Clear window replacement in door

[livinthelife]

I'm considering replacing the window in the door of my 2022 303 to the clear window with a shade.
Been thinking about heat and security. There are only a couple on the mkt, but is there any input on one brand or the other for quality? Is there any issues with the built in shade? The install looks pretty straight fwd.

Thanks
Ray

The only issue I have with our clear window (with interior shade) replacement is that you have to go outside, down the steps to put the shade up/down. Wish it was accessible with the door closed.

[Rgpracer]

Thanks livin....yea, several people have made that observation.....considering that.

QUOTE=livinthelife;433662]The only issue I have with our clear window (with interior shade) replacement is that you have to go outside, down the steps to put the shade up/down. Wish it was accessible with the door closed.[/QUOTE]

[stroguy]

Also consider mounting the shade with the pull up. What I mean is you mount the window upside down and pull down on the shade to open vs close. Reason being is you can have it down 1 or 2 inches and see out, but nobody can see in, even standing on the stairs. They would only see ceiling. It adds a somewhat layer of security. We love our shade. Get some popsicle sticks and smooth them down as a wedge for removing the old window.

Good luck

[Hoopy Frood]

Maybe I'm confused, but if you have to open the door in order to lower the shade so you can see out, doesn't that kind of negate any security concerns?

[Rgpracer]

100% my thoughts!!!!😉

Maybe I'm confused, but if you have to open the door in order to lower the shade so you can see out, doesn't that kind of negate any security concerns?

[stroguy]

Well it only takes 17 seconds to lower the shade from the top down 2”. From that point on you can see out but others cannot see in.

[Hoopy Frood]

Well it only takes 17 seconds to lower the shade from the top down 2”. From that point on you can see out but others cannot see in.

Hmm, no offense, but unless the glass is mirrored, if you can see their face, they can see you. I guess if you stay in sketchy areas, security may be more of a concern.

[stroguy]

When we meet I’ll display the geometry of my point. Cannot explain here and no offense taken.

[stroguy]

I guess if you stay in sketchy areas, security may be more of a concern.

Grade schools typically are not considered sketchy areas.

Anything can happen anywhere.

[Hoopy Frood]

When we meet I’ll display the geometry of my point. Cannot explain here and no offense taken.

No offense taken, but geometry says unless you're using a periscope/mirror, if you can see their eyes, straight line, they can see yours too. Two way street, granted if you can't see their eyes they also can't see yours.