Rear Door Window Trim Ideas

[kdewit]

I've got the stock plastic trim for the lower part of the rear doors, and wondering what to do for the upper part.
I see some builds that remove all the stock plastic and do a DIY custom interior wall.
This is what I have:


Is there any reason not to just buy the stock upper trim, except possibly the $280 price tag?
Stock Window Trim
Seems like an easy and professional look.
What are you doing?

 

[RVBarry]

I have the MB upper trim.
Main downside is there are no storage cubbies, speaker holes, shades/curtain hooks, etc.
But some attach nets or hooks themselves.

 

[kdewit]

Seems better for wintertime insulation.
Could window covers be attached to the upper plastic trim? I guess the metal allows for using magnets.

 

[gas_sprinter]

How thick is the plastic trim?

Just for the reference, maxxfans interior plastic trim allows the magnets to be used for the various fan covers available in the market, also acknowledge that plastic trim piece is thin.
I have the Xplr covers from Paul and the thin metal strip gets attached to the back side of the fan interior trim piece (double sided tape) and the actual fan covers have the magnets allowed to be attached to the ceiling fans.

 

[Rocksnsalt]

I’ve had this idea of making the rear windows a useful storage/insulated area.
I like the functionality of CAVans ClimaShade, but would like a piece that also attaches to the interior skin of upper door window area and has a zip open pocket like the clima shade but filling the window area. So things like towels, blankets, laundry or whatever soft items can be stored in that (usually under utilized) space.
This could add significant R value to the area and still be useable for viewing if desired.
Versions could be made for use with or without factory plastic.
Snaps, twist lock fasteners, magnets, hook and loop, or screws could be fastener choices.

I mentioned this to Jason of CAVans at an Expo a couple years ago, but he didn’t seem to view the vision as viable.
Oh well.
Wish I knew a seamstress, or whatever the male version of that is.

 

[kdewit]

One thought is that the exposed metal itself is going to be a 'thermal bridge' that will convect heat out of the van more than if it was covered by plastic. I do have insulation in the door cavities, including that little cubby at the top. I use the windows for visibility and light, so I want a removable window cover for winter.

 

[kdewit]

I have the MB upper trim.
Main downside is there are no storage cubbies, speaker holes, shades/curtain hooks, etc.
But some attach nets or hooks themselves.

I assume if I bought the trim, it would just pop right on with fasteners and magnets, like the lower trim.
It seems like the best option for finishing. I don't need the top cubby, it covers the metal, and I can still attach a removable window cover.

 

[Rocksnsalt]

One thought is that the exposed metal itself is going to be a 'thermal bridge' that will convect heat out of the van more than if it was covered by plastic. I do have insulation in the door cavities, including that little cubby at the top. I use the windows for visibility and light, so I want a removable window cover for winter.

The thermal bridge issue would be somewhat reduced with the window/door shade storage system I mentioned above.
As reduced as well if not better than anything I’ve seen. The material on the metal areas of the door could be similar to window shades in R value.

 

[RVBarry]

How thick is the plastic trim?

Thin enough that you could add magnets to the backside of it.
Thick enough (1-1.5", mostly air) that magnets on the cabin side would not stick to the door metal through the trim.

 

[RVBarry]

There's a free full set of rear door panels right now:

VS30: 2019+ - SOLD - 2024 Rear door trim plus window covers - Castle Rock, CO

Price: Free, pickup only, won’t ship Description: Upper and lower plastic OEM trim that were modified by Winnebago to accommodate their window covers (vehicle is a 2025 Winnebago Adventure Wagon). I’m also including the attachment clips. No photo of those as the site will only let me attach 5...

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[NMmonkeyman]

I cut a small piece of baltic plywood with 2 storage holes for the small area above the rear windows. I used rivet nuts to screw in 1/4 eye bolts in the 4 corners. I store my rear window covers in the holes. I also can attach small items to the eye bolts for additional storage. Works well and took only a few minutes and a few dollars in left over parts to complete.
On the other side I attached some LED lights and threaded the electrical thru the flexible wire snake. Also used a similar storage set up with 3 small hinged doors for the area above the slider door.

 

[paulheckel]

I've got the stock plastic trim for the lower part of the rear doors, and wondering what to do for the upper part.
I see some builds that remove all the stock plastic and do a DIY custom interior wall.
This is what I have:
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Is there any reason not to just buy the stock upper trim, except possibly the $280 price tag?
Stock Window Trim
Seems like an easy and professional look.
What are you doing?

I purchased these from a seller on Etsy. Good quality, easy to install, fairly inexpensive. I use the one over the sliding door a lot.