Spring Mods #1 - Door Window |
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McCall
Groupie Joined: 16 Mar 2017 Location: McCall, ID Online Status: Offline Posts: 49 |
Topic: Spring Mods #1 - Door Window Posted: 22 Mar 2017 at 1:16pm |
We picked up our 2017 R-Pod last August, and spent quite a bit of time with it before the snow and cold forced it into storage for ski season. Now, chomping at the bit to do some mods I brought her home for the tinkering. (But a bit annoyed how FR did all the things I wanted a few months later in the 2017 1/2) Mod 1 - Install a window in the door. I choose the port hole because a slider really made no sense with the screen door in the way, and I can always just crack the door for a little ventilation. And more importantly, it’s kind of cute. I took the door off and brought it into the man-cave were it was warm, and not raining. Panic levels increased at the thought of cutting a hole in the door. So after an hour of measuring, I had the layout, and was ready to cut. I was installing a window I got from Amazon that instructed to cut a 12” hole, but clearly it was going to need a 12 1/4” hole. Seriously, its actually really easy to install, just scary. I used bar clamps to hold the siliconed front panel in place while I flipped the door and screwed in the back plate, so I didn't need any help with that. Next, a bigger/better sewer hose holder. This is really nice being able to see out before opening the door, as there could be a skunk or a bear out there! I can’t believe FR waited until 2017 1/2 to add a window. |
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Gary E
McCall, Idaho 2017 RP179 https://www.instagram.com/erttergary/ |
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Leo B
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 13 Jan 2012 Location: Lyndonville, VT Online Status: Offline Posts: 4508 |
Posted: 22 Mar 2017 at 1:23pm |
Nice work!
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Leo & Melissa Bachand
2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
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MDPaddlersPod
Senior Member Joined: 06 Jul 2016 Location: Maryland Online Status: Offline Posts: 135 |
Posted: 22 Mar 2017 at 1:27pm |
That really looks good. I think this is the best style I have seen.
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MDPaddlersPod
2017 RPod 179 2002 Silverado1500 |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Posted: 22 Mar 2017 at 2:47pm |
I liked the porthole, but my wife wanted the rectangular one that can open so that is what I installed. You can see it in my mods. You did a really nice job. Congratulations.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 22 Mar 2017 at 4:55pm |
Same here, I wanted the cool factor of a porthole, my wife said she wanted an opening screened window. She won, the porthole looks cool. I think. Nice work.
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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techntrek
Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9059 |
Posted: 26 Mar 2017 at 9:52am |
nice
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Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual
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David49
Newbie Joined: 06 Mar 2017 Location: Rhode Island Online Status: Offline Posts: 10 |
Posted: 28 Mar 2017 at 11:24am |
Are there different thicknesses or are all RV windows designed for the same thickness? Can you send the brand/model you used?
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McCall
Groupie Joined: 16 Mar 2017 Location: McCall, ID Online Status: Offline Posts: 49 |
Posted: 28 Mar 2017 at 11:34am |
I don't know about the other RV doors, but here's what I used, from Amazon…
CRL 12" Round Porthole Window Tinted Tempered Glass - 1/8" or 1-1/2" WallThe instructions aren't so good, they say cut a 12" hole, but it required a 12 1/4" hole. Make a test hole in cardboard first, just to be safe. Also, the screws attach to the back of the front panel in a groove. It really is easy to cut and install, it's just really hard to cut a hole in your treasured Pod. I'm blown away how nice (and normal) it is to have the window installed. I like being able to look out the pod on that side.
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Gary E
McCall, Idaho 2017 RP179 https://www.instagram.com/erttergary/ |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288 |
Posted: 28 Mar 2017 at 1:40pm |
Better to cut small and have to enlarge than to cut large since it would not be possible to shrink it. That is the route I took when I installed our window. Making the first cut on your cardboard template was a good move.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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Whoababe
Newbie Joined: 14 Feb 2017 Location: Alabama Online Status: Offline Posts: 26 |
Posted: 29 Mar 2017 at 10:16am |
Oh, this is fantastic!! I just need to work up the guts to do it.
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