okokray Report post Posted September 11, 2022 Best fire escape ladder Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted September 12, 2022 Is there a question or comment here? Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted September 12, 2022 16 hours ago, okokray said: Best fire escape ladder One that works (tongue in cheek) Assuming you are talking about a motorhome/RV. Where would you store it. Not in the bay I hope. Close by and then remember where it is and remember to get it.In my case probably right next to the fire extinguisher. (Now where did I put that, hmm? Flames or smoke, I'm bustin' open the fire escape window, throwing the bed spread over the sill, tossing the wife out, them gently climbing out, hanging down and drop. Yep, in my octogenarian age I'll probably break something but I hopefully will not be burned, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted September 12, 2022 More importantly does your emergency window open? At a rally after a seminar on fire safety several people tried to open theirs and couldn't get them open. I have seen roll up ladders that were for that use. I also wonder if you could retro fit a escape door like Newmar has, with the built in ladder? Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted September 12, 2022 (edited) Hello! Welcome to the FMCA discussion forums. Sadly Mac the Fire Guy is no longer with us, but 2 of his video tutorials remain. .( Mac McCoy #48271) How to escape your RV in a fire Updated RV Safety FMCA has another Fire Safety video. I can't remember the brand, but I think this is the type escape ladder he recommended for both MH's and towables. In addition, FMCA has a large video library for the convenience of members. EDIT: Morryde company made that ladder Mac used in his video, but is no longer made.. Edited September 12, 2022 by rayin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted September 12, 2022 One problem will be if your coach has rolled on it's right side, the escape window is now 8' above your head. The problem might be actually getting to the window. On my Eagle, if the coach is on it's right side, the king size bed is also on it's right side, and approximately under the window. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted September 13, 2022 (edited) I'm Scr#%@d. I was envisioning sitting in the MH upright. If it is laying on the right side I'll just have to wait for the fire department or try breaking the windshield or driver's window. Most likely not going to happen. Edited September 13, 2022 by wayne77590 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rayin Report post Posted September 13, 2022 Wayne get one of those glass hammers like Mac talked about; smack the windshield t shatter it, kick out the remains and walk out. If a MH is on its side, the windshield may already be broken out. Further MH damage is the least of my concerns when escape is a must. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayne77590 Report post Posted September 13, 2022 Yep! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
