Cutting the holes for the windows was the worst! We were so nervous that we would mess it up and just be stuck with a big hole LOL. But it all turned out good. We used little shed windows. I loved the style of them. You did a great job installing these windows!
I'm happy you showed the part where you cut one of the wires. I would have had no idea that it was in an area that could be cut if it weren't for this video.
Haha. Yeah, I had absolutely no excuse as I had previously stripped the paneling to install the insulation, so I should have remembered it was there. It was actually the wire that leads to the marker light on the fender.
Absolutely amazing job on these videos. I am so close to making a decision on doing a Cargo convert - so much researching. I have watched many other videos/RUclipschannels...I think I've just found the best one!! Looking forward to the next episodes :)
Nice window! Where’d u get it?? Must’ve been expensive huh? I’m wanting to figure out how to make a curved window such as those Airstream Basecamp X’s! Does “anyone” know how in the heck to do that??
I watch others build a support frame within the wall. You did not do that. Any issues? I like simple, quick and easy. If I can do without a frame I will. Thanks!
I guess it depends on the construction of the wall whether an internal support frame is necessary. With our all aluminum construction, the upright tubular frame members are at 16" centres and the 3/8" paneling screwed to those members gives added strength. Ad to that the 1/2" plywood mounting ring that we installed acts as an additional external support ring, so I think it's plenty strong. We have just completed our 3rd camping excursion with it, and there is no sign of any issues.
I would not worry yourself about that. The floor has more than enough structural rigidity to keep the walls from collapsing no matter how big a hole you cut. Besides, the interior trim ring is securely fastened to four upright structural members which effectively acts as a frame. Two full seasons of use later on eight road trips with no signs of what you are so concerned about.
@@2wagondragon i watched another video that went about it a bit differently, they cut the tube frame sides out and left the interior face. Then put in a wood frame from two half inch pieces of plywood and screwed the face of the tube frame they didn't cut and used them like straps. I think your trim piece does the same thing only easier as you didn't have to tackle taking off all the interior wood and make the precision cuts. Unless there was an extreme snow load it looks like your way wont cause the roof to sag and pinch the window. Very nicely done sir.
Hi. The build is pretty much complete. We made four camping excursions in it last summer. Sorry, I have not done any updates. I will try to do one soon.
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Nice, clean install. I appreciate the fact that you take the time to explain what you are doing. Kudos!
Thanks.I appreciate the comment.
Cutting the holes for the windows was the worst! We were so nervous that we would mess it up and just be stuck with a big hole LOL. But it all turned out good. We used little shed windows. I loved the style of them. You did a great job installing these windows!
Thank you. Yes, it turned out great. With a whole season in the books with numerous heavy rainfalls, nary a leak or any other problem.
@@2wagondragon That's great!!! Last thing you want is bad leaks!
I'm happy you showed the part where you cut one of the wires. I would have had no idea that it was in an area that could be cut if it weren't for this video.
Haha. Yeah, I had absolutely no excuse as I had previously stripped the paneling to install the insulation, so I should have remembered it was there. It was actually the wire that leads to the marker light on the fender.
Absolutely amazing job on these videos. I am so close to making a decision on doing a Cargo convert - so much researching. I have watched many other videos/RUclipschannels...I think I've just found the best one!! Looking forward to the next episodes :)
Thank you for the comment.
Thanks for sharing.
We enjoyed building ours it was a lot of fun.
Great job!!! *tip...i have discovered that I bend fewer hack-saw blades by turning the teeth so they cut as I pull rather that push. ;-)
Great watching this. Thanks for posting. 👍
Great idea for the mounting ring.
Nice window! Where’d u get it?? Must’ve been expensive huh? I’m wanting to figure out how to make a curved window such as those Airstream Basecamp X’s! Does “anyone” know how in the heck to do that??
Looks great!
Looking good!
Thanks!
I watch others build a support frame within the wall. You did not do that. Any issues? I like simple, quick and easy. If I can do without a frame I will.
Thanks!
I guess it depends on the construction of the wall whether an internal support frame is necessary. With our all aluminum construction, the upright tubular frame members are at 16" centres and the 3/8" paneling screwed to those members gives added strength.
Ad to that the 1/2" plywood mounting ring that we installed acts as an additional external support ring, so I think it's plenty strong.
We have just completed our 3rd camping excursion with it, and there is no sign of any issues.
You didn't frame it in first? Lol So that side of your camper will start to sag and pop the window loose?
I would not worry yourself about that. The floor has more than enough structural rigidity to keep the walls from collapsing no matter how big a hole you cut. Besides, the interior trim ring is securely fastened to four upright structural members which effectively acts as a frame.
Two full seasons of use later on eight road trips with no signs of what you are so concerned about.
@@2wagondragon i watched another video that went about it a bit differently, they cut the tube frame sides out and left the interior face. Then put in a wood frame from two half inch pieces of plywood and screwed the face of the tube frame they didn't cut and used them like straps. I think your trim piece does the same thing only easier as you didn't have to tackle taking off all the interior wood and make the precision cuts. Unless there was an extreme snow load it looks like your way wont cause the roof to sag and pinch the window. Very nicely done sir.
Where are you at on this build? I was so excited about it.
Hi. The build is pretty much complete. We made four camping excursions in it last summer.
Sorry, I have not done any updates. I will try to do one soon.
interesting build out. Thanks for sharing. Could have just used a sawzall for the studs..
Of course, if I had a Sawzall which I don't. I make do.
Where did you get this window from?
I got it used from a scrap yard.
Where did you get the window?
It came from an RV salvage yard near Mt. Brydges Ontario.
Any more updates on this conversion? Last video was 9 months ago..
Thanks for your interest. There has been a lot of progress since the last update, and more videos will be coming later in the spring.