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03-25-2013, 09:38 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
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I used my driver door to remove my Norcold and bring the replacement residential refrigerator through, otherwise I would have had to remove window for access.
1999 40' Allegro Bus
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03-26-2013, 07:50 AM
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Senior Member
Fleetwood Owners Club
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Bessemer, Alabama
Posts: 370
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I use my drivers door frequently. When fueling mostly. I also use it to get out and press the security buttons on the pad that opens the gate(on drivers side) when I leave and when I return to the storage facility. Gate doesn't stay open that long and I need to get back in and go through the gate as soon as it opens so it won't close up as I go through. Would loose time if I had to go around and enter through the main entrance door. Roll down window is nice and I haven't had any problems with wind noise. It was on my list of wants when I bought my MH. I'm glad I have it but I guess I could make due without it. Would rather have it!
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Bob and Janice Ford
1998 Fleetwood Pace arrow 35'
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03-26-2013, 08:31 AM
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Community Administrator
RV Trip Wizard
Join Date: Aug 2009
Posts: 54,461
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I miss the one I had on my Winn. There have been accidents which prevent the opening of doors where a second door would come in real handy. I would think that this is more prevalent in DP's since they're closer to the front end.
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03-26-2013, 08:33 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club
Join Date: Sep 2012
Posts: 770
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Don't have it, don't need it.
Maybe just don't know what we're missing.
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03-29-2013, 10:59 AM
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Senior Member
Newmar Owners Club Spartan Chassis
Join Date: Mar 2012
Posts: 871
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I paid extra for a drivers door in my first coach (1982 Pace Arrow) and I used the drivers door frequently.
In those days motorhomes did not have basements, and the height was much closer to the ground.
The drivers door on my 2003 Pace Arrow is dangerous to get out, and difficult to get in. I consider it a safety exit should the main coach door not open in an accident.
Craig
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03-29-2013, 05:15 PM
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Senior Member
Freightliner Owners Club
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Pensacola
Posts: 2,728
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Have intentionally had a driver's door on both of my MH's.. It's a door, use it if you want to. If I want to go in that direction, it's convenient. If it's adjusted properly there is no wind noise.
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Hooligan, Pensacola, Fl -U.S. Coast Guard 1956-1985
2016 Thor Siesta Sprinter 24ST diesel -1972 Moto Guzzi
2008 Suzuki Grand Vitara TOAD
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03-30-2013, 07:39 AM
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Senior Member
Winnebago Owners Club Ford Super Duty Owner Georgie Boy Owners Club
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Southeastern MA.
Posts: 147
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Love it on mine (mid-door gasser). Still agile enough to climb in and out it!
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03-30-2013, 07:54 AM
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Senior Member
Monaco Owners Club Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,363
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I have one. It doesnt leak or create wind noise. Its not hard to climb in/out of. My 75yr old Dad can navigate it without issue.
Also it makes tinkering under the dash much easier as well as cleaning the carpet.
If I had a bus/diesel chassis with the passenger side door... I could get by without one.
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03-30-2013, 08:02 AM
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Moderator Emeritus
Jayco Owners Club RV Trip Wizard
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Poinciana FL
Posts: 7,783
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Our first two motorhomes each had a driver's door. The first was used solely for access to the manually controlled leveling/stabilizing jacks. The controls were on the floor between the seat and the door. I could stand outside and easily reach the controls. The second was rarely used as the steps up into it were poorly placed and you had to be something between a contortionist and a gymnast to use it.
Our current rig has only the one door and I don't miss the other.
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"Can't take it with you, not leaving any behind"
2024 Jayco White Hawk 26FK
2024 GMC Sierra 2500 HD
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03-30-2013, 09:40 AM
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Senior Member/RVM #90
Monaco Owners Club
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Columbus, MS
Posts: 56,012
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I think the #1 reason you don't see many driver's side doors is the extra cost. Another reason is where would they put all those switches that are on the wall of my MH?
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Joe & Annette
Sometimes I sits and thinks, sometimes I just sits.....
2002 Monaco Windsor 40PBT, 2013 Honda CRV AWD
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03-30-2013, 10:50 AM
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Senior Member
Ford Super Duty Owner
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Mcdonough, Ga.
Posts: 5,992
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I rarely use mine for entrance or exit, but it is great for getting to the fuse panel. Gassers have the fuse block mounted on the firewall and it makes it easy to stand outside and reach the fuses. As others said, it would not be a deal breaker, but I would rather have one.
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1998 Pace Arrow 35 ft. F53 Ford V10 2014 Honda CRV toad
32 years mechanic at Delta Air Lines 15 year motorhome service manager. 3 popups....2 travel trailers....5 motorhomes....loved them all.
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03-31-2013, 12:38 PM
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Senior Member
Workhorse Chassis Owner
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Mesa, AZ USA
Posts: 1,806
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FormerBoater
Completely pointless IMHO.
Most do not have, as they are pointless. If you cannot walk 3 feet to the steps to go out the passenger side door, you certainly cannot exit the "rock wall steps" to exit the driver side door.
DaveS
1998 American Eagle EVS
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The curbside door is the only exit in case of fire. I love my drivers side exit.
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2002 Itasca Suncruiser - WH Chassis - 35U - 2006 Jeep Liberty
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