possible to use regular house windows, non rv?

[working on it]

I was at orange box looking for tools,lumber,anything available for use in my ever-changing build plans.... Looked at the small aluminum 24"x12" sliding/screened window for $30. For possible use in each door (32" minimum width). I can't find (yet) any local source for used/cheap alternatives for new trailer-specific doors or windows, so this looks good to me as a window frame at least. I don't think I would trust "house glass" on the road, so I would replace with Uvex or Racing plexiglass. Has anyone used this type of non-RV frame? Will the structure withstand the vibrations? My searches are not successful, so I'm asking outright.

[chorizon]

I don't see why not.

My purchased plans called for "house windows" from HD.

Quite a few people here use "shed windows" (usually from ebay) as well.

[chartle]

I've been checking them out and some have safety glass.

[Alleged User]

We used jalousie windows from Atlantic Shed in MA. Love them, and no problems with them. Being able to keep them open in the rain was a must, and we just like the look of jalousies. The price was also right.

[starleen2]

The tiny Trailer had em'


So did the weekender


And the weekenderII



In fact all of my builds have "Home" style window in them!

[Aaron Coffee]

when I was building #1, I was always looking at the storm window display, the display windows were smaller than stock and thought they would have been the perfect size for a teardrop.

[bobhenry]

I bought a display of six mini storm windows at a hardware / lumberyard closing sale. Two went into chubby and one is in my 4 x 7. The 2 in Chubby have 5 - 6 thousand miles on them without a problem from vibration. However I did break one when some dummy forgot to latch the door and it swung open at a stop and hit the clearance lite. This one pane of single strength plate glass was changed out with plexiglass but only because of my forgetfulness. They are double hung with a triple track of the top or bottom can be left open and screen will cover either.

[working on it]

Thanks for your replies. Another question here...instead of replacing the brittle single-pane "house" glass with plexi, laminated, or tempered glass, would using the safety/security type window film on the single-pane be legal for motor vehicle use? I don't know the laws pertaining to it, but I don't wish to have a pane break and cut up anyone's tires. I think the window film would work, plus it is tinted and uv resistant, and a lot easier than replacing the standard glass. Has anyone done this?

[D Cat]

I just ordered last week 2 14"x21" shed windows from ebay. 64 bucks for both shipped. They have safety glass. Haven't gotten them in yet, should be here end of week or early next.