โDec-11-2020 07:28 PM
โDec-18-2020 11:09 AM
โDec-14-2020 01:56 PM
Cummins12V98 wrote:coolmom42 wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:coolmom42 wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
A picture of the window would help.
It's like every other RV window. Black frame, tinted glass. In this case, wider than tall, approx 2'tall and 3' wide. In the back of the RV.
Ok then cut a 1/2โ pc of plywood to the size you like. Remove 4 screws from the frame on four corners. Now layout the screw pattern on the plywood and drill holes so the plywood holes align with the window frame holes. Use same diameter screws but 1/2โ longer then attach plywood. Now cover with whatever you want.
Other option is to apply a 1x4 horizontally along top and bottom with a 45 angle on top of each board. Apply two boards to back of plywood to align with the two attached to the window frame so they will drop and lock into each other. This is called a โFrench Cleatโ.
Add your covering to plywood and simply drop into place.
Paint the back of everything black.
The French cleat is a great option for hanging.
If I were to go the route you suggested, with the French cleat hangers... how do I find a place to screw the 1x4 to the wall? How does one locate wall "studs" in a RV?
Like I mentioned use the existing screw holes in the window frame. You said it was a standard window so I would assume there are screws on the inside that hold it in place???
โDec-14-2020 07:52 AM
coolmom42 wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:coolmom42 wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
A picture of the window would help.
It's like every other RV window. Black frame, tinted glass. In this case, wider than tall, approx 2'tall and 3' wide. In the back of the RV.
Ok then cut a 1/2โ pc of plywood to the size you like. Remove 4 screws from the frame on four corners. Now layout the screw pattern on the plywood and drill holes so the plywood holes align with the window frame holes. Use same diameter screws but 1/2โ longer then attach plywood. Now cover with whatever you want.
Other option is to apply a 1x4 horizontally along top and bottom with a 45 angle on top of each board. Apply two boards to back of plywood to align with the two attached to the window frame so they will drop and lock into each other. This is called a โFrench Cleatโ.
Add your covering to plywood and simply drop into place.
Paint the back of everything black.
The French cleat is a great option for hanging.
If I were to go the route you suggested, with the French cleat hangers... how do I find a place to screw the 1x4 to the wall? How does one locate wall "studs" in a RV?
โDec-14-2020 05:08 AM
coolmom42 wrote:jkwilson wrote:
Something you need to consider is air circulation. Water will condense on the cold glass during cool weather. If you cover it, you have the potential for mold or water damage. Maybe spacing it off the window a little would be worth looking into.
Very good point.
If I use foamboard, as someone suggested, just pressed into the window, that would both block a lot of heat/cold, and prevent condensation.
โDec-13-2020 08:40 PM
Cummins12V98 wrote:coolmom42 wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
A picture of the window would help.
It's like every other RV window. Black frame, tinted glass. In this case, wider than tall, approx 2'tall and 3' wide. In the back of the RV.
Ok then cut a 1/2โ pc of plywood to the size you like. Remove 4 screws from the frame on four corners. Now layout the screw pattern on the plywood and drill holes so the plywood holes align with the window frame holes. Use same diameter screws but 1/2โ longer then attach plywood. Now cover with whatever you want.
Other option is to apply a 1x4 horizontally along top and bottom with a 45 angle on top of each board. Apply two boards to back of plywood to align with the two attached to the window frame so they will drop and lock into each other. This is called a โFrench Cleatโ.
Add your covering to plywood and simply drop into place.
Paint the back of everything black.
โDec-13-2020 07:08 PM
coolmom42 wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
A picture of the window would help.
It's like every other RV window. Black frame, tinted glass. In this case, wider than tall, approx 2'tall and 3' wide. In the back of the RV.
โDec-13-2020 03:05 PM
Cummins12V98 wrote:
A picture of the window would help.
โDec-13-2020 07:12 AM
โDec-12-2020 07:54 PM
wopachop wrote:
Could eliminate several of those steps. No need for UV spray paint or double sided tape. I have 1" foam board in most of my windows. Never comes loose. If you have access to a jigsaw the foam cuts really nice.
โDec-12-2020 02:03 PM
โDec-12-2020 01:23 PM
IAMICHABOD wrote:
I was thinking of the same project,my idea was to get a piece of R Tech,cutting it to fit in the window.Just pop it in,it is light weight and stiff enough,and insulated,I have used it in other projects. You could cover it with fabric if you wanted.
โDec-12-2020 12:38 PM
โDec-12-2020 12:28 PM
Cummins12V98 wrote:
Headboard to me is something you can bang your head against and not have it cause pain.......
โDec-12-2020 12:26 PM
jkwilson wrote:
Something you need to consider is air circulation. Water will condense on the cold glass during cool weather. If you cover it, you have the potential for mold or water damage. Maybe spacing it off the window a little would be worth looking into.