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   Hello. Has anyone ever added a front window to the their Pod? For obvious reasons it would be a great mod. Is there a reason (structural or other) that this can't be done? Thanks for your interest.
PJ

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koukla1812 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 15 Jul 2013 Location: Quebec, CANADA Online Status: Offline Posts: 21	Topic: front window Posted: 28 Mar 2016 at 1:35pm
	Hello. Has anyone ever added a front window to the their Pod? For obvious reasons it would be a great mod. Is there a reason (structural or other) that this can't be done? Thanks for your interest. PJ
	PJ

Retroactive Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 15 Mar 2016 Location: Bolton, MA Online Status: Offline Posts: 270	Posted: 28 Mar 2016 at 1:55pm
	Interesting idea. My first concern would be compromising the structural integrity of the one piece roof. The arc profile actually helps give it strength, similar to arches on bridges. The roof is fiberglass, which can be tricky to cut into without FUBARinng it, I would be super cautious about that. If there are structural members supporting the roof, I would want to stick with a small that I could fit between the studs/joists. Somebody with sweet skills might be able to pull off a larger window though.

koukla1812 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 15 Jul 2013 Location: Quebec, CANADA Online Status: Offline Posts: 21	Posted: 28 Mar 2016 at 5:13pm
	Thanks for your response. Not being an engineer, the structural question is probably a key to this. However, my engineer friend (brotherinlaw!) always boasts about almost being able to do anything. Which leads me to think that there may be a cost factor involved as well. Thanks again. PJ
	PJ

GLBCamper Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 30 Jun 2015 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 274	Posted: 28 Mar 2016 at 6:07pm
	I would be very interested in this mod. Would it be any structurally different than the back window? Please post what you find out.
	Old: 2014 177 HRE 2015 Tacoma V6 4x4 Double Cab New: 2016 EVO ATS 200rd 2016 F150 4x4 Sport

john in idaho Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 04 Nov 2014 Location: Eagle Idaho Online Status: Offline Posts: 611	Posted: 28 Mar 2016 at 6:43pm
	Someone posted a while back that if you go out side on a frosty morning as the sun just hits the rPod, one can see where the vertical studs are.

techntrek Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group - pHp Joined: 29 Jul 2009 Location: MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 9062	Posted: 28 Mar 2016 at 9:13pm
	When this was suggested to FR in the past, their claim was a structural problem. Pods with the dinettes up front would benefit by having a large window up there, but no-go apparently.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Retroactive Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 15 Mar 2016 Location: Bolton, MA Online Status: Offline Posts: 270	Posted: 28 Mar 2016 at 10:09pm
	Unless there is a truly flat spot in that area, I would not attempt it. My 171 is completely curved in front...nope!

timpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 19 Feb 2016 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 43	Posted: 28 Mar 2016 at 11:22pm
	My wife and I are planning a long narrow window on the front, narrow of course because of the curve. I'll post if we ever do it :)

pnwcamper Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 22 Sep 2015 Location: Oregon Online Status: Offline Posts: 38	Posted: 29 Mar 2016 at 9:36am
	First, I have a 177 and realize this only applies to R-pods with the dinette up front. I would love to hear from one of the engineers/designers at Forest River why they decided to put a large window over the bed versus one in front, there must be some logical reason. Camper companies have been putting windows over dinettes and in the front of campers for many years. Most of us camp to enjoy the great outdoors and to have more natural light and view would be nice. Certainly don't need more light over the bed at night. Don't get me wrong I love my R-pod but the decision not to have a window up front must have been made by the same guy that decided not to include a 12v plug.
	2014 R-Pod 177 2009 Toyota Tacoma Access Cab 4.0 V6

Retroactive Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 15 Mar 2016 Location: Bolton, MA Online Status: Offline Posts: 270	Posted: 29 Mar 2016 at 9:45am
	I agree. The only thing I wish was different on the RP-171 would be what you suggest, with reversing the big window. It is way too bright in the bed area, and not bright enough in the dinette.