Front Window Mod - Event Date: 03 Jan 2013 - 01 Jun 2013

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Has anyone modified their R-Pod to add a front window?  We have a 177 model and think that would be great to have over the breakfast nook. 
I'm not bad and constructing things and have a inkling just to design and add one, but wanted to ask if others have already gone this route.  Would add a lot of light where it's needed in daytime hours.

Let us know what you think.

M&P Forever

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M&P Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 02 Jan 2013 Location: Everett, WA. Online Status: Offline Posts: 1	Calendar Event: Front Window Mod Posted: 03 Jan 2013 at 7:22pm
	Has anyone modified their R-Pod to add a front window? We have a 177 model and think that would be great to have over the breakfast nook. I'm not bad and constructing things and have a inkling just to design and add one, but wanted to ask if others have already gone this route. Would add a lot of light where it's needed in daytime hours. Let us know what you think. M&P Forever
	Happy Landings Everyone

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: 9059	Posted: 03 Jan 2013 at 9:39pm
	Welcome! I asked about the same thing two years ago with my 171 (same floorplan as yours, but the kitchen is inverted). Someone, I don't remember if it was Forest River or elsewhere, claimed it couldn't be done. The argument may have been due to the supports in the wall, but personally I don't see why it couldn't be done if the window was framed out correctly. The catch is the front wall has a sharp curve to it so it may be difficult to fit a flat RV window into the area. It will need to have a travel cover like other RVs have for protection during towing.
	Doug ~ '10 171 (2009-2015) ~ 2008 Salem ~ Pod instruction manual

Seanl Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 19 Sep 2011 Location: Fredericton NB Online Status: Offline Posts: 633	Posted: 04 Jan 2013 at 2:47pm
	I too think the curve is to radical for a flat window in the front of the Pod. A curved window could be done but that would be an expensive custom window.
	Sean, 2011 Rpod RP-173,2009 Jeep Liberty Rocky Mountain Edition