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06-07-2015, 06:09 PM
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Crusader 295 Bedroom Window Slight Improvement
We've always been bothered by how small the opening was on the bedroom window in our Crusader 295rst. It would only be open about 2" in the up position. We added another set of holes to the window frame this weekend so that at least it can be opened the entire height of the screen. Even 2" more makes an improvement. 
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06-07-2015, 07:27 PM
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Nice job. I was actually looking at doing this this past weekend. Glad it will work
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06-07-2015, 09:16 PM
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It was fast and easy too. Just make sure the window is pushed out into the emergency exit position so u don't accidentally drill into the window's outer frame and into the camper walls.
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06-07-2015, 09:21 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ksilvi
We've always been bothered by how small the opening was on the bedroom window in our Crusader 295rst. It would only be open about 2" in the up position. We added another set of holes to the window frame this weekend so that at least it can be opened the entire height of the screen. Even 2" more makes an improvement. Attachment 79351
What size holes did you drill?
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Originally Posted by Todouble
Nice job. I was actually looking at doing this this past weekend. Glad it will work
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X2, I was just looking at doing this to my Lacrosse.
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06-08-2015, 07:19 AM
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I'll double check the hole size later today or tomorrow when we're back at the campground. I basically just grabbed my drill bits and picked the one that fit the existing holes.
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06-08-2015, 07:27 AM
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I thought I was the only crazy to do this.
One if the first things I did and it really improved the opening.
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06-08-2015, 12:17 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ksilvi
I'll double check the hole size later today or tomorrow when we're back at the campground. I basically just grabbed my drill bits and picked the one that fit the existing holes.
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Dont know why I didnt think of that.... Im thinking I could double the opening of the window.
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06-08-2015, 12:49 PM
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Great--my next project
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06-10-2015, 10:45 AM
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I used 5/16 drill bit.
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06-14-2015, 10:45 AM
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Going to do this also. Nice job and thanks for the "how to".
Now just have to get all those windows to slide a little easier. Silicone maybe?
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06-14-2015, 12:15 PM
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Yes, has anyone gotten the windows to slide easier?!?!
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06-14-2015, 04:14 PM
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Yes, has anyone gotten the windows to slide easier?!?!
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Yes, silicon spray works quite well.
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06-22-2015, 07:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ksilvi
We've always been bothered by how small the opening was on the bedroom window in our Crusader 295rst. It would only be open about 2" in the up position. We added another set of holes to the window frame this weekend so that at least it can be opened the entire height of the screen. Even 2" more makes an improvement. Attachment 79351
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Did this window mod to my Lacrosse last weekend 
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08-21-2016, 02:24 PM
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Finally got around to this Mod in our 2013 295RST. Thanks for the tip
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08-25-2016, 09:56 PM
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Great tip never thought about doing this but it makes perfect sense.
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