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06-01-2020, 08:00 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Carson City
Posts: 2,017
M.O.C. #21963
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Emergency Exit Lever
This window mechanism is so delicate I don't even want to open the window. After breaking mine I learned that these levers come in different sizes. Is there any better bracketry out there or do I have to make my own?
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2016 3160, Legacy, Sailuns, Splendide 2100 xc vented, 1 1/2" axle lift blocks, disk brakes. 2014 Ram 3500 SRW SWB 4X4 6.7 Aisin Mega Cab, EBC slotted disks and brakes, Titan fuel tank.
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06-01-2020, 11:19 PM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: Columbia
Posts: 303
M.O.C. #23739
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Replacement levers are about 10-15$ so unless you plan on cutting some aluminum to match the plastic latch on the window (which is what I assume broke) then I’d just buy the latch replacement.
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06-02-2020, 08:27 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Carson City
Posts: 2,017
M.O.C. #21963
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It was the bracket that rivets to the window that broke. Right where the cotter pin is. Perhaps making a heavier bracket is the fix.
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2016 3160, Legacy, Sailuns, Splendide 2100 xc vented, 1 1/2" axle lift blocks, disk brakes. 2014 Ram 3500 SRW SWB 4X4 6.7 Aisin Mega Cab, EBC slotted disks and brakes, Titan fuel tank.
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06-02-2020, 08:48 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Sequim
Posts: 527
M.O.C. #17176
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I had two of these break on me there not cheep to replace there $60 to $80 buck a pop. I did just change mine to a slightly different style,
https://elkrv.com/products/window-ha...m27704-1-kinro
Hopefully it will work better.
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Dan & Sandy Huhn
2016 Montana 3720 2015 Chevy 3500 SWD Duro Max
Prev 2012 High Country 313RE 2012 Chevy 2500 DMax
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06-02-2020, 08:50 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Sequim
Posts: 527
M.O.C. #17176
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bleedmichigan
Replacement levers are about 10-15$ so unless you plan on cutting some aluminum to match the plastic latch on the window (which is what I assume broke) then I’d just buy the latch replacement.
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This is for the longer latches not the short one that is needed.
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Dan & Sandy Huhn
2016 Montana 3720 2015 Chevy 3500 SWD Duro Max
Prev 2012 High Country 313RE 2012 Chevy 2500 DMax
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06-02-2020, 09:20 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Salem
Posts: 7,547
M.O.C. #2283
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If you wont a good one, make your own.
Lynwood
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06-02-2020, 10:40 AM
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Montana Fan
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Shady Cove
Posts: 154
M.O.C. #18031
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Montana man had the same problem with ours they replaced it 3 times I called Lippert who owns the window manufacturer and they literally sent me a complete new window even though I was out of warranty. They have updated the lever finally it's a rubberized connection.
Here's a link
https://www.pellandent.com/Kinro-Push-Bar-Handle-Small
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2016 Montana 3160rl Legacy
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06-02-2020, 01:26 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: new caney
Posts: 1,050
M.O.C. #19873
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mlh
If you wont a good one, make your own.
Lynwood
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Agree. I have had the brackets and plastic hardware break twice. The next time it breaks i will make my own. It's best to carry some tape with you so if it breaks while traveling you can tape the outside of the window as i have had to do. It would be better to install 2 of these on the window so as not to have to much pressure on one bracket. Come to think of it i might just try that.
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06-02-2020, 03:00 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Wilsey
Posts: 18,799
M.O.C. #11455
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Mac the fire guy used to present at the national rally every year and said we should practice with the emergency windows so I asked the Keystone people at the Keystone presentation if they though that was a good idea. They said they wouldn't do it if it was them. Ten years of full timing and two Montana's later and I still haven't opened one of those yet.
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2017 3720 RL, and 2013 HC 343RL
Pullrite Hitch, IS, Disk Brakes, 3rd AC, Winegard Traveler, Bathroom door mod, Dometic 320, couch for desk swap, replaced chairs, sun screens, added awnings, etc.
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06-02-2020, 03:42 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 99
M.O.C. #21053
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What I hate about them is that the wind can yank them right outside the trailer when you have them open. Then the window will flop in the wind and could break. Fortunately I caught it in time and fed it back into the trailer. Now I only open them if I am sure the winds will be light.
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Ray, Cindy and Goldie the Lab
2018 Montana 3791RD
2017 RAM HD3500, DRW, Cummins Diesel
Jacksonville, FL
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06-02-2020, 04:18 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Sebring
Posts: 3,657
M.O.C. #9969
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If you're careful you can drill a small hole down through the handle slot and the handle, then straighten a paper clip to use as a pin to secure the window in the open position.
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2018 Chevy 3500HD High Country DRW 4X4 Crew Cab w/Duramax/Allison, Formally 2010 Montana 2955RL, Now Loaded 2016 SOB, Mor/ryde IS, Disc Brakes & Pin Box, Comfort Ride Hitch, Sailun 17.5 Tires.
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06-10-2020, 03:30 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: northern new england
Posts: 98
M.O.C. #22358
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My window sticks to the rubber gasket if i haven't used it for awhile, i just push gently around the edge of the glass when opening or go outside and pull out a little bit to get the rubber gasket unstuck instead of forcing the window open with the lever or the crank ones
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06-10-2020, 05:03 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Qualicum Beach
Posts: 665
M.O.C. #26399
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Montana Man
It was the bracket that rivets to the window that broke. Right where the cotter pin is. Perhaps making a heavier bracket is the fix.
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It looks like they fixed it. Mine is a 2018 model and the bracket is screwed to the frame, no rivets or cotter pin.
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2017 Ford F450 diesel dually
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06-10-2020, 09:15 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Omaha
Posts: 6,750
M.O.C. #7560
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Mike, you aren't the only one that has had problems with this latch. You have had some good suggestions here and if you want more do a search on the Search Engine at the top of the page and type in Emergency Window latch. You will bring up quite a few posting on this subject. Check them out and you'll find even more suggestions. Good Luck and Safe Travels!
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06-10-2020, 09:30 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Carson City
Posts: 2,017
M.O.C. #21963
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Thanks all for the input. It appears that one replacement is exactly what the factory used. The other is the same in plastic at 4 times the cost of metal. I have the old broken bracket and am going to modify it to a usable standard. I will post pics after our next trip.
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2016 3160, Legacy, Sailuns, Splendide 2100 xc vented, 1 1/2" axle lift blocks, disk brakes. 2014 Ram 3500 SRW SWB 4X4 6.7 Aisin Mega Cab, EBC slotted disks and brakes, Titan fuel tank.
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06-11-2020, 09:38 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Hixson
Posts: 3,436
M.O.C. #11397
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Wow, I guess we have been fortunate. We have had 3 Montana fivers 2008, 2012, and 2018 and never had a problem with them. 
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08-20-2020, 08:13 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: Gardnerville
Posts: 1,252
M.O.C. #17163
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2015, going for the 3rd..
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08-20-2020, 10:04 AM
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Montana Master
Join Date: May 2017
Location: new caney
Posts: 1,050
M.O.C. #19873
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You may want to try one latch on each side so that there won't be so much pressure on just one latch.
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05-31-2021, 11:13 PM
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Seasoned Camper
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Jacksonville
Posts: 99
M.O.C. #21053
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Well my plastic bracket just broke without ever trying to open the window. The bracket appears to be riveted to the window. Screwdrivers and allen wrenchs do no good. So how can one buy a new bracket and put it on if you cant get the old one off. My window is taped shut for now with good old Duct Tape
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Ray, Cindy and Goldie the Lab
2018 Montana 3791RD
2017 RAM HD3500, DRW, Cummins Diesel
Jacksonville, FL
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05-31-2021, 11:40 PM
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Montana Master
Join Date: Jun 2020
Location: Qualicum Beach
Posts: 665
M.O.C. #26399
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cindy and Ray's Grand Tour
Well my plastic bracket just broke without ever trying to open the window. The bracket appears to be riveted to the window. Screwdrivers and allen wrenchs do no good. So how can one buy a new bracket and put it on if you cant get the old one off. My window is taped shut for now with good old Duct Tape
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To remove the old handle, drill out the rivets then get a new part and rivet it back on. Search amazon, etrailer.
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2017 Ford F450 diesel dually
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