Don’t Destroy Your Build!! Tips for Installing RV Windows in a Cargo Trailer Conversion

In this episode, we give tips on installing windows in our cargo trailer conversion. We also show our last window install. Thanks for watching and be sure to leave a comment about your window install experience or any questions you may have. Don't forget to like and subscribe to the channel!!

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Thanks for showing the welded tubular support

[bobbymcgee]

One of the better window install videos. Thank you!

[RayzGarage]

Good video. My first cut was a small door window (thinner walls) and supposed to be 1 3/8" thick. When the window arrived it was 1 1/2 " so I had to make my own trim ring to make up the difference inside. Always check the reviews in the description because people will tell you that "the size is off". I suggest small pilot holes all the way through the wall from the inside in the middle of all four sides of the window, then trace your outside line over painters tape that you put over the holes on the outside. Start on the inside and cut the plywood only with a shorter blade jigsaw first, then on the outside, make a larger pilot hole inside your line and use tins snips to cut the metal. I used a 5-inch blade to clear the whole wall at once (bad idea). I I started from the outside on my first window and no matter how careful I was the blade found its own path on the inside and the trim ring didn't fit. I spent an hour cleaning it up but couldn't do anything about the over cut plywood on the bottom lip of the inside window wall. You could be dead-on the outside line but the blade will curve as you cut. Also, the most important thing before you even start is to make sure the trailer is perfectly level. Don't measure from the ceiling, floor, or wall stud screws. Nothing is even.

[theperishnotproject]

Great installation & commentary. Thanks

[SpiritCurvesGregor]

great tips, strong work, terrifying it is :) ... getting ready to cut my trailer walls too

[luvndana]

Very Useful info..TY
I'm about to strip a 36' 2002 Forest River
American Eagle
Has water damage beyond repair. Going to use Windows and various parts to convert an Enclosed 1973 mint condition
Featherlite 24' car hauler
Into Camper.
I DO NOT wanna F it up!
Actually very nervous of mods... as it is rare find.
But, Gonna Do It..
Again Thanks for sharing your experience.
Alan

[dansmith]

I see you cut out the opening before stripping the plywood off. Did having the wood on make cutting easier, less vibration etc?

[chonkyb]

Did you have to cut through wall studs ?

[alanosborne]

Great job and they look nice but I want to know more about the background music you were playing! I LOVE blues and always looking for some good slide guitar tracks can ya help a fellow blues lover out here?? Lol

[marcussmith]

is it absolutely nec to weld around the window frame? Ive never done welding before but it looks some what simple once you have the right tools?

[EastwayChurchOfGod]

I need to weld window tube supports on my cargo trailer also. What keeps the heat from ruining the red paint? Are you only tack welding on the inside side of the tubing?

[VJohnny]

Came out great, what size windows did you install along the main cargo area? (Not the goose)

[mikeyb]

Where do you think is the best place to bring a cargo trailer for a window installation?

[clintstinytrailerconversio]

Youve never seen an emergency escape window in an RV? I assume you mean a converted cargo trailer? I have seen several such windows in CTCs. My “escape” of choice is an unlocked ramp on the outeide with inside barrel bolts… security plus throw the bolts and get out.