Spring Mods #1 - Door Window
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Topic: Spring Mods #1 - Door Window
Posted By: McCall
Subject: Spring Mods #1 - Door Window
Date Posted: 22 Mar 2017 at 1:16pm
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We picked up our 2017 R-Pod last August, and spent quite a bit of time with it before the snow and cold forced it into storage for ski season. Now, chomping at the bit to do some mods I brought her home for the tinkering. (But a bit annoyed how FR did all the things I wanted a few months later in the 2017 1/2) Mod 1 - Install a window in the door. I choose the port hole because a slider really made no sense with the screen door in the way, and I can always just crack the door for a little ventilation. And more importantly, it’s kind of cute. I took the door off and brought it into the man-cave were it was warm, and not raining. Panic levels increased at the thought of cutting a hole in the door. So after an hour of measuring, I had the layout, and was ready to cut. I was installing a window I got from Amazon that instructed to cut a 12” hole, but clearly it was going to need a 12 1/4” hole. Seriously, its actually really easy to install, just scary. I used bar clamps to hold the siliconed front panel in place while I flipped the door and screwed in the back plate, so I didn't need any help with that. Next, a bigger/better sewer hose holder. This is really nice being able to see out before opening the door, as there could be a skunk or a bear out there! I can’t believe FR waited until 2017 1/2 to add a window.    ------------- Gary E McCall, Idaho 2017 RP179 https://www.instagram.com/erttergary/ |
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Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 22 Mar 2017 at 1:23pm
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Nice work! ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: MDPaddlersPod
Date Posted: 22 Mar 2017 at 1:27pm
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That really looks good. I think this is the best style I have seen. ------------- MDPaddlersPod 2017 RPod 179 2002 Silverado1500 |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 22 Mar 2017 at 2:47pm
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I liked the porthole, but my wife wanted the rectangular one that can open so that is what I installed. You can see it in my mods. You did a really nice job. Congratulations.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 22 Mar 2017 at 4:55pm
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Same here, I wanted the cool factor of a porthole, my wife said she wanted an opening screened window. She won, the porthole looks cool. I think. Nice work. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
Posted By: techntrek
Date Posted: 26 Mar 2017 at 9:52am
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nice ------------- 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: David49
Date Posted: 28 Mar 2017 at 11:24am
| Are there different thicknesses or are all RV windows designed for the same thickness? Can you send the brand/model you used? |
Posted By: McCall
Date Posted: 28 Mar 2017 at 11:34am
I don't know about the other RV doors, but here's what I used, from Amazon…CRL 12" Round Porthole Window Tinted Tempered Glass - 1/8" or 1-1/2" WallThe instructions aren't so good, they say cut a 12" hole, but it required a 12 1/4" hole. Make a test hole in cardboard first, just to be safe. Also, the screws attach to the back of the front panel in a groove. It really is easy to cut and install, it's just really hard to cut a hole in your treasured Pod. I'm blown away how nice (and normal) it is to have the window installed. I like being able to look out the pod on that side. ------------- Gary E McCall, Idaho 2017 RP179 https://www.instagram.com/erttergary/ |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 28 Mar 2017 at 1:40pm
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Better to cut small and have to enlarge than to cut large since it would not be possible to shrink it. That is the route I took when I installed our window. Making the first cut on your cardboard template was a good move.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: Whoababe
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2017 at 10:16am
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Oh, this is fantastic!! I just need to work up the guts to do it. ------------- Josh + Jen • http://www.whoa-babe.blogspot.com - Whoa Babe Mods Blog → 2015 Chevy Silverado → 2016 {new to us} 179 |
Posted By: birderdiane526
Date Posted: 29 Mar 2017 at 1:12pm
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Port hole looks awesome! ------------- Diane and Michael 2016 179 "PIP" (PODDING IN PARADISE) 2007 Toyota Tundra BLOG:Podding in Paradise, birderdiane526.blogspot.com |