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09-03-2010, 03:08 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Elkhart, Indiana
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vent on rear outside
on the exterior rear of the trailer is a vent that is above the window and just below the curve of the roof. does anyone know the purpose of this?
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09-03-2010, 03:41 PM
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We just got our new Flagstaff fifth home a week ago, anf I saw that one as well. I am also curous.
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09-03-2010, 03:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tentcamper1
on the exterior rear of the trailer is a vent that is above the window and just below the curve of the roof. does anyone know the purpose of this?
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I have one outside of the kitchen window as well as the one on the rear close to the roof line.
I thought it was a water tank vent instead of the pipe going all the way up thru the roof. Maybe someone will know the real purpose.
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09-03-2010, 03:48 PM
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The Old Man
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tentcamper1
does anyone know the purpose of this?
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It's there so the wasps have at least one more place to build a nest. 
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09-03-2010, 03:51 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
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thats it, I only have the one above the window. I want to know because I saw an ant cruise around it the other day. Depending on what it is I might want to put some screen over it.
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09-03-2010, 04:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by tentcamper1
thats it, I only have the one above the window. I want to know because I saw an ant cruise around it the other day. Depending on what it is I might want to put some screen over it.
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I have some screen mesh I can put under the plastic cover.
No mud dobbers getting in there.
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09-03-2010, 06:53 PM
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Same here! Inquiring minds want to know! My camper has the same vents
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09-03-2010, 07:35 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
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Heres the response I got from Forest River.
"Probably the condensation vent, with out seeing it."
I will send him a picture so he can see it, should know something by Tuesday.
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09-03-2010, 07:40 PM
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I wonder what a "condensation vent" is?
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09-03-2010, 08:15 PM
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It's most likely to vent the deferents in temperature between the walls. This will help in releasing the moisture trapped between the lamination.
Just a guess on my part.
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09-08-2010, 12:27 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
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I got my answer. per Forest River warranty rep:
"It is the condensation vent. Are you having issues with it?"
"It is attached to the aluminum channel on the roof and helps vent the roof through the framing channels."
I asked:
"Would it be possible to cover it with window screen to prevent wasps and ants from getting in? thanks for all the info!"
his reply:
"That shouldn’t be a problem."
So now I know, I will get some screen and cover it.
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09-08-2010, 04:55 PM
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I believe that the vent outside the kitchen window is for the galley tank. I've back flushed the galley tank and had water come out this vent when the tank is full.
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09-08-2010, 06:52 PM
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Attic vent?
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10-15-2010, 06:10 AM
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Gas Mans
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Southwestern Ontario
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We took our trailer for winter storage yesterday. Our dealer says the same as the Forest River rep...attic vent. I noticed ours has a screen of sorts under the vent which is a piece of black plastic with some holes (approx 1/8") in it. So, likely no wasps in the attic....just under the vent cover. Maybe if it gets a fairly fine screen installed, the screen ought be checked to ensure it's clear and doesn't prevent the space from "breathing" properly?
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