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    Posted: 09 Jan 2010 at 12:31am
That would be a nice addition.  I'm going to contact our dealer to see if a window can be added and if they will do it and the cost.

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HuronSailor  those look like the ones I photo shopped.  Can't find it now, but someone posted that windows in the walls was a big no no according to forest river (can't remember if the said door too).  Figure I'll wait till Podterfly is all mine (and not the banks) and out of warranty.  I think the round window would be great, and would be fantastic if it opened to get cross ventilation.   

Meanwhile have a friend looking into a deal for the camera.

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Originally posted by PA Retiree

Originally posted by yizit

It would be so nice to have a window in the door of the 172's to add some light into the pod.  To be able to open it would be nice too.
 
How about this....?
 


Now THAT would be nice!Wink

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I like it.  I'm not sure of the mounting depth.  "Flange Distance to Edge: 5/8 in (15.9 mm)" seems like it is, but I'm not sure.
 
I just rechecked the link and it has a reversible mounting flange that adjusts for either 1/8" or 1 1/2" walls.  Would likely need to adapt something for 2" door thickness...  Ouch    Unless the door is not as thick than the 2" sidewalls...?
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As for the door I don't think there is a reason why it couldn't be done.  The same goes for the sides where it's flat.  Just be sure to use the rounded corners windows that RV's use.  If you don't you will have problems.

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I like it.  I'm not sure of the mounting depth.  "Flange Distance to Edge: 5/8 in (15.9 mm)" seems like it is, but I'm not sure.
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I don't know about the door, but one of those would be great in each bunk in the 172.
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Posts: 18 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 02 Jan 2010 at 7:58pm
Originally posted by yizit

It would be so nice to have a window in the door of the 172's to add some light into the pod.  To be able to open it would be nice too.
 
How about this....?
 
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Posts: 663 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jan 2010 at 10:12pm
That would be a good thing to have inside the pod or any TT.  You never know who could be lurking outside your door when you are camping off season and there are less ppl around. 

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Posts: 131 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 01 Jan 2010 at 12:14am
Originally posted by yizit

It would be so nice to have a window in the door of the 172's to add some light into the pod.  To be able to open it would be nice too.

I agree with the light, (I'll probably add the clear vent in the bathroom too), but what I really would like is to be able to see out the door, before I open it.  I've been thinking of a peep whole in the wall (not the door because of the screen), or maybe a backup type camera/video mounted above the door so i can get a 180 view with monitor on cabinet or wall.

Just some thoughts, we are kind of blind it the front. Maybe something like this.

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