Wow! 42 screws for each window. Looks good.

Great video series! Going through a similar process, smaller trailer! Will be adding solar to mine, hesitating on installing the pass-thru flange thing haha.

Nice work.

Most guys use a super strong sealant tape, its got a name I cant recall right now, on outside under frame to catch water that sneaks through while driving. Be careful for leaks kn the windows.

@DesignBuildFixReview

3 жыл бұрын

@Kingsley Jakob its called butyl tape

Nice!

400 watts seems to be the most common install I have seen.

Dig the solar panels

what size are your windows ? LOOKs GREAT .

Just found your video series and am going through them now! We were looking at the same size trailer with the V-nose. Has this size trailer worked well for you?

As you were putting on the solar panels I asked myself, how bad is roof rumble in these cargo trailers? Does adding solar panels make the rumble any better, or does it trap and channel the wind to make it worse?

were you concerned for the structure when you cut the metal stud?

Looks great, I would like to do this also. Can I ask you that when you cut the holes for the windows, did the jigsaw blade go through the aluminum and the insulation and the interior panel ?

@befreebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

I detached the plywood and cut it separately. I used the jigsaw for both but with a different blade for each.

Looking good, do you have 2 ways to get out say the back doors locking from the inside and the outside latches secured where you can't get locked in by mischievous persons? It is coming along great. I'm still considering ours.

@befreebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Right now the side door is the only way out. I'm probably going to add another latch to that door so I can lock it 'open' and only use the rv handle. I'm also considering getting another window with an emergency exit opening.

Going to have to remove and make tiltable,not getting max output of panels,specially if run in series!

Can you link the windows you bought?

What did you do with all the wires on the roof?

How much were the solar panels and where did you get them?

Where did you buy this windows

Did you have any concerns about cutting out the metal stud? I have been thinking about buying a smaller window, just because I am worried about cutting out a portion of the wall stud. Should I be worried?

@TakuyaHikichi

3 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same after watching a few others channels. I might opt for vertical set up and keep the width to no wider than 16' or whatever the usual width of the two studs. That way a window is till there but contained within the two studs.

@befreebuilds

3 жыл бұрын

I had a few worries, but between the light load on the top, the sturdiness of the remaining studs and the wooden walls supporting, I think it should be fine. It would take a lot for that wall/ceiling to come down.

@wardmacintyre1797

Жыл бұрын

Add a header and a sill, either tack welded or bolted between the studs with steel or even use wood. At least that’s what I might consider if I were doing it. If there’s some reason that’s a bad idea be happy to hear any cons i might not have considered.