New Window Install , Has anyone done it ?

if on the front are you planning on putting a swing down cover on it to protect it? seems like an easy way to develop leaks, etc.
bumpy

A friend added a window to the rear of his trailer. There was a small one from the factory and he installed a much larger window. He said it was easy and it looked like factory installed when I saw it.

Hey,
Thanks for the response . I think it's more of a Getting started thing , like most of my projects. Not saying it will be easy , as every time I say anything is Easy , it seems to take on a life of it's own !

I put 5 windows in a cargo trailer and it was a longer project than planned but not overly complicated. Much like putting a window in a house you need to locate the studs and put a header in above and below the window. Since most TT's have wood studs it should be easier than dealing with the metal studs on a cargo trailer. Your framing will be rectangular so you will need to cut radius pieces for the corners because if you are using the clamp in style window or the screw mount window you need something solid for the corners to pull against so you can seal the window correctly. After the first window I found that making sure the trailer was perfectly level allowed me to use a level on the window frame to make sure the window was straight. I used 3M marine sealant around the frame before setting the frame in place and checked to make sure I had excess squeeze out all around with no gaps and then cleaned off the excess. I know the 3M sealant is overkill and expensive but I've used it on several boats where the joints are either under water or get a lot of wave action and it has never leaked. You are going to need to get inside the wall enough to fasten your headers securely to keep the integrity on the wall. From replacing rotten wood on campers in the past your camper will determine if that is easier from the inside or outside. On a trailer you should not have to worry about electrical wires but to be safe i would shut the power off to the trailer until I cut my hole open. If you can put a window in a house you can put a window in a trailer because for the most part they are just standard stick construction only using different materials.

I put 4 windows in a cargo trailer. Dealing with the steel cage was a lot harder than with aluminum or wood. Make sure you have the total wall thickness noted when ordering. For cutting the wall, I've found that one of the oscillating multi tools works best. Slower than a jigsaw, but less worry about scratches.
Good luck.

Marquette types faster than me.

My trailer is wood framed. I've added a window in back and roof vent. Both were simple, and I'm not a carpenter. It's very doable.

I removed and installed three windows in my rig, including the long front window. Measure twice, cut once.

Thanks for all the responses ,
I appreciate it. I Have done Home windows and have cut a few smaller openings ( for access panels ) on other trailers in the past. These were smaller , so they were simple to frame / brace .Done interior stuff , but I guess the potential Outside Elements Coming in , is the scary part . I guess I will have to decide if it's a project I want to tackle , and of course see if it will mess up that all important front decal ;) But seriously , thanks for all the input