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Is there a trick to opening the sleeper vent?

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by double yellow, Nov 11, 2011.

  1. Nov 11, 2011 #1
    double yellow

    double yellow Road Train Member

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    Is there some trick to easily opening the sleeper vent? When it is fully closed, I have to basically hammer it (usually with my increasingly bruised fist) to get it off the closed/center setting. Once it is open, it'll adjust easily enough from cracked to fully open, it is just getting it off that middle setting that seems like there should be an easier way.

    This is on a freightliner Cascadia, although I've had the same issue with a 1990 freightliner cab-over too
     
    double yellow, Nov 11, 2011
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  3. Nov 11, 2011 #2
    Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    How about putting something like WD-40 on it? -all of the contact points...

    I used a Teflon type spray (DuPont Dry Lube) it opens and closes easily.
    WD-40 reeks, but it will work if you cant find something better scented.
     
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  4. Nov 11, 2011 #3
    Gears

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    Pull hard on it before trying to move it side to side, and follow up with what JD suggested.
     
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  5. Nov 12, 2011 #4
    Krooser

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    On FL's you usually have a hard time keeping a door closed!!!!!
     
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  7. Nov 12, 2011 #5
    freebirdrfd

    freebirdrfd Light Load Member

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    Lift some more weights. :biggrin_25523:
     
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  8. Nov 12, 2011 #6
    123456

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    Yes,

    there are tricks to opening them !!

    :biggrin_2559:
     
    123456, Nov 12, 2011
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  9. Nov 13, 2011 #7
    chompi

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    They are a pain in the butt! Not the best design for opening a vent/window! Can't tell you how many times I have pinched my hands in those #### things!
     
    chompi, Nov 13, 2011
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