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Jan 10, 2016Explorer
Fire
Just read a post on another forum regarding escaping a fire (not an actual fire) in the front of an RV requiring exit through the rear escape window. I know that my wife and I in the event of a fi...
ncrowley wrote:
We went to a fire class at a FMCA forum and learned a lot about escaping a motor home in the case of fire. If you can attend one, I highly recommend it. Be sure that your escape windows open. Ours had never been opened since it was built and we had a very hard time opening the one in the bedroom. Once we opened it, the seal ripped in the bedroom window so I replaced the seal - not a big deal. But it is important we know it can open both escape windows. We also tested getting out of the bedroom window. We figured out a system to do so. We built a rod made of PVC pipe that we put in the window to keep it open. The window is heavy. We put the bedspread over the window sill. We practiced how to get out the window. You also should have your purse, wallet and clothing near the window and throw them out with you. That way you have car keys, money, clothes, etc, once you are out.