Vivaro Campervan Side Window Fitting Installation

In this video, I cover fitting a tinted window in the sliding door of my Vauxhall (Opel) Vivaro campervan conversion (See below for items used links). The Vivaro side window fitting is very straight forward and transforms the sliding door, allowing a lot more light in to the campervan conversion and granting a great view when sitting inside the camper looking out. The sliding door window is fitted by cutting out the outer skin of the door, using the inner skin as a template for cutting. Once the window hole is cut, window bonding sealant is used to ensure the window is both water tight and fitted permanently.
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[@Witteringtrucker]

I found it easier and cleaner finish to cut the hole and then carpet ghe door. That way you can tuck the excess carpet between the two metal skins before applying the edging strip. And finish installing the window.

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

Not a bad idea

[@oasnap]

Thanks for the tip. Just made a note of that one.

[@tempestfugit64]

Your getting there my friend. So far so good. 👍👍

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

Thanks 👍

[@TheRichMaxwellChannel]

Good video. I've got an older vivaro to convert and have the barn door windows and 2 sides to do. I really wanted the barn doors so I can have a centre mirror and see out of the back. I'm too used to cars where I can see out the back!

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

you can always fit a reverse camera and put it on a live power feed to give the same as a mirror

[@thenoworriesnomad]

As always and its looking good..👍👍

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

Thanks 👍

[@delscorey8727]

Nice job ..good work

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

Thank you

[@hotpointbrownlover3365]

you could use this for the nissan nv300/renault trafic

[@stevedelaney9912]

Have you had any side effects of using that angle grinder? I heard the hot metal fragments burn your paint and eventually you’ll have rust spots where the paints burnt?

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

no issues and most of the sparks/fragments went inside the van which were just swept away when completed. Clean any area after carrying out grinding and there should be no problems, but I'd always recommend using a jigsaw over a grinder, I just ran out of jigsaw blades at the time

[@BluejuiceT4]

This is exactly what happened to my white T4 😢

[@hotpointbrownlover3365]

you could use this video for a nissan primstar nissan nv 300 renault trafic

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

same method yes, different window though

[@derekt7606]

Man hope no one uses that truck when it’s 30’c. You need some ventilation.

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

Both front windows wind down, sliding door opens, rear doors open, a tiny opening in the side window would make practically zero difference

[@xtc2v]

You could have let light in with a sky light plus it would have vented hot air without the problems of opening a window, had a mozzy screen and blackout blind built in

[@lys823]

Most of the roof is covered with the solar panel so not an option. I would prefer the door window anyway. I like a nice view when I'm parked up

[@xtc2v]

@@lys823 I guess I'm not a view guy. Insulation is only as good as its weakest link. A window will negate some of the insulation/soundproofing.....a compromise on performance. Enjoy your view.

[@lys823]

@@xtc2v I can't see the point in going anywhere if you don't want to see outside. May as well stay on the drive

[@xtc2v]

@@lys823 Folks that lived in a town, when they get older, often want the peace of the countryside. I grew up as an only child in a sparsely populated rural area. Countryside brings out in me a desolate feeling of boredom and loneliness.

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

Solar on the roof takes up the space and both front windows wind down, sliding door opens, rear doors open, adding a roof vent wouldn't make that much difference nor let much light in

[@austinhowesah]

Can I ask what are the front seats you have in the van. They don't look standard. Did you have to modify them to get them to fit.

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

Mazda rx8 seats and yet needs mods for them to fit

[@chrisdoeslots]

Hi do you have a link for the glass and fitting kit please

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

Should be one in the description

[@jcoleburt]

Hi what type of carpet are you using.

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

4 way stretch carpet, there are carpeting videos with links to it on my channel videos

[@avacado1896]

Do you get the window casket

[@ScottMcMillan-c5r]

Did your window fall out. There is hardly any adhesive on it ?

[@TheCampervanBuilder]

Of course not, maybe you missed the double layer I applied, no shortage at all