front window

That maybe so, but you would have a hard time locking out. The other thing I would do is to have some kind of cover for the window while traveling.

I have the bunks up front, I would have put the window the same hight as the side windows,

If I had a pod with the dinette in front I would have put a window in a long time ago

However, on the 179, the situation is great. The big window is on the back where the kitchen is located. The dinette has its own window, even though it is behind us when we are seated. The bed has windows at the head and foot end of the bed.

Partially for insulation and partially for light control, I got some of the insulating material that looks like silver bubble wrap and cut it to fit the windows at the bed end. I also cut for the dinette area. I need to get a bit more to make one for the door window now that we have one. I have not bothered with the kitchen window yet.

Reflectix is one brand of this type of product. It isn't cheap.

First, I have a 177 and realize this only applies to R-pods with the dinette up front.

I would love to hear from one of the engineers/designers at Forest River why they decided to put a large window over the bed versus one in front, there must be some logical reason. Camper companies have been putting windows over dinettes and in the front of campers for many years. Most of us camp to enjoy the great outdoors and to have more natural light and view would be nice.

Certainly don't need more light over the bed at night.

Don't get me wrong I love my R-pod but the decision not to have a window up front must have been made by the same guy that decided not to include a 12v plug.