Teardrops n Tiny Travel Trailers

by **Toytaco2** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:36 pm

I notice most of the builds do not have a window in the front of the TD. Is there some reason a front window is not that common? It seems to to me it would be a great option to have for improved circulation and natural light inside the cabin. What are the pro and cons of a front window and are there any structural concerns other than placing the spars/framing in the right place to have the proper size opening. Also, what size restrictions (or anything else for that matter) should I consider? If I'm going to utilize a front window, its about time to purchase it, so I'm looking forward to hearing your thoughts on this.

by **Steve F** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 8:38 pm

I have a front window in mine and I have no issues with it at all from a structural point of view. Even though I'm not finished yet I'm so glad I have it, it's large, opens, has a flyscreen and lets in heaps of light. I cant see any downside.

Cheers
Steve

http://s26.photobucket.com/user/len1907 · by **len19070** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 9:03 pm

I've got one too. I had ones in previous builds and have had no problems with them.

One reason some Tears have cabinets in the front section.

Not a good reason, but a reason.

Happy Trails

Len

by **G-force** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 9:39 pm

unlike a stand up trailer, the insides of a tear are typicaly only good for sleeping. Not much need for more windows at night

Personaly, I think it ruins the sleek look of a teardrop to have a big window and protruding cover in the front.

by **Gage** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 9:46 pm

I have cabinets and a closet up front so a window would do no good for me. But I do have a large sun roof on top.

by **Joanne** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 10:03 pm

I really like my front window and it works well with my non-traditional trailer. Were I to build a traditionally shaped trailer I doubt I would have a front window. Purely an asthetic decision. If you build a front cabinet then the front window is pretty well out of the question. The nice thing about building your own trailer is that you can include any feature that you are capable of crafting. (That's why I don't have fancy cabinets. I can't build them. :lol:

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Joanne

by **b.bodemer** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 10:14 pm

I really am happy that I put front windows in.............light, a great breeze and I can look out the front if I hear something strange without getting out. The crank out windows are great for a rainy day.

Closed postion is a shutter and protects windows from rocks, etc while towing.

Open position it's now an awning when I'm in camp.

Barb

by **Dooner** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:06 pm

I like it both ways. I would have put one in mine, but I decided to make more interior storage instead. Can't get enough of that. And I'm happy.

by **Steve F** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:22 pm

G-force wrote:unlike a stand up trailer, the insides of a tear are typicaly only good for sleeping. Not much need for more windows at night Personaly, I think it ruins the sleek look of a teardrop to have a big window and protruding cover in the front.

Ventilation

Also my window is at an angle so I could look out at the stars at night if I wanted to

Cheers
Steve

by **cuyeda** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 11:45 pm

Hmmm, cabinets for storage or windows, cabinets for storage or windows, cabinets for storage or windows. Decisions... Got it! mount an infrared camera on top that is remote directional. That way you see what goes bump in the night on the video screen without having a window. Voila! more storage. Just thinkin' out loud. :lol:

Oh yea, and watching the looky loos, while they stroll past your camper pointing at it. :lol:

by **grant whipp** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 2:58 am

Steve F wrote:... Also my window is at an angle so I could look out at the stars at night if I wanted to ...

Ooooo, and it's a CAMEC windout, too! Way cool, Steve! Just out of curiousity, why didn't you put 'em in the door(s) as well? Windouts (crank-outs to us Yanks) always give better ventilation ... :thumbsup:

... and those CAMECs with the radiused bottom corners are just totally retro! Too bad we can't get 'em here to the states for something close to reasonable prices ... I've tried (but my name isn't Fleetwood, like that would make any difference!) ...

CHEERS!

Grant

by **Steve F** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 4:28 am

grant whipp wrote:
Steve F wrote:... Also my window is at an angle so I could look out at the stars at night if I wanted to ...

Ooooo, and it's a CAMEC windout, too! Way cool, Steve! Just out of curiousity, why didn't you put 'em in the door(s) as well? Windouts (crank-outs to us Yanks) always give better ventilation ... ... and those CAMECs with the radiused bottom corners are just totally retro! Too bad we can't get 'em here to the states for something close to reasonable prices ... I've tried (but my name isn't Fleetwood, like that would make any difference!) ...

CHEERS!

Grant

The door windows are Camec as well but sliders, I thought about windouts but I'd have to close them everytime I open the doors, and the sliders are cheaper too

The front window was $6 from ebay but the sliders I could only get new.

Cheers
Steve

by **sunny16** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:30 am

I put one in mine and I love it. It doesn't open but at least I can look out and see what's there!

by **Kens** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 10:53 am

I also have a front window. No problems we love it.

by **NutmegJoe** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 11:00 am

I put a front window in mine. I love it...good for a cross breeze and for seeing what's out there...

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