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01-03-2016, 11:59 AM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Arvada
Posts: 3
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Range hood vent lid
Hi all,
We just picked up our first trailer, a 2016 X23B, this week. During the walk through, the only out of the ordinary thing we found was the outside snap shut lid was stuck. The tech and I screwed with it for about 5 minutes before we finally got it to open. He was even prying on it pretty hard with screwdrivers trying to open it up. Eventually, we got it open, then open and closed it a couple times to be sure it worked ok (still really stiff). It almost seemed like it was glued or sealed shut and we had to pop it free? So, we took it home thin king we were fine now since we got it working.
Fast forward a couple days, and we set the trailer up in the driveway, and when I went to open up the vent flap, and sure enough one of the clips snapped off and the lid is still stuck. I don't know if whatever it was originally sticking to took hold again, or if it is just a really stiff flap when new???
I'm not too worried about the break as I know they'll fix it under warranty and Camping World is only 10-15 min away. Hopefully they can replace just the flap and not have to cut all the sealant out to replace the entire assembly.
I'm curious if others have problems with this flap, or if there is a trick to getting them open that we weren't doing correctly? Or, is this just a random problem with our trailer?
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01-03-2016, 12:02 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: Hamilton/Cincinnati
Posts: 264
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Mine is difficult to get open also.
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01-03-2016, 12:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: FL
Posts: 11,281
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Range hood vent lid
Congratulations on your new trailer and welcome to the forum.
YES! Those outside vents are REALLY difficult, IMO. Many folks on this forum have had a problem opening them. The last time I got mine open, I left it unlatched.
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01-03-2016, 12:09 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Tulsa
Posts: 170
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It gets easier over time.
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01-03-2016, 01:05 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2014
Location: Langley (Vancouver)
Posts: 396
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2 seasons of using my TT and mine is still a PAIN in the butt to open and close.
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01-03-2016, 01:17 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Bellingham,Wa.
Posts: 6,657
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Treatcg
It gets easier over time.
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X2 and mine is easy to the point that there is no need to worry about breaking it.
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01-03-2016, 01:24 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: NW AR (God's Country)
Posts: 2,051
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Mine gets to the breaking point before it opens (or closes).
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01-03-2016, 01:44 PM
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Site Team
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: James Island, SC
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Mine is still tight after 5 years. A shot of spray silicone will help but it is a trick to doing it. Pushing up instead of out.
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01-04-2016, 11:33 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: South Texas
Posts: 7,206
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Skaling
2 seasons of using my TT and mine is still a PAIN in the butt to open and close.
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+1
I end up leaving it open except for rare times where it rattles in the wind or when I'm winterizing. So I guess I open/close it maybe 3x per year?
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01-04-2016, 01:07 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2013
Location: SE Wisconsin
Posts: 3,430
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The entire vent would get replaced. They don't sell just the flap and it's probably faster to pull out the whole thing and replace. It's a $10 part new: Ventline Range Vent
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01-04-2016, 01:26 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Campbell Hall
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1 full season of camping and it's still painful to unlatch.
I'm waiting for this spring/summer for the 'easier to unlatch' thing....
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01-04-2016, 01:39 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Worcester
Posts: 1,428
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another item to add to my PDI list! Thanks!
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02-07-2016, 07:45 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Spokane Valley
Posts: 63
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Had our X23F for 4 days, tried to open it yesterday and today, and it's stuck tight. I don't even know what I'm supposed to do to open it. Do the little latches slide vertically, or do I lift up and out, or what? I can't find anything in any of the books on how to get it open, and gave up for fear of busting it.
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02-07-2016, 08:57 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Florien, LA
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Push up on the tab and outwards a little to unsnap the tab. It should unsnap the flap. Repeat on second one. It ain't easy. One of mine has been broke since first trip.
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02-07-2016, 09:11 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: FL
Posts: 11,281
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigJohnD
Push up on the tab and outwards a little to unsnap the tab. It should unsnap the flap. Repeat on second one. It ain't easy. snip...
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They push VERY hard. The tabs are part of the vent that swings open so when the tabs release, they'll move outward a small amount. There is no 'clicking' or other sound you might expect a plastic latch might make and I don't feel any kind of latch releasing.
I just keep pushing up VERY hard on both at the same time... harder... harder... WHAT the latch moved outward a bit. Oh, the vent is open.
I did that twice and never shut the vent after that. Just too hard on my thumbs to release the latches.
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Sherm & Terry w/rescue Eydie (min Schnauzer) & Charley (std Poodle)
SOLD:2015 Jay Flight 27RLS, GY Endurance (E), Days: 102 '15, 90 '16, 80 '17, 161 '18, 365+ '20
SOLD: 2006 Ford F350 PSD, 4WD, CC, LB, SRW, Camper pkg., 375,000mi
Full timing: Some will think you're crazy, some will be envious, just enjoy the freedom!
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02-07-2016, 10:49 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Spokane Valley
Posts: 63
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Thank you so much. I will give it another shot tomorrow
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02-08-2016, 07:35 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Missoula, Montana
Posts: 704
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I don't know why these have to seal like a submarine hatch. I often think that it would be great if there were a push arm at the oven, like that one on the emergency exit window, to open and close this vent. I always worry about leaving it open when towing as a friend had hers go missing during a trip.
Not only is it difficult to unlatch, but being 5'7" its a stretch even reaching mine on my 5th wheel.
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02-08-2016, 08:03 AM
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Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Austin
Posts: 79
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Swillier
Hi all,
We just picked up our first trailer, a 2016 X23B, this week. During the walk through, the only out of the ordinary thing we found was the outside snap shut lid was stuck. The tech and I screwed with it for about 5 minutes before we finally got it to open. He was even prying on it pretty hard with screwdrivers trying to open it up. Eventually, we got it open, then open and closed it a couple times to be sure it worked ok (still really stiff). It almost seemed like it was glued or sealed shut and we had to pop it free? So, we took it home thin king we were fine now since we got it working.
Fast forward a couple days, and we set the trailer up in the driveway, and when I went to open up the vent flap, and sure enough one of the clips snapped off and the lid is still stuck. I don't know if whatever it was originally sticking to took hold again, or if it is just a really stiff flap when new???
I'm not too worried about the break as I know they'll fix it under warranty and Camping World is only 10-15 min away. Hopefully they can replace just the flap and not have to cut all the sealant out to replace the entire assembly.
I'm curious if others have problems with this flap, or if there is a trick to getting them open that we weren't doing correctly? Or, is this just a random problem with our trailer?
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One of our clips broke off too after about a year, it was also hard to open. I think it was installed crooked. The other clip worked as it should.
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02-08-2016, 10:00 PM
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Member
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Spokane Valley
Posts: 63
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I got mine open today!! Thank you all for your help! I really had to push, but wasn't so afraid of breaking it as I was before reading this. Thanks!
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2015 X23F/2013 Ford F150
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