Questions on putting in windows

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Re: Questions on putting in windows

Postby Prem » Thu Sep 19, 2013 11:54 pm

The TITANIC was built with iron rivets.

(But then again, the Costa Concordia was all welded, and it still peeled open like a can of sardines.)
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I like aluminum pop rivets for RV windows. They take the load off of the trim ring screws and seat the butyl tape fast, even on a cold day.
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Re: Questions on putting in windows

Postby lrrowe » Fri Sep 20, 2013 11:05 am

When I cut the uprights for my window holes I intend to use a grinding blade on a Dremel or one of these:
http://www.harborfreight.com/120-volt-3 ... 68523.html

Now what to do for the siding skin? I will watch these posts at the time and learn from others. I wonder if these grinders mentioned above will work.

Something along this line might work. Will have to search the web some more.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw0XD-bdOYM

I have one of these. I wonder if it is too aggressive. Would have to experiment first.
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Re: Questions on putting in windows

Postby MtnDon » Fri Sep 20, 2013 12:25 pm

A cutoff disc that is made to cut ferrous metals will not work on aluminum; like the skin. A toothed saw of some type or shears are best on aluminum. Good aviation snips are great. There are special versions for left and right hand cuts like cutting the radius corners.
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Re: Questions on putting in windows

Postby lrrowe » Sat Sep 21, 2013 5:31 am

MtnDon wrote:A cutoff disc that is made to cut ferrous metals will not work on aluminum; like the skin. A toothed saw of some type or shears are best on aluminum. Good aviation snips are great. There are special versions for left and right hand cuts like cutting the radius corners.


Thanks MtnDon,

I will be very careful in what I use. And will not use the cutoff disc.
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Re: Questions on putting in windows

Postby Tx River Rat » Wed Mar 05, 2014 8:59 pm

A little trick for cutting alum, no matter what kind of blade you use put beeswax on it . As the metal heats up the wax will melt and keep the alum build up off the blade.
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Re: Questions on putting in windows

Postby lrrowe » Fri Mar 07, 2014 10:48 am

Tx River Rat wrote:A little trick for cutting alum, no matter what kind of blade you use put beeswax on it . As the metal heats up the wax will melt and keep the alum build up off the blade.
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Thanks Ron. I will try and remember this tip.
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Re: Questions on putting in windows

Postby MMOLLECK » Mon Apr 14, 2014 10:27 pm

I hope I don't sound like an idiot here, but does anyone have pictures of how exactly the window itself installs? The cutting doesn't sound like that big of deal (I have a pneumatic hacksaw), but is the window sandwiched between the two rings? I went to my parents over the weekend to look at their fifth wheel but it has frameless windows, which must be installed like automotive glass
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Re: Questions on putting in windows

Postby MMOLLECK » Wed Apr 23, 2014 11:45 pm

I was just searching around and found a mention about Truck U episode on speed channel. So I looked it up. I hope this can help someone the way it helped me! Makes the window install a lot easier to think about after watching someone do it!

http://truckutv.com/?p=3178
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Re: Questions on putting in windows

Postby Rainier70 » Thu Apr 24, 2014 1:32 pm

I am not an expert, but I will try to answer some of your questions.

Putting in the windows really depends on the windows you buy.

Most new windows with appropriately sized trim rings you can put in without any screws on the outside. The trim ring screws into a groove on the main window piece. When it is screwed in it sandwiches the wall between the window and the trim ring. It is held in place by that pinching action.

Windows that you get without a trim ring you will need to screw in through the frame from the outside.

RV window install http://easyrvwindows.com/rv-window-installation.html

Here is a link to my install. Unfortunately I didn't photograph all the steps. The windows are at the bottom of page 1. viewtopic.php?f=42&t=55219

Here is another link to an install http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?t=32431& ... w&start=30 and

http://tnttt.com/viewtopic.php?f=42&t=36215&start=15

One on the metal bracing viewtopic.php?f=42&t=44595&start=15
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Re: Questions on putting in windows

Postby MMOLLECK » Thu Apr 24, 2014 4:46 pm

Hey, awesome! Thank you for posting those links! very helpful!
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Re: Questions on putting in windows

Postby sharkbait8574 » Thu May 22, 2014 11:49 am

Where is everyone buying their windows from?
We live in Central Florida and own a black 6x12 Haulmark. We plan on two slider windows and are debating between two roof vents vs air conditioner. We don't feel we need the ac but there are times when we will be traveling with our two fur babies.
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Re: Questions on putting in windows

Postby MMOLLECK » Tue May 27, 2014 4:33 pm

Personally, I bought mine thru Ebay. Was right around a $100 including shipping to get it, and its a 24x30 tinted slider with screen. the roof vent I also got from Ebay and bought a Max-air cover for it from Amazon
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Re: Questions on putting in windows

Postby Rainier70 » Tue May 27, 2014 4:55 pm

I got my windows from Frank Bear's Vintage Tech site. The nice thing about his is that I could order my trim rings to the correct thickness for my wall. Most other places didn't have my trim thickness in stock.
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Re: Questions on putting in windows

Postby mikesova » Tue Jul 15, 2014 10:02 am

Anybody have a source for a small window that I could put in my door? like maybe 12x12?
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Re: Questions on putting in windows

Postby norcal2 » Fri Jul 25, 2014 4:57 pm

I used this window in my door, its an RV window, a bit pricey but it has held up well and looks good also, good quality product you might find cheaper versions out there
http://easyrvwindows.com/rv-entry-door.html
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