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sky light

The bedroom in our non pull out 300 gets a little closed in at times...with rainy days or even just continual clouds etc. So..is it possible..or has anyone put in a sky light back there?
1994 U300

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Reply #1 –
I haven't seen one yet.  Insulation, frost, condensation and leaks are the main concerns.  In our last RV, a class B, we had an opening skylight in the kitchen and two double, opening skylights in the bedroom and a really big (30,000 btu) LP gas furnace. Being able to open the kitchen skylight was great for ventilation.  Watching the night sky from the bedroom was wonderful.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #2 –
Net, net,  not a good option.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
Moderator, ForeForum 2001-
Moderator Diesel RV Club 2002-
Moderator, FMCA Forum 2009-2020
Chairman FMCA Technical Advisory Committee 2011-2020

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Reply #3 –
I used to install them in the bedroom of beaver Marquis.  One on each side front to rear Maybe 12-14" wide and 2- 2 1/2 feet long.  Both had sliding/removeable covers from the inside to add insulation and light darkening.  Can't remember if they cranked open?
"Riding and rejoicing"
Bob
1997 U320 40' Mid entry, build 5132,  wtbi ce27, 4th owner
2007 Solara convertible
2 prodeco tech outlaw ss electric bikes

1095 watts solar
08 Ls 460 and a sc430
2000 Ford F-250 superduty 4x4

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Reply #4 –
I have them where the roof air units used to be.  Don't recommend them as it can get a little warm there on a sunny day and can let in light at night if you are in a well lit area.  Search for this topic: 1996 U270 Dual Central Air Conditioning 
Jerry Whiteaker former owner 96 U270  36' #4831 Austin,TX-Owner Mods LCD TV w/front cabinet rebuild - LCD TV bedroom - Dual Central AC, either can cool coach w 30 amp - Skylights at roof AC openings - Drop ceiling for ducting of AC - Shower skylight white gelcoat/wood/epoxy frame - Air Springs/Shocks replaced - 2014 CRV - 8K Home Solar - Chevy Volt

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Reply #5 –
I had FOT install a Fantastic Fan Vent over the bed.  You can pick the color of the vent lid and also put an external cover on if you want to run it in the rain.  It's one of the best mods we've done to the coach.  You can also get an insulated cover that installs oh the inside with velcro if you want it dark or warm/cool.

Rich
Rich and Peggy Bowman
2002 U270 3610 WTFS, build #5939--"Freedom"
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4xe
SMI AirForceOne brake system
PakCanoe 15

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Reply #6 –
Thank you all for all the usual good info. There really should be no reason that a well built sky light would ever leak, although I think I hear Wolfe invoking the "Murphy gets involved" phrase. I am still thinking about it but with no slide outs, that bedroom gets awfully small at times and seeing the stars would be so refreshing.? Maybe it would diminish roof strength but I doubt it if you can find the cross members and just go between them?
1994 U300

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Reply #7 –
Check with FOT.  I think you can buy a set of drawing for your coach.  I know they looked up mine to see if it was feasible to put in the fan.  The drawing included info on the wiring conduit that was built into the ceiling.

Rich
Rich and Peggy Bowman
2002 U270 3610 WTFS, build #5939--"Freedom"
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 4xe
SMI AirForceOne brake system
PakCanoe 15

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Reply #8 –
I agree that room can get a little small. Try some soft music a good magazine and a little wine. You will be surprised how quick your mood will change. A hole in the roof is never a good idea.
1995 U320 40', 2013 chevy sonic toad, my real love are corvettes have owned 30

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Reply #9 –
Mount a wide angle lens camera on the roof pointing at the sky. Mount you a BIG flatscreen TV on your ceiling facing down. WaaLaa! And if the weather is crappy you can stream clear blue skys and fluffy white clouds!! No leaks.
91 GV U300 Unihome 40' Build 3811
6V92TA Detroit

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Reply #10 –
I wish there was no skylight over the shower. Just adds tons of heat in the summer. I crawl up on the roof and have covered it with tinfoil before!
1998 U270 34'

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Reply #11 –

Here are two shots of the factory skylight in my 1981 FT It is big enough that I used it to change out the factory residential refrigerator that came with it. It has gas springs and lifts up, is dual pane tinted and has a dark roller screen to block out even more heat. In the winter with the screen rolled back it does heat up the living room. I don't see why a smaller one couldn't be configured the same.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

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Reply #12 –
Is that your boneyard in the background of the second picture?
 
Who makes those frame systems?
 
Trent
Trent and Jean Eyler
2000  U295  4003  WTFE  ISC  350
Build#5603 MC#17385

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Quote from: TulsaTrent –
Is that your boneyard in the background of the second picture?
 
Who makes those frame systems?
 
Trent
That is the graveyard of my old MH's and boats. The frame is two Costco 10X20's tandem with extender fence pipe for height.
The bottom of the pipes are sunk into 5 gal pails filled with concrete. The canopy on the right houses my soon to be sold Monaco so the Foretravel can have a roof over its head.
1999 40 ft. U-320 wtfe build 5563 Chuck & Lynda's "Rollin' Inn"  2030 watts solar
prev. mh's 71 GMC 5 yrs. 73 Pace Setter 1 yr. 78 Vogue 5 yrs 81 FTX 40ft all electric 18 yrs. 1996 Monaco Signature 3 yrs.
2014 Grand Cherokee Overland
Dream as if you will live forever. Live as if you will die today.  James Dean

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Craneman that is too cool. The skylight is out of sight. You should invite the Pickers down and tour your boneyard. 
1995 U320 40', 2013 chevy sonic toad, my real love are corvettes have owned 30