Fire

sch911 wrote:
We have never had to use the emergency exit either and would also have trouble with it but given the choices when a fire breaks out I suspect we would get out that window without much thought. A broken arm/leg/hip is certainly better than the alternative. Lets all pray it doesn't happen to any of us....

yep, feeling the heat on your back would encourage you to fall face down even.
bumpy

We have never had to use the emergency exit either and would also have trouble with it but given the choices when a fire breaks out I suspect we would get out that window without much thought. A broken arm/leg/hip is certainly better than the alternative. Lets all pray it doesn't happen to any of us....

My wife and I both exited our previous RV's bedroom escape window unassisted as a practice run, and no, it's not the easiest thing to do. Our current coach has an almost identical layout in the bedroom, so we haven't felt the need to try it again. I did make sure the window is fully operable though. I suspect an actual fire would be a great motivator for making it happen when really needed.

Fortunately, I've never had to use the emergency escape window and, don't know anyone who did.
Now, I would have no problem, it a couple years it may be a different story.

I don't know the answer, maybe manufacturers should consider an escape door with steps?
Or a small inflatable slide like the airliners use, which wouldn't be cheap and take up space in the RV.

Hopefully someone has a practical idea.