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    Posted: 21 Apr 2015 at 11:50am
Nice work! Got y wife thinking now!
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Those windows look great. 
Looks like I'll have a project coming up!
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Posts: 335 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Apr 2015 at 10:36am
We have the porthole window too but have yet to put it in! Tongue

We think we might go for the rectangular one as we don't have any windows on that side of our 152 and would like some additional light and airflow.  I'm thinking of installing the porthole at dog height so Chai can look out but G says no.

As for the undesired visibility issue, we put up a piece of fabric (an old sarong) as a curtain whenever someone is in the loo or is changing in the pod so there is no accidental flashing of unsuspecting fellow campers. 
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Posts: 9059 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Apr 2015 at 10:24am
Yes, nice.  I've always liked the porthole-in-the-door look.
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Posts: 672 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 20 Apr 2015 at 12:28am
Nice job to both of you. I have always wanted one but someone always said no.   Goose
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Finally got around to doing our first podmod and installed the round window in the door of our 179 and it looks great! Since I'm only 5'1.5", we had to install it slightly lower on the door so I can see out. I'm so happy with it, it's going to let in some nice light. 

We did find that when we were installing the silver flange on the interior side of the door, it wasn't symmetrical with the exterior window so it didn't fit flush (we kind of had to overlap it towards the top), but it's unnoticeable from the outside, and not really noticeable from the inside unless you're looking closely. It doesn't look like it will impact the window being weatherproof or anything, so it's not a big deal to us, but just something we would want other people to be aware of.
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Posts: 38 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Apr 2015 at 7:52pm
I understand about looking at different style windows. I like the look of the round window for the door, the shape goes with the trailer? Send photos when you install your window. Also, roto-zip would have no isssue with the cut. it was like cutting a styrofoam ice chest :-) 
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Posts: 33 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13 Apr 2015 at 7:36pm
Looks good! I've got a roto-zip that would make quick work of that. Haven't decided on the portal type or the rectangular type yet.

http://smile.amazon.com/Camper-Travel-Trailer-Interior-Exterior/dp/B00CBW66H6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1428968101&sr=8-1&keywords=trailer+window

Nice job!


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Yes, I used a jigsaw for the cut
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Posts: 38 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 12 Apr 2015 at 1:23am
I debated removing the door from the trailer, but removing 18+ screws was too much! I made the cut from the outside (remember to open the door so that you don't cut the screen door). Should only take a few minutes to cut the door. It took a lot longer to post the photos :) good luck, let me know if you have any questions....
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