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Topic: Front window
Posted By: Olddawgsrule
Subject: Front window
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2018 at 3:34pm
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Has anyone here, or does anyone know of a window that can go into the front of the Rpod? What a waste of wall space! ------------- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJduGeZNFgtptH67leItRFQ - Byways no Highways 2017 Tacoma http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=72408 - Truck Camper Build 2004 F150 My Overlander |
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2018 at 3:35pm
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I only know of a couple owners who have attempted it. It's very involved since the front wall isn't framed in for a window.
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Posted By: Olddawgsrule
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2018 at 3:53pm
Hope they jump in on this thread! I want to hear from them. We're seriously debating moving moving on if we can't do what we wish to see happen. That front is very important to us. Such a waste of area.. ------------- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJduGeZNFgtptH67leItRFQ - Byways no Highways 2017 Tacoma http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=72408 - Truck Camper Build 2004 F150 My Overlander |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2018 at 4:04pm
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I know looking at my 178, the front appears more curved than the rear. I have added a window to a flat area. It would take a special window and the framing Furpod talks about. Quite the project. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: Ben Herman
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2018 at 4:05pm
| Guess that I'm confused - our 179 has a window in the front, right over the sink. Wish that it was operable though. I think that the wall curvature would make it tricky to do so. |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2018 at 4:11pm
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Ben, I thought the 179 sink was in the rear. Same as I have a rear window. I am not aware of any Pod with a front window from the factory. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: Ben Herman
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2018 at 4:19pm
 You're right, I'm a complete wacko. Was thinking backwards. Not sure that I've ever seen a small TT with a front window -
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Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2018 at 4:22pm
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Funny my friend. Actually there are several with full front windows, but they have a flat face or a curved face that the window is custom made for. AND the window was framed in. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2018 at 4:43pm
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Comment on windows - having spent a considerable amount of time living in Pod during cold months. The side windows and door window I installed where not much of an issue, they provided a minimal amount of insulation. The rear window with the bed was a major headache. First I never set on the bed and stared out the rear window. I got it those of you with rear space other than a bed, will probably like it. For me I had to insulate that window to provide for warmth and keep that area of the bed being uncomfortable to sleep in. It was COLD. I still have that insulation covering the rear window, still have no desire to sit on the bed and stare out the rear window. Personally I could live without the rear window, it does nothing except give me another seal to watch. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: Olddawgsrule
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2018 at 4:56pm
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Me, I plan on running from the cold.. We just returned from a 4K mile run and one of the things we both said when looking at the units out there.. "We want a front window!" It's that feeling of outside inside. Window do that. When you have to be inside, it's a great thing to have all that outside available. We saw a unit we could move up to. Why? It has a front window! What a difference! Love our 182g, yet if I can't mod it up... well... ------------- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJduGeZNFgtptH67leItRFQ - Byways no Highways 2017 Tacoma http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=72408 - Truck Camper Build 2004 F150 My Overlander |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2018 at 5:25pm
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Life is short, be happy. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 29 Jul 2018 at 5:30pm
Agreed, as much as I love pods and podders.. if it ain't working for you, find what does. ------------- |
Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2018 at 8:38am
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Front windows in general are normally a big cause of leaks. Most class C's USED to have one, Not so much now. It's almost guaranteed it will leak eventually. Add to that the addition of the large curve of the front, I fear you might as well just cut a hole in it. You'll probably get the same results. ------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2018 at 12:36pm
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End of the day, best to just buy what you want. Installing a front window on a Pod has numerous drawbacks. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: Three Peas
Date Posted: 06 Jul 2020 at 3:48pm
| Did you ever find a way to put a window in the front of your 182G? |
Posted By: Olddawgsrule
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2020 at 6:34am
Due to the curve the cost was prohibitive. I found a couple that were close, maybe even close enough. No way was I going to pay the premium for custom. If you do decide to go this route, buy a cover for it as well. All the better units out there have a shield of some sort for road travel. Think dirt road and what you TV kicks up. As far as leaks go.. All seams leak eventually if not maintained. ------------- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJduGeZNFgtptH67leItRFQ - Byways no Highways 2017 Tacoma http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=55&t=72408 - Truck Camper Build 2004 F150 My Overlander |
Posted By: ArenaBlanca
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2020 at 11:35am
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So we traded in our 179 for a 195 because the wife and I wanted the bed orientation. Our model has a front window. I worry about rocks, etc. hitting it while going down the road and would seriously consider a cover for traveling. Does anyone know of a such an item? ------------- Enjoy Life!! |
Posted By: 1nana2many
Date Posted: 07 Jul 2020 at 11:43am
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On the Facebook Rpod group, I saw where one couple made one out of a sleeping or yoga mat covered it with color matched fabric (to Rpod color) used grommets and those fasteners that go through grommet then turn to latch. It looked pretty good and could certainly deflect rocks etc. ------------- The mountains are calling and we must go...O.D., Keith & Jody 2016 RP179= O.D. (Olive Drab) 2008 Coachman Captiva 1993 Jayco 1206 popup 2016 F150 Supercrew |
Posted By: ntputter17
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2020 at 5:28pm
| Front window on our, 2nd trip, 195 blew out last week. Not fun. It's a poor design and a cover needs to be addressed. |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2020 at 6:01pm
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Shortly after getting my 2015 178, I found a hole in front drivers side, that had pierced outside but not inside. I guessed by road debris. I patched and it is ok. Last thing I need is a front window on a tow behind. Always figured I could go outside if I want to see outside. Maybe I'm wrong. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: Dirt Sifter
Date Posted: 31 Aug 2020 at 10:39pm
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As mentioned above the new 195 and 196's have a front window. You could always check to see if the design of those windows would fit your Rpod. We specifically hunted down one of the 195's that did not have a front window (first run 195's) and after washing down the front and seeing a few chinks from the chip seal the Hwy Dept is putting down I am reminded why I didn't want a front window.
------------- Greg n Deb 2020 195 HRE '07 Tundra 5.7L., '17 Tacoma 3.5L. Both with tow packages 1 Puggle, 1 Chihuahua support staff |