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dcmac214 · ‎May-17-2016

(Searched, couldn't find it)
Some time back I saw a note about a homemade "tool" to open/close ceiling vents without climbing a ladder. Can anyone point me to it?

dcmac214 · ‎May-24-2016

filrupmark wrote:
I saw something also. It was a tree branch cut at the y.

That'll work! Don't know why I always have to over-engineer everything.

Allworth · ‎May-22-2016

contact Winfield RV Products (dot com) and ask about the "WinStick".

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Wanderlost · ‎May-22-2016

TyroneandGladys wrote:
I think what you are thinking about is called a wife :S

Sure, as long as he gets down on all four so I can stand on his back.....:W

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filrupmark · ‎May-21-2016

I saw something also. It was a tree branch cut at the y.

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TyroneandGladys · ‎May-20-2016

I think what you are thinking about is called a wife :S

Tyrone & Gladys
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dcmac214 · ‎May-20-2016

Miles Away wrote:
Check out the 60 second tech article in this months issue of "TRAILER LIFE".

URL please!

Found 10-minute Tech at the site, no 60-second, but plowing thru couple dozen pages of tech tips didn't see anything to help.

12th_Man_Fan · ‎May-17-2016

I taped a putty knife on the end of a 3' stick. I can open, close and turn the vent with no problem. Cheap but effective.

Doug

2014 GMC Duramax 4X4 DRW Crew

2015 DRV Tradition

Garry_Gayle · ‎May-17-2016

try this sprinkler valve key

Miles_Away · ‎May-17-2016

Check out the 60 second tech article in this months issue of "TRAILER LIFE".

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2008 Keystone EVEREST 348R 5th wheel
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K_Charles · ‎May-17-2016

Someone had a picture a few days ago of a piece of wood with nails in it on the end of a stick.

On second though that was for an awning knob.

MrWizard · ‎May-17-2016

here you go
Barker vent stick and Knob
extra knobs available in (2) pack

did not know what the OP was talking about, until i looked it up
climb a ladder to open vent ?

if he had said use a step stool
i would have caught on quicker

i'm only 5'6" and i can reach mine ok

I can explain it to you.
But I Can Not understand it for you !
....

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wildtoad · ‎May-17-2016

I remember seeing something about one. A guy took and notched a piece of PVC pipe to match the knob of the vent then added a smaller diameter section of pipe as a handle.

Tom Wilds
Blythewood, SC
2016 Newmar Baystar Sport 3004
2015 Jeep Wrangler 2dr HT

beemerphile1 · ‎May-17-2016

Not sure what you have but maybe a piece of PVC pipe with a notched end?

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momentum_rv · ‎May-17-2016

Here is what I use
http://www.amazon.com/Barker-29070-Vent-Stick

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2015 Ford F-350 DRW 4x4 Lariat

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? Ceiling Vent Tool