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NomadicArk ACG13 Glass-Acrylic Hybrid Awning Windows
4.1
$398–$870 depending on retailer and size
Check Price| Specification | NomadicArk | NomadicArk | Tec Vanlife |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Price | $330–$870 depending on size | $398–$870 depending on retailer and size | $368.95–$438.95, size dependent |
| Category | RV & Camper | RV & Camper | RV & Camper |
| Glazing | Double-pane privacy-tinted acrylic; glass-acrylic hybrid (ACG13) also offered | Double-pane hybrid: privacy-tinted tempered glass exterior, acrylic interior, argon gas between panes | Double-pane, UV-resistant acrylic |
| Frame | Polyurethane pane frame, powder-coated aluminum clamp ring | Heavy-duty powder-coated aluminum alloy, matching the ACR line's clamp-ring body | Powder-coated aluminum alloy |
| Opening | Top-hinged awning on gas struts | Top-hinged awning on aluminum gas struts (hydraulic lift system) | Top-hinged awning; hydraulic struts rated to 20,000 uses, adjustable opening levels |
| Locking | Four-point | Four-point | Rubber gasket seal; latch hardware per listing photos |
| Included | Window, interior trim, roller blind, fly screen, install and care guides | Window, integrated two-tone pleated blind and flyscreen with magnetic closure | Window, roller blind, mosquito net |
| Sizes | 300×300 mm to 900×450 mm (11.8 in to 35.4 in wide) | About 500×250 mm to 900×450 mm (roughly 19.7 to 35.4 in wide), corner style varies by size | 27.56 × 11.81 in (700 × 300 mm) |
| Weight | 11 lb (450×400) to 18 lb (900×450) | Up to about 25.4 lb at 900×450 mm | 9 lb |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year | 1 year |
| Company | NomadicArk, founded in North West England, sells in North America and Europe | NomadicArk, founded in North West England, sells in North America and Europe | Tec Vanlife, sells direct and through Nomadic Supply Company and Campervan HQ |
| Product-specific details | |||
| Wall thickness | 1 in (25 mm) clamp ring included | 1 in (25 mm) clamp ring included | — |
| Colors | Black or white frame | Black or white frame | — |
| Performance | — | Blocks 100% UV and up to 94% infrared heat, per NomadicArk | — |
NomadicArk Double-Pane Acrylic Awning Windows
Pros
- Double-pane acrylic insulates roughly three times better than single-pane glass
- Integrated roller blind and fly screen come in the box
- Gas-strut awning opening with four-point locking
- Flat panes with radius corners, not the dated bubble look
- Several hundred dollars less than a comparable Dometic or Tern Overland unit
Cons
- Only a one-year warranty
- Clamp ring is sized for 1-inch walls; thinner or thicker walls need shimming
- Acrylic scratches more easily than glass and needs careful cleaning
- Few independent owner reviews yet compared with Dometic or Tern
NomadicArk ACG13 Glass-Acrylic Hybrid Awning Windows
Pros
- Glass outer pane resists the scratching that acrylic-only windows are prone to on brushy trails
- Argon-filled gap plus the glass-acrylic sandwich blocks 100% UV and up to 94% infrared heat, per NomadicArk
- Same gas-strut awning body, integrated blind and flyscreen, and four-point lock as the ACR line
- Sold through multiple retailers, so shopping around on price is easy
Cons
- Panther RV Products prices the same sizes at $398–$583, well under Nomadic Supply Company's $599–$870
- Nomadic Supply Company listed the largest 900×450 mm size as pre-order only, not shipping until Oct 31, 2026, at the time of this review
- Heavier than the pure-acrylic ACR window at the same size (a glass pane weighs more than acrylic)
- Same one-year warranty and thin bench of independent owner reviews as the rest of the NomadicArk line
Tec Vanlife Acrylic Camper Van Awning Window
Pros
- 27.56 × 11.81 in of glass for $368.95, cheaper than NomadicArk's smallest comparable ACR size
- Hydraulic struts rated to 20,000 uses by Tec Vanlife, with adjustable opening levels rather than one fixed position
- Roller blind and mosquito net included, matching the category standard
- Sold directly by Tec Vanlife at essentially the same price, so there is no markup for buying through Nomadic Supply Company
Cons
- Tec Vanlife is a newer, less established name than Dometic, Tern Overland, or NomadicArk
- A forum thread about Tec Vanlife's pricier AW1033 awning window reported oversized screws and debris trapped between panes; unclear if that applies to this cheaper single-tier model
- Only a one-year warranty, in line with the category but not longer
- Very few independent owner reviews turned up anywhere online