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GoGirlKY
Newbie Joined: 07 Nov 2017 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 14 |
Topic: Window For 2026 R-pod 179? Posted: 07 Nov 2017 at 7:38pm |
Has anyone installed a window in an R-pod 179 or other? I see that the newer models now have them, but our 2016 model does not. Cost?
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Dog lover and camping enthusiast 🐶 ⛺️
2016 R-pod 179 and 2017 Chevy Silverado 4x4 Beloved husband and a Labradoodle named “Cooper” |
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Posted: 07 Nov 2017 at 8:13pm |
Ours is also a 2016 RP179. I installed a window. You can see it in my mods (link in signature). I ordered it on Amazon. You would need to check for current price. The hardest part about it is getting up the nerve to cut into your door. Make a template and cut tight to it. If the opening is a little small, enlarge it a little at a time. It is better to cut small and adjust than to cut too big.
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StephenH
Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
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backin15
Groupie Joined: 26 Feb 2017 Location: Burnsville,MN Online Status: Offline Posts: 65 |
Posted: 07 Nov 2017 at 8:36pm |
I found that out the hard way, I measured twice and cut once, and made my cut from the inside. I used a thin blade on the corners, and it decided it wanted to go straight on the corners resulting in the outside opening being much larger than desired! A healthy bead of caulk was used and all is well, there are no leaks and the results are worth it. If I did it again, I would cut from the outside for a good seal.
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voisj
Senior Member Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 471 |
Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 12:37am |
Window for a 2026 R-pod? Haven't cut any windows in yet,
But I'm installing this 24" x 8" tilt out window into the rear wall of the pod, (180 dry bath) this weekend. Since there is no fan or window in the bathroom this will give us some light and venting. I'll let you know how it goes:) (a little nervous)..... rgds John
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 8:16am |
Voisj,
Seeing as how you are not talking about the door, where many of us have put a window. I recommend you get a stud checker and make sure you are not cutting a support. I know mine does not have a frame persay, it has strategically placed supports that bolster the walls. Also for anybody that cares - Vintage Technologies out of MI has some of the best prives and selection of RV windows. |
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 8:23am |
GoGirlKY,
Check out Vintage Technologies on the Internet, they sell same window as Amazon, much cheaper. Good folks to deal with. That is where I got my door window. |
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Mike Carter
2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |
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furpod
Moderator Group - pHp Joined: 25 Jul 2011 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 6128 |
Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 8:51am |
marwayne
Senior Member Joined: 25 Oct 2011 Location: Edmonton AB Can Online Status: Offline Posts: 1002 |
Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 10:20am |
If you want something done right, do it yourself.
2011 RP172, 2016 Tundra 5.7 Litre, Ltd. |
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GoGirlKY
Newbie Joined: 07 Nov 2017 Location: Central KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 14 |
Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 6:59pm |
Thanks so much to all! Great tips and advice!
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Dog lover and camping enthusiast 🐶 ⛺️
2016 R-pod 179 and 2017 Chevy Silverado 4x4 Beloved husband and a Labradoodle named “Cooper” |
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voisj
Senior Member Joined: 19 Jul 2016 Location: San Luis Obispo Online Status: Offline Posts: 471 |
Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 9:43pm |
mcarter, I'm way past that, the rear curved back of the pod has horizontal wood pieces centered at 9" I custom made the window at 8" tall by getting a 24" wide by 30" tall window and cutting down the frame to 24" wide by 8" tall and getting a new tempered smoked piece to fit the new window size. Got the window on eBay. The height is made so it will still work with the curve. When I pulled the interior wall skin loose there was no insulation in that Bay! But the one above and below it was insulated. The window will be 5' off the floor. Rgds, john |
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