Door window with screen.
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Topic: Door window with screen.
Posted By: g4royce
Subject: Door window with screen.
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2012 at 11:07am
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We have a 152 which is the little brother of the 172 and therefore have no windows on the front of the rpod. We were planning on putting the cute porthole window in the door like everyone else, but a google search produced this: http://easyrvwindows.com/rv-entry-door.html - http://easyrvwindows.com/rv-entry-door.html
It's just like the stock window that comes with the version of our door that has the window option except that the window can open! Does anyone have experience with this window? Is it secure enough to open and close daily (door windows are typically held in place by the frames only). There were some days that we had wanted to sleep with the door open for air ventilation, but for security reasons (racoons etc) we didn't. I did just order the porthole window but this one opens! Any thoughts? ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
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Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 27 Jul 2012 at 12:59pm
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There is a post on the nation forum about putting a vertical slider in the door of an Rpod. Pictures and everything. Huron Sailer posted it. ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition 
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Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2012 at 5:41pm
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Would a window that opens on the door be a security issue? i.e. would it make it easier for some one to pry it open and then just stick their hand in and unlock the door from the inside? Maybe I'm thinking too much.... ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 30 Jul 2012 at 9:31pm
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Theoretically, yes. But then they could pry open any window and climb in if they wanted to.
------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual 
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Posted By: Seanl
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2012 at 12:15am
Yep locks only keep honest men honest.  ------------- Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition
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Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2012 at 8:47am
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I just noticed that this window does not have a screen. I guess it really doesn't need one since there is a screen door between it and the interior. Now I am wondering if dutch/stable screen doors are available? Because having to exit the 'pod to separate the screen door from the actual door to get to the window to open/close it in the middle of the night would get old quick. ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: rpodcamper.com
Date Posted: 31 Jul 2012 at 12:04pm
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could you take off the screen door and use "As Seen On TV Magic Mesh" in its place? Then you could adjust the Window. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2_eTBbGl0Q - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2_eTBbGl0Q |
Posted By: The E Train
Date Posted: 01 Aug 2012 at 9:54pm
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Just saw these "Magic Mesh" screens at WalMart, if anyone wants to give it a try. ------------- "What happens in the POD, stays in the POD." 2002 Dakota (pulling a) 2012 R-Pod 176T |
Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2012 at 2:04pm
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I just had another look at the screen door and think I can remove the current screen (i.e. leaving a screenless hole) and then sewing a new screen that would attach to the frame by velcro. I am just hoping that the adhesive on the velcro part will stay glued to the frame on a hot summer day. I also just received the porthole window I had ordered earlier....  I'd ideally like to install the porthole on the bottom half of the door (in addition to having the vertical open/close window on the top half) so my dog can also look out when we have the door closed in the colder months and are setting up and not ready to have her outside with us yet. However, this will probably look really weird.------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2012 at 4:47pm
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What about porthole on top and square one on the bottom? Visually that might be ok. ------------- Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1723 - Pod instruction manual
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Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 02 Aug 2012 at 5:02pm
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I had thought of that too but the size of the window with screen would show both the plastic latch-slider at the top and the bottom plastic kick-panel. Plus the bottom panel being solid would block airflow. Even if I made a screen for the kickpanel, it would still be ugly from the outside and be awkward to close/open from the inside. Of course I could try and make an entire screen door from scratch, but I think Greg would really hit the roof then....  There are the accordion-style folding ones, but they are very $$$. ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: Zag
Date Posted: 12 Jul 2013 at 4:44pm
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Would love to see a picture of the mod if/when it's been done! I have a 152 as well and thought about the idea of putting a portal window up front by the bunk beds. ------------- 2009 RP-152 (Cutie-Pod) 2001 Nissan Pathfinder |
Posted By: g4royce
Date Posted: 14 Jul 2013 at 11:24am
The door screen project is on hold as we were cleaning up after Sandy last fall. Hopefully will get to it sometime this year....  We have the porthole window but are seriously considering the door window as we really want some airflow up front. Will keep you posted  ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |