An open Polaris RZR RS1 pulls its own dust cloud forward into the cockpit, and this UTV Zilla tinted rear window shuts that path off with a sealed 3/16-inch polycarbonate panel cut around the factory snorkel.
Read this part before ordering: UTV Zilla states the window only works with the factory snorkel installed, and fitting it means drilling two holes in that snorkel. They state the holes do not affect the snorkel's performance or the protection it provides. Hardware and instructions are included, but if your snorkel has been removed for an aftermarket intake this panel will not fit your machine.
The panel carries a rubber seal around the edge to keep dust out and stop rattling, and a harness slot is cut in for aftermarket harnesses so the straps pass through without you cutting the window or leaving a gap around them. It is tinted only, which cuts glare from behind and hides the back of the machine.
Key Features
- 3/16" tinted polycarbonate construction
- Rubber seal to help keep out dust and prevent rattling
- Harness slot for aftermarket harnesses
- Hardware and instructions included
- Requires the factory snorkel to be installed, plus two drilled holes in it
- Designed and made in the USA
Built To Solve: Your Own Trail Dust Filling The Polaris RZR RS1 Cockpit
- An open rear end lets the machine draw its own dust forward into the seat, which is why riders get coated even sitting up front
- Riding in a group means eating everyone else's dust and then your own on top of it
- Rain and spray come in from behind with nothing to stop them
- Glare and low sun from behind wash out the view forward
- Panels without an edge seal let dust in around the gap and rattle on rough ground
- Cutting a solid rear panel to clear harness straps ruins the panel and leaves a dust gap
- Acrylic panels crack when something finds them; polycarbonate flexes instead
Best For: Stock-Snorkel RS1 Machines Ridden In Dust Or In A Group
- RS1s that still have the factory snorkel fitted - this is a hard requirement, not a preference
- Dry desert and trail riding where airborne dust is the main complaint
- Group riders whose machine spends the day behind others
- Machines running an aftermarket harness - the harness slot is cut in for exactly that
- Owners who already have a windshield and roof and want to close the cab off
- Not the right pick if your snorkel has been removed, or if you are not willing to drill two holes in it
- Not the right pick if you want a clear rear view - this panel is tinted only
Specifications
- Material: 3/16" tinted polycarbonate
- Tint: tinted only, no clear option
- Coating: not hard coated
- Sealing: rubber seal to keep out dust and prevent rattling
- Harness compatibility: harness slot cut for aftermarket harnesses
- Included: hardware and instructions
- Required: factory snorkel installed; two holes must be drilled in the snorkel
- Origin: designed and made in the USA
- Manufacturer Part Number: ZL-RS1-RR-T
Fitment
Fits the Polaris RZR RS1. UTV Zilla publishes fitment as RS1, all years, with no model years stated, so no year restriction is applied here. This differs from UTV Zilla's RS1 roofs, which are published as 2018-2022.
FACTORY SNORKEL REQUIRED. UTV Zilla states this window only works with the factory snorkel installed, and that installation requires drilling two holes in it. The manufacturer states those holes do not affect the snorkel's performance or protection. If the snorkel has been removed from your machine, this panel will not fit. Fitment is not guaranteed on applications that are not listed.
FAQ
Will this fit my RS1 if I have removed the factory snorkel?
No. UTV Zilla is explicit: it only works with the factory snorkel installed. The panel is cut around the snorkel, so if yours has come off for an aftermarket intake or a cage change, this window will not fit. Check before you order - this is the single most common reason it would not work on your machine.
Do I really have to drill my snorkel?
Yes, two holes. UTV Zilla states that drilling them does not affect the snorkel's performance or the protection it provides, and the hardware and instructions come in the box. It is still a permanent modification to a factory part, so it is worth knowing before the window arrives rather than after.
Does a rear window actually keep dust out?
It stops the biggest source of it. An open rear end lets the machine pull its own dust cloud forward into the cockpit, which is why riders end up coated even sitting up front. A solid panel with a rubber seal around it closes that path. Dust can still come over the hood, so a windshield is the other half of the job.
Will it work with my harness?
Yes - there is a harness slot cut into the panel for aftermarket harnesses, so the straps pass through without you cutting the window or leaving a dust gap around them. That is designed in, not a workaround.
Which RS1 model years does it fit?
UTV Zilla publishes fitment as Polaris RS1, all years, with no model years stated, so no year restriction applies. The real constraint on this product is not the year - it is the factory snorkel, which must still be fitted.
Is it tinted or clear?
Tinted only. The tint cuts glare coming in from behind and hides whatever is in the back of the machine. The material is 3/16-inch tinted polycarbonate, which is the impact-resistant choice over acrylic, though it is not hard coated so it will scratch if wiped dry.
Why UTV Zilla
UTV Zilla builds windshields, roofs, rear windows and doors across Polaris, Can-Am, Kawasaki and Arctic Cat platforms, and the line is priced to protect a machine rather than to rival it. Panels are CNC cut in the USA.
Two design calls on this one are worth noticing. The harness slot is cut in rather than left to the customer and a knife, and the edge seal is specified to keep dust out rather than only to stop rattles - on a rear window those are the two things that decide whether it does its job.
Close Off The Front Of Your Polaris RZR RS1 Too
A rear window stops the dust coming from behind, which is the worst of it on an RS1, but the front is still wide open. Pair it with the UTV Zilla RS1 vented glass windshield, the hard-coated full polycarbonate windshield, or the half windshield if you want to keep some airflow, and add the tinted polycarbonate doors and a roof to finish the cab. Before you order this panel, confirm two things: that your factory snorkel is still on the machine, and that you are willing to drill two holes in it.
