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Re: Fire exit - something to practice.

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 79690
Gil,

Thanks for posting the video. Very interesting, it will help me to see how my window work.

Jock Vargo
2006 Inspire
51428

Re: Fire exit - something to practice.

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 79692
I have no idea how the windows marked exit are suppose to work. With the exception of having red colored window locks and a stickerthat says exit they are identical to all the other windows. I would be open to learning how they work.

Steve & Jane

1998 Intrigue

#10557

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Re: Fire exit - something to practice.

Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 79701
Hi I have a 98 Allure with the same setup as yours. As far as I can determine the designated exit window is the same as any other window and operates the same. I guess the exit plan is to open the window and screen, and using the technic outlined the youtub video, exit the RV.
Fritz 1998 Allure 30223

From: Steven M Fortier

To: "Country-Coach-Owners@yahoogroups.com" Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 4:43 PM Subject: RE: [Country-Coach-Owners] Fire exit - something to practice.

I have no idea how the windows marked exit are suppose to work. With the exception of having red colored window locks and a stickerthat says exit they are identical to all the other windows. I would be open to learning how they work.

Steve & Jane

1998 Intrigue

#10557

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From: Country-Coach-Owners@yahoogroups.com [Country-Coach-Owners@yahoogroups.com] on behalf of Jock Vargo [jockvargo@...] Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 6:43 PM To: Country-Coach-Owners@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Country-Coach-Owners] Fire exit - something to practice.

Gil,

Thanks for posting the video. Very interesting, it will help me to see how my window work.

Jock Vargo
2006 Inspire
51428

Re: Fire exit - something to practice.

Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 79709
The video was interesting but no emphasis was placed on the importance of keeping your head as low on possible. Heat rises and if you have a fire in the front of the Coach you could have superheated air next to the ceiling especially with carpet on ceiling. If you take just on breath of this superheated air it could destroy your lung instantly. I would add close the bedroom door and keep as low as possible.
Kevin Burns

2000 Affinity #5865

Re: Fire exit - something to practice.

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Yahoo Message Number: 79713
One thing that has always concerned me is , our affinity has electric blinds which may become inoperable in a fire, especially if it is an electrical fire. Of course the bedroom blinds are down at night for privacy as well. I am sure they would impede the ability to get through the window quickly but cannot think go an easy solution other than have a box cutter handy beside the bed.
Marc 05 affinity #6429

Re: Fire exit - something to practice.

Reply #6 –
Yahoo Message Number: 79714
On mine, I will slide them open, remove the screen, throw a handy blanket over the sill, first one out will go feet first, second one out either end first. There is a sofa or a bed near each exit for launching the exit. It will not be pretty, but hopefully effective.

Dean

95 Magna 5280

Re: Fire exit - something to practice.

Reply #7 –
Yahoo Message Number: 79715
Marc, frankly, you wouldn't have time to fiddle with blinds. You've got to make a FAST exit.

Lee

Re: Fire exit - something to practice.

Reply #8 –
Yahoo Message Number: 79733
Gil,

Thanks for posting the video link. Several months ago I was looking for such a video. This was after having all the windows in my coach removed and repaired for the creeping seals and a few fogged panes. That is when I noticed how all the windows were installed. For some reason I had though that there was some kind of special pop-out window installed for those marked as EXIT. I did not see any pop-out panel. There is only the opening that the window will slide open to. I don't know about anyone else, but there is no way this 6-2 200lb frame is going to get through that opening. Unless I am missing something, seems that the SI-GI windows marked as EXIT would have a special frame that would break if kicked outward, thus popping the entire window out.

Jim Hughes

2000 Allure #30511

Quote from: gilbourdon

> I hope is OK to submit/post this youtube video. I never thought about
practicing an escape, but after viewing this video, that will be the first thing I do.

Re: Fire exit Windows.

Reply #9 –
Yahoo Message Number: 79753
Steve,

The following info is based on several years experience in residential and RV window manufacturing.
The windows that are marked as "EXIT" or "EGRESS" meet the National Division of Transportation (DOT) safety egress standards. Windows that have openings that comply with the minimum height and width requirements and also have screens that slide away or are removable without any tools are approved for human egress. At least one egress window or door is required in addition to the main entry door in every RV. My 40' Allure has two windows marked with "EXIT" decals. Also they are required to be differentiated from ordinary windows by having red colored locks.
You will note that only the larger sliders are marked "EXIT".
Also, note that these are minimum standards.
Originally these standards were established based on the opening required by a firefighter with an oxygen cylinder backpack to rapidly ENTER and EXIT a residential window opening for lifesaving purposes. The standards do not take into account the largest human beings attempting to exit.
However, these standards do not address the situation where the victims need to exit if a vehicle is involved in a disastrous collision or if the operator looses control and the coach rolls over. In this scenario the coach body may be torqued to the extent that the sliding windows can not be opened. In these cases the vehicle often rolls over the door opening forcing the passengers to exit on the opposite side. If the windows are jammed they must be shattered from the inside to allow passengers to escape. All RV windows are manufactured with tempered safety glass (except the windshield which is laminated glass). Do not exit by attempting to break the windshield as it is extremely difficult to break through. On the other hand, with a sharp blow to the tempered glass, any of the side windows will shatter it into hundreds of tiny harmless pieces. This will allow exit with a minimum of injury to the victims attempting to exit.

Daron Hairabedian, 98 Allure, 30226