Windows won't open

[Almostlucid]

I did a quick search and couldn't find anything on this topic. Since the winter storage, I haven't been able to open several windows. The rubber seal seems to be sticking. I've tried from the outside and I'm afraid of breaking the window. Any suggestions?

[centennialman]

Try, gently, inserting a credit card between the window and the rubber seam. Slowly go around the seam/window with the credit card. This usually help resolve a sticking window. Be sure to lubricate the rubber seam to keep it fresh and from sticking.....good luck!

[McDave]

My 2014 has done that from the beginning, not just with the windows but with the Fantastic Fan, after sitting unused for a few months. I just pry gently with a key under the edge of the window from the outside, or manually crank up the Fantastic Fan the first time I use it, and it doesn't recur for the rest of the trip. It doesn't take enough force with the key that I worry about breaking the window.

[PKI]

We were told to use 303 Aerospace Protectant on the seals. Initially we just used a thin spatula to gently encourage the window to open. We finally purchased a bottle of 303 this year and we plan to try it. Pat

[Wolfie321]

Our 2017 Flying Cloud 27FB suffers from the same issues. Must be that the windows are all made of inferior products. We took delivery in mid March and have done the cleaning and lubricating twice. They continue to stick so we use an old credit card or soft plastic spatula. There are three support brackets from bottom of frame to top. The window rods will not hold in the number one or bottom place on three of the four side windows. The slightest breeze or movement will close the windows. Oh well...

[Phoenix]

We apply this aerosol dry lubricant (PTFE powder, a.k.a., "teflon") a couple of times a year. Works great!

Liquid Wrench Dry Lubricant with Cerflon (PTFE) -- Walmart

[woodfox45]

I use a plastic buddy knife keep it in the trailer all the time . It easier to open the rear window from the outside for me with the queen bed .

[Almostlucid]

Great answers, thank you all for the tips!

[Airline]

To initially get them open maybe try a little heat,like with a hair dryer.

[SeaLevel]

Some folks here have recommended window poppers. I haven't personally tried them yet.

http://www.seeyoudowntheroad.com/window-poppers/

[OTRA15]

Originally Posted by Airline

To initially get them open maybe try a little heat,like with a hair dryer.

Total overkill and unnecessary -- might do damage IMO.

-- Credit card or thin plastic spatula just to get one corner started -- once free lift the remaining glass edges with your fingers.

-- 303 Protectant on the rubber per owner's manual. Amazon stocks 303 in handy container of wipes.

Windows that are used regularly will not stick.

Window poppers are also overkill IMO. See steps above.

Keep it Simple, Stu . .

Plenty of earlier posts on "windows sticking" per search function in blue border at the top:

https://www.google.com/search?q=wind...=airforums.com