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Ben Herman
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Topic: older post on adding window to RPod Door? Posted: 20 Mar 2019 at 7:38pm |
Originally posted by voisj
I have a few pictures of my window. I cut the opening with a jigsaw after drilling a pilot hole. I used the stiffest blade I could find so it would cut without deflecting.Pretty much was just; mark the hole, cut the hole, apply silicone, insert window, screw on interior trim ring, |
Nice job! I'm sure it will go fine, just didn't want to reinvent the wheel and surprisingly an Amazon search wasn't bringing up the Vintage Technologies window, so am glad that StephenH posted.
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Posted: 20 Mar 2019 at 7:40pm |
Originally posted by voisj
I have a few pictures of my window. I cut the opening with a jigsaw after drilling a pilot hole. I used the stiffest blade I could find so it would cut without deflecting.Pretty much was just; mark the hole, cut the hole, apply silicone, insert window, screw on interior trim ring, |
voisj looks like you cut your window without removing the door? I was thinking that it would be easier to remove the door to be able to make the cut in a horizontal position (door on sawhorses). Did you have any difficulties cutting the door in place?
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voisj
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Posted: 20 Mar 2019 at 8:14pm |
Ben, I did it in place because I didn't want to remove the door, It works and was aligned perfect, and you know Murphys law. The main issue was styrofoam particals EVERYWHERE. I put a sheet over the screen door and shut it so the inside stayed clean. I had to make a temp brace so the door wouldn't swing while I cut and used blue tape to make sure it didn't sag while the silicone dried. I opted for the window with the pull down blackout shade, takeoff on Ebay $56. Not sure about operable windows. Don't be to scared,it's not that big of a job, measure 3 times cut once, Good luck!! John
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Pod People
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Posted: 21 Mar 2019 at 8:17am |
It’s pretty easy to remove the door-just several screws on the hinges. I think it makes the job a lot easier to put the door on padded saw horsesvann
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Posted: 23 Mar 2019 at 9:21am |
I have an R Pod171 which has a window next to the door so I am thinking about installing a peep hole in lieu of a window. Can you think of any issues? Looks like there are not any structural members in the middle of the door? Peep hole minimum thickness is 1-3/8 inch, is the center section of the door less than that? Appreciate you thoughts!
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foadman
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Posted: 23 Mar 2019 at 9:22am |
I have an R Pod171 which has a window next to the door so I am thinking about installing a peep hole in lieu of a window. Can you think of any issues? Looks like there are not any structural members in the middle of the door? Peep hole minimum thickness is 1-3/8 inch, is the center section of the door less than that? Appreciate you thoughts!
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Ben Herman
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Posted: 23 Mar 2019 at 10:10am |
Originally posted by foadman
I have an R Pod171 which has a window next to the door so I am thinking about installing a peep hole in lieu of a window. Can you think of any issues? Looks like there are not any structural members in the middle of the door? Peep hole minimum thickness is 1-3/8 inch, is the center section of the door less than that? Appreciate you thoughts!
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Door thickness is 1.5" - as long as the peephole is adjustable should be fine. What I can gather from other posters is that the door center is just foam, no structural members in there. Just ordered my door window, will post photos of the install once it arrives next week.
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Posted: 23 Mar 2019 at 12:36pm |
Thanks!
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Posted: 23 Mar 2019 at 9:38pm |
You are correct-there is nothing in the door except the inner/outer skin and foam interior. Tape both sides, trace and cut away. Clean the surfaces with ed alcohol before using silicone caulk so that it will stick better. Vann
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