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03-29-2016, 12:04 PM
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2 Rivet Member
1969 27' Overlander
Scottsdale
, Arizona
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 18
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I walked into my rear window edge so hard I got a 1 inch gash in my forehead and 2 stiches. I decided to keep them closed for now until I buy some FOAM Pipe insulation and cut to fit over the edges to reduce that absentminded state anyone can be in. At the same point I added some bright ribbon (Color your choice) Mine were Red Whit & Blue for the design look. It works for me!
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03-29-2016, 12:24 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2015 25' FB Flying Cloud
Huntley
, Illinois
Join Date: Jun 2012
Posts: 202
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We have the same issue with my husband. I keep a bag of frozen peas around for packing the head injuries. Last one I had to butterfly. I cracked my nose and glasses on the awning rails. On the awning we put noodles and wind socks. The windows corners the noodles but the streamers from amazon is great. My husband has also bevome the meerkat. At least with our new tow vehicle the hatchbon the bed cover is so high that he no longer hits his head on it. I of course being vertically challenge have ro use a step to reach it. Now to figure out the upper locker door
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03-29-2016, 12:48 PM
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Rivet Master
2011 34' Classic
Westchester Cty.NY
, / Miami FL
Join Date: Jul 2007
Posts: 3,122
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in addition to the above.... walk on your knees! i use pool noodles and leave storage bins under the open windows.
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2012 F150 Super Crew 5-1/2' bed Ecoboost 4x4 3.73 elec. lock diff. Propride hitch
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Ingrid-my unofficial '"World's Oldest Streamer" 1909-2008 R.I.P.
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03-29-2016, 01:54 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2015 23' International
Long Beach
, California
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 13
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I think I have seen someone slice a tennis ball and put it on the corner. The bright colored ball helps, and if you do bump it, it may not hurt as bad.
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03-29-2016, 02:21 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2011 30' Flying Cloud
Greenback
, Tennessee
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 294
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There should be some advantages to being short. This is one. Even I, however; have battle scars from Airstream windows and fifth-wheel goosenecks. I usually raise mine all the way or just to the first notch. It's the intermediate stop that usually causes me trouble. Damn, that hurts!
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03-29-2016, 02:22 PM
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Rivet Master
1970 23' Safari
2005 30' Classic
1986 31' Sovereign
Lorain
, Ohio
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,645
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aramirez626
The bright colored ball helps, and if you do bump it, it may not hurt as bad.
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So you're saying if you didn't hang your underwear out, and just bumped your balls, it won't hurt as bad?
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03-29-2016, 02:35 PM
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Rivet Master
1962 28' Ambassador
1961 19' Globetrotter
1962 26' Overlander
Mesa
, Arizona
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 5,996
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Oh my goodness Dan that could go so many places. Thanks for the hearty laughter.
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03-29-2016, 02:44 PM
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Rivet Master
2016 23' International
Centennial
, Colorado
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 1,684
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Maybe something like this:
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03-29-2016, 02:57 PM
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Flying Cloud 27
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Union Hall
, Virginia
Join Date: Jun 2013
Posts: 90
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Thanks everyone ! I thought I was the only one who did this !
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03-29-2016, 03:02 PM
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Rivet Master
2007 Interstate
Sneedville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 1,753
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One time I missed the glass ok, but then ran into that metal latch on the inside of the window. I thought I had scalped myself. Here are my exact words minus all the cussing....." ".
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03-29-2016, 03:10 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 20' Flying Cloud
Sag Harbor
, New York
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 17,523
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All good ideas, especially the ones about hanging something bright and long that will sway in the breeze. This should help those among us who are looking down to make sure we don't trip on anything!
One saving grace item that has helped through the years is a wide-brimmed hat (worn for skin protection from the sun -- all the time). Can't tell you how many times the hat has hit the open window first, and at least slowed down the forward progress enough to minimize injury! Ditto for overhanging tree and shrub branches.
"Not rushing" is a harder one to master . . .
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03-29-2016, 03:16 PM
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#32
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3 Rivet Member
2009 34' Panamerica
2008 22' Safari
Metro Detroit Area & Metro Dallas Area
, Michigan & Texas
Join Date: Nov 2011
Posts: 222
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Is this Real?!
Put traffic cones at the danger zone or hazard streamers. Oh My Goodness! Like the NFL players, check for concussions - and get tetanus shots/boosters.
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03-29-2016, 05:21 PM
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Retired.
Currently Looking...
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, At Large
Join Date: Jun 2003
Posts: 21,276
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Quote:
Originally Posted by LBOskiBear
The title says it all.
was wondering if anyone had something ingenious for the open window/glass?
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Close the window before going out?
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03-29-2016, 07:47 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 23' Flying Cloud
Fair Oaks
, California
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 717
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I think if we could remember to close the window before we went out, we would be able to remember to duck when we pass under it.
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03-29-2016, 07:56 PM
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Rivet Master
2014 23' Flying Cloud
Fair Oaks
, California
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 717
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I used to back into things with my vehicle all the time. If it was a rock or a post, I just lived with the damage. If it was somebody else's car, I would pay for it out of my own pocket to avoid the claim against my insurance policy. The backup warning devices built into vehicles these days are a godsend for me. I do have enough sense to notice the fast beeps and put on the brakes when they change into a continuous tone. Wouldn't it be wonderful if they could be designed so that we could wear them on our heads like sweatbands while we are walking around the trailer!
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03-29-2016, 08:04 PM
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Rivet Master
2006 23' Safari SE
Holly Lake Ranch
, Texas
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 1,794
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Quote:
Originally Posted by moosetags
My main nemesis is the awning support rail which I have walked into many times over the years. I finally came up with a way to avoid self-inflicted injury by hanging "the happy couple" on the corner of the awning. I have found that this catches my eye and I am able to walk around the awning rail.
Brian
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Pool noodles!!!!!!
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2006 Safari 23
2011 Tundra Double Cab
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03-29-2016, 08:13 PM
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2 Rivet Member
2007 28' Safari SE
Anchorage
, Alaska
Join Date: Sep 2010
Posts: 65
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Tennis balls
For open windows, I cut a 2 inch slit in a new bright green tennis ball (balls) and they clamp right onto the edge of Windows. Two per window. Your eye sees the tennis ball and you avoid the window. Works for us.
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03-30-2016, 09:25 AM
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1 Rivet Member
2015 23' International
Long Beach
, California
Join Date: Aug 2015
Posts: 13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DanB
So you're saying if you didn't hang your underwear out, and just bumped your balls, it won't hurt as bad?
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I don't wear underwear, so...yeah!
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03-30-2016, 10:25 AM
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Rivet Master
2008 25' Classic
Full Time
, Texas
Join Date: Nov 2012
Posts: 4,309
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Chrome Dome
Wear these around the campsite.
Most of the time we camp its so hot we never get to open the windows.
Kelvin
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2015 Ram 2500 6.7L Cummins. Crew Cab, 4x4, Silver
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03-30-2016, 02:33 PM
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Rivet Master
2012 25' FB Eddie Bauer
Vintage Kin Owner
Virginia Beach
, Virginia
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 7,801
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Today I noticed an SOB with pool noodles on every corner of all three slide outs - so the problem certainly isn't brand specific. You can also use either pipe insulation or pool noodles on the tops of your curved window stone guards to keep leaves from getting behind them while you're parked.
The tasteless colors like Lime Green and Painful Pink do make the noodles stand out better than the pipe insulation.
And for users of tennis balls - you could use a Rubber DUCKIE to remind you to DUCK? Beats cutting up your balls, doesn't it?
I think the list of "absolute essentials to carry" needs to be amended. May I humbly suggest that we add - pool noodles to
- lock-tite
- WD-40
- duct tape
PS - I use lawn chairs under the open hatch. The bumper serves to hold the beer! And being 5' 6" seems to be an andvantage too.
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