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08-16-2010, 08:15 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2009 17 ft Eggcamper / Chevy S-10
Posts: 699
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How Difficult Is It To Close Emergency Window?
When we bought our camper the factory told us to be careful not to accidentally open the emergency window because it's very difficult to properly close it again, and that it's helpful to use two people to close it properly. Is it really that difficult?
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08-16-2010, 09:47 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1989 Casita Spirit Deluxe
Posts: 2,055
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Can't speak to the Eggcamper, but on my 89 Casita, it's the rubber gasket that can be difficult to replace properly when the window has been opened. It is possible to do with one person, but it can also be frustrating. Perhaps that's what he's refering to, because if the gasket isn't exactly right (on mine) it will cause a leak issue.
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08-17-2010, 06:50 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 16 ft Casita Spirit Deluxe
Posts: 1,043
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I opened mine just to make sure it works in case of an emergency and with someone outside and just a firm push on the window i was easily able to re-latch it on the inside.
Joe
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08-20-2010, 05:01 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 92 16 ft Scamp
Posts: 11,756
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Scamp has a large roof vent that is the Emerg exit. Very easy to open and close with a simple latch. Now if you can actually pull yourself up through it is another matter. :-)
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08-20-2010, 05:12 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2009 Scamp 16 ft / 2003 Durango
Posts: 696
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Carol, My thought is that if the trailer would get blown over on it's right side you would have a way out.
Bill K
Quote:
Originally Posted by Carol H
Scamp has a large roof vent that is the Emerg exit. Very easy to open and close with a simple latch. Now if you can actually pull yourself up through it is another matter. :-)
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08-21-2010, 06:56 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,710
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill K
Carol, My thought is that if the trailer would get blown over on it's right side you would have a way out.
Bill K
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Or if the door was blocked for some reason, blown down tree, etc.
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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08-21-2010, 10:25 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 92 16 ft Scamp
Posts: 11,756
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Donna D.
Or if the door was blocked for some reason, blown down tree, etc.
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Yup for sure it is a way out. I tried for fun to use it - actually I was trying to fix something on the roof but at the time I wondered if someone shorter than me might have a problem getting up high enough to pull themselves out.
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08-21-2010, 12:10 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2004 13 ft Scamp Custom Deluxe
Posts: 8,520
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Carol H
Scamp has a large roof vent that is the Emerg exit. Very easy to open and close with a simple latch. Now if you can actually pull yourself up through it is another matter. :-)
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Mine has a fantastic fan, an antenna,an airconditioner, and a bulkhead wall for the front bath. No room for an escape hatch.
The sliding rear window offers an alternative way to the "Giant Egress".
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08-25-2010, 12:25 PM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 2009 17 ft Eggcamper / Chevy S-10
Posts: 699
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Okay, I tried the emergency window and don't see what the fuss was about. It closed just fine, and I was able to pull it in from the inside without anyone pushing from the outside.
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08-27-2010, 09:58 PM
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Senior Member
Name: Jesse
Trailer: 1984 Scamp 13'
Maryland
Posts: 815
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Yeah... kind of like what a plumber once told me... that if you move the lever on the pressure relief on a water heater, it will never seal again and will need to be replaced. I have actually done it many times, and they have never leaked... Ever. I have a water heater that I use for purposed other than home water heating, and I use the pressure relief valve all the time. Never leaks.
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08-28-2010, 09:33 AM
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Senior Member
Trailer: 1988 16 ft Scamp Deluxe
Posts: 25,710
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Is it possible the warning is for the one in a thousand times it MIGHT be difficult to close and the manufacturer was compelled to give fair warning to prevent a condition that may cause the manufacturer $$$ or time?
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Donna D.
Ten Forward - 2014 Escape 5.0 TA
Double Yolk - 1988 16' Scamp Deluxe
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08-29-2010, 06:10 PM
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#12
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Senior Member
Name: Cyndi
Trailer: 2010 Scamp 5th Wheel/2019 Toyota Tundra
Iowa
Posts: 1,105
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Aren't those for hunting deer on the Scamp?
Cyndi B.
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