Would you want a powered sliding rear window?

[PBCounty]

I wouldn't. Hell I've never even opened my rear window. I like simple anyway. I love my manual windows, manual door locks, manual seats, manual mirrors, etc.

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[DirkG]

I voted "no" because of unnecessary cost and weight. However, I've always been jealous of the 4Runner rear power window going down, so if we could have a power window go down so it's all open, I'm game.

 

[RougeShot12er]

I voted "no" because of unnecessary cost and weight. However, I've always been jealous of the 4Runner rear power window going down, so if we could have a power window go down so it's all open, I'm game.

If the whole back window went down like the Toyotas that would be pretty cool. I think some of their trucks had that as well.

 

[Xplor]

Not really. Had one on our F150 and never used it. I would actually prefer a solid rear window if I had the choice.

Same here.

 

[Setec641A]

I have a power rear slider on my F150 and use it frequently, when the weather is nice. This is one thing I wish Jeep would include.

 

[Dilly’S Willy]

I voted "no" because of unnecessary cost and weight. However, I've always been jealous of the 4Runner rear power window going down, so if we could have a power window go down so it's all open, I'm game.

How much weight do you think it would add?

And without making a whole new top, fitting new glass, reinforcing the rear of the cab and restructuring it, that isn't viable.

We're talking working with the existing equipment. Thus the power option for the sliding rear window.

I appreciate your input!

 

[BourbonRunner]

I print 2A things on my Bambu printers all the time, and anything else I want.

I'll write you guys from the camps!

You don't need to write me, I'll be in the next hooch over. :P

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

I voted no because the one I have in my F150 rarely gets opened.

 

[Janster]

Naa…… I’ve had several trucks with manual sliding rear windows and I’ve NEVER opened any of them. I’m not sure what the purpose is… I mean, I open the rear windows and have all the air flow I could possibly want - aside from taking the top, doors, and freedom panels off.

 

[BourbonRunner]

Naa…… I’ve had several trucks with manual sliding rear windows and I’ve NEVER opened any of them. I’m not sure what the purpose is… I mean, I open the rear windows and have all the air flow I could possibly want - aside from taking the top, doors, and freedom panels off.

The purpose is pretty simple: They tell the difference between a Good Ol' Boy and a Redneck.

A Redneck throws his empty beer cans out the window onto the road.

A Good Ol' Boy throws his empty beer cans out the back window and into the truck's bed.

 

[J Sierra]

I buy, Arduino $5 bucks

Arduino projects could be had for under $200 10 years ago, now you're looking at $750-1000

 

[Dilly’S Willy]

I buy, Arduino $5 bucks

I've seen those on Aliexpress, but with my experience they don't always have the same quality as the official units (mostly discontinued models now) and have a hit or miss record of being fully compatible with some modules I would use...or just have lower specs for my projects.

At that point I'd rather use a legit Nano model.

 

[Falcor]

I use the power rear window on my Ridgeline daily. It gets the hot air out quick with the AC on. It's also nice on the drive to work to open up the sunroof and the rear window.

This really should be standard just like power windows and door locks are now. I wonder if repurposing something like a Dodge/Ram rear window setup would work. I know it's not technically that easy.

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[gonemad]

I voted no because the one I have in my F150 rarely gets opened.

Likewise. I traded an F150 for my last Glad, and I NEVER used it.

 

[azmojave]

No. I tried it open once and the air flow was horrible. I pulled over, closed it, and it’s never been opened again. Cracking all four windows gives plenty of air and it’s not obnoxious.

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