Front window broken

Lots of incidents like this since FR decided to put a big window on the front - do a search on this site or on the interweb, lots of reports and one just recently here that you may find educational) as to others experiences.

I know of three types of windows they have tried...yours, which sounds like tempered glass and a bad idea.

Then I heard the next attempt was a dual pane unit. These were reported to fail as the rpod isn't rigid enough structurally and the seals would break and lead to fogging between the panes.

The third is what is on our 192, a tinted plastic type which seem to work as designed as long as they are installed properly.

I would suggest to go through your rpod dealer to see if they will warranty it as it was a bad type of window to install. Some who have gone through the process with FR have had successful conclusions, others not so much. Gotta give it a try though, I am thinking.

Wait times can be long for parts etc as we have all experienced by now.

When my 192 front window leaked due to a bad installation, I just got a piece of thick clear plastic used in home construction for vapour barrier. 9 mil thickness if I recall correctly. Cut it a bit bigger then the window and used a good tape to tape all the way around it to keep any water out till I could get it in to be repaired.

Once you remove the tape, have some goo-gone or similar product to help take any remaining tape and residue safely off your trailer front. You don't want to damage the surface or finish.

Good luck, and let us know how things work out. Hopefully for the best!

Andy

Thanks for the info. I'll check into the vapor barrier. I currently have a piece of reflectix covering it and held down with several layers of good waterproof tape, but not sure if it will withstand our Arizona monsoons. I also think it is a design flaw, even though we have enjoyed the light inside. I will give FR dealer a call. Thanks!

There is a recent thread here that shows what one person did when he found extensive water damage at the back of his trailer, plywood work was wonderful!

I'm surprised no one has suggested getting a lexan window fabricated. lexan is very strong, and I think it's what they use on fighter jets.

I've suggested polycarbonate several times. Lexan is just GE Plastics' brand name for it. Regardless of brand, it's good stuff for this application as it won't break. You can scratch it so use care while cleaning; flush first, use a sift cloth, and use straight line motions. Circular motions can cause swirl marks which draw your eye.

You can use normal saws to cut it, not a problem at all. Easy DIY. You can get pretty much any thickness you want so get close to the same thickness as the the glass youre replacing so the seal will engage properly.