adding windows
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Topic: adding windows
Posted By: old turkey
Subject: adding windows
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2017 at 4:06pm
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I just bought a 2017 R Pod 176. I want to add small windows at the head of each bunk for ventilation. Has any one out there done that?
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Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2017 at 4:59pm
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I own a 172, same bunks, haven't done it or heard of it. I personally wouldn't do it. I wouldn't want any light waking me up in the morning. I sleep very well in my bunk.
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2017.5 Rp-172
2020 R-pod 195
2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl
I'll be rpodding
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2017 at 5:22pm
Many of us have added windows to our doors. Adding windows is no different on a Pod than anything, make sure you have space and clearance and are not cutting aluminum rails. Not sure of size or window you have planned, has to be something capable of opening for ventilation. Good luck.
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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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Posted By: old turkey
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2017 at 6:41pm
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Thank you for your replies. I was just curious if anyone else had experienced doing what I am going to do. the windows I am going to use are only 8"high and 16"long and the whole window opens. they are actually port holes. they are nicely tinted and have screens. I have the windows already and have made black out covers for them when and if I want total darkness. I have located all the aluminum frame work with a stud finder and they do not interfere at all.
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Posted By: Tars Tarkas
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2017 at 6:51pm
Do you have a link to your portholes? I'm not sure I want to put windows in my bunks, but sometimes it seems like a good idea. I'd like to see what you found.
TT
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2010 176
FJ Cruiser
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Posted By: old turkey
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2017 at 7:07pm
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I purchased them from Yaemart Marine 3837 Bay Lake Trail, Suite 115 North Las Vegas. I was a little misleading Re; the screens. I actually made them too. They do make Port Holes that come with screens but I didn't care for any of them.
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Posted By: Live2Camp
Date Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 10:27am
Originally posted by old turkey
I have the windows already and have made black out covers for them when and if I want total darkness. |
What did you use for the blackout fabric? I buy mine online from a privately owned fabric store in California and very happy with it overall. It is a bit overkill (and heavy) for some uses so I'm interested in other options and sources too. Thanks!
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2017 R-Pod 179 HRE (the green one)
His:Ford F150 double cab 4WD; Hers/mine:Tacoma V6 double cab 4WD
Still love rugged, diggin' comfy too
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