanks Chris, for letting me know. My motorhome has 10 windows, I know what a big job this was for you. Perhaps you could help the next person by letting us know the changes and recommendations you have for this process. How many 66ft rolls of spacer did you use for your 16 windows? How many tubes of sealant? Any etching inside? How did you remove the
moving window handle?
@@JCarlson Big job it was. I did pretty much as you said in the RUclips. I removed 5 windows at a time and worked in the garage. I put two 8' tables together and covered them with the soft shop floor mats you can purchase at Northern Tool. The oscillating tool was the best way to separate the glass. Tempered glass is very tough unless you pry or hit the edge with something rigid. I did break a small glass by sliding it across the table and lightly bumping a hammer. After that, I kept the table clear of everything but glass. Tempered glass is difficult to get so I went to a local glass shop and they cut a piece of laminated glass. Works just as well, same glass windshields are made from . None of my windows were etched. Once disassembled, I clean the glass first with acetone and then with denatured alcohol and micro fiber before I sealed the glass together. On the window handles, I tried the oscillating tool and did not feel comfortable with that process so I use a heat gun. I heated one side at a time and then used a thin metal putty knife between the glass and the handle and then the handle just pulled off. After the windows were reinstalled in the RV, I used a stiff plastic putty knife to remove the excess sealant that pushed out from behind the frame. In all, I used a little over 3 rolls of spacer and 10 tubes of sealant.
@@chrisperry2688 I like your heat method for removing the moving panel handle. The grease and oscillating tool method can be messy, and still has a potential to mark the glass.
Thanks so much for this instructional video. I always like to do as much of the repair jobs around the house, etc. myself. One of the most difficult things about that is finding the correct materials with which to conduct the repair. your research is invaluable, as are your instructions! Please make more videos!
I have to say that this was an excellent youtube video on a DIY project. One of the very best and thank you for that Mr. Carlson. what I found useful to make it easier to separate the two panes of glass is to use the soap / water mix and paint the outside edge of the spacer and the oscillating knife edge. that small amount of lubrication makes separating the two panes very easy. When removing the slider panel aluminum grip bar - I used the grease as he suggested - but what I noticed was that the aluminum channel was ribbed and as I separated it a little I dribble some of the soapy water to the grooves to assist on the removal.
Very helpful. I have a bunch of foggy windows in my motorhome. I am just not sure I want to tackle the job. I had my trailer windows resealed with butyl tape and the only thing I would recommend is that you use a plastic tool to trim away the excess butyl tape. The carpet knife will leave a cut mark in the finish of the wall. I used a plastic knife from the cutlery set you get with take-out food. You could use the edge of one of the red tools you used to pry the window out. With time and heat from the sun, the butyl tape will squish out so you may have to trim it again later. I kind of angled the plastic tool to make a slightly bevelled edge to encourage the rain to run away from the windows.
As an Rv Renovator, I was always told by my glass guys that the RV Windows were sealed with a gas as you had mentioned !! Job security lol… Its definitely labor intensive but doable.. very impressive…. Thank you kindly!
Excellent guide with clear step by step instructions. I don't even have an RV yet, but I found this very interesting. Thanks.
Thank you!! This is the best video I have found yet on these windows. I am preparing to do the rear large window in my 5th wheel camper that is also an "exit window" with a small sliding pane at the bottom. Thanks for doing this video.
Awesome, solid how-to vid. Thank you, Mr. Carlson, you have given me the confidence to do this myself. Two thumbs up!
Great video, I've only seen one other video that covers this, but yours exceeds that video by far. Thanks so much!
Very solid how-to video. You provided all of the necessary info for others to be successful, and you fast forwarded through the mundane sections. I think you clearly have a future doing RUclips DIY videos. Keep up the awesome work, and thank you for this fantastic resource.
Appreciate so much your effort to repair and video the entire process. I recently purchased a Safari Sarangetti coach that needs several dual pane windows attended to. Will tackle the job one at a time but because of your effort I feel comfortable taking the job on. Thank you hugely. Chuck
Wow! Fantastic video! One of the best “how to” videos I’ve seen!! Thank you for putting out such a helpful step by step!!
Very thorough video. Probably one of the best on RUclips. Really appreciate all the steps and directions in completing this job. I feel so much more confident that I to could complete my foggy windows on my class a motorhome. Thanks again and looking forward to more of your videos.
Thank you. Very informative. You gave me the confidence to approach doing this project myself on our Fleetwood Southwind.
Really helpful and a real money saver! Well over $300 per window if you go and have it done in Florida. Step by step description is most useful. Thanks taking the time to help others.
EXCELLENT JOB TEACHER ❤.
I'm a retired General Contractor and I have learned a lot from this video.
Piece of cake, right?😂
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Definitely shone some light on what I need to do to repair this issue on my trailer. I understand why some say it costs so much to do. Takes time to do it. You did a good job on showing the process and now I need to decide if the foggy window bugs me enough.
Superb video. I have been looking around for ways to repair or replace a few foggy windows in my 2002 Titanium 5th wheel. The worst is the large rear window but I think I will give this a try on one of the smaller windows first. Thanks for posting the great video.
WOW!!! Any more video's, HELL YEAH!!. Thank you for this video. We purchased a used RV that has this issue with three windows. I'm sure it would cost a few hundred dollars per window to have it done by a professional. Great video. Thanks again. I'm looking forward to future video's.
One of the best DIY i have ever watched.Good job!
Thanks for a great video. I too am retired but many years ago I worked for a company in the Minneapolis area called Cardinal Glass. At the time they were the premier insulated glass company. What you did on reassembly is almost identical to they way we made the insulated units back in the day. Things have changed but the concept is the same. I like that you used channel with desiccant. It is a drying agent and removes the moisture during windows assembly. I was rather suprised that the oscillating tool didn't pop the glass. But at any rate great job. Now I can do mine with your research on products.
Thank you sir. I just purchased a 2008 Fleetwood Discovery and the windows are fogged. We purchased in Iowa when snow was on the ground. When it's cold the windows are not fogged up. Thank you for the tip and will be doing this to all windows this year. Thank again!
Going through this process now with a foggy RV window. Even though this video is 3 years old it is and has been a big help to me!
Thank you for an outstanding step by step video , we have just purchased an RV wth this problem in one small , side cab window , I now feel confident that my partner and I can fix it ourselves , we look forward to any future videos you may post
How it went
Great video. Have two windows to repair.
Great job man! Just the right amount of useful information and a realistic demonstration of the actual work. I'm gonna go for it on my friends motor coach. Thanks
Cool. Take your time, don't rush through it, you'll be fine. Remember to measure to find the thickness of the spacer you need, mine were 3/16. Also, make sure you assemble the panes together in a dry environment. Don't trap damp air between the layers of glass. The problem there is that on a warn, sunny day you would get temporary condensation inside. Not anything as horrible as the chemical fog problem you had in the first place, but still a bummer.
J Great video the biggest problem I have on my Fleetwood Excursion is the fogging on the driver side widow distorts the side view mirror image if the sun is hitting it. This is a large window I've had it out before to repair a water leak. I know how to take it out now because of your video I know how to take it apart and repair the fog problem between panels. Thanks a Heap!!
Great video! Quick note that the seal/spacer doesn't necessarily need to leak, what happens is the dessicant, which is calcium chloride, gets saturated. This leads to the fogging and etching. Thank you!
I'm watching this video after watching your M80 wasps nest video. I just had to get a look at the guy who did that and was laughing in the background 😁
Great video! I've watched a couple others before yours, and it's the most complete one I've seen. I've purchased a 98 Bounder and have some, possibly, etched windows. I have one out now which someone threw a rock at and broke the outer glass panel. I tore the channel gasket on the stationary window removing it and struggling to find a replacement gasket. I've ordered everything from Amazon and will post later how it comes out. Thanks again.
Best DIY video I’ve ever watched. Answers so many questions.
Glad it was helpful!
Bought a 2006 FLeetwood expedition with foggy windows! After watching your video I purchased the super seal spacer and caulk. Did small window next to drivers door first and it turned out great. Drivers 3 panel window was a challenge but now I can actually see rear view mirror! On my 4th window now and going awesome thanks to your video!
Have an excellent day!
Great! Keep going. I did all 10 windows over the course of 2 seasons. When you assemble the the panes into a panel, try to trap dry air inside. Otherwise, damp air trapped inside will fog on hot, sunny days. It's only temporary and goes away, but best to avoid it
He is such a great teacher, thank you so much, this guy makes great use of his retired time, great pride in himself, so glad i watched it, now i know what to do with my time! i feel so good now.
Gee thanks for all your nice words. I was so frustrated after I brought a motorhome with bad windows, we lived with it for a while, I just couldn't believe nobody in my area would fix it. Only from desperation did I research what others could teach me. Perhaps now I can help someone else.
Thanks for posting this instructive video. On my motorhome, the passenger-side fixed window fogged up and it was hard to see my right-side mirror. I followed the video and was able to remove the window, disassemble the fixed panel, clean it up, reassemble it, and reinstalled without too much effort. I put the slider back into the frame first so that I did not have to part the frame after I got the fixed panel back in. There was plenty of room to put the crossbar in when I pulled back the rubber gasket. Now my Driver-side window is going the same way. I have enough spacer and butyl sealant left over to do it some day soon.
Nice job! I am looking to get out of our 5th wheel and buy a older A class. Seems the ones I am looking at all have some form of fogged windows. Your video will be incredibly helpful since I am a hands on guy and have all sorts of time on my hands. Thank You for taking the time to do this video.
J Carlson, this is a very informative video. What you didn’t tell your audience is how easy tempered glass breaks. Metal touching glass is fire and ice. If someone does this for the first time I’ll bet half of them if not more will break a pane. J Carlson is at a level that takes a lot of practice and a lot of broken windows. Great video J Carlson and great tip on the carpet shield.
John
California RV Glass
Thanks for your comments, and for emphasizing what I didn't about safety. It's always good to hear from a RV glass professional.
Tempered glass is 4X stronger than annealed. But any glass will break. Tempered glass might break if chipped anywhere.
Excellent video!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to make it. I'm having my windows done in a few weeks in CA but it's good to know the process so I can be sure they are doing it "right". I've heard that some of these places don't use the black sealant after the spacer between the glass and other nightmares. If this place tries to get away with that, I want to be able to finish the job myself asap and knowing what I need to do this (and the process to do it) is extremely appreciated.
The professionals typically use a heated sealant forced in with a special tool. This is more desirable than caulking gun style as seen in the video, but both methods do work, and seal the windows well.
Me and my wife really enjoyed your video. It's fantastic and informative and we love your expressions.
When you look at the camera you make it so clear how much you enjoy it.
Best instructional video I've come across for this. Very well done 👏
Outstanding video. I did the three drivers side windows that were fogged so bad I couldn't see the mirror. New windows were $1200 from Newmar. I followed your instructions and they turned out great. I had material left over so I did the passenger side windows also. NEW Coach !
I'll add, I had to use ( oooo Steel wool) to remove some etching on the worst windows. I also contacted CR Laurence to ask about using Argon gas also. Was told by engineering it was not necessary. Thanks again for a great video!
Thanks John for your comment and mentioning the 0000 steel wool.
I did 10 windows using the information from this video in my '08 Pacifica. I did have one window shatter on me and naturally it was the big drivers side one. It was shaped like a giant comma and the area I had issues was where if made the bend down into the comma tail. The frame is bent to contour the glass and was just too tight!!! After playing with it and adding more and more force to get it out it shattered both panes. The issue is now most glass is metric in thickness and thinner, so I had to use a thicker spacer to get the outside thickness of the panes correct for the frame. I was lucky to find a window manufacture in Springfield MO that had the ability to cut and heat treat the glass for me. All the windows which were like the one in this video were easy peasey and were done with no issue. Great video!!!
thank you,this was the most helpful video i could find.giving the proper name for the spacer and where to but also made things easier. my wife and i handled the job easily after watching the video. we also found using glass cook top cleaner and polish cleaned the inside easily
I like the cook top cleaner and polish idea, thanks!
Awesome job on this well made instructional video. You knocked it out of the park. Thank you.
This video is great made my job fixing my RV windows so much easier. Covers everything 🙂👍👍
Great video I have a cedar creak fifth wheel in the uk with the same windows and two have fogged, been quoted 1000’s to replace but seeing your video I’ll be doing them myself. A big thanks from the uk
Glad to help, good luck with your project. I hope you can get the supplies closer to home. Be sure to get the correct thickness spacer for your windows.
Great video. Very calm, thought out presentation. I hope you do more. Thank you.
Very helpful. You have given me the confidence to take on this project. Thank you.
Fantastic video. Extremely helpful. I feel completely confident to do it myself now. Your editing is really good to.
I’m truly impressed. Great job. There is a widow defogging method that is on the net from out of Canada. I came very close to buying into their process but it sounds to good to be true. It basically tells you to drill holes in glass, spray vinegar between panes to remove fog and calcium, then rinse with a solution. For $ 50 they allow you watch their cleaning procedure. The kits they sell are not cheap. $300 is least expensive. After doing more research I found your video and immediately knew you had a process that would work. I purchased and replace 3 of my windows several years back and 2 of 3 are fogged again. I spent $3000 to purchase windows and my labor and Fleetwood wouldn’t help at all with warranty or replacement. Thanks to you, I have a plan. I still have widows I removed and will repair them. After repair I will exchange. Thanks for taking the time to help fellow Rvers with a very expensive repair that if buying new don’t think it won’t do the same thing over time. Dan
Thanks for the reply. Yes, I've always been suspicious of solutions that offer "send me money, and I'll tell you the secret of how to do it." It would sure be nice to fix foggy windows without removal and disassembly, but I don't know of anyone who has done it that way. Perhaps we'll get a reply here, or even better, a video posted to show what is involved, and how well it works.
You did an outstanding job with this video. i now feel I can do this and save a ton of money. Thank you so much!
i also have a 2007 Fleetwood bounder 38S with the same window problem on all the windows and you the 1st person i found that give a detail instructions how to fix them
Getting ready to tackle my drivers side windows. This was the most helpful video I could find, so thank you.
Take your time, don't let yourself be rushed, you'll do fine. The first window will take longer since you're learning. They go faster after that.
@@JCarlson did you just eyeball the distance to lay the spacer material or is it approx 3/16 - 1/4, no big deal? I notice on my oem windows that the caulk material doesn’t go to the edge
@@lancereiber7704 I did just eyeball the spacer placement, trying to match the original. The sealer, outside of the spacer, should go a millimeter or so short of the edge of the panel. This makes it easier to have the edge of the panel free of sealant so it slides and fits better. The sealant guide mentioned in the video does this the best, but I used my fingertip to create this gap. If the sealant went to flush with the glass, the sliding panel would drag, and the fixed panel might not fit as well.
@@JCarlson thank you. I did get the sealant guide but Ive been delayed because my panel was etched and had to get a replacement glass. Hopefully will start by tomorrow. I appreciate your responses
Finished & reinstalled my first window. Very satisfied with the results.
Wow. Amazing video! So complete! I’m ready to tackle my windows! Thank You.
Thank you so very much! My 2000 Country Coach Affinity has several window that have lost their seals. Especially the driver side window impairs my sight while I’m driving!
You're so right! My driver's and passenger's side mirrors were obstructed. Isn't there a law requiring requiring safety issues to be recalled? Good luck with your project.
Excellent video. Gives me the info and confidence to fix a couple of windows in my rv.
Nicely done video which makes the process look a little less scary by knowing what to expect.
I'm getting ready to do this job myself. I have had to replace the gasket around the window (passenger side window) because it leaked to the inside of the rv. That said, I didn't know how I could have fixed the fogging part too. I will do it when I get my rv home this year.
Thanks allot!
I thought your video was great and I thank you for all the good information. I could not find anyone in my area that does this work. I will be repairing 4 of my windows in the near future. Thanks again.
J, Thanks so much. Your video on this is great. I have 3 compromised windows on my Bounder . First one apart and I soon realized it would be impossible to remove the calcified areas on the glass panels. I thought CLR would go after it but no, wont touch it. I will be going to a glass shop for new glass panels I guess
Well done! Invaluable information which I’m using to fix my 2011 Boulder.
I can picture you as an educator! Your video is top notch and the glass professional comment on breaking a glass was true enough in my case. Another thing that can be done is to reinstall only the exterior tinted pane and silicone caulk in place. If you have only one window you shouldn't lose much insulation value in your coach. You won't need the spacer and adhesive.
Thank you, very very informative. We just bought our first RV 2001 Winnebago Adventurer and no one will or has the glass to fix. So I’ll try myself.
J Thanks for the informative video! It will be coming in handy with my upcoming projects.
Thank you, you did a fantastic job, not only for your first time. I will now try it my self.
Great video. I just finished the two big double windows driver and passenger side. Its took some time to clean properly.
Excellent, thanks for taking the time to document your procedure.
Please note that the spacer comes in different thicknesses. Measure your window panel thickness to determine the correct spacer and sealant tool before ordering. Mine was 3/16 inch.
Where did you order the spacer from
@@capn9684 I bought my spacer from DK Hardware. The video mentions sources at 37:00
Do you know what thickness a 2005 Alfa SeeYa spacer would be.
nice work dude, timely inclusion of links and nice to see you supporting local trade.
Great well made tutorial. Hope to do some of my windows soon. Thanks
Great tutorial
I am retiring in a few months and decided that once I am out, I would go at this I have a 2008 Fleetwood DiscoveryX 42' and almost all of the windows have gotten to this point. We have waited thinking of trading it in, but to be honest, we love it and were hesitant because of the cost to have the windows done. Almost as much to replace them all. Thanks again and I will definitely let you and everyone one else know how it goes. Rick.
Thanks Rick. I wish my video would have made it clear that the spacer needs to be ordered in the correct thickness. Measure your windows, get the correct spacer. Please post your additions and suggestions to the process as you tackle this project. Take your time. Remember, tempered glass can seem really strong, but it's glass. It can and will break. It's already been reported that heat works good to remove the handle from the moving panel. The video doesn't show the heat method. I also suggest a rechargeable power caulk gun of your favorite brand. I used a Ryobi from Home Depot. It's easier to flow a consistent amount of sealant, and easier on the grip muscles. You can look forward to enjoying the view from your crystal clear windows!
Hello, Rick. Just checking to see if you completed this project? I'm interested to hear your feedback and recommendations.
Great information and step by step. Wish you would put out more. Thanks.
Have a kitchen window that’s double pained and fogged up. Will utilized this video to navigate thru. Good video.... very through!
Very detailed instructions, very well thought out thank you!
That was a great video! It's also quite a task to perform
Thanks for sharing.
Great and thorough job! Really appreciate. you doing this!
Great job I will be doing this soon I my coach and input built my confidence. Thank you.
Thank you so much, Sir. Gave me what I needed to do a 50x36 tripple glass window in a 2008 RV...
Cool. Glad to help. Any advice or comments for the next who face this job?
Awesome, I'll try my hand using your instruction on my Discovery. Thanks for making this video.
Excellent! Thank you for putting this together. I have some work to do!
Very usefull and informative. 2 windows of my motohome have this kind of issue. The door's window and driver's window. A guy came to me one day and ask me about 1000$ cdn per window to fix them. Quite a lot! I tought there was gaz inside the window so i didn't know that it wasn't the case. I intend to start with the door's window and I'll see if i feel confortable for the next one.
Very good information, will be doing my Fleetwood Revolution windows this winter and this will be very helpful. Cost breakdown would have helped understand what we are getting into.
Great video. Thanks for your time helping everyone
Awesome video sir. You saved me hundreds.
Good first effort - more entertaining than a lot of these self-appointed 'experts'. I have to do a few of my windows - 2005 Itasca Sunrise. Peice of cake now. Thanks!
The glass company wants $1200 for four panes of laminate glass. And they're not even the right color. DIY FTW.
Good job I appreciate all the work involved in making that video it was very helpful
Great video, gave the courage to do mine. Thank you.
Nice job on spacer application and the whole process! Some cautions... Do not open spacer bag until ready to use in a dry environment. Work as quickly as possible. This is called Super Spacer, silicone foam impregnated with desiccant. It works best with a hot melt butyl rubber sealant, which is applied hot, about 350F. Silicone sealant will NOT prevent water vapor ingress. It has a very high MVTR or Moisture Vapor Transmission Rate. A butyl based caulk might be a better choice. Moisture will get back into cavity between the glass. Finally, silicone sealant doesn’t dry, it cures with moisture.
Thank you so much for taking the time to post a comment. You are so right in your cautions about keeping the super spacer sealed and dry until use. Please note that my video shows CR Laurence #877 Super Spacer sealant. Yes, it's a silicone product, but they make this urethane low solvent product for use at normal temperature behind their Super Spacer. Virtually none of us "do it yourself" people have the capability to install 350F sealant. I have confidence in the engineering of CR Laurence in their Super Spacer and the sealant made for use with it.
@@JCarlson Again, not taking anything away from your video - splendid job and wonderful video showing the steps. Just trying to educate about insulating glass components. CR Lawrence is an aftermarket house. They will sell whatever you want to buy. Silicone sealant is only used with a Super Spacer known as Tri-Seal (invented by a former boss of mine). As mentioned, perhaps a butyl "caulk" would be a better choice. Not sure what is out there that would have an acceptable MVTR. A polyurethane sealant (not silicone or siliconized) is a far better choice. True enough that one would have to visit a replacement IG shop to have the hot melt butyl gunned in (with the white HDPE block you showed).
Thank you! I got my Bounder out of storage today.
Excellent video, thank you for your time!
A good tip is after you remove the glass from the frame put the bracket back on the frame to keep it from flexing too much
Great video the only thing I would suggest is to put links in the description so it makes it easier to purchase supplies that were used.
Great, great video. Thank you for this excellent instructional video.
Great video. You explain it very well.
Finally finished the 2 front windows. It took 4 months! The 2 biggest problems were 1) the super spacer was out of stock, and 2) I ordered what you showed in the video which was 1/4” thick spacer. When it finally arrived, I put the panes together, but then it would not fit into the frame. It was too thick!! I found a company near me which had done window defogging in the past and who had some 3/16” spacer left over. You might caution people to check thickness! 1/16 of an inch may not seem like much, but this is glass!
Thanks to your video, I successfully removed, separated, cleaned and resealed the passenger side window of our Fleetwood Southwind but I ran into an issue when I was putting everything back together. The 1/2" rubber U trim gasket that goes around the sliding window is MIA. I found a small piece of it in the trash so at least I have a sample of it. Do you know where I can obtain the gasket that goes around the double pane sliding window? Thanks again for taking the time and effort to create the video. FYI, a glass guy was at our house replacing the driver's side windshield of the motorhome and he said he would fix the fogged window for $650. I have approximately $200 invested which includes a new $50 pneumatic caulking gun and I have plenty of supplies for one or two additional windows. Edit: I figured out that the gasket was just for the slide bar. I caulked it to secure it and all is good. I'll be fixing the remaining windows after an upcoming trip. Thx again. Also, I don't know why my name comes up as Movie Channel but I'll live with it for now.
great video I have two windows on my Monica Safari I've been really nervous about it I wish you came to my house but I will give this a try thank you