S. Heisley wrote:Brian, this is just an idea and I may be way off base; but, it looks to me like you're going to have to put some sort of wooden framework around each window, on the inside.![]()
So, what I would try to do is, first, cut out that wood framework out of some fairly sturdy wall-matching wood or plywood, making it reasonably thick and wide so that it will be at least twice as wide as the depth of your window's lip area and will have stable room for a few screws. (Second explanation: It should be wide enough so that the inside of the framework curve will be in the shape of your outside window opening but the outside of the framework curve will overlap the edge of the inside wood wall far enough to be able to secure it with screws.) Once this has been cut to shape, steam or otherwise curve the framework to match the curve of the window opening. Next, put the weather stripping around the edge of the window "glass", instead of in the window opening. If that works, you should be able to push the lightly warmed window, with the weather stripping around it, into the opening and secure it in place with the wooden window framework. If this works, you should be able to undo the window framework and take out the window and weather strip so that you can add a beading of an RV sealant of your choice and then re-install it all. What do you think? Wouldn't that work?
If you want to try it, I think I would make a separate little prototype window/wall and try a small version on that first, instead of on your actual cabin, just to be on the safe side.
I will see how it goes. I have been going over this, and some other possibilities in my head. Putting it on hold until the end of the build. Thanks for the input. It's always good to see other ideas.
Pressing onward. We got in most if not all of the parts that we need to get things campable for our now planned FEB 6th camping trip!!
Trim

I painted the seal area with black bed liner paint that I got from harbor freight . The same stuff that I used on the bottom of the box. This, along with the CPES underneath it, should keep the wood protected, and make things finish off nice. Still have to bend and fit the aluminum edge trim here, but no photo of that right now.

Decided to try and fit in the top edge piece on the flat part of the side. Pretty straight forward.


Did a little more work last night. Got one of the side seal trim pieces done, also attached the roll pan and both rear running lights (the wires had to be ran through the roll pan after it was attached).
Should have a lot of time on Sat and Sunday afternoon, and some Monday to work. Want to get most of trim and hatch done this next week.. we will see.


And lastly what do you do while dad is working on the camper? Go sit by the fire with some skittles and water. I joined him later for a little pre-camping campfire


