Comments on: What Ever Happened To Rear Windows In Motor Homes? http://blog.rv.net/2009/07/what-ever-happened-to-rear-windows-in-motor-homes/ RV Campground & Camping Information - RV, Motorhome, Camper, Travel Trailer & 5th Wheel Owners Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:37:56 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Lug_Nut http://blog.rv.net/2009/07/what-ever-happened-to-rear-windows-in-motor-homes/comment-page-1/#comment-81638 Lug_Nut Mon, 27 Jul 2009 03:53:29 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=9039#comment-81638 Sue, That is a bonus having the rear window as an emergency exit. There were only few that were made with that option available. Thank you for your comment. Sue, That is a bonus having the rear window as an emergency exit. There were only few that were made with that option available. Thank you for your comment.

]]> By: Sue http://blog.rv.net/2009/07/what-ever-happened-to-rear-windows-in-motor-homes/comment-page-1/#comment-81110 Sue Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:44:01 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=9039#comment-81110 I have a rear window in my class A coach and it opens for fire safety. I use it also for ventilation. When the breeze is from that direction, I prop it open with an expandable Shelf retainer bar. I have a rear window in my class A coach and it opens for fire safety. I use it also for ventilation. When the breeze is from that direction, I prop it open with an expandable Shelf retainer bar.

]]> By: Lug_Nut http://blog.rv.net/2009/07/what-ever-happened-to-rear-windows-in-motor-homes/comment-page-1/#comment-80900 Lug_Nut Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:24:43 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=9039#comment-80900 Roadrunner, That is an interesting point. You must be talking about a very deep slide, say 3' or bigger. I can not imagine a lesser slide obstructing the view. Perhaps other will chime in on this issue. Thank you for bring up an interesting issue and for your great input. Roadrunner, That is an interesting point. You must be talking about a very deep slide, say 3′ or bigger. I can not imagine a lesser slide obstructing the view. Perhaps other will chime in on this issue. Thank you for bring up an interesting issue and for your great input.

]]> By: Roadrunner http://blog.rv.net/2009/07/what-ever-happened-to-rear-windows-in-motor-homes/comment-page-1/#comment-80894 Roadrunner Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:33:02 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=9039#comment-80894 I surmise that one big issue is the slide outs being in the way of seeing out as you travel. I stayed away from slide outs for several reason and this being one of them. I found it virtually impossible to see out the rear window with slide outs that we looked at. Installing the rear view camera has sure made the rear window less of a issue but we still like it and it does provide easy exit in case of fire. I surmise that one big issue is the slide outs being in the way of seeing out as you travel. I stayed away from slide outs for several reason and this being one of them. I found it virtually impossible to see out the rear window with slide outs that we looked at. Installing the rear view camera has sure made the rear window less of a issue but we still like it and it does provide easy exit in case of fire.

]]> By: Lug_Nut http://blog.rv.net/2009/07/what-ever-happened-to-rear-windows-in-motor-homes/comment-page-1/#comment-80679 Lug_Nut Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:28:52 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=9039#comment-80679 John, Good comments. I agree with the length of the RV being less handy for a rear window. Probably much over 30' would kind of reduce any practical applications for using the rear window while driving. Thanks for inputting all the great points. Your participation is always appreciated. John, Good comments. I agree with the length of the RV being less handy for a rear window. Probably much over 30′ would kind of reduce any practical applications for using the rear window while driving. Thanks for inputting all the great points. Your participation is always appreciated.

]]> By: Lug_Nut http://blog.rv.net/2009/07/what-ever-happened-to-rear-windows-in-motor-homes/comment-page-1/#comment-80678 Lug_Nut Sat, 04 Jul 2009 10:21:56 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=9039#comment-80678 Patrick W, Yes all motor homes have windows designed to swing out or drop out that is operated from inside only with the pull of one handle. All members of families and friends that travel in a motor home should be familiar with where they are and how to open them. Thanks for the comment. Patrick W, Yes all motor homes have windows designed to swing out or drop out that is operated from inside only with the pull of one handle. All members of families and friends that travel in a motor home should be familiar with where they are and how to open them. Thanks for the comment.

]]> By: John http://blog.rv.net/2009/07/what-ever-happened-to-rear-windows-in-motor-homes/comment-page-1/#comment-80669 John Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:26:24 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=9039#comment-80669 Hi Lug_Nut, A lot of good points raised about the rear window. It comes down to personal preference. As a former professional driver I feel no need for the window. It is hard to see out the back if it's 40 + feet from the driver's seat even with a convex lens. Your attention is required in front, the back will look after itself. Cameras can do a better job of spotting and keeping an eye on the tow vehicle. Also, if travelling in rainy or snowy weather, the window will get full of road dirt from all the rear turbulents. Frame structure under the rear cap may be somewhat compromised. I find when driving at night that there is less chance of headlight glare shining through to distract you. And finally, as a concern to humankind, I wouldn’t want to subject others looking from outside to a tattered physique that may cause them serious adverse reactions (haha). Some folks like to use the rear window to see when they’ve passed another vehicle……I think that owners should use their mirrors more than they do. Your eyes will be focused more to the front where they are needed and not out the rear window. It may take some getting used to but you’ll see the benefit in safety after some practice. Cheers, John Hi Lug_Nut,
A lot of good points raised about the rear window. It comes down to personal preference. As a former professional driver I feel no need for the window. It is hard to see out the back if it’s 40 + feet from the driver’s seat even with a convex lens. Your attention is required in front, the back will look after itself. Cameras can do a better job of spotting and keeping an eye on the tow vehicle.
Also, if travelling in rainy or snowy weather, the window will get full of road dirt from all the rear turbulents.
Frame structure under the rear cap may be somewhat compromised. I find when driving at night that there is less chance of headlight glare shining through to distract you. And finally, as a concern to humankind, I wouldn’t want to subject others looking from outside to a tattered physique that may cause them serious adverse reactions (haha).

Some folks like to use the rear window to see when they’ve passed another vehicle……I think that owners should use their mirrors more than they do. Your eyes will be focused more to the front where they are needed and not out the rear window. It may take some getting used to but you’ll see the benefit in safety after some practice.

Cheers,
John

]]> By: Some One http://blog.rv.net/2009/07/what-ever-happened-to-rear-windows-in-motor-homes/comment-page-1/#comment-80658 Some One Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:24:16 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=9039#comment-80658 Patrick W - Have you ever trird to break a tempered glass window? That's why the swing-out escape windows are required by law. Patrick W – Have you ever trird to break a tempered glass window? That’s why the swing-out escape windows are required by law.

]]> By: Lug_Nut http://blog.rv.net/2009/07/what-ever-happened-to-rear-windows-in-motor-homes/comment-page-1/#comment-80646 Lug_Nut Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:41:17 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=9039#comment-80646 Patrick W. Tribbey, Great points, however most, if not all, class A's have an emergency side window in the rear which opens and drops the window in seconds. Thank you for your great input. Patrick W. Tribbey, Great points, however most, if not all, class A’s have an emergency side window in the rear which opens and drops the window in seconds. Thank you for your great input.

]]> By: Lug_Nut http://blog.rv.net/2009/07/what-ever-happened-to-rear-windows-in-motor-homes/comment-page-1/#comment-80645 Lug_Nut Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:38:43 +0000 http://blog.rv.net/?p=9039#comment-80645 Manuel Enos, Yes the heat issue is certainly a concern. Most cameras only turn on with the ignition key in the on position and you need to go to the front of the coach to observe. I have two rear cameras, one of which is remotely controlled for any angle needed. I have never used it for a security concern. You have had both, with and without, so your opinion is interesting. Thank you for sharing your thought with us and for your input. Manuel Enos, Yes the heat issue is certainly a concern. Most cameras only turn on with the ignition key in the on position and you need to go to the front of the coach to observe. I have two rear cameras, one of which is remotely controlled for any angle needed. I have never used it for a security concern. You have had both, with and without, so your opinion is interesting. Thank you for sharing your thought with us and for your input.

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