Fan cover handle too high

[mtmurphy56]

My A frame fan cover handle can only be reached on tiptoes. Ideas for an extension or a tool to use?

[A32Deuce]

You can use some pvc tubing to make a tool to open. Get a diameter that is just bigger then the center of the knob and cut channels on each side a little bigger the the wings on the knob. This will make it so you can use two hands and not stretch.

[A32Deuce]

Works on the lever type also, the arm comes out at a 90 degree with a knob at the end.

[PaHunter]

This is what i made to be able to open the vent covers in my fifth wheel.

[mtmurphy56]

Genius! Thanks so much.

[DickiedooFlagman]

Originally Posted by mtmurphy56

My A frame fan cover handle can only be reached on tiptoes. Ideas for an extension or a tool to use?

How about a small stepstool from CW or Amazon? They are only about $10.

[Jonesclarinet]

Had this in our previous pop up where the vent was inconveniently located up over the galley, making it hard to reach.

http://www.adventurerv.net/vent-stic...source=Froogle

[dcheatwood]

We had an extendable handle broom that was hollow tubing. I pulled out the end hook for hanging and the hollow tube fits the crank handle. Spin away.

[OscarsMom2]

I just bought a Kwik Stick RV Roof Vent Extension from Amazon. At $30, it is a bit pricey, but eliminates having to use a stool to turn on the fan in the bathroom. The only problem is that it really didn't fit the knob for the fan, so I stuffed a piece from a small diameter pool noodle and, it worked.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[Wolverine 1945]

My wife has to get out her little fold up stool to control the fan,,, and she calls me when she wants the TV antenna down !!! She also has a fold up stool @ home,,, so she can reach things in out cabinets in the Laundry Room,,, above the Washer & Dryer !!!

[Roncross]

Check amazon for handle extension they come in different sizes

[ktvaughan]

I installed these and it works great.
https://www.rvupgradestore.com/Barke...-p/31-4169.htm.
You also get a long rod for other uses (opening stove vent flapper that is 12 feet off the ground).

[Wolverine 1945]

These look like great devices to open & close vents,,, some people would still have a problem turning the fan on & off or up & down !!!

[ktvaughan]

Correct re: fan switch

[Wolverine 1945]

Little folding step stoles serve many purposes !!!
I think they even hold 300 lbs. ???
We have one Very good looking Yellow one,,,
And one ugly Green one !!!
LMAO !!!