Like moving into a new house

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After seeing what you’ve done to your door I called a local RV dealer service department and they said they would install a window in my R-Pod 171 for about $200.00 parts and labor; things are expensive here in California as they are in many other places. I am also going to have a skylight put in the ceiling over the dining area. I wanted to put a window on the front of the r-pod looking out over the hitch but it was ill advised because of the way the front is constructed.
I just got my r-pod 171 a few weeks ago and I’m doing a lot of modifications right now that when done, sometime in late February, I will post some pictures here in this forum for everyone to see. Some of the mods, like the window in the door, I got from you kind folks. It is "like moving into a new house."

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Larry Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 22 Jan 2010 Location: Fairfield, CA Status: Offline Points: 344	Post Options Post Reply Quote Larry Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Feb 2010 at 5:49pm
	After seeing what you’ve done to your door I called a local RV dealer service department and they said they would install a window in my R-Pod 171 for about $200.00 parts and labor; things are expensive here in California as they are in many other places. I am also going to have a skylight put in the ceiling over the dining area. I wanted to put a window on the front of the r-pod looking out over the hitch but it was ill advised because of the way the front is constructed. I just got my r-pod 171 a few weeks ago and I’m doing a lot of modifications right now that when done, sometime in late February, I will post some pictures here in this forum for everyone to see. Some of the mods, like the window in the door, I got from you kind folks. It is "like moving into a new house."

pepperpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 01 Oct 2009 Location: Central KY Status: Offline Points: 1420	Post Options Post Reply Quote pepperpod Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Feb 2010 at 7:28pm
	Thanks for the information. I have not taken possession of my 172 yet. I think I will ask the dealer to put the window in my door. We are having them change the cover on the fantastic fan to one that lets light in.
	Pepper,Coach,and Henry (a very brave little Maltese) R Pod 172 The rewards of the journey far outweigh the risk of leaving the harbor...unknown

yizit Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 25 Feb 2009 Location: Wis. Dells, WI Status: Offline Points: 984	Post Options Post Reply Quote yizit Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Feb 2010 at 8:20pm
	Thanks for sharing those pic's. Great job on every thing. As soon as the snow melts and the ice thaws we'll be visiting the closest dealer to install that window.
	Former owner of 2009 Rpod 172 Darlene & Jim, Ewok our Lhasa Roada our 2004 Roadtrek 190P Conversion Van

Don Johnston Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 01 Jan 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, Status: Offline Points: 31	Post Options Post Reply Quote Don Johnston Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Feb 2010 at 8:43pm
	You can find a "porthole window" easily by doing an internet search. I got mine from ebay. It's a 12" round porthole that fits about right. All it takes is a drill and a jigsaw or sabersaw to cut the hole. Then you put a little silicone caulking around the outside and inside flanges, and screw it all together. It took about an hour from start to finish with mine. A trip back east does sound enticing, altho maybe not till 2011, after the Alaska trip. Most of my family is on the East Coast. In fact, 'Sandpiper' take note. I graduated from Mansfield Senior High School in 1957. Don

Brin Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 01 Jun 2009 Location: Manassas Va Status: Offline Points: 352	Post Options Post Reply Quote Brin Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Feb 2010 at 8:46pm
	How thick was the window that you purchased to fit the door?
	Terri and Craig and Panzer R-pod 175, 2009 2000 F250 XLT Extended Cab, Diesel

Don Johnston Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 01 Jan 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, Status: Offline Points: 31	Post Options Post Reply Quote Don Johnston Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Feb 2010 at 9:47pm
	The window mounts in a 1 1/2 inch thick surface. That is exactly what the door thickness is. Don

Sandpiper Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 19 Aug 2009 Location: IL Status: Offline Points: 763	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sandpiper Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Feb 2010 at 10:22pm
	Don Just noticed your post about graduating from Mansfield High School. When you make your way back East you will have to stop by and we can do some camping at Ives Run Camp Ground near Wellsboro. It may have not been there when you were here. It was built after the floods of 1972 and the COE built three flood control lakes and two really nice camp grounds. But you probubly already knew that. By the way, I like what you did with the window in the door. Can you share where you purchased your unit?
	Sandpiper Mrs.'Piper Ford 150-[Mini Lite 2104S]

Don Johnston Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 01 Jan 2010 Location: Salt Lake City, Status: Offline Points: 31	Post Options Post Reply Quote Don Johnston Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 Feb 2010 at 10:10am
	I havent been to Mansfield since 1962 on my honeymoon. Used to live about 2 miles South of Hills Creek reservoir. I've made the drive between Salt Lake and Mansfield three times, all back when there were no freeways. In most cities you had to drive right thru town. I think it would be much easier now, especially with the R-pod. I purchased my R-Pod from Motor Sportsland in Salt Lake City.

Sandpiper Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 19 Aug 2009 Location: IL Status: Offline Points: 763	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sandpiper Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 Feb 2010 at 11:03am
	Don You will definately have to visit when you come East. Hill Creek is where I launched a home made canoe on her maiden voyage. I came here in 1992 and love this area. I am jelous that you are going to Alaska this year. Please post a lot of pictures so we can sit home and drool. That trip is on my Bucket List --- maybe next year. The interstate road system is nice for getting from one place to another quickly but I think one misses the real flavor of America by traveling on it. We traveled approx 2000 miles on our initial voyage (camping trip) with the r pod, mostly on the interstate. Useing the interstate makes pulling the r pod easier over long distances.
	Sandpiper Mrs.'Piper Ford 150-[Mini Lite 2104S]

PodPatrol Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: 24 Sep 2009 Status: Offline Points: 22287	Post Options Post Reply Quote PodPatrol Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 02 Feb 2010 at 12:49pm
	How long of a voyage is Alaska ?? (pulling a Pod) For some reason it's sounding enticing !