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CUTTING A HOLE IN TT DOOR? {{{{{UPDATES}}}}}}

joelyn
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hey, have a TT that has no window in the door just a peep hole. want to install a window and have to cut out a hole in the door for the window. i did get a used slim shade window w/ shade by AP products. any tips or do's and don't from anyone that did this before, before i start this project??? really hate to screw the door up.....i was thinking of using a jig saw with a metal blade to make the cut unless better ideas. thanks.
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joelyn
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Super_Dave wrote:
joelyn wrote:


.... really never use the shade part. the window is pretty dark so no one can see in anyway plus u have to go outside and open the screen door just to get to the shade to pull down, but looked good when i bought it....

Almost sounds like you installed the window backwards. Is it harder to see out than see in?



Seems about the same looking either way. All The screws are on the inside of the door around the frame and the black smooth frame finish is on the outside. not sure if u can install in backwards unless someone would have the screw side out...

Super_Dave
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joelyn wrote:


.... really never use the shade part. the window is pretty dark so no one can see in anyway plus u have to go outside and open the screen door just to get to the shade to pull down, but looked good when i bought it....

Almost sounds like you installed the window backwards. Is it harder to see out than see in?
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joelyn
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myredracer wrote:
This is an old thread but for anyone wanting to decide to cut the opening, a Dremel tool will work if you use a 1" fiberglass cutoff wheel. These make really thin cuts, don't create much heat and you can make curved cuts. I use these cutoff wheels for body restoration on a couple of cars I have. A utility knife with a sharp blade might also work well as the door skins aren't much thicker than a beer can.

I love that tall window. I wish our standard type window had clear or tinted glass to let more light in.


Good info, and I have one but never thought of using it, went with the jigsaw. Thanks

myredracer
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This is an old thread but for anyone wanting to decide to cut the opening, a Dremel tool will work if you use a 1" fiberglass cutoff wheel. These make really thin cuts, don't create much heat and you can make curved cuts. I use these cutoff wheels for body restoration on a couple of cars I have. A utility knife with a sharp blade might also work well as the door skins aren't much thicker than a beer can.

I love that tall window. I wish our standard type window had clear or tinted glass to let more light in.

joelyn
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MtnBikeMarty wrote:
I installed a window in the door of my Majestic (Cruise America) 27G, that did not have a window.

Here's the link to the post on the board for those who bought former rental units.
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/26035008/gotomsg/29854131.cfm#29854131

MtnBikeMarty


nice job, I installed the exact same window with the shade. Yes it was pretty easy as long as u take ur time cutting.... really never use the shade part. the window is pretty dark so no one can see in anyway plus u have to go outside and open the screen door just to get to the shade to pull down, but looked good when i bought it. thanks for sharing.

MtnBikeMarty
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I installed a window in the door of my Majestic (Cruise America) 27G, that did not have a window.

Here's the link to the post on the board for those who bought former rental units.
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/26035008/gotomsg/29854131.cfm#29854131

MtnBikeMarty

joelyn
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Campinfan wrote:
wish i had the guts to do that!!!!



LOL, It took asking lots of questions here and around and watching some videos before i got up the nerve to do it. But once i started it turned out pretty easy and not as bad as I thought... biggest thing was to get the template that i made straight on the door and to stay on the line while cutting..Big relief when the window fit right in the hole :B

Campinfan
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wish i had the guts to do that!!!!
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joelyn
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Campinfan wrote:
Nice work on that door and window.




thank u

Campinfan
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Nice work on that door and window.
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thedoghouse
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joelyn wrote:
thedoghouse wrote:
Did same mod couple years back . My door had a small window so I wanted full length and just cut out like you did. GREAT JOB


Nice job also, not sure if i ever saw a full length one like that. I like it.


I actually got idea from the Open Range. Many have full windows
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joelyn
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thedoghouse wrote:
Did same mod couple years back . My door had a small window so I wanted full length and just cut out like you did. GREAT JOB


Nice job also, not sure if i ever saw a full length one like that. I like it.

thedoghouse
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Did same mod couple years back . My door had a small window so I wanted full length and just cut out like you did. GREAT JOB
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mt1729
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Very nice & clean. Wish my projects came out that good.
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