pop out windows or not

[snooker]

Buying a cargo van today to live out of and trying to decide if i should get the windows that pop open in the back or not,   will i need them for good ventilation with a magic fan.  curious

 

[user 423]

Yes! Much better for cross-ventilation.

Just remember to always close them when you're underway. Exhaust fumes will be drawn back into the van if you don't.

 

[maki2]

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[bullfrog]

And dust, lots of dust if traveling on dirt roads!

 

[landyachtman]

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[eDJ_]

I have pop out rear windows in the rear doors of my rig.  Wouldn't be without them.  Then I'm usually on the highway and often on hot days.  I could use the A/C with the curtain pulled closed to keep it cool in the front of the rig.  But that drags the gas mileage down even further.  I've found that I can open those rear windows with the front windows down and keep the interior cool enough that I don't need to run the A/C.   Still there is some smoke or dust that used to get in.

So,  I got a piece of 1" X 1" square tube and some angle metal to make tabs.  The tube would extend across the back the width of the tires.  I drilled holes in the tab so it would fit to the outsides of the hitch and bolt to the hitch.  On the front facing side of the tube I drilled holes about every four inches apart all across the it.  I then got some scrap conveyor belt that was about 18" wide to use for the one piece mud flap so that I could use washers and self tapping screws to attach the material to the tube.  This made a good one piece mud flap that would keep any dust from coating the back of the rig. Not expensive to build at all.

[img=170x95]http://djsaan.homestead.com/Hitch_Mod.jpg[/img]

 

[crofter]

@ eDJ_
Does the one piece mud flap eliminate fumes from the tailpipe or no?

I have seen more slider windows mounted on the side than pop outs in vans. Besides the risk of tailpipe fumes, the pop outs are easy to break in. Sliders are small slits and far from the doors.

I have a side vent in mine that feeds the AC.
-crofter

 

[eDJ_]

My rig has windows at the front and pop outs in the back doors, only.  The tail pipes (2) come out behind the right rear tire. (to the side)  

The one piece flap hangs above the pavement about 4 inches when stopped and the faster I go the higher above the pavement it hands.  But it causes the slip stream of the air passing under it to lay close to the pavement and prevent the vacuum created by the back of the rig to suck up dust to coat the rear end.

Exhaust fumes haven't been a problem at all.  At speed the exhaust gasses are blowing out of that 351 V8 pretty good so I'm probably outrunning the fumes.  

I'm really not on dusty country roads or in the outback that much.  But I want to use a carrier rack that plugs into the receiver hitch and the flap will keep road grime etc off it better than not having the flap.

 

[crofter]

Here is another version, not DIY. Link to catalog.
-crofter

https://www.campingworld.com/ultra-...E63O2btz4RGzBknrTVoaAnCbEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[crofter]

This guy reccomends recycling junkyard windows from  pre 1994 vans. Link to article.
-crofter

https://grassrootsmotorsports.com/project-cars/2006-ford-e-250/project-van-adding-pop-out-windows/

 

[MotorVation]

My van has 5 pop out windows in the 'house' along with the driver and passenger windows.

I wouldn't change a thing

 

[crofter]

Where did you source your windows? I found these pricey double panes, link to listing.
-crofter

https://www.campervan-hq.com/produc...zcgilcflCbGw2CkkhJpd-ZsR7n9kb1ngaAlhgEALw_wcB

 

[nature lover]

I have pop out windows in the back and side barn doors. They do not open wide enough to let a lot of air in. I took one out to see how I might replace it and found out that they’re screwed into a piece of metal that fell down into the door. Had some time fishing that piece of metal out and putting it back where it belongs. I think I have to keep the original windows for Pennsylvania inspection but I have been toying with all sorts of different designs in my head for having a window there that opens up to allow air in but it’s secure to people from opening the door lock. Has anybody replaced those pop out windows with something else? If I ever get it done I’ll take pictures and post it here. maybe if I was dealing with a fantastic fan in the ceiling I wouldn’t worry that those things don’t open that far.???

 

[eDJ_]

My Ford E 350 high top rig is the extended version.  So my "mono-flap" is close to three feet behind the rear bumper.   I can put it on or remove it in no time.

I take some ribbing about it cause it isn't something you see many of.  Now days those fiber things seem to be more common.  They look kind of like a shop broom hanging behind the rear wheels.

 

[snooker]

Welcome to the CRVL forums!  To help you learn the ins and outs of these forums, this "Tips, Tricks and Rules" post lists some helpful information to get you started. 

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We look forward to hearing more from you.

Thanks, i just joined thee site and I actually closed the deal on the van today. thank for the info

 

[crofter]

@nature 
You could try adding safety screens. Link to listing. Will keep out those buzzards, but not skeeters.
-crofter

https://www.amazon.com/Weather-Guar...t=&hvlocphy=1013523&hvtargid=pla-574118449812

 

[MotorVation]

I'm not sure if you were asking me or someone else but my windows are all factory. It used to be a 15 passenger van. I figured I'd have enough ventilation without needing a roof mounted fan so I covered the roof with solar panels. On the really hot days, a roof fan would be great to have. I'm thinking about getting an Endless Breeze or similar to use in the heat. They're not giving them away though. I have two Opolar USB fans and they do the job most days