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    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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Direct Link To This Post 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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Direct Link To This Post 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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Direct Link To This Post 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).....
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Direct Link To This Post 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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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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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 8:51am
Many people have installed a door window. Not a big deal. The old measure twice cut once adage is very true here..




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Thanks so much to all! Great tips and advice!
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Direct Link To This Post Posted: 08 Nov 2017 at 9:43pm
Originally posted by mcarter

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.

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.
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