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rear window in pushers?

Did search in this forum - no joy...why no see thru window in back end? The camera only shows me my scooter is still there - or not!

Jim
'92 Grand Villa 36' w/8.3Cummins mechanical
ORED
Build#4062

Re: rear window in pushers?

Reply #1 –
Used MotorHomes
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: rear window in pushers?

Reply #2 –
Wonder what Xtreme would charge to add one? Would sure make a bedroom slide coach more appealing to me.
Dave W. (AKA Toyman )
'03, 270, 36', Build 6095, Pulling whatever I hook it to.

"Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened."
Dr Seuss

Re: rear window in pushers?

Reply #3 –
Our coach wasn't built that way but fortunately the PO wanted one, they had Foretravel install one. It was one of the deciding factors in our purchase. I don't know if Fortravel stopped building them this way because of cost (not likely) or looks. 
  One our favorite beach spots  has great views from the front and rear where we park. Although we don't use it as much as I thought we would, the DW has saved us a couple of times backing up in the cold dark rain.
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

Re: rear window in pushers?

Reply #4 –
Quote from: toyman –
Wonder what Xtreme would charge to add one?
I firmly believe that Xtreme can do anything you desire, but if you have to ask "How much?"...
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: rear window in pushers?

Reply #5 –
Oh heyyyyy, that's coooool. So do Bob and Sue have the only Foretravel with a rear window?
Jay
1989 U280 SE, 36', 3208T Cat, build 3292

Re: rear window in pushers?

Reply #6 –
I think that I can live without the rear window.  Several times I have been told by owners that the window drops cold air on the head of the bed. 
Dave Cobb
Buckhorn Lake Resort The Club, #6202, Kerrville TX
check the map.  I do rent it out when I am traveling!
2001, U320, 36' #5887, in Kerrville, FT Club #17006, (7/23 to present)
2024 Jeep Grand Cherokee L, Summit, white
EX: 98 U295, 36' #5219, (mid door), (4/13-10/23)
EX: 93 U225, 36' (4/11 to 4/13)

Re: rear window in pushers?

Reply #7 –
When we got this coach, the lack of a rear window rather freaked me out, as we'd had them
 (with ACTUAL rear-view mirrors!) on our two Airstreams. However, I got used to it, very seldom use the camera, but pay closer attention to my mirrors & ask the DW more questions like, "any little
dweebmobiles over there?" A BIG PLUS, is if the coach is rear- parked facing west, it stays a lot cooler back there. No, I don't plan on a catchy saying or a painting of our dog on the outside back there.
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: rear window in pushers?

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Not even a sign with dweebmobiles and an arrow to the left?
Toby a 94 u280
Cummins 8.3
6 speed Allison
Exhaust brake


Adopted by Derek and Annabelle

Re: rear window in pushers?

Reply #9 –
Quote from: Dave and Dolly Cobb –
I think that I can live without the rear window.  Several times I have been told by owners that the window drops cold air on the head of the bed. 


I'm cool with that (pun intended). We rarely have the heat on in the bedroom anyway. Curtains solv that problem. 
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

Re: rear window in pushers?

Reply #10 –
Quote from: its toby –
Not even a sign with dweebmobiles and an arrow to the left?
Hmm, not a bad idea, with arrow flashers like the road crews have whilst going through urban areas while you're trying to change lanes and no one cares! ^.^d
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: rear window in pushers?

Reply #11 –
Yes. The arrow to the right could be called rolling the dice or take your chances.
Toby a 94 u280
Cummins 8.3
6 speed Allison
Exhaust brake


Adopted by Derek and Annabelle

Re: rear window in pushers?

Reply #12 –
Quote from: its toby –
Yes. The arrow to the right could be called rolling the dice or take your chances. 

Yup, we had a little dweebmobile slam into us, not paying attention, as usual as they are known to do. I needed to get onto the right turn-off, checked the mirrors, she came out of no where, big hurry, passing on the right shoulder, clipped us, felt the coach move, she had big time damage as she booked by us. After I found a place to pull over and looked at the coach, could not find any damage except the latch for the belly pan was broken: somehow, with the el cheapo cars, that latch trashed her car! Umm, do you think she pulled over after the the "cream-in"? Ha!  We figured she'd have some explaining to do to someone. I hate to say it, but when we travel thru metro areas, Judy has the camera ready. A semi clicked us after that experience, trashed our mirror, Judy got  pics, and we found the company truck and time, & got paid!
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: rear window in pushers?

Reply #13 –
Quote from: mike leary –
Yup, we had a little dweebmobile slam into us, not paying attention, as usual as they are known to do. I needed to get onto the right turn-off, checked the mirrors, she came out of no where, big hurry, passing on the right shoulder, clipped us, felt the coach move, she had big time damage as she booked by us. After I found a place to pull over and looked at the coach, could not find any damage except the latch for the belly pan was broken: somehow, with the el cheapo cars, that latch trashed her car! Umm, do you think she pulled over after the the "cream-in"? Ha!  We figured she'd have some explaining to do to someone. I hate to say it, but when we travel thru metro areas, Judy has the camera ready. A semi clicked us after that experience, trashed our mirror, Judy got  pics, and we found the company truck and time, & got paid!


 My DW tells me. "Hit the Hadley" when those close calls happen, but I don't    Much.
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

Re: rear window in pushers?

Reply #14 –
Quote from: Bob & Sue –

 My DW tells me. "Hit the Hadley" when those close calls happen, but I don't    Much.

Trouble with that, is, "hitting the Hadley's" could scare the pucky out of the dweeb and make things worse!  :-\
1993 U-240 "La Villa Grande"..CAT 3116 w/ Pacbrake PRXB...Allison 3060 6-speed..
Previous: 1983 Airstream 310 turbo diesel, 1979 Airstream 280 turbo diesel
                                      Build # 4297
                                      PNW natives
                      Home base:  'Cactus Hug' (Ajo, Arizona)
                        DW Judy & Chet the wonder dog
                        Full-Timers 'Sailing the asphalt sea'

Re: rear window in pushers?

Reply #15 –
Quote from: toyman –
Wonder what Xtreme would charge to add one? Would sure make a bedroom slide coach more appealing to me.
Just talked to Jim at Xtreme. He wonders if there is a void in the wall that would have to be tunneled around. Anyone know for sure?

Jim (In Gainesboro)
'92 Grand Villa 36' w/8.3Cummins mechanical
ORED
Build#4062

Re: rear window in pushers?

Reply #16 –
Just talked to Jim at Xtreme. He wonders if there is a void in the wall that would have to be tunneled around. Anyone know for sure?

  I don't know if this will help, but here is a few closer pics of our 95 GV window. The window is sealed directly into the rear cap. Itdoes get condensation, but no worse than any other window. Ventilation solves all that.
  I think the work was done at Foretravel not long after purchase, so should have some answers for you? Looks like they just framed around the window. Can't tell you what internal framing changes were made. You can PM me if you have more questions.
Robert and Susan
 1995 36' 280 WTBI 8.3 3060r
 1200 watts on the roof, 720 Ah of lithium's
 Build # 4637. Motorcade # 17599
        FMCA  # 451505
        18  Wrangler JLUR

Re: rear window in pushers?

Reply #17 –
Thanks much for the pics, Bob & Sue. Does'nt appear to have been a void - but I will make sure before deciding. I pecked around on the outside and it sounds/feels like a thin sheet of fiberglass....

Jim
'92 Grand Villa 36' w/8.3Cummins mechanical
ORED
Build#4062