R-pod Owners Forum : Emergency Exit Window http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : I need HELP!!! : Emergency Exit Window Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 21 May 2026 07:00:33 +0000 Mon, 07 Oct 2019 21:15:32 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=12748 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Emergency Exit Window : Unfortunately, I can't see... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12748&PID=127515#127515 Author: StephenH
Subject: 12748
Posted: 07 Oct 2019 at 9:15pm

Unfortunately, I can't see what you are describing. It sounds like something got pinched in there when it was open and bent the metal hinge, but I don't know. Is there any way you can bend it back?]]> Mon, 07 Oct 2019 21:15:32 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12748&PID=127515#127515 Emergency Exit Window : No, but the hinge metal is slightly... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12748&PID=127512#127512 Author: poohbill
Subject: 12748
Posted: 07 Oct 2019 at 5:57pm

No, but the hinge metal is slightly warped.]]> Mon, 07 Oct 2019 17:57:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12748&PID=127512#127512 Emergency Exit Window : Is there something in the way... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12748&PID=127506#127506 Author: StephenH
Subject: 12748
Posted: 07 Oct 2019 at 3:46pm

Is there something in the way preventing it from shutting properly?]]> Mon, 07 Oct 2019 15:46:25 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12748&PID=127506#127506 Emergency Exit Window : The window hinge on our 2016 trailer... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12748&PID=127505#127505 Author: poohbill
Subject: 12748
Posted: 07 Oct 2019 at 3:34pm

The window hinge on our 2016 trailer sprung the first time I opened it and now won't seal against the gasket on the front top corner. Gorilla tape is our only protectant until I can install a new window into the frame.]]> Mon, 07 Oct 2019 15:34:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12748&PID=127505#127505 Emergency Exit Window : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aRyCjzyF5E ... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12748&PID=122772#122772 Author: furpod
Subject: 12748
Posted: 10 Apr 2019 at 3:31pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aRyCjzyF5E]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2019 15:31:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12748&PID=122772#122772 Emergency Exit Window : That's a good idea too...I... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12748&PID=122771#122771 Author: podwerkz
Subject: 12748
Posted: 10 Apr 2019 at 2:57pm

That's a good idea too...I might do the same thing. ]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2019 14:57:11 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12748&PID=122771#122771 Emergency Exit Window : We use our emergency window for... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12748&PID=122770#122770 Author: Pod People
Subject: 12748
Posted: 10 Apr 2019 at 2:31pm

We use our emergency window for additional ventilation.  We made an interior screen that covers the entire window. It attaches to the frame with velcro-the hook side is sewn to the screen and the loop side is glued to the window frame.  We had to remove the window valence board in order to permanently install the screen. We open both emergency red handles and prop the window open about 10" with a small piece of 3/4"x 10" pvc pipe.  It works great.
Vann
]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2019 14:31:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12748&PID=122770#122770 Emergency Exit Window : Originally posted by... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12748&PID=122769#122769 Author: podwerkz
Subject: 12748
Posted: 10 Apr 2019 at 1:47pm

Originally posted by David and Danette

  All three of our camper r-pod, Vibe and Vista we have always opened the emergency window for extra ventilation. 

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 Also the emergency windows have had screens so they are made to be opened for the option of ventilation.


Yip! Thanks, I went out there and sure enough, the window pops open with a hinge up top. You can't really see the hinge from the outside, its just a bar or ridge of aluminum. 

And yes, it has a sliding section of glass, and a screen too.

Now I just need to fabricate a little 'prop-rod' so I can leave it part way open during light rain....who needs one of them fancy-shmancy Class A's?

Tongue
]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2019 13:47:30 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12748&PID=122769#122769 Emergency Exit Window : Originally posted by podwerkzIf... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12748&PID=122768#122768 Author: TheBum
Subject: 12748
Posted: 10 Apr 2019 at 1:37pm

Originally posted by podwerkz

If I modified the hinges of the grab handle, it might not be as secure when the pod is rolling down the road...but I will look at it again.


You'd only need to modify them on the side toward the door and not by much. They should still hold against most wind currents. You could travel with the handle swung back instead of forward, although I understand some people's desire to make the handle an extra door security feature while traveling down the road.]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2019 13:37:20 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12748&PID=122768#122768 Emergency Exit Window : All three of our camper r-pod,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12748&PID=122764#122764 Author: David and Danette
Subject: 12748
Posted: 10 Apr 2019 at 12:05pm

  All three of our camper r-pod, Vibe and Vista we have always opened the emergency window for extra ventilation. The arm that pushes window out locks or latched in place and keeps widow held open. All three campers the emergency windows have been hinged at the top they haven't fell to the ground. Maybe the newer r-pods have a different emergency window. I would look at the top of the window to see if it has a hinge. Also the emergency windows have had screens so they are made to be opened for the option of ventilation.]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2019 12:05:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12748&PID=122764#122764 Emergency Exit Window : If I modified the hinges of the... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12748&PID=122763#122763 Author: podwerkz
Subject: 12748
Posted: 10 Apr 2019 at 11:41am

If I modified the hinges of the grab handle, it might not be as secure when the pod is rolling down the road...but I will look at it again.]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2019 11:41:06 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12748&PID=122763#122763 Emergency Exit Window : Originally posted by JhollerI'm... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12748&PID=122761#122761 Author: TheBum
Subject: 12748
Posted: 10 Apr 2019 at 11:12am

Originally posted by Jholler

I'm not sure about the window, but try opening the door with the grab handle closed. I was surprised myself at how easy it is to push the handle out of the way.


If the grab handle doesn't swing out, then you can grind down some material on the handle hinges to get it to move with minimal force.]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2019 11:12:33 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12748&PID=122761#122761 Emergency Exit Window : I'm not sure about the window,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12748&PID=122758#122758 Author: Jholler
Subject: 12748
Posted: 10 Apr 2019 at 10:27am

I'm not sure about the window, but try opening the door with the grab handle closed. I was surprised myself at how easy it is to push the handle out of the way.]]> Wed, 10 Apr 2019 10:27:29 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12748&PID=122758#122758 Emergency Exit Window : It has a sticker... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=12748&PID=122757#122757 Author: podwerkz
Subject: 12748
Posted: 10 Apr 2019 at 9:11am

It has a sticker that says: 'OPEN ONLY IN CASE OF EMERGENCY'

Obviously that is an emergency window, but is there a seal or something that breaks when you open it?

Does it fall on the ground when opened?

I dont want to just force it open to find out that I broke something, but it would be nice to know if it can be opened and then closed again with no damage. 

You know that big nice folding entry handle by the door?

If some jokester decided to swing that handle across the camper door while the person inside is asleep, it will make it difficult to open that door, so that makes me wonder, if that happened, can I crawl out the Emergency Exit without damaging the window itself? 

I'm a big guy, so yeah, I could kick open the door, but I'd hate to bust that grab handle, but I would have to if I wanted to exit, which I'm sure I would!

BTW this emergency window is 6 feet across from the main exit, but about 12 feet from the bed. Makes no sense to me. In my old motorhome, the Emergency Exit was very close to the bed.




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