Installing windows
We chose C.R. Laurence windows for our Sprinter van. After a lot of research using the sources below and elsewhere, it seemed the biggest challenge to putting in the windows was finding the space and time to do it.
Materials list
Parts
- Passenger side sliding door crew window (also available here)
- Driver side crew window (also available here)
Consumables
- Primer
- Daubers
- Mineral spirits and/or high-proof isopropyl alcohol (avoid water-based cleaners)
- Masking tape
- Drop cloths
- Sharpie or other marker
- Paper towels
- Beers
Tools
- Cutting tool of your choice
- Drill, drill bits, and step bit
- Metal file, grinder, or belt sander to remove the rough edges
- Screwdriver, impact driver, or other way to drive screws
- Vacuum cleaner
Lessons learned
In the end we realized installing windows is easy. The hard part is deciding to make the first cut.
The first window took a few hours of prep, then cutting, then re-cutting to fit the window. The second window took about an hour from prep to cut hole with the window fitting in it.
Research sources
This isn’t everything, but I think it’s everything that mattered.
Textual walk-through
CamperVan HQ window instructions.
Short and to the point
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNeKjk3sdsY
Tedious detail…perhaps not best advice
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwHXdseMEdc