rear double glazed window "flap" so warm?

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rear double glazed window "flap" so warm?

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Has anyone has a glass window in their camper tailgate and then changed to one of these double glazed ones here

http://www.vwbusshop.de/epages/GuenzlCl ... 255070414F" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

If so did it make a lot of difference and was it a worthwhile investment??

I am finding that despite lining my van with thick insulation am still losing lots of heat.

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We have one, it's much better. Less condensation in the morning too.
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Cheers I hoped that maybe the case was it very hard to fit aand do you use the existing rubber for glass window of do you have to use a different type?

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We didn't fit ours but I understand it's really easy. I've got to take ours out to fix a leak. I'll be replacing the seal with one from Gunzl.
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That's great, then I think I'll order one this week and hope the van gets a little nicer for cold camping! Good to know it's easy as I've got a little corrosion around window aperture so I can just pop it out again when dealing with that :ok

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Plastic coated washing line around the outside of the seal. Offer up the window and pulling the line folds the seal over the lip.... so I believe. :ok
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Winchweight wrote:Plastic coated washing line around the outside of the seal. Offer up the window and pulling the line folds the seal over the lip.... so I believe. :ok


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Washing up loquid often recommended as lube, but be careful as many are full of salts.
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will do. I may have to have it in and out 4 or 6 times. There is corrosion on the around the lower part of the tailgate window aperture. Until window out won't know extent of it but it is being seen by a bodywork specialist soon so I will just get the window in I think and let the specialist deal with the rust later on!

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ordered the grey type from Gunzls last night, they charged an extra £55 on top of website price for shipping.

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I read that KY gel can help getting it in.Much better than washing up liquid.
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so erm.... back to the rear window.... did you get it in? :rofl
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Sounds like something else went in :shock:
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Dont think he's done it yet as he ordered the wrong colour...
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