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I own a 1989 Fleetwood Double-Wide in the state of Florida. All new windows sold in Florida must pass a 140 MPH wind load certification, but residential code only requires 108 MPH wind load certification. I replaced the windows in the Double-Wide last year, and saved the removed windows to use in a shed. The building inspectors will not allow me to use the removed windows, unless I can obtain documentation showing that they have been certified for at least 108 MPH wind load. I have looked at the removed windows, and can not find any manufactures information on them. Since Fleetwood enterprises went out of business in 2009, how can I find out who manufactured the windows that they used in 1989 for this Double-Wide?

Wow you have a tough challenge. That 1989 model home was built prior to the wind zone requirements went into effect. The wind zone requirements in the HUD code came along later. I doubt any manufacturer bothered with more expensive super windows..I doubt you will be successful in your quest. Others here might well remember better than I about Fleetwood's supplier. Most GA and FL manufacturers used Phillips or Kinro window companys product.

Sorry you most likely will not be allowed to legally use these used windows..

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Most Fleetwoods had Phillips windows. They went out of business a few years ago.

I own a 95 Schult. Can you tell me who manufactured the windows for them? I am having trouble with most of them in that they will not stay up. There is a long corkscrew looking thing on both sides of the window, that you can see if you open the window up far enough.

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Those parts are called balancers. They are usually available at a glass company or good hardware store. If you live in the midwest, the windows were likely made by Carefree or maybe Winterseal both of whom are out of business.