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As Linda suggested above, do some price comparisons. Bilsteins are a bit more costly but well worth it. I used e-shocks.com because unlike some of the other sites, they actually had them in stock. I would recommend staying away from the Monroes, I originally purchased them and they completely failed during a 100mi. trip. They did refund what I paid which is a plus. So imho, Bilstein, Koni, KYB are the way to go for mini-motorhome shocks.

Yes, it is a brand name. You'll find them in the plumbing section of most diy stores. I combined a few different brands to do this project. I also combined a fixed coupling system with a push fit system. In the image the brass colored T's are push fit. They are easy to remove and reuse. The tubing where you see the dark copper rings is the fixed part of system, these require special tools to install and have to be cut to be replaced. The push fit was a lot easier to install. Either way, no more leaks. : )

1987 Sunrader, 1987 MiniCruiser (for now). Living in SoCal. Both restored to full road worthiness and fun as can be. This site has been a tremendous resource for the past couple of years...hopefully I can pay it forward.

I've replaced all the windows on two of these Toy minis. What I've noticed is that their is usually a 3/4"x 1" strip of plywood sandwiched between the exterior and interior paneling. Normally they run the length of the top and bottom sills of the window framing. If they are rotted, I've just pulled them out and replaced using paneling adhesive and clamps to hold the new strips in place till dry. If minor water damaged, I've used liquid epoxy wood hardener just to renew a little structural integrity. Hindsight being 20/20, I would definitely use the butyl tape over putty or any other material when reinstalling the windows. This product remains pliable for years...no cracking=no leaking. Take your time and use a helper to help you support the windows until they're screwed in. I'll post some pics.