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Bboudens
Newbie Joined: 30 Sep 2016 Location: Calgary AB Online Status: Offline Posts: 39 |
Topic: Adding window into the Door Posted: 22 Jan 2018 at 12:30pm |
Thanks for all the tips and info everyone. Just ordered the WD-06 window from Vintage Tech and Mr. Bear. So be here in a few weeks.
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2016 178HRE 2011 Silverado 1500 |
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Bboudens
Newbie Joined: 30 Sep 2016 Location: Calgary AB Online Status: Offline Posts: 39 |
Posted: 26 Jan 2018 at 5:36pm |
I do have one additional question folks. When I inquired about a window with my dealer at the rv show today he mentions that some older models (couldn't confirm which model year) that there was a horizontal brace above in the door around the window level and that removing it could warp the door. Can anyone confirm this? (StephenH I'm looking to you sir because I believe we have the same model year)
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StephenH
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6326 |
Posted: 26 Jan 2018 at 6:12pm |
Mine did not have a horizontal brace. I have the cut-out still and there is only the foam.
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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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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 26 Jan 2018 at 6:17pm |
Very well could be aluminum framing around door, from build videos I have seen there is. But there is no aluminum frame inside of door, the door will be solid and permit your install. You Tube has videos that show RPod builds and give you idea of what the framing looks like. When I installed my widow from Vintage Tech I encountered no framing in the door.
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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: 26 Jan 2018 at 6:19pm |
+1 to SH, I kept my cut out and use it to test fasteners.
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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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Bboudens
Newbie Joined: 30 Sep 2016 Location: Calgary AB Online Status: Offline Posts: 39 |
Posted: 26 Jan 2018 at 9:07pm |
Excellent, Thank you Sir's I was sure that if there was some bracing that someone would have mentioned it on here. Thanks again
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henryv
Senior Member Joined: 09 Feb 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 259 |
Posted: 03 Feb 2018 at 4:16pm |
I'm curious how you like your porthole door window. I'm considering putting in one but debating which one. I have a little peephole now from Lowes, thinking if I drill that hole and if I don't like it I can go to the one like you. How do you like yours? I just want something to see who might be at the door. The window on my 2016 171 is right next to the door and lets in enough light. D id you opt for one that doesn't open? How is the view looking out? Is it dark that you can't see in?
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henryv
Senior Member Joined: 09 Feb 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 259 |
Posted: 03 Feb 2018 at 4:22pm |
I would like to get some good advice. I'm thinking of putting in a door window on my 171. Which is the best option? I went to Lowe's today and bought a peephole but I hesitate to put it in, because I don't know if I can get my eye right up to the door because of the screen. There is already a window right next to the door, so I don't need air or light. I just want to be able to see who it is if some-body comes a knockin. Maybe the porthole type? Open type or not?
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mcarter
podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 07 Apr 2016 Location: Greenbrier, TN Online Status: Offline Posts: 3419 |
Posted: 03 Feb 2018 at 4:28pm |
I bought mine from Vintage Technology, it opens and is screened, easy to put in and comes with a rubber seal, peep hole made no sense as the screen door is in the way. Amazon sells the same window at a much higher price. I like the fact I can open a small screened widow in door. My 2 cents.
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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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henryv
Senior Member Joined: 09 Feb 2017 Online Status: Offline Posts: 259 |
Posted: 04 Feb 2018 at 6:15am |
How do you like your porthole? Can you see out good? Do they make one of those that opens?
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