In looking over the available options for the BH I noticed dual pane windows. Is this a good option if you plan to do a fair amount of cold weather camping? Does it help with condensation inside the windows during cold weather? Would appreciate comment if you have experience with this option... is it worth the money? Thanks.
jimtoo
Moderator
Hi larlino,
First, Welcome to the Heartland Owners Forum and hopefully to the Owners Family.
I am sure you will find lot of information here.
Yes, the dual pane windows are worth every penny. We had a 3055RL, 06 model without,,, now have an 08, 3055RL with dual panes. Worth every penny in stopping outside sound and not having condensation in the cold weather, plus it does help in heating in cold weather.
Again, welcome to the forum and hope you enjoy it.
Jim M
First, Welcome to the Heartland Owners Forum and hopefully to the Owners Family.
I am sure you will find lot of information here.
Yes, the dual pane windows are worth every penny. We had a 3055RL, 06 model without,,, now have an 08, 3055RL with dual panes. Worth every penny in stopping outside sound and not having condensation in the cold weather, plus it does help in heating in cold weather.
Again, welcome to the forum and hope you enjoy it.
Jim M
katkens
Founding Illinios Chapter Leader-retired
davebennington
Senior Member
We have a "classic Landmark" with dual pane windows and found that they are worth the extra money not only in the cold and heat, they do cut down on the noise from outside.
Dave
Dave
skyguy
Well-known member
Well, call me the odd man out.
I didn't order them because:
1. They add a lot of weight, reducing the amount I can carry, reducing fuel mileage, and adding slight more wear and tear on truck...
2. In Colorado's dry climate - very very seldom have condensation on windows - less than 1X/year.
3. Places we dry camp (75% of time) noise is NOT an issue!
4. See the post on condensation between the panes. They will leak eventually - not all, but probably some.
5. $$$
Just MHO
I didn't order them because:
1. They add a lot of weight, reducing the amount I can carry, reducing fuel mileage, and adding slight more wear and tear on truck...
2. In Colorado's dry climate - very very seldom have condensation on windows - less than 1X/year.
3. Places we dry camp (75% of time) noise is NOT an issue!
4. See the post on condensation between the panes. They will leak eventually - not all, but probably some.
5. $$$
Just MHO
kakampers
Past Heartland Ambassador
Well, call me the odd man out.
I didn't order them because:
1. They add a lot of weight, reducing the amount I can carry, reducing fuel mileage, and adding slight more wear and tear on truck...
2. In Colorado's dry climate - very very seldom have condensation on windows - less than 1X/year.
3. Places we dry camp (75% of time) noise is NOT an issue!
4. See the post on condensation between the panes. They will leak eventually - not all, but probably some.
5. $$$
Just MHO
Dual pane windows are not thermopane windows. They are not a sealed unit, and thus, will NOT get condensation between the panes.
The weight and money, in the grand scheme of things, is negligable when stack up against how much easier the unit is to heat and cool, and the reduction in noise levels. If you never camp where they may be needed that's fine, but you never know when circumstances will change, and then it's too late to wish you had them...JMHO...
talley
Well-known member
Dual pane windows are not thermopane windows. They are not a sealed unit, and thus, will NOT get condensation between the panes.
The weight and money, in the grand scheme of things, is negligable when stack up against how much easier the unit is to heat and cool, and the reduction in noise levels. If you never camp where they may be needed that's fine, but you never know when circumstances will change, and then it's too late to wish you had them...JMHO...
Kakampers, if you are attending the ralley in Goshen, look us up. We will discuss the moisture between the panes in my dual pane window... condensation??
or some other cause? NOW notwithstanding that fact... we are glad we have the dual pane windows!!Still debating on what to do about the moisture between the glass
Jerry
