Installing a Sliding Door Window

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Күн бұрын

The sixth episode of my DIY camper van build with Betty, my 2020 Ford Transit Cargo Van. Detailing how to install a CR Laurence T-Vent sliding door window, step by step. Towards the end, I give a cost breakdown for this project and give tips on how you can install it better than I did.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Welcome
00:48 - Tools Needed
01:00 - Unboxing
01:33 - Template Outline
04:20 - Transferring Template to Exterior
06:42 - Drilling the starting holes
08:07 - Cutting the Window Opening
11:20 - Dry-fitting the Window
13:09 - Rust-oleum rust protection
15:08 - Installing the Clamp Ring
17:44 - Fixing My Vent Knob
18:53 - Conclusion
20:04 - Project Budget
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Пікірлер: 41

@meandmyRC99 11 ай бұрын

I bought the Milwaukee 18 guage double cut shear. It works ok, definitely not great. It only cuts in a nearly straight line, but does so very well. Any curve at all is out of the question. It is fast and smooth (and quiet). It will not trim off small pieces or slivers, etc. If you don't cut perfectly, you can't fix it with that tool. However, a nice & new set of tin snips easily trim things up. Generally youtube is great at providing info, but it is a little lacking on the details of this topic, so your video, and the work you put into it is much appreciated.

@Spencer66616 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Erik! I've been binging your videos while I get ready to convert my first van! Love your videos, you have super helpful tips and tricks that most other channels don't have. Your humor and video quality is amazing! Keep up the good work, and I can't wait to see your channel explode! :)

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 🥰

@effie2206 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for going into the nitty-gritty of the install, the closeups and the detailed shoots are a great help to anyone considering these windows. I agree it does end up looking very good but I still think I'll go with the Arctic Tern windows, seems a bit more functional and less "funky" during install. And I am a twenty five percenter 👍

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, the double pane and therefore extra insulation of the Artic Tern windows was a huge temptation, and if I was adding rear or driver side windows they'd probably have been Artic Terns. Let me know how your install goes!

@pampettingill3233 2 жыл бұрын

Erik! This was great! No questions, you covered everything perfectly!! 👍🏻

@lynhill100 2 жыл бұрын

Informative and entertaining. Good trouble shooting, suggesting drilling the frame in a star pattern to better distribute the pressure on the window.

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment!

@missiongravity 2 жыл бұрын

Your videos have a very Mike Farrington vibe to them. Not sure if you have interacted with his channel or not, but the similarity is there. He is a very skilled woodworker.

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

I hadn't, but just watched a few of his woodworking videos and loved them! Thanks for the recommendation!

@ahmadusmankhalid3393 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative video, but if you have a budget of having anti-shatter 2mm glass then do apply it. It will help you in van security.

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

That's a fantastic idea! I'll have to look onto it! Thanks for commenting!

@meandmyRC99 11 ай бұрын

Lots of good tips, thanks!

@wendydee1884 2 жыл бұрын

I love watching your videos!

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I promise I'm gonna be posting a new one soon!

@BushcraftNFun Жыл бұрын

Great tutorial on a window install!

@Transit_my-way Жыл бұрын

Great video.

@ErikJohnson2020 Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@jayygtr Жыл бұрын

Man you are really good and a perfectionist nice vids

@ErikJohnson2020 Жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed the video!

@MrGlass805 2 жыл бұрын

Just had to throw in a that's what she said! Haha love the warcraft reference, I still have frozen throne on my laptop. Enjoyed the vid, can't wait to see more.

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment!

@MrGlass805 2 жыл бұрын

@@ErikJohnson2020Glad to see your doing well. Haven't seen you since home ec.

@GirlsGuide2Packing 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, Mi Lord!! Good old Warcraft days. Haha.

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

Ha! I'm surprised you remembered! 🥰

@jonathanfrierman1737 2 жыл бұрын

Ok I am enjoying this but, really get a battery grinder great for cutting straight lines and you can use a cleanup aka sand wheel pad on grinder for deburring edges.I would always use a silicone bead on any window install just for peace of mind. Overall it was informative and I enjoyed it.

@olivierbourgeois3230 Жыл бұрын

Warcrat 3 best game ever! :-)

@iamwinniewinston Жыл бұрын

work work

@timdunmyer4549 Жыл бұрын

That seems like alot of work for a window that only opens 2" . I think I'd have to order the factory installed sliding door window instead...lol The plus about the ArticTern window is that it's double pane for better insulation and they open wider with built in screens and shades.

@brucemorrice3569 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Erik very informative. Was there any discussion about adding some butyl caulking around the window frame on the outside to provide some cushioning and water penetration prevention? Can’t wait for the next ones

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Bruce! Per the instructions from CR Laurance these windows are designed with a mechanical seal, and rather than risk creating any possible issue with the OEM warranty, I figured I'd trust their instructions and if I do experience any leaks I'll reach out to them for a replacement.

@brucemorrice3569 2 жыл бұрын

@@ErikJohnson2020 I should have known you read the instructions. Thanks for responding. You are probably one of only a handful of people who read the data sheets of caulking and mastics.

@alextran8585 2 жыл бұрын

great videos! im considering arctic tern windows, will be spending a lot of time chasing pow. why did you choose the cr lawrence?

@ErikJohnson2020 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Alex! 🥰 I picked the CR Lawrence window over the Arctic Tern largely because of the final esthetics. The Arctic Tern is double pane and has great features, but doesn't seem like a good fit for the sliding door, in my opinion. If you wanted a window on the driver side, or bunk windows, I'd totally consider the Artic Terns for that. Hope that helps!