I made a thing - vent knob reacher tool for the wife and kids

[DRVpuller]

wow, someone remembers him! we could really use him now!

[Canadian Eh]

Originally Posted by fella10

Oh yeah, Red Green, ... a man of wisdom for all ages, ...

But where is the duct tape.

[Joe_GA]

Cool! You think like me I made one about 11 years ago for the fan in our kitchen. The thermostat turns it on and off, but you cannot control the speed without a step ladder. In the bathroom, I replaced the fan with one that has a remote control.

[Mrs Pincheon]

Badly!
I am on my way to Alaska right now and am worn out reaching for the @#$%$% thing. My right arm has stretched 6 inches longer than my left.
Please make me one and mail it to me c/o General Delivery, Chicken, Alaska.
You're a lifesaver! In return I will send you my First Born (it's a boy)...or a check if you'd rather.

[johnandval]

simple solutions for everyday issues.
I like it and a great use of commonly found materials

[johnandval]

Originally Posted by Canadian Eh

But where is the duct tape.

could be an option for a better grip

[Toothie12]

Originally Posted by ependydad

If the women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.

Red Green wood be 👏 proud!

[JRHERE]

Originally Posted by ependydad

In the new RV, everything is magical with remote switches, touch panel, and app control .. and yet they dropped the ball with the vent opener/closer. It's a manual knob that I can reach, but no one else in my family can.







A piece of PVC and a 3/4” - 1 1/4” coupler.







I cut a PVC coupler to have notches that matched up with the sticky-outie-parts of the knob.



It’s not clean work, I did it at the campsite with a hacksaw (while entertaining guests, no less). I think a multitool/oscillating tool would have worked better.











I may spray paint it and get a big toy jewel to carry around as a scepter when it’s not in use as a vent reacher/opener.

Cute tool. We had the same issue in our toy hauler...the vent is 7 plus feet up.
Went a bit simpler with 1/2" abs conduit and use the stick to control both the OTA amplifier and the bath vent.
Best thing is my wife can operate the the stick!

[ProfessorBB]

Nice. Fortunately, we have remotes for our vents.

[Jim S JR]

I used sprinkler valve handle.

[Pappygil]

My 5th wheel came with auto open and close controls along with speed controls. I have a Cedarcreek Hathaway model. Look into new fan controls might solve your problem.