I know I'm late with this, but on the off chance that it may help
someone:
(1) To anyone locked out of their coach, the other suggestions are good
as far as they go. But for the older coaches whose windows latch with
the protrusion that rotates up to slip into the slot on the window, the
easiest way to get into the coach (after the door) is to use an artfully
bent wire closehanger (or equivalent) to flip the two latches on the
front or back window down. Then you can open the window and push the
part of the screen aside. Even this elderly and partially disabled
person has climbed up on the A-frame or the bumper to slip through. And
if you go through the front, most people have a couch to cushion these
acrobatics. A spline tool easily replaces the spline in its slot; a
large screwdriver is not a bad substitute.
(2) I do wish Mr. Burmeister the best of luck in his business venture, I
really do. The world always can use another streamlined aluminum
trailer. But it will be an uphill battle - the odds are against him.
9/10 startups of all sorts fail. a/s is the longest-lived travel
trailer in the business, but that is only because it has found angels to
rescue it on a two or three or four occasions. And while purists may
turn their noses up, historically a/s has shown that it knows its
audience.
Yes, new a/s's are expensive. The good news is that there are many used
a/s's out there in good condition - and they are not expensive - often
cheaper than Mr. Burmeister's lesser models. Furthermore, they often
have major advantages over new a/s's. For example, older coaches are
lighter and narrower. They almost always have the "bugs" worked out of
them. The cheaper the coach, the less reluctance the owner will have to
modify it. The interiors from the '70's coaches (appliances aside)
require almost no upkeep and are nearly indestructible. For the most
part, the older coaches are easier for the hobbyist to work on. And so
forth.
Peace,
- Lew #4239
'72 Safari 23'
'99 Chevie 3500 conversion van
In central OH, still waiting on the surgeon
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