Window lubricant
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Ray LeTourneau
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Re: ATF: Bighorn - Window lubricant
I would try 303 protectant in the window channels OR a silicone spray. Not WD40 type.
I would try 303 protectant in the window channels OR a silicone spray. Not WD40 type.
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Re: ATF: Bighorn - Window lubricant
I have used silicone put on with a small rag. Here is something we found on one window. The latch was actully dragging on the window when we went to open, creating additional drag. We now pull the latches out as we slide the window open.
al
I have used silicone put on with a small rag. Here is something we found on one window. The latch was actully dragging on the window when we went to open, creating additional drag. We now pull the latches out as we slide the window open.
al
Pizzaguy
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Re: ATF: Bighorn - Window lubricant
There was a post on an earlier thread on this that said screws in window frame were too tight. I went thru our window frames checking, loosening, ( and tightening a few) screws and the windows have worked great ever since. No need for lubricant. I believe the temperature change has alot to do with the expansion/contraction between the walls and window frames at different rates.
There was a post on an earlier thread on this that said screws in window frame were too tight. I went thru our window frames checking, loosening, ( and tightening a few) screws and the windows have worked great ever since. No need for lubricant. I believe the temperature change has alot to do with the expansion/contraction between the walls and window frames at different rates.
chris4905
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Re: ATF: Bighorn - Window lubricant
Lizzy,
The pizzaguy is right on in his recommendation. I was the one who "posted the original fix".
Prior to my Bighorn, I built a motorhome out of a greyhound type bus. Part of the bus conversion process was the installation of the new windows.
The windows come in two pieces, one being placed on the outside skin and the other placed on the inside portion of the skin. The window assembly is then tightened together by tightening the screws around the edge of the inside half. If these screws are tightened too much, the window will bind, maybe to the point you can't move the window.
Loosen all the screws around the window, tighten them until they just touch the window frame, then a little at a time tighten the screws until they bind the window, then loosen all screws 1/2 turn.
It should not be necessary to put any type of lube on the window.
What amazes, no forget the amazed part, me is these windows pass both the factory QA process and also the Dealers' acceptance inspection.
Good luck,
Chris
Lizzy,
The pizzaguy is right on in his recommendation. I was the one who "posted the original fix".
Prior to my Bighorn, I built a motorhome out of a greyhound type bus. Part of the bus conversion process was the installation of the new windows.
The windows come in two pieces, one being placed on the outside skin and the other placed on the inside portion of the skin. The window assembly is then tightened together by tightening the screws around the edge of the inside half. If these screws are tightened too much, the window will bind, maybe to the point you can't move the window.
Loosen all the screws around the window, tighten them until they just touch the window frame, then a little at a time tighten the screws until they bind the window, then loosen all screws 1/2 turn.
It should not be necessary to put any type of lube on the window.
What amazes, no forget the amazed part, me is these windows pass both the factory QA process and also the Dealers' acceptance inspection.
Good luck,
Chris
1231ChaseB
Well-known member
Re: ATF: Bighorn - Window lubricant
Mine weren't jammed between inside and outside but from bottom to top ! I put a thin piece of wood on the bottom of channel and gave it a couple hit's with a hammer and now it work's great ! You could tell looking at the bottom of the channel that it was dragging !
chaseb
Mine weren't jammed between inside and outside but from bottom to top ! I put a thin piece of wood on the bottom of channel and gave it a couple hit's with a hammer and now it work's great ! You could tell looking at the bottom of the channel that it was dragging !
chaseb
back2nature
Well-known member
Re: ATF: Bighorn - Window lubricant
We got some spray silicone from our RV dealer. It really helped.
We got some spray silicone from our RV dealer. It really helped.
Ray LeTourneau
Senior Member - Past Moderator
Re: ATF: Bighorn - Window lubricant
Since there hasn't been any Heartland response and all of the replies seem to be good advice, I've moved this into the "general" area of the forum.
Thanks everyone!
Since there hasn't been any Heartland response and all of the replies seem to be good advice, I've moved this into the "general" area of the forum.
Thanks everyone!
