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Topic: 179 R-Pod Door Window Added
Posted By: samiam
Subject: 179 R-Pod Door Window Added
Date Posted: 21 Apr 2015 at 5:55pm
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http://www.rpod-owners.com/uploads/3317/2015-03-12_17.49.48-1.JPG" rel="nofollow">I spent several days looking for the perfect window for my door. I didn't feel safe camping and hunting alone with my dog and "NOT" being able to see who was knocking on my door. I finally found the  right window. I called RV-Max and talked to Gran (Service) and Steven (Parts) about the window. Steven took all the info, talked to Darren (Tech) about getting the right size. Steven ordered the window after we decided on the right size. After waiting on pins and needles for one month, I finally got to see my trailer. The 4 hr drive from Austin to Sherman was worth it!

To: Gran & Dustin (Service), Steven (Parts) and Darren, who installed the window. You'll are "AWESOME"!
Thumbs Up The window is "EXACTLY" what I wanted and looks "AWESOME"! The R-Pod is almost complete. Just missing an RV-Max Sticker!

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Posted By: Tomcamper
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2015 at 8:56am
Very nice mod we are doing same on our 177. Also improves air flow and light coming in. Tomcamper.

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Tomcamper
2016 4runner
Dreampod 177

06 GMC Envoy


Posted By: DavidWhitener
Date Posted: 21 Jun 2015 at 3:30pm
Love this idea and want to do same. Thanks for posting pics!

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Dave, Betsey & the 2 pups
2016 RP179 Intrepod
2010 Toyota HL



Posted By: fdgibbons
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2016 at 2:51pm
I am considering installing a slider like yours in my 172.  I have a question as to whether the foam door is strong enough for the extra weight without framing.  My R-Pod has to withstand some pretty rough roads in our travels ...like the one going to Chaco Canyon in New Mexico.  Have you had any problems with your window shaking loose? I also would like to put 12 inch portholes in the bunk area. Perhaps a porthole would be ok for the door as well.  I am new to the forum, perhaps these issues have already been addressed.


Posted By: Lark
Date Posted: 03 Feb 2016 at 5:52pm
Very professional look,  I'll have to put it on the "to do" list for my 179.
lark f-150 2015 R-179 

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Lark


Posted By: ETeague
Date Posted: 19 Apr 2016 at 10:41am
samiam,

I called RV Max in Sherman and Steve no longer works there...  Can you  please give me some specifics like window size and thickness that you ordered.  It would be much appreciated, T

Thanks 
ET


Posted By: john_benham
Date Posted: 27 Apr 2016 at 10:57pm
I may do this to our R-Pod 179 door.

I just posted a similar window installation to the dinette.

Thanks for posting.

John
Spokane


Posted By: ETeague
Date Posted: 28 Apr 2016 at 12:13am
Found the source for these windows. Hope his helps...
   RV Teardrop Trailer Parts
   E-mail: frankbear007@gmail.com
   Contact us at (517) 741-5000
   http://teardroptrailerparts.com



Posted By: ORPOD
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2016 at 12:11am
I put a window (ordered from the same manufacturer in Michigan someone listed under mods on the forum) in our R-179 last summer. Looked just like yours. You did a great job. Mine had a screen inside as well. I also put a 12V outlet to charge our cell phones. We sold our 179 recently after owning it 13 months. When we sold it we received only $1,100 less than we bought it for as the window helped the sale. The first person that looked at it bought it. We could have probably sold it for more. We purchased the R-180 less than a month after selling the 179. So know the window will help your 179 keep its value.

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Eph 2


Posted By: TheLoneRanger
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2016 at 6:10pm
Hello ETeague,

Could you please share the dimensions of the window? I would like to get one installed on my 2016 177 R-Pod.

Thank you,
Dana


Posted By: ORPOD
Date Posted: 26 Jul 2016 at 7:47pm
I do not have our 179 anymore with the window I put in, sold it. But have a 180. I do still have the cut out though. From measuring the cutout it is 14" wide x 21.5" tall. Frank Bear could give you the exact measurements. His contact info as given by another Podder is:
   RV Teardrop Trailer Parts
   E-mail: frankbear007@gmail.com
   Contact us at (517) 741-5000
   http://teardroptrailerparts.com
Just tell him it is for an Rpod door and he will tell you.

Marv
2017 180 Rpod
2013 Nissan Xterra w/ air bags

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Eph 2


Posted By: Rana
Date Posted: 08 Aug 2016 at 10:57pm
Hi, I bought the window for the RPod 179 door, looks just like the one you installed, but my installer has moved away. Did you take the door off to do the install, or did you cut the hole and fit the window with the door still hung on the trailer? I am going to have a go at it this weekend. Thanks, Rana in Canada!

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Rana from Canmore, Alberta


Posted By: ORPOD
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 11:23am
Rana, I did not take the door off, although the R-Pod Nation person whom I learned about the window from did. I did not want to screw up the friction hinge. So, I centered the window on the door and measured the same dimension from the top that was on the sides when it was centered. Helps to have two people - one to hold, one to mark. Upon marking the window perimeter with a pencil I drilled a hole inside the mark to get started. Then I used a jig saw with a metal edge to cut along the line. The fin around the window (maybe it was 1" to 1-1/2" wide) should cover any mistakes you make in not cutting straight. Measure/ mark twice and cut once. I cut from the inside of the door rather than the outside. Slow goes it when cutting without taking the door off. Sometimes placing some tape on the jig saw metal surface will keep it from scarring the surface outside your mark. Then screwing the two pieces together once it fit inside the hole was somewhat a hassle. A tight fit but never leaked and the rubber gasket was sufficient. I opened our window many times when camping to get a cross breeze. The window and door screens kept out the bugs. Good luck.

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Eph 2


Posted By: Rana
Date Posted: 09 Aug 2016 at 12:20pm
Thanks so much for the speedy reply. I am encouraged that you managed to cut the hole without taking the door off, I am also concerned that I would screw up the friction hinge! I will post a note when I have fitted the window and also try and upload a photo, would be my first time trying an upload! Thanks again.

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Rana from Canmore, Alberta


Posted By: MisterDWO
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2016 at 6:35pm
Hello samiam,

I would like to get one of these windows for my 2016 177. What are the window dimensions?

Thanks,
TheLoneRanger


Posted By: Rana
Date Posted: 11 Aug 2016 at 11:31pm
Check ORPOD's post above of 26 July at 7.47pm, he has all the details you need there. I could have cut n pasted it but I think ORPOD deserves the credit for the research and the postSmile Fitting our window on Sunday, hope it stops raining!

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Rana from Canmore, Alberta


Posted By: JIMTAM
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2017 at 7:40pm
We really do want to install this window as the r-Pod would be even more wonderful with a door window! I wonder if anyone has any concern about the window being broken and the door opened that way?  Also, if we take the r-Pod down really rugged roads - is there any worry about the window popping out?  How sturdy is this installation?  We want it so badly that we are willing to take some changes!  


Posted By: ORPOD
Date Posted: 23 Feb 2017 at 8:46pm
JIMTAM, we never had one bit of trouble with the door or window after it was installed. The structural integrity of the door was fine. The window is structurally sound and helps strengthen the door. The inside of the door is Styrofoam with a plastic laminate surface. It has fiberglass outside was strong enough to hold it together. No de-lamination at all. Because the window comes in two pieces with the trim screwed through, it is a tight fit. There is a rubber gasket that is placed around the perimeter that fits between the window and the outside of the door. No leaks on mine and we went thru some strong rain and wind on the Oregon coast. The door closing and opening was fine. Because the door on the 179 opens against the wheel fender at the bottom it could possibly be tweaked over time if one pushed it hard enough at the top (or swung on it). But that could happen with or without the window. We traveled many logging roads and no problems. The glass is sturdy and the sandwich being screwed together makes a tight fit. If you are worried after installation, just check it every so often. I loved being able to see who was knocking on the door. We made a curtain to cover the window at night. Good luck with it and happy camping.

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Eph 2


Posted By: JIMTAM
Date Posted: 24 Feb 2017 at 11:17am
Thank you for such a helpful response!!  I so appreciate your effort to help us.

  I assume we order the 14 by 21.5 window as mentioned above (I got nervous as one Amazon review - though I wouldn't order it from Amazon - said the window came and it wasn't square etc):  

I quote:

 E-mail: frankbear007@gmail.com
   Contact us at (517) 741-5000 
   http://teardroptrailerparts.com
Just tell him it is for an Rpod door and he will tell you. 



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