NomadicArk ACG13 Glass-Acrylic Hybrid Awning Windows
NomadicArk's premium camper van window: a privacy-tinted tempered glass outer pane over an acrylic inner pane with argon gas between them, in the same gas-strut awning body as the pure-acrylic ACR line.
By Sergio Igartua, Founder & Editor · Updated · How we research
Key facts
- NomadicArk makes the ACG13, a camper van window with a tempered glass outer pane over an acrylic inner pane and argon gas between them.
- The NomadicArk ACG13 opens as a top-hinged awning on gas struts and has a four-point lock, a pleated blind, and a flyscreen.
- NomadicArk says the ACG13 blocks 100 percent of UV and up to 94 percent of infrared heat.
- The NomadicArk ACG13 sells for $398 to $870, depending on retailer and size.
- AcrylicWindow.com rates the NomadicArk ACG13 4.1 out of 5.
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
Specifications
| Glazing | Double-pane hybrid: privacy-tinted tempered glass exterior, acrylic interior, argon gas between panes |
| Frame | Heavy-duty powder-coated aluminum alloy, matching the ACR line's clamp-ring body |
| Wall thickness | 1 in (25 mm) clamp ring included |
| Opening | Top-hinged awning on aluminum gas struts (hydraulic lift system) |
| Locking | Four-point |
| Included | Window, integrated two-tone pleated blind and flyscreen with magnetic closure |
| Performance | Blocks 100% UV and up to 94% infrared heat, per NomadicArk |
| Sizes | About 500×250 mm to 900×450 mm (roughly 19.7 to 35.4 in wide), corner style varies by size |
| Weight | Up to about 25.4 lb at 900×450 mm |
| Colors | Black or white frame |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Company | NomadicArk, founded in North West England, sells in North America and Europe |
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Our Verdict
The ACG13 is the window to buy if the ACR's acrylic exterior worries you on rough roads: the glass face resists scratching and the argon-filled hybrid pane blocks more heat and UV. It costs more, though, and Nomadic Supply Company is not the cheapest place to buy it -- check Panther RV Products first.
Overview
NomadicArk's pure-acrylic ACR window, reviewed separately on this site, is the budget route to a European-style double-pane camper van awning window. The ACG13 is the same body built for people who want more scratch resistance: a tempered glass outer pane instead of acrylic, with an acrylic inner pane and an argon-filled gap between them. Everything else -- the gas-strut hinge, the integrated blind and flyscreen, the four-point lock, the powder-coated aluminum frame -- carries over unchanged from the ACR line.
What you get
The construction is a hybrid, not a full upgrade to double glass. NomadicArk pairs a privacy-tinted tempered glass exterior with a durable acrylic interior pane, with argon gas between the layers for thermal and sound insulation. NomadicArk states the assembly blocks 100 percent of UV and up to 94 percent of infrared heat. The flat pane with radius corners, integrated two-tone pleated blind with magnetic closure, and built-in flyscreen match the ACR line's presentation. Sizes run from roughly 500×250 mm up to a 900×450 mm panel, in black or white frames, with a 1-inch clamp ring included for standard van wall thickness.
Why glass on the outside
Acrylic's main weakness next to glass is scratching: a dry wipe, a stray branch, or grit in a cleaning rag will mark an acrylic pane over years of use, where glass shrugs it off. Putting the glass pane on the outside, where the abuse happens, and keeping acrylic on the inside, where it only has to survive interior cleaning, is a sensible way to get most of acrylic's weight and insulation advantage without its most common complaint. The trade is weight: at the largest 900×450 mm size the ACG13 runs about 25.4 pounds, noticeably more than the equivalent ACR window, because a glass pane weighs more than an acrylic one of the same size.
Opening, security, and installation
Nothing changes here from the ACR line: a gas-strut awning hinge that holds the window open in wind and rain, a four-point lock, and a 1-inch clamp ring for the cut-and-clamp installation every window in this category uses. If your wall is thinner or thicker than 1 inch, plan to shim or check with the retailer, the same caveat that applies to the ACR window.
Price and where to buy it
This is where the ACG13 needs real shopping around. Panther RV Products prices the line from $398 for a 600×250 mm panel up to $583 for the 900×450 mm square-corner version, with 10 percent off four or more. Nomadic Supply Company, this site's affiliate partner, lists the same line from $599.95 to $869.95 -- several hundred dollars more at the larger sizes, and its 900×450 mm size was listed as pre-order only, not shipping until October 31, 2026, at the time of this review. If budget or lead time matters more than buying through this site's link, Panther is worth checking first; if you are already ordering other parts from Nomadic Supply Company, the price gap may not be worth a second shipment.
Performance and warranty
We have not installed one of these ourselves, and like the rest of the NomadicArk line, there is not yet a deep bench of independent owner reviews to draw on for the ACG13 specifically. The UV and infrared figures are NomadicArk's own. The warranty is one year, matching the ACR line and matching Tern Overland's Arctic Tern windows, so NomadicArk is not out of step with the category, but it remains short for a window installed through a permanent hole in a van.
Who should buy it
Buy the ACG13 if your van sees brushy trails, gravel roads, or anywhere an acrylic pane's exterior surface would take repeated abuse, and you want to protect against scratching without stepping all the way up to a full glass Dometic or Tern Overland unit. Buy the plain ACR instead if the van mostly sees pavement and maintained roads; you get the same insulation, blind, and screen for less money and less weight.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the NomadicArk ACG13 window?
ACG13 is NomadicArk's glass-acrylic hybrid camper van awning window. It pairs a privacy-tinted tempered glass outer pane with an acrylic inner pane, argon gas filling the gap between them, in the same gas-strut awning body, integrated blind, flyscreen, and four-point lock as NomadicArk's pure-acrylic ACR line. NomadicArk states it blocks 100 percent of UV and up to 94 percent of infrared heat.
How is the ACG13 different from NomadicArk's regular ACR acrylic window?
The ACR series is two panes of privacy-tinted acrylic. The ACG13 swaps the outer acrylic pane for tempered glass, which resists scratching far better, and adds an argon fill between the panes for extra thermal and sound insulation. The frame, gas-strut opening, blind, screen, and four-point lock are the same across both lines, and both carry a one-year warranty.
How much does the NomadicArk ACG13 window cost?
Pricing varies a lot by retailer. Panther RV Products lists the ACG13 line from $398 to $583 depending on size, with a 10 percent discount on four or more. Nomadic Supply Company lists the same line from $599.95 up to $869.95, several hundred dollars more at the larger sizes. Check both before buying.
Is the ACG13 in stock?
It depends on size and retailer. At the time of this review, Nomadic Supply Company listed its largest 900×450 mm ACG13 as pre-order only, not expected to ship until October 31, 2026, while smaller sizes showed no such notice. Panther RV Products also showed at least one size and color combination out of stock. Check the specific size and color before ordering if you are on a build schedule.
Is the ACG13 worth the extra cost over the ACR?
It depends on where the van goes. The ACG13's glass outer pane is the reason to pay more: acrylic scratches more easily than glass, and a van that regularly brushes against trees or trailside growth will mark an ACR window over time. For a van that mostly sees pavement and maintained gravel, the cheaper ACR gets the same insulation, blind, and screen without the premium.
What is the warranty on NomadicArk ACG13 windows?
One year, the same term NomadicArk applies across its acrylic and hybrid lines. That is short for a component installed through a permanent hole in the van, so buying from a retailer that will stand behind a claim is worth the small price difference it might cost.