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08-21-2011, 12:49 PM
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emergency exit window
We have a 2011 SPringdale 294BHSSR. I just noticed that the lower bunk in the rear of TT has an emergency window with no screen. Is that normal?? The exit window in the main bedroom has a screen, just found this a little odd. Does anyone have the same TT and could possibly tell me if they have a screen in the rear bunkroom exit window?
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08-21-2011, 04:11 PM
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My 2011 Montanna exit window,which is over a dresser, comes from factory screened with directions on how to remove screen and open window on a sticker. I have found many inconsistencies in same product lines from Keystone. I was thinking to remove my screen as it is totally unnecessary and another thing to remove after you get to the top of the dresser mounted there in order to get to and out the window; especially for older people!
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08-22-2011, 03:12 AM
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Those emergency windows which have operational windows should and typically are screened. I know ours are.
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08-22-2011, 05:28 AM
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Our Alpine has 3 of them and all screened
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08-22-2011, 07:13 AM
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Thanks for pointing out that the emergency exit windows in many models are operational and screened. In anything that I have seen, had or have, these windows have not been operational and left unscreened. My above post saying that "emergency windows are not screened since they normally not opened" will be deleted since it is not correct.
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08-22-2011, 08:49 AM
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I have one that is operational by a flat bar rod that swings to lock and it is screened. I have another that requires lifting up a red handle, not intended to be operated on a regular basis and it is not screened.
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08-23-2011, 06:05 AM
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Screens
We just picked up a 2007 Montana Mountaineer and it has screens on them as well, they can be opened and closed with the grey swing arm. Lets alot of air in very nice when you just need a breeze and not AC on a cool summers night.
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08-23-2011, 07:05 AM
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Screened versus non screened
On our Outback 329FBH; the rear master emergency window actually has both a huge window exit for safety which is not screened AND a separate screened crank out ventilation window. This is in addition to each side of the queen bed having it's own screen window for ventilation.
Generally feel both safe and breezy.
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08-25-2011, 09:10 PM
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I've been wondering about this. In our Alpine, the bedroom window above the dresser is an emergency exit but it is screened. Does this mean it is operational? I've been to afraid to try it. I don't understand why the screen would be there if it's not meant to be used and would love to get some cross-ventilation happening.
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08-26-2011, 03:53 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mel07green
I've been wondering about this. In our Alpine, the bedroom window above the dresser is an emergency exit but it is screened. Does this mean it is operational? I've been to afraid to try it. I don't understand why the screen would be there if it's not meant to be used and would love to get some cross-ventilation happening.
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I have had these EXIT windows on the past two Keystone trailers. Just swing the handle out and use it to push the window out (it hinges at the top) and rest the handle on the built in catch. Sometimes it's a little hard to initially open the window due to the rubber seal sticking. The screen has a red handle on it and is meant to be a quick pull out in an emergency, the swing out handle will come all the way out of the window frame so that the window can swing up and allow you to squeeze out for safety. I don't know about you but it looks like I might have a little trouble squeezing out that hole but if the trailer was on fire I'll bet I could do it!
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08-26-2011, 04:41 AM
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Our 2011 296BHSSR has screens on both exit windows as well. Only TT I've seen they were was a Jayco we had that the window didn't function like the others for air circulation.
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08-26-2011, 06:55 AM
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During high winds I have had my bedroom exit window handle pull through the slot. Had to rap a rubber band around the red end of the handle. Now it doesn't pull through but is easily removed in case of an emergency.
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08-26-2011, 10:16 AM
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We've had the large (screened/emergency exit) window in the bedroom of our last 3 RV's - have always
opened/used them for ventilation. As Scott said... we (also) wrap a thick rubber band around the
tip end of the swing arm handle, to act as a 'stopper'. The wind can/will pull the latch handle to
the outside - been there done that too
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08-29-2011, 02:52 PM
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So one more time for the dummies (me!). I can use that scary red lever to open the window a little without the whole thing popping right out and falling to the ground?
Just my luck to find this out at the END OF SUMMER
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08-29-2011, 03:21 PM
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Well, figure I should post a follow-up. After going back and forth with Keystone customer service about not having a screen in a functioning emergency window, I was told the screens only belong a double-paned window. If I would like a screen then I would have to purchase one from a dealer. Hows that for BS???
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08-29-2011, 06:55 PM
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I would see if the dealer has a trailer with the same window and see if it has a screen and see if they will work with you. It's worth a try, Hank ...... Somehow I just can't see my corpulent body going through that window and falling eight feet, head first, to the ground.
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06-09-2013, 02:37 PM
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We recently purchased a 2012 Cougar 24RKS TT. Although it's a relatively small unit, it has two doors and four or five double-paned exit windows, none of which are screened. We're trying to figure out how to add a screen to the bedroom exit window, as we found out after we bought the unit that there were no screened windows in the bedroom. OK if you've got AC running, but pretty stuffy with no ventilation other than the roof vent.
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06-09-2013, 03:07 PM
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Mel07, I asked that same question! The way it's labeled you'd think it was like pulling a pin on a granade! Back to screen question, both exit windows in my Springdale are screened. However the one in the kitchen is blocked by the dishwasher.
Hankpage, we (as in the royal WE) decided one night after some refreshing adult bevs that WE should measure our bodies to see who should go first. I lost! I'm thinking of keeping a roll of aluminum foil on my side of the bed so I can wrap my fat *** and get out the door if there's a fire!
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06-09-2013, 03:11 PM
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I must need to get my confuser checked. I type in a 3 letter word and I get ***!
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06-11-2013, 08:59 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CUFFS054
I must need to get my confuser checked. I type in a 3 letter word and I get ***!
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it's the forum software censor ... bad words are changed to ***s. However, unintended consequences like I can't tell you my dad's name was Dick ... edit - lol, I guess I can! Some vbulletin boards censor that one, too ...
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