Starlight Window

[Indiana Rambler]

This may have been discussed here already, but my wife and I are discussing windows and doors. She would like a stargazer window in our drop (I do too) but I’m a little worried about leaks. Not so much the first few years, but over the longevity of the life of the camper. I’ve researched a few, one manufacturer actually states, may not be waterproof. I’ve also looked here at a few Lexan and or plexiglass installs which may be an option, but I like the idea of if it breaks, I’d like for it to be an easy (well, you know what I mean by easy) swap out (as in I purchase a new window, pop the old one out, put the new one in). So I’m just looking for some options on what others have used, and anyone’s thoughts and opinions on this topic.


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[Squigie]

Guarantee to leak at some point.
But if you keep up with the trailer, you should be able to catch it quickly and take care of the issue.

The people doing "permanent" installs (glued, screwed, caulked) seem to have fewer issues than those using rubber gaskets or boots.

[saywhatthat]

the reasons they leak is they take out a lot of structural support which lets your roof flex more. Think about port holes

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[printer]

the reasons they leak is they take out a lot of structural support which lets your roof flex more. Think about port holes

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Stereovision.

[Indiana Rambler]

The port holes may be a good alternative for sure. And the glued and screwed method (as well as extra structural integrity around the installed window) I think would be the way to go.


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