Can this be installed backwards to be able to open from the outside of a chicken coop?
573680
We put these windows in our chicken coop and open the windows from inside the coop. I think it will work but opening from inside the coop hasn't been difficult.
573681
I see no reason why you can't install it backward if you are have the framing skills to make it look right. It has only a small inner frame vs. the wide one you see in this photo. So framing and final trim is important.
1700258
I don't believe so. I'm sure you could but it would look goofey cause it would have to be mounted reverse
1070964
we made the platform from included directions, then attached hardware cloth around that. Then added fence posts against the front corners to make a covered run from the door. then we can open the door by reaching through. There's no real way to attach anything TO the coop itself that can't be torn off by an insistent predator, but it's small enough to keep near our front door. If I had to leave the coop unsupervised, I would build a covered enclosure for the whole thing, as it's only about 4 feet tall without the platform I built.
1738606
It seems like you'd have to have the motor on the outside of the coop to do that and then the string would be in the middle of the walkway - so don't know how that would actually work. Mine goes up and down inside the coop - doesn't become the walkway.
1184084
No it can only be installed one way. There are pilot holes etc that must be matched up.
1909102
Yes it can! I have mine constructed with the doors reversed from the picture. (Shelf door on the right side)
432518
Definitely not as the frame of the construction has to be resting on the outside of the door frame. So it would not be possible to open the door if it was mounted this way.
1725122
Yes, you can. That's where I installed mine. If you have siding on your exterior wall, you may want to to cut it out where the box will go.
229418
No, I don't think so. It has sliders to allow you to move it forward and backwards. I have it on my Toyota Highlander. It does prevent me from opening my back hatch door all the way up. I work around that by using the window door.
155340
Yes you can install from the outside. Just be careful not to drop anything.
1082782
Hi Amy, Unfortunately, no the door cannot be switched to open in the other direction.
201813
Yes you can. You install this to the outside rail then the other door slides right passed it.
659660
You would have to attach the box to a wooden frame and then attach a door you can open that closes on to the frame. If you do this, add a spring lock to the door that opens onto the frame so that no raccoons or predators can get in...as they will try. You would not want to attach the boxes to a door that opens as a hen could be in one when you open and get trained to not use the box in fear if the box swings. That said, if you do not want to attach the box to a wooden frame that's open, it's actually easy to walk into the coop and get the eggs from the front for me--depending on your coop configuration. You would have to attach the box to a wooden frame and then attach a door you can open that closes on to the frame. If you do this, add a spring lock to the door that opens onto the frame so that no raccoons or predators can get in...as they will try. You would not want to attach the boxes to a door that opens as a hen could be in one when you open and get trained to not use the box in fear if the box swings. That said, if you do not want to attach the box to a wooden frame that's open, it's actually easy to walk into the coop and get the eggs from the front for me--depending on your coop... » Read More You would have to attach the box to a wooden frame and then attach a door you can open that closes on to the frame. If you do this, add a spring lock to the door that opens onto the frame so that no raccoons or predators can get in...as they will try. You would not want to attach the boxes to a door that opens as a hen could be in one when you open and get trained to not use the box in fear if the box swings. That said, if you do not want to attach the box to a wooden frame that's open, it's actually easy to walk into the coop and get the eggs from the front for me--depending on your coop configuration. « Show Less
261477
Unfortunately no. The set up is predrilled and switching sides will not work.
289669
Well, it must be able to accomodate the deadbolt being on the left or right side of the door, so it should be able to be mounted backwards regardless of the side your deadbolt is on. However you could simply unlock your door from the outside, so not sure that would accomplish what you are looking for. Love the product!
143281
I'm sure you could. The base is square so I don't think it would matter in which direction it is installed.
860082
We bought two and installed them next to each other so that they open from the center out. We handled which way they opened by simply flipping one over. There isn't really a "right side up." :)