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replacement emergency exit hatch

bzgenius
Explorer
Explorer
Does anyone know of a better replacement hatch to put over the bed that will last and is made well? Looks like I have a Heng's 66621-C2 Escape Hatch/Exit Vent with Aluminum Frame - 22" x 22" and it is not made very well and the cost seems high for the reviews it received at amazon. Mine is cracked and is the main reason for all the water in the cab over that I am rebuilding now. My current opening is actually 21.5"x21".
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bzgenius
Explorer
Explorer
Looks like I will try to fab up something myself as I do not want to pay $600 for a marine hatch and not going to pay $100 for rv junk.

SidecarFlip
Explorer III
Explorer III
I'd check out West Marine. marine stuff is actually built to take some punishment unlike the wimpy RV components.
2015 Backpack SS1500
1997 Ford 7.3 OBS 4x4 CC LB

tattoobob
Explorer
Explorer
There are a lot better hatches in the Marine department if you do a search you maybe able to find something that could fit
2005 Ford F350 SRW 4x4

2000 Lance 1010

kohldad
Explorer III
Explorer III
If it's only the hatch portion you are wanting to replace, you could get a fabrication shop to make one out of .060 or .090 aluminum. The middle crank bar from the existing hatch could then be spot welded or riveted on the new top.
2015 Ram 3500 4x4 Crew Cab SRW 6.4 Hemi LB 3.73 (12.4 hand calc avg mpg after 92,000 miles with camper)
2004 Lance 815 (prev: 2004 FW 35'; 1994 TT 30'; Tents)