There's gotta be resonably priced window options

[Kankujoe]

Let me know how it works for you. And how you cut the Lexan. I'd like to use some for windows in the front of my trailer.

[csdivine]

KJ

It worked great. I cut it using a plexiglass knife, scoring a deep line using a straight-edge, then "popped" the two pieces apart over the edge of a sawhorse. It broke cleanly and I was able to make the "window glass" that I needed in only a few minutes. It can also be cut on a bandsaw or scrollsaw with a very fine-toothed blade.

Chris

[Kankujoe]

KJ

It worked great. I cut it using a plexiglass knife, scoring a deep line using a straight-edge, then "popped" the two pieces apart over the edge of a sawhorse. It broke cleanly and I was able to make the "window glass" that I needed in only a few minutes. It can also be cut on a bandsaw or scrollsaw with a very fine-toothed blade.

Chris

I picked up two sheets (12x24 Lexan) today at Home Depot. I bought 2 sheets because it seems pretty thin. I plan on making a window for the front of my TTT but think it needs to be doubled up or else it may blowout (actually blow-in) from the force of wind while towing. Not sure though... I may cut it length wise to make roughly 6x24 oval windows. I just want to be able to see through the front wall & let some additional light in.

How are you securing your windows? Where on your trailer are you installing them?

[mikefowler]

Hey CS -
If you ever get down to Eugene stop by NW Trailer and RV supply they are right next to the indoor firing range (yeah the one you can shoot a Tommy Gun at) on the east side of the freeway on the southside of of Eugene. Great people and good prices!
http://www.nwrvsupply.com/index.htm
You'll be amazed at what they have.
I have also found good deals at wrecking yards locally
Cheers,
Mike

[csdivine]

Thanks for the heads-up Mike! I'll check out both the RV supply AND the firing range! Can't go wrong with two places like that next door to each other!

Hey, KJ, I plan to install my window on the front of my benroy. The opening I have is a rectangular 8" x 24". However, I'm thinking I'll probably cut a custom "window frame" to sandwich a single sheet of polycarbonate, and fit it inside of the rectangular opening. I haven't decided yet on a window frame pattern, but I'm leaning toward an oval. My intent is like yours, just to give me a view out the front and let in more light.

Remember that polycarbonate (Lexan) is 200x stronger than glass and it is what "bulletproof" windows are made of. It is "virtually" unbreakable. I highly doubt that the wind from towing would be capable of blowing the window in, even in a single-sheet form. Or....at least I hope so, or I'll be repairing one!

[Et Cetera]

Anyone have suggestions for something a little more reasonably priced?

I ordered a custom window for under $100 through Curtis Trailers in Aloha (south side of T-V Hwy, east of Cornelius Pass Road). Call Anthony 503-649-8528 and ask him about the window he ordered for Teri Heino for her teardrop. He should be able to recall the order.
I see he has a list of boneyard stuff on Craig's List:
http://portland.craigslist.org/wsc/rvs/336758602.html