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Old 11-17-2021, 12:55 PM   #1
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Rear Window Enlarge ?

Im wanting to enlarge my rear window on my 5ver, Anyone done this before ? Aluminum frame
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Old 11-17-2021, 02:16 PM   #2
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Welcome to the forum

If you remove your current window you will find the framing is specific to that size. It would be a bit daunting IMO to alter it.
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Old 11-17-2021, 02:46 PM   #3
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No idea what model RV you have. Your profile lists it as "244", so that could be anything from a 2002 Springdale 244 to some more recent "244"...

Most Keystone RV's with aluminum frames have a 'free hanging FILON rear wall". That wall is held in place by trim molding around the perimeter, the window molding, tail lights and running lights. Otherwise, it's a "free floating wall".

You could, I suppose, remove the FILON sheeting, expose the entire structure and all the wiring that's run through the wall. That would expose the aluminum framing so that you could determine if installing a larger window is feasible.

I wouldn't consider installing anything on the rear wall that wasn't properly framed, supported and reinforced. Remember that the rear wall is the "roughest riding area in the trailer" and as such, will put a tremendous amount of movement stress/vibration on anything you mount in that wall. So, make sure you think it through completely...

Is it possible? Yes, Is it something an average RV owner should attempt? Probably somewhere between "I don't recommend it" and "hell no" .....
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Old 11-17-2021, 03:45 PM   #4
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^^^^^I would go with the "hell no" x 10.
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Old 11-17-2021, 03:47 PM   #5
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hi

I have a 27' 5ver, model 244, 6100 dry weight.
I do have aluminum framing in the rear and around the window. its welded to.. So i guess i would have to remove both sides entirely and cut/fab then re weld ughhhhhhhhhh
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Old 11-17-2021, 03:52 PM   #6
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Seems like a lot of work, time and possible expense for how much gain?
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Old 11-19-2021, 06:40 AM   #7
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Thanks for the input !
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