front windows in class C's

[blw2]

I've always known...by reading and just "common sense intuition", that the old Class C's with the window up in the front of the nose cone is just a bad idea.... proven through seeing many on the road over the years with visible damage up there...

I just made a short errand this am...10 minutes up the road, then back a while later.  In that short trip I saw several RV's on the road and noticed a definite trend...a whopping three RV's with the front windows
I saw a new Class C...didn't catch the name on it....but it had an absolutely huge windshield up there.  I also saw one of the smaller class C's with a smaller window up top....I've been noticing this type more and more lately.  The third rig was a new one for me...a big 5th wheel with an almost full width windshield.

I guess the manufacturers think they've figured out how to better design and build these things... I sure hope so for all these new owners'...

 

[Gary RV_Wizard]

Seems to me the C's without front windows leak up there just as much as the window type. The cabover area is a ripe place for stress on seams and subsequent water leaks.

 

[RVRAC]

They are becoming more common. Leprechaun is having some models with it.  I am glad I bought mine before this change.

 

[SpencerPJ]

I know my TT does not have a front window, and I am looking at possibly adding one.  Dearly miss seeing out the driveway while camping.  Our old Class C had one, never leaked, kids loved looking out of it.  I do hear stories, I guess it is important to go over your own system with the appropriate sealant.

 

[blw2]

I know my TT does not have a front window, and I am looking at possibly adding one.  Dearly miss seeing out the driveway while camping.  Our old Class C had one, never leaked, kids loved looking out of it.  I do hear stories, I guess it is important to go over your own system with the appropriate sealant.

I think if I were going to add one to a TT (or design a TT with a front window)... I would do it with a fold down awning like the old Nomad my dad had when I was a kid.  the awning folds down for travel to cover it....actually now that I'm thinking about it, no reason that wouldn't work on a motor home as well....  shade as well as shielding from the blasting hurricane force wind blow rain while driving...

 

[Larry N.]

shade as well as shielding from the blasting hurricane force wind blow rain while driving...

...and rocks...

 

[SpencerPJ]

Yup, from time to time, ebay has them from RV surplus stores.  Last I saw, a Jayco one, complete with shipping was $300, 48x12".  I then was going to look into getting a replacement front Graphic for my Puma TT, and have at it.  It all is the priority of my spare time...  Right now, I don't see any windows, but living in Indianapolis, I am sure I could drive 3 hrs north to Elkhart In, and find whatever I wanted.  I don't have a problem cutting a hole, and building a frame between the inner and outer wall, I just don't know if I would interfere with the structural roof support.  I think not, It seems the beams used for roof support primarily rest on the two side walls. 

 

[Utclmjmpr]

I have also noticed a trend AWAY from using the "pillow" between the cab and overhang.>>>Dan