I summarized all of the knowledge that I've learned over the years about van windows, and installed some on my latest ford e350 sportsmobile van.
Product Links
- Arctic tern windows (universal): https://tinyurl.com/4kmn4utt
- CRL universal window for e350: https://tinyurl.com/8k4ybxke
- CRL sprinter windows: https://tinyurl.com/bdcmjwbd
- CRL promaster windows: https://tinyurl.com/yzrbu743
- CRL transit windows: https://tinyurl.com/2zj3r2hk
Tool Links
- Drill: https://amzn.to/4ePibCM
- Jigsaw: https://amzn.to/3BOAvNQ
- Angle Grinder: https://amzn.to/488GSrp
- Cordless Dremel: https://amzn.to/4dPzVwn
- Straight Metal Jigsaw Blades (for main hole): https://amzn.to/3NrZKYT
- Scroll Metal Jigsaw Blades (for curves in main hole): https://amzn.to/3C0jNuI
- Metal Cutting Wheel (for inside sheet metal): https://amzn.to/3Ns5IZE
- Scraper / Trim tools: https://amzn.to/40adFdA
- Metal Cutting Wheel for Dremel (inside sheet metal curves): https://amzn.to/3YaqQsj
Timestamps:
0:00 - 0:22 Intro (what we'll cover)
0:22 - 1:52 Drawbacks of windows in a van
1:52 - 3:58 Benefits of windows in a van
3:58 - 6:44 Where to position your windows
6:44 - 10:08 Which windows should YOU buy?
10:08 - 11:28 Best overall setup
11:28 - 14:04 Our E350 window layout
14:04 - 14:52 Unboxing & first impressions
14:52 - 20:14 Creating a template
20:14 - 23:44 Placement of the window
23:44 - 28:12 Cutting window hole
28:12 - 33:26 Removing inside sheet metal
33:26 - 36:33 Mounting the window
36:33 - 38:08 First window results!!!
38:08 - 39:16 Installing the reamining windows
39:16 - 40:39 Leak test
40:39 - 45:23 Lessons learned + new tips
45:23 - 47:00 Results