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travisak
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Location: Fairbanks, Alas
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Topic: Hi from AK newbie! Posted: 01 Aug 2014 at 4:48pm |
Hi everyone. I've been watching this forum for a while and love it. My wife and I ordered an R-176 which should arrive in Anchorage any day! We live in Fairbanks and hope to get it home before winter hits, which could be any day with how this summer has been going. We have 2 kids which is why we went with the bunk bed floor plan. A question I have is has anyone installed a window anywhere other than the door? I think the R-176 would look nice with port hole type windows in the bunk area. My kids have asked as well.
We spent about 10 years in Anchorage and had a 40' sailboat in Seward. When we moved to land locked Fairbanks we sold the boat and have missed it ever since. I think the R-Pod will fill that hole nicely. Can't wait to take it out.
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Travis Williams
Fairbanks, Alaska
R-Pod R176
Toyota FJ Cruiser
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp
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Posted: 01 Aug 2014 at 4:53pm |
Welcome to the group!!
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150
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2010 Rpod 171
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techntrek
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Posted: 01 Aug 2014 at 4:57pm |
Welcome. Member Marwayne has installed that type of window. I don't have time to search for that posting at the moment.
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Hairy Podders
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Posted: 01 Aug 2014 at 7:28pm |
Someone in the last week or so, showed a picture of a 176 that they installed portholes in the bunks. It looked like a neat idea!
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Darryl, Julie & Lindsey
Cooper & Libby- Devoted Canines
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marwayne
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Posted: 04 Aug 2014 at 1:32am |
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If you want something done right, do it yourself.
2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd.
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freezingalaskan
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Posted: 04 Aug 2014 at 1:52pm |
Welcome fellow Alaskan!
My dealer told me that if I put in a port hole window on the trailer the warranty would be void as far as wall structure goes. He claimed that the trailer siding might lose its integrity or delaminate, etc. which I don't think is unwarranted thinking. Another issue with port hole windows by the bunks may be condensation issues right where you sleep, and you may find water droplets onto your bedding. Otherwise I completely understand your desire for more light in that area (I have a 172).
I have considered putting a window into the door. That way Forest River could only argue warranty issues with the door and not the rest of the trailer. Should something go wrong having had a window installed, all that is needed is to order a replacement door from the dealer.
You will enjoy your trailer very much.
freezingalaskan
Anchorage
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travisak
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Location: Fairbanks, Alas
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Posted: 04 Aug 2014 at 2:47pm |
Thanks all for the ideas and the pics. I think for now the door idea may be the way to go. At least that would allow some light into that area.
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Travis Williams
Fairbanks, Alaska
R-Pod R176
Toyota FJ Cruiser
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marwayne
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Location: Edmonton AB Can
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Posted: 04 Aug 2014 at 3:42pm |
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If you want something done right, do it yourself.
2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd.
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