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slotsavegas
Oct 15, 2014Explorer
Thanks to all the serious posters. To the rest of you I am glad you found this funny. If I had wanted to provide laughs, I would have included a joke. I do take this seriously. I have not attempted to push this assist handle open as a test. Not wanting to break it just to see what would happen. I also am VERY familiar with my emergency windows. Both have been tested and for those who may not have tried them with my unit, I can tell you from experience, when push out ward, mine very readily become detached and fall to the ground. Those who suggested this I hope will try this themselves. The experience is quite costly. I am very familiar with fire hazards in RV's and have personal first hand experience. When seconds mean the difference, looking for a window to open or a bar to pull a handle loose are seldom the best option. I carry two 5# ABC extinguishers in addition to the POS provided by the manufacturer and I consider this minimal. I also have them tested and recharged them as needed.
If any of you would care to offer additional serious options I would welcome them. For the rest, please save mine and yours time.
I will attempt the suggestion of a push from the inside to release the assist handle and report back on how this works.
Thanks for that possible solution.
If any of you would care to offer additional serious options I would welcome them. For the rest, please save mine and yours time.
I will attempt the suggestion of a push from the inside to release the assist handle and report back on how this works.
Thanks for that possible solution.
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