Trailer door window install
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Topic: Trailer door window install
Posted By: ShellDave
Subject: Trailer door window install
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2015 at 6:22pm
I installed a 12" round window in my 178 trailer today! The project went great and I love being able to look out the trailer door before opening it!!!!
     ------------- Dave |
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Posted By: WIRpodder
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2015 at 7:16pm
| Looks great! How long did it take you? Was it overly challenging? |
Posted By: ShellDave
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2015 at 7:44pm
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Prep time took a while, also i took some time to look at the cut before I started! the cuttung went great (just foam and overlay). I cant belive how different it looks inside. I really enjoy being able to look out while standing inside the trailer. ------------- Dave |
Posted By: furpod
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2015 at 7:48pm
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Of all our mods, I think it's my favorite. Looks like you did a good job. :)
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Posted By: MeeshyPod
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2015 at 9:16pm
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Hey Dave! That window looks awesome. We just picked up our brand new 179 on Friday, and I'm already pushing my husband to put a window in the door (it's my #1 complaint with the trailer)...I was just wondering, where did you purchase your window from? ------------- Michelle & Curtis Nolting 2015 Rpod 179 (MeeshyPod) 2015 Ford Explorer Sport 
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Posted By: ShellDave
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2015 at 9:33pm
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Hey Michelle, I ordered from Amazon. just look for 12" rv window! Looks like were almost neighbors...We just spent the past weekend at the 49ers and had a great time wine tasting. Hope you enjoy your R Pod. ------------- Dave |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2015 at 9:55pm
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Looks really nice! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: MeeshyPod
Date Posted: 11 Apr 2015 at 10:06pm
We just placed the order for the window off Amazon, thanks for the tip, Dave! I showed my husband the pictures of your new window and told him it better look that good when he installs ours, or else  When you cut the hole for the window, did you make the cut from the back side of the door? I assume you just used a jigsaw, right? ------------- Michelle & Curtis Nolting 2015 Rpod 179 (MeeshyPod) 2015 Ford Explorer Sport
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Posted By: ShellDave
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2015 at 1:23am
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I debated removing the door from the trailer, but removing 18+ screws was too much! I made the cut from the outside (remember to open the door so that you don't cut the screen door). Should only take a few minutes to cut the door. It took a lot longer to post the photos :) good luck, let me know if you have any questions.... ------------- Dave |
Posted By: ShellDave
Date Posted: 12 Apr 2015 at 1:49am
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Yes, I used a jigsaw for the cut ------------- Dave |
Posted By: SiberD
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2015 at 7:36pm
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Looks good! I've got a roto-zip that would make quick work of that. Haven't decided on the portal type or the rectangular type yet. http://smile.amazon.com/Camper-Travel-Trailer-Interior-Exterior/dp/B00CBW66H6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1428968101&sr=8-1&keywords=trailer+window - http://smile.amazon.com/Camper-Travel-Trailer-Interior-Exterior/dp/B00CBW66H6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1428968101&sr=8-1&keywords=trailer+window Nice job! |
Posted By: ShellDave
Date Posted: 13 Apr 2015 at 7:52pm
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I understand about looking at different style windows. I like the look of the round window for the door, the shape goes with the trailer? Send photos when you install your window. Also, roto-zip would have no isssue with the cut. it was like cutting a styrofoam ice chest :-) ------------- Dave |
Posted By: MeeshyPod
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2015 at 11:29pm
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Finally got around to doing our first podmod and installed the round window in the door of our 179 and it looks great! Since I'm only 5'1.5", we had to install it slightly lower on the door so I can see out. I'm so happy with it, it's going to let in some nice light. We did find that when we were installing the silver flange on the interior side of the door, it wasn't symmetrical with the exterior window so it didn't fit flush (we kind of had to overlap it towards the top), but it's unnoticeable from the outside, and not really noticeable from the inside unless you're looking closely. It doesn't look like it will impact the window being weatherproof or anything, so it's not a big deal to us, but just something we would want other people to be aware of.    ------------- Michelle & Curtis Nolting 2015 Rpod 179 (MeeshyPod) 2015 Ford Explorer Sport
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Posted By: Goose
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2015 at 12:28am
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Nice job to both of you. I have always wanted one but someone always said no. Goose ------------- Mother Goose's Caboose..2011 RP171..07 Grand Cherokee 
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Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 20 Apr 2015 at 10:24am
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Yes, nice. I've always liked the porthole-in-the-door look. ------------- 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: 20 Apr 2015 at 10:36am
We have the porthole window too but have yet to put it in!  We think we might go for the rectangular one as we don't have any windows on that side of our 152 and would like some additional light and airflow. I'm thinking of installing the porthole at dog height so Chai can look out but G says no. As for the undesired visibility issue, we put up a piece of fabric (an old sarong) as a curtain whenever someone is in the loo or is changing in the pod so there is no accidental flashing of unsuspecting fellow campers. ------------- ChaiPod 2009 RP152 2011 Hyundai Santa Fe 3.5L V6 |
Posted By: rlbruski
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2015 at 10:19am
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Those windows look great. Looks like I'll have a project coming up! ------------- 2011 182G No matter where you go, there you are! |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2015 at 11:50am
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Nice work! Got y wife thinking now! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |