Wheelhouse windows

[low277]

Has anyone used RV style windows in their home built wheelhouses? I just looked at a Lodge model from South Dakota and it has them.

Do they frost up?

I can find many different sizes on E-ay for less than 75 dollars each.

Thanks

[hovermn]

Whatever window you use, whether RV style or those found in a dwelling, you want to make sure they're double pain insulated windows. If they aren't, they will frost up, as well as be a source of cold in the house.

This is the reason I stay away from RV doors with windows. Usually they're not insulated glass.

[Mid-Lake Rock]

I looked at using RV style windows when I built mine. However, I went with double pane windows that I purchased at the local home improvement store. I installed them while framing the house. I figured that these windows are used on homes for a reason, why not the shack. Work very well. No drafts, no fog, no frost, very well insulated. I think I got two windows on sale at a big box for $50 or $60 per window.

[low277]

I also looked at save big money, they had some reasonably priced insulated glider type windows. I was thinking that the RV style would be a cleaner look, the gliders I looked at protrude about 1.25" out from the nail flange

[Hoey]

I have RV style windows on my wheel house and they do frost up and do build up ice from condensate. I highly suggest the double pane type windows.

[low277]

Thanks for feedback! Looks like home style gliders it is.

[Jarrid Houston]

I like to have windows that will open and shut easily in my shanty! In case its to hot...

[Lip_Ripper Guy]

The 'right' RV windows (double pane, insulated) are VERY expensive ($200-1000+ each). Depending on the type of siding you are using, you can probably get away with using a window designed for a regular home, and save a ton of money.

[Larry3760]

I'm in the process of building a fish house and looked at windows, to myself the rv windows looked10x better then home windows, I ordered 22x30 single pane windows for 100 each and am putting the anti frost film like a window tint, haven't done it before but heard it works great so I guess that's my 2 cents

[iffwalleyes]

Has anyone used RV style windows in their home built wheelhouses? I just looked at a Lodge model from South Dakota and it has them.

Do they frost up?

I can find many different sizes on E-ay for less than 75 dollars each.

Thanks

No they don't frost too bad a little but they are don't get bad enough that the window to not work. But as mentioned they will be expensive.