Opening windows in 172 bunks

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   Just ordered a 172 and ventilation is my big concern.  Thanks for posting this.  Gonna go for a while without modifying just to see what we really want.

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Jules Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 12 Mar 2015 Location: WI Online Status: Offline Posts: 38	Topic: Opening windows in 172 bunks Posted: 12 Apr 2015 at 8:36pm
	Just ordered a 172 and ventilation is my big concern. Thanks for posting this. Gonna go for a while without modifying just to see what we really want.

HuronSailor Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 10 Jun 2009 Location: Owosso MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 704	Posted: 13 Apr 2015 at 8:15am
	We added a vertical slider in the door a few years ago, that made a huge difference all by itself.
	.: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :.

HuronSailor Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 10 Jun 2009 Location: Owosso MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 704	Posted: 13 Apr 2015 at 3:38pm
	Here's the gory details on how to alter the supplied trim rings:
	.: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :.

The Doop Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 29 May 2015 Location: Louisville, KY Online Status: Offline Posts: 7	Posted: 22 Feb 2016 at 3:00pm
	Well crud...I was prepping to do this mod in the spring, but it looks like Scamp no longer sells this window. http://www.scamptrailers.com/parts-store-cat-view/windows.html Going to do some hunting on the net to see if anywhere else has them. Has anyone else done a bunk window mod using other Windows that is a simpler install?

HuronSailor Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 10 Jun 2009 Location: Owosso MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 704	Posted: 23 Feb 2016 at 8:16am
	Looks like the window is 11" high vs the 8" I installed and the center part only cranks out. Looking around on the manufacturer's (Hehr) website it says that a variety of installation rings is available. It might be worth a call to see if they can provide you with one for the right wall thickness and avoid all the crap I went through. That window would still be a good option for a crankout IMHO although it's pricier than the one I installed. I specifically wanted a crankout, but if you were willing to go to a slider then you'd have more options in a smaller window.
	.: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :.

Pilot Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 26 Jul 2015 Location: Pinckney, Mi Online Status: Offline Posts: 91	Posted: 25 Feb 2016 at 9:37am
	I'm waiting for a good frost! Great mod and am interested to see it in June.
	Walt & Lynne 2015 r-pod 177 08 F150 or 2014 Explorer Pinckney,Mi

dalehughey Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 14 May 2015 Location: Texas Online Status: Offline Posts: 12	Posted: 14 May 2016 at 5:54pm
	Great looking mod. Want to do the same to our 172 at sometime in the future
	Dale & Marcia Hughey Helipod RP172

HuronSailor Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 10 Jun 2009 Location: Owosso MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 704	Posted: 14 May 2016 at 8:42pm
	I specifically avoided windows with crank handles like a household casement window because I thought they would stick out too far. I was a little concerned about these window crank star knob things being a head-knocker but that hasn't been an issue. One thing I do try to be careful about is not letting the bottom bunk mattress whack the window knob every time you open the storage compartment. I can see that eventually causing some damage if you let it happen over and over.
	.: Mark & Beth :: Silverado 5.3L :: 2018 rPod 180 :.

jato Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3257	Posted: 14 May 2016 at 9:36pm
	Excellent job Mark! Looking forward to seeing it live and up close next month in Traverse City. Hopefully there won't be any snow falling then as it is spitting a few pellets right now.
	God's pod '11 model 177 '17 Ford F-150 4WD 3.5 Ecoboost Jim and Diane by beautiful Torch Lake "...and you will know the Truth and the Truth will set you free."