vista view window repair

Bluegirl · 08-01-2004, 02:04 PM

Hi I am a new member and this is the first time posting.

I tried before but didn't get it right. We just bought a 1976 land yatch in fairly good condition. However there is the usuall problem with cloudyness and condensation (2 of the 5 have water in them). I have read all the threads I could find but no one addressed the how to of removing, cleaning and resealing them. I do not want to break out the inner window nor do I want to buy new ones. Can anyone help so I get it right the first time. Thanks

uncleneal · 08-01-2004, 07:08 PM

I think buying new ones is out of the question since they're not made any more. That's why breaking out the inner pane is the repair method of choice.

Neal

davidz71 · 08-01-2004, 07:41 PM

I thought new single pane vista view windows were still available?

**wahoonc** · 08-01-2004, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by davidz71

I thought new single pane vista view windows were still available?

They are, believe me I know...I bought one! They around $250 each and take about half a day to intall. That is probably why most people are going the break out the window route.

Aaron

ja.spalding · 09-09-2008, 10:03 PM

Just curious to where you bought your vista window I need one as well. I was thinking of going with the lexan replacement but would rather purchase new.

Inland RV Center, In · 09-10-2008, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ja.spalding

Just curious to where you bought your vista window I need one as well. I was thinking of going with the lexan replacement but would rather purchase new.

We have them.

Andy

**wahoonc** · 09-10-2008, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ja.spalding

Just curious to where you bought your vista window I need one as well. I was thinking of going with the lexan replacement but would rather purchase new.

They are available from most Airstream Dealers. Most likely a special order item. I would have to check where mine came from.

Aaron

Distantdrummer · 09-10-2008, 05:08 AM

Ya know I thought the 1976's were the last year to have the single pane VistaViews (with the plexi inner sheet and the snap ring retainer). Obviously if Bluegirl above is correct about her model year, then I am mistaken.

Does anyone know if Airstream used both the single and the double "insulated" sandwich pane in the '76 model year?

The change from the single to double has to go down on the top 10 list of all-time Airstream design change screw-ups. Although in that case I suppose they actually meant well, instead of it being a cost cutting measure.