Show me your High Top windows

bigriver · 01-05-2022, 01:10 PM

I've got 16" H of flat surface on the sides of my SMB Viking 24" high top. I want to install as large an opening window as I can in each side (kinda dark in there). Anyone want to share pics both inside and out of what their high top windows look like?
Also if any of you have done this I'd like to hear what, if any, issues arose with installation.

Thnx.

WhitH · 01-05-2022, 03:45 PM

That snow on top makes it a bit of a tricky visual at first!

86Scotty · 01-05-2022, 05:37 PM

There's a CRL single pane awning window that I would do in that space.

33.5" x 10.5"

https://nomadicsupply.com/c-r-lauren...8aAucJEALw_wcB

Scalf77 · 01-05-2022, 06:01 PM

I have been pretty happy with Artic Tern windows. I picked mine up at Campervan-hq. Double Pane awning window, built in screen and shade.

-greg

86Scotty · 01-06-2022, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Scalf77

I have been pretty happy with Artic Tern windows. I picked mine up at Campervan-hq. Double Pane awning window, built in screen and shade.

-greg

Those are sweet windows. Just FYI for those who don't know, they do scratch easily since they aren't glass. Could be an issue up high on a van that gets offroad.

I still want to try them.

bigriver · 01-07-2022, 01:13 PM

Thanks Eric and Greg - those Artic Tern windows are amazing looking. I'll check them out closer next time I see your rig. I had considered the shorter CRL slider but that longer awning window is a better choice I'm thinking.

Appreciate the input

BUFFALO · 01-07-2022, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by 86Scotty

There's a CRL single pane awning window that I would do in that space.

33.5" x 10.5"

https://nomadicsupply.com/c-r-lauren...8aAucJEALw_wcB

Slightly off topic, but have you ordered from there before? Good experience?

dhally · 01-07-2022, 02:57 PM

On our first van we had long slider windows on both sides of the high top. The longer one (60"?) always rattled. Our current hightop has a 48" slider on the driver side only, to look out while cooking. We keep the curtain drawn most of the time though, for shade or insulation.

The passenger side is reserved for an awning.

1der · 01-07-2022, 03:18 PM

That is a great price on the AW1033 from nomadic.

I have a wholesale account w CRL and would hard pressed to match that price. Inventory shows some units are arriving Seattle around the 17th of Jan, so they could be will called, if they are not already allocated. My price for an AW1033 will call unit would be $330.

Just make sure they have them in stock or know when they will have them.

86Scotty · 01-08-2022, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by BUFFALO

Slightly off topic, but have you ordered from there before? Good experience?

I have not, nor do I have any experience with this specific window, but I like it and am considering it for my next van.

Whatever you do, I'd go for an awning type over a slider, unless you live where it never rains.