Ok, one of my biggest gripes with Airstreams (besides the corrosion issuse), is that Airstream, being a premium product, even in it's midrange and entry level product line, installs these crappy HEHR windows.
A while back, Rich L from Airstream Life posted about his modification to one of his windows from an HEHR window to the Classic style window. It got me wondering, can it really be that easy (though costly) and look that good. Then I saw the pictures:
Tour of America: Cool window!
So, I was on eBay yesterday and picked up some windows from a damaged 2004 Classic. I now have the big Classic window found in the back of most Classic trailers which is also the same window that is found in the Classic FB units with the front window area that does not have the panoramic window option in front. I also picked up a Classic style window that is the same size as my rear window on my 2004 Safari Six Sleeper.
Now I know I am going to be disturbing the good caulk job and that the bend radius is a bit different on the Classic windows compared to the HEHR. I also am aware that I will need the inside trim part, screen and if I desire, shade, but I got both windows for about $75 ($100 shipped). And they appear to be in good shape.
What do you all think. Worth a shot? I sent Airstream a question about doing the install. If it went well, I may as the wallet can handle, begin a replacment timeline of dumping most, if not all the HEHR windows on my unit. I am thinking that this would be far less costly than another depreciation hit on gettig a new(er) unit. Thoughts, comments, suggestions??