Posted 2014-01-11 10:30 PM (#156835) Subject: Insulating LQ windows
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Location: PA
I have a 2009 Cimarron with Sierra LQ. I can feel the cold and wind coming through the windows in the bed area. I never experienced this with my previous LQ, Sundowner with Sierra LQ. Is there anything I can do to help with this problem? Perhaps using weather stripping or other products used in homes?
Posted 2014-01-11 11:15 PM (#156836 - in reply to #156835) Subject: RE: Insulating LQ windows
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Location: western PA
If you can feel an actual air infiltration, then the seals are probably leaking. If debris gets into the tracks, it can sometimes result in the window panes not full seating and causing an air leakage. Cleaning out the tracks can sometimes be a cure. There is a seal between the sliding glass pieces. If this is damaged, a thin, self adhesive weather strip foam piece can be added. Your trailer isn't older. Some that are have had their window seals dried out and become stiffened by UV sunlight. As they loose their flexibility and size, gaps will occur where there once was sealing.
You can temporarily seal the window gaps with a household silicone during the colder weather, and peel it off during the warmer summer months. If there are no air gaps, and the cold is caused by a single pane glass installation, there are a couple of things you can do. One is to install an inside "storm" window made of acrylic or polycarbonate materials. They are easily sized and shaped to match your windows and fastened to the inside window trim. It's an easy DIY project. Another air barrier is the addition of a heavy curtain material.
All of these are temporary fixes to mask the window sealing difficulties. Most window seals can be replaced, with parts from the trailer's OEM.
Posted 2014-01-13 7:15 AM (#156865 - in reply to #156846) Subject: RE: Insulating LQ windows
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Location: 675 The Arches Cir, Lion Park
Well yes installing storm or hurricane window will really help you a lot, Since they are capable of withstanding against high speed winds and prevents them entering your house. Even I have replaced my old windows by the windows from impact windows south florida these are serving me great!!!!
Posted 2014-01-13 4:33 PM (#156894 - in reply to #156835) Subject: RE: Insulating LQ windows
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Location: NM
We've added insulation to the window - just a cut a piece the size of the window and insert (remove it when not needed). Set an alarm though as you will be late for your ride time. It makes it very dark in the trailer but does help keep the heat in.