Exit window install

woodman1 · 10-12-2024, 07:01 PM

Does anyone have experience or link as to how to replace a hinged frameless emergency escape window? Just the sash, not the whole window frame. I lost mine during Helene, it was cracked open, wind got at it, fell out and smashed. I contacted Lippert, got the exact number and have the replacement, it fits the opening, but can't get it to fully engage. I don't want to force, but after several attempts, thought I'd seek advice. What maneuvers do I need? Looked at several YouTube videos and on Lippert's on site, nothing there about replacing these swing frameless window exits. So am seeking experience or a link on how to do. I know I don't have to remove the window frame, it's just a matter of engaging into the fixed frame. Any advice or experience, will be appreciated. Thanks

Andover · 10-13-2024, 01:02 PM

my windows are hehr and there are 2 screws on the inside hinged part you have to remove, that way the window swings open more so you can remove it.

woodman1 · 10-13-2024, 05:59 PM

Thanks. Yes, I had removed the screws earlier. Even after applying pressure up and into the frame and number of times, the hinge would not catch. Even had my neighbor, who's a mechanical problem solver as well) had him try and we both thought it was unusual. Eventually, I just eased the exit window into place under tension, but it's not right and will spring out if not held in place. It's disturbing, I don't feel or see any disturbance or bend in either the hinge part of the new sash or the frame of the original window, so I'm perplexed. Will call Lippert tech support tomorrow, but am beginning to think that I'll need to replace the whole window frame. Nuts!

UKDenboy · 10-19-2024, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by woodman1

Does anyone have experience or link as to how to replace a hinged frameless emergency escape window? Just the sash, not the whole window frame. I lost mine during Helene, it was cracked open, wind got at it, fell out and smashed. I contacted Lippert, got the exact number and have the replacement, it fits the opening, but can't get it to fully engage. I don't want to force, but after several attempts, thought I'd seek advice. What maneuvers do I need? Looked at several YouTube videos and on Lippert's on site, nothing there about replacing these swing frameless window exits. So am seeking experience or a link on how to do. I know I don't have to remove the window frame, it's just a matter of engaging into the fixed frame. Any advice or experience, will be appreciated. Thanks

If I cane chime in I also have the exact same problem I have spent time on the phone with Lipperts and had no luck with an answer. I then go to a RV dealership and they said that the whole window frame has to be removed then reinstall the exit window and the frame. Don't see that, If you find out anything different post it. Why not a piano hinge?

UKDenboy · 10-20-2024, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by UKDenboy

If I cane chime in I also have the exact same problem I have spent time on the phone with Lipperts and had no luck with an answer. I then go to a RV dealership and they said that the whole window frame has to be removed then reinstall the exit window and the frame. Don't see that, If you find out anything different post it

I removed the line about the the hinge

UKDenboy · 10-20-2024, 05:23 PM

This looks somewhat what we have to do.

UKDenboy · 10-20-2024, 11:14 PM

This is the another sheet I have and # I called.Is there a recall on these EXIT windows? https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/202...1V543-3672.pdf

Den.

UKDenboy · 10-24-2024, 10:08 PM

Fixed a tech did in 15mins.

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