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05-18-2022, 06:37 AM
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Thanks for sharing. Later RJD
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05-18-2022, 06:48 AM
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I made one from a plastic potato masher. Just snip the centre out in the approximate shape of the knob and shove the handle into a piece of pipe that's long enough to reach the vent.
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05-18-2022, 07:03 AM
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Great Idea !!!
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05-18-2022, 07:53 AM
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Vent knob
Very clever ...  ... nice to have a DIYer in da house
For future reference, can buy a hook tool for that at RV shop, with replacement knob that has a silver D hook on it ... not expensive.
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05-18-2022, 08:10 AM
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Nah!
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Originally Posted by DouglasReid
I just saw a thread about how to make the vent open/close using a linear actuator. I think I'm going to do that one.
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Nah! Use a stepper motor on a ball screw or lead screw actuator.
The digital fans will love it! Control the rotation a degree (1/360th of a rotation) of the crank! True precision!
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05-18-2022, 08:20 AM
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[QUOTE=U.S.ArmyVeteran;2737060]I offered the "War Department" a pogo stick. Guess where it ended up. 
Did the ER remove it ?
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05-18-2022, 09:48 AM
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vent knob reacher
Here's another model.
Stores next to toilet along with bowl brush.
C.B.
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05-18-2022, 09:59 AM
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I've been thinking of modding one for a while now. I'm curious as to WHY you made SIX "notches" rather than FOUR (or eight)?
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05-18-2022, 10:55 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by F.R.O.G.
At least if you fall over backwards, you'll bounce right back up!
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Haha good one. Boinggg. Ouch!
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05-18-2022, 10:58 AM
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[QUOTE=Delco Bobby;2737376]
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Originally Posted by U.S.ArmyVeteran
I offered the "War Department" a pogo stick. Guess where it ended up.
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Lol
I had an answer for that. But it was beyond even my limited sensibilities. :-)
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05-18-2022, 04:01 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pipeman
There are vent sticks and knobs that the sticks work with.
Vent Stick Knob w/Rings 2/Pk
Barker 29070 Vent Stick
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Looks like they're running about $20. My solution was about $3 and maybe 20 minutes of work while sitting around the fire chatting with friends (mostly they were making jokes about me cutting my hand and laughing at me ).
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05-18-2022, 04:03 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Four Corners, FL
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bubbles
Why not install a vent cover and just leave the lid open while camping.
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Mostly future solar plans. I plan on going over top of the air conditioners, vents, and whatnot. I want to wait to see how that turns out before putting vent covers on.
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05-18-2022, 04:05 PM
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Always Learning
Join Date: Nov 2011
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cbvp
Here's another model.
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Stores next to toilet along with bowl brush.
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C.B.
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Sad to say, your pictures didn't make it for me. You might have to adjust permissions to make them public.
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05-18-2022, 04:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jkoenig24
I've been thinking of modding one for a while now. I'm curious as to WHY you made SIX "notches" rather than FOUR (or eight)?
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No reason other than I'm a simple man. Marked it and cut it.
I laid the handle on top of the coupler and marked out each of the "nubs" with a sharpie. Then I just notched each one out.
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05-18-2022, 05:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ependydad
No reason other than I'm a simple man. Marked it and cut it.
I laid the handle on top of the coupler and marked out each of the "nubs" with a sharpie. Then I just notched each one out.
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A practical approach and regardless, it works.
A word of caution though. If your vent and handle are anything like mine be careful that the handle doesn't get pushed up. On mine there is a locking feature. Push up and handle engages some "ribs" that prevent handle rotation. Found out the hard way.
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05-19-2022, 07:50 AM
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For a good laugh, I'll tell you how I turn that knob on the Vent in the bathroom. I use the handle of my hair brush, put it next to those stick out flower petal looking things and push and push the next one, etc. etc.  While on my tip toes. Too lazy to get that step stool!
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05-19-2022, 10:28 AM
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Location: Gulf Coast
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bubbles
Why not install a vent cover and just leave the lid open while camping.
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that's how you loose heat in cold weather and cold air in hot weather
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05-19-2022, 02:06 PM
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Location: Minnesota
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nice work! A little sanding and a coat of spray paint and people will be asking where they can buy one. 
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05-19-2022, 02:10 PM
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Oh I like that! Thats one of the most innovative "reachin sticks" I have seen in a long time. Good show.
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05-22-2022, 01:34 PM
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Here is what we use for our vents.
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