older post on adding window to RPod Door?
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Topic: older post on adding window to RPod Door?
Posted By: Ben Herman
Subject: older post on adding window to RPod Door?
Date Posted: 19 Mar 2019 at 10:56pm
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I've searched all over the forum but cannot for the life of me find a post that I know I've seen in the past. I want to add an operable window to my RPod door - does anyone recall seeing a post on this? I recall that several members have done this, but have had no luck with searching it for it. Thanks in advance for any assistance.....
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2019 at 7:22am
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Find the window you want, cut the hole, install the window, Measure twice, cut once etc.
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Posted By: lostagain
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2019 at 8:18am
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Expand the time frame for the search and set it on all topics instead of a specific topic and you'll find lots of info. It's really pretty easy to do once you pick the window you like. In one of the posts that'll come up on your search is a good supplier, whose name I don't recall. ------------- Never leave footprints behind. Fred & Maria Kearney Sonoma 167RB Our Pod 172 2019 Ford F-150 4x4 2.7 EcoBoost |
Posted By: Ben Herman
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2019 at 8:27am
Thx - I'll try again with an expanded timeframe; that's what I neglected to do. I'm sure something will come up. I was hoping to find the post(s) with sources/item #s. Thx again for a helpful reply!!
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Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2019 at 9:35am
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https://www.google.com/search?source=hp&ei=ZE-SXOuNBZfu-gSxzJ_YDQ&q=site%3Arpod-owners.com+door+window&btnK=Google+Search&oq=site%3Arpod-owners.com+door+window&gs_l=psy-ab.3...2120.2120..2845...0.0..0.98.146.2......0....2j1..gws-wiz.....0.fgFwlMNg_cU - Try this search It gets several hundred hits. ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: texman
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2019 at 9:48am
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i did it. check out my link. and holler if you have any questions ------------- TexMan 2015 182g 2018 Sequoia http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9122&title=texman-182g-mods - TexManMods |
Posted By: Ben Herman
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2019 at 9:49am
thx! That is exactly the one I was looking for. I need to hone my search skills, sorry to ask you guys for help for something that should have been easy for me to find.
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Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2019 at 11:31am
BAH.. it happens.. sometimes the best of us can't find just the right Boolean string.. or search parameters.. Don't forget to post pictures when you get it done..  .
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Posted By: voisj
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2019 at 11:33am
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I have a few pictures of my window. I cut the opening with a jigsaw after drilling a pilot hole. I used the stiffest blade I could find so it would cut without deflecting. Pretty much was just; mark the hole, cut the hole, apply silicone, insert window, screw on interior trim ring,     ------------- http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=9426&title=slopod-180-mods-johnsue - SLOPODMODS John&Sue,SLO,CA 2016 180 HRE, 2013 F150 Eco Boost 
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Posted By: Ben Herman
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2019 at 7:35pm
Will do thx. I am leaning towards an operable window as we are always having to pop our door open when using the stove.
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Posted By: Ben Herman
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2019 at 7:38pm
Nice job! I'm sure it will go fine, just didn't want to reinvent the wheel and surprisingly an Amazon search wasn't bringing up the Vintage Technologies window, so am glad that StephenH posted.
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Posted By: Ben Herman
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2019 at 7:40pm
voisj looks like you cut your window without removing the door? I was thinking that it would be easier to remove the door to be able to make the cut in a horizontal position (door on sawhorses). Did you have any difficulties cutting the door in place?
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Posted By: voisj
Date Posted: 20 Mar 2019 at 8:14pm
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Ben, I did it in place because I didn't want to remove the door, It works and was aligned perfect, and you know Murphys law. The main issue was styrofoam particals EVERYWHERE. I put a sheet over the screen door and shut it so the inside stayed clean. I had to make a temp brace so the door wouldn't swing while I cut and used blue tape to make sure it didn't sag while the silicone dried. I opted for the window with the pull down blackout shade, takeoff on Ebay $56. Not sure about operable windows. Don't be to scared,it's not that big of a job, measure 3 times cut once, Good luck!! John
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Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 21 Mar 2019 at 8:17am
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It’s pretty easy to remove the door-just several screws on the hinges. I think it makes the job a lot easier to put the door on padded saw horsesvann ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9"> 
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Posted By: foadman
Date Posted: 23 Mar 2019 at 9:21am
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I have an R Pod171 which has a window next to the door so I am thinking about installing a peep hole in lieu of a window. Can you think of any issues? Looks like there are not any structural members in the middle of the door? Peep hole minimum thickness is 1-3/8 inch, is the center section of the door less than that? Appreciate you thoughts! ------------- bmiller |
Posted By: foadman
Date Posted: 23 Mar 2019 at 9:22am
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I have an R Pod171 which has a window next to the door so I am thinking about installing a peep hole in lieu of a window. Can you think of any issues? Looks like there are not any structural members in the middle of the door? Peep hole minimum thickness is 1-3/8 inch, is the center section of the door less than that? Appreciate you thoughts!
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Posted By: Ben Herman
Date Posted: 23 Mar 2019 at 10:10am
Door thickness is 1.5" - as long as the peephole is adjustable should be fine. What I can gather from other posters is that the door center is just foam, no structural members in there. Just ordered my door window, will post photos of the install once it arrives next week.
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Posted By: foadman
Date Posted: 23 Mar 2019 at 12:36pm
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Thanks! ------------- bmiller |
Posted By: Pod People
Date Posted: 23 Mar 2019 at 9:38pm
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You are correct-there is nothing in the door except the inner/outer skin and foam interior. Tape both sides, trace and cut away. Clean the surfaces with ed alcohol before using silicone caulk so that it will stick better. Vann ------------- Vann & Laura 2015 RPod 179 https://postimg.cc/0zwKrfB9">
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