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10-21-2012, 04:05 PM
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Hey all,
Has anyone had the propane alarm go off while using the stove top in their coach?
Best Regards,
Ben
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10-22-2012, 09:14 AM
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I have not had that happen.
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10-22-2012, 09:32 AM
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Have not had any issues running the cook top. We always use the fan venting to the outside to keep moisture down and the heat down. We do need to come up with a good solution to open up the outside vent flap.
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Skip & Patty
2013 Redwood 36RL
2015 Ram 3500 Laramie CC DRW 4x4 (Bertha)
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10-22-2012, 05:12 PM
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Agree need to come up with a good solution to opening outside vent flap. I purchased a awning hook and use it. Have to be careful not to scratch side of unit when using it. If some one has a better way to open and close vent flap,please let me know.
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10-22-2012, 07:42 PM
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Are the latches meant for daily use or simply for sealing the trailer during closeup for the winter? I opened mine the day we bought the trailer and have never closed them since then.
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Woodview, ON, Canada
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10-23-2012, 03:20 AM
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I close mine when traveling. Don't want rain to possibly blow into vent when going down the road. Maybe be ok left open just don't want to take a chance.
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10-23-2012, 04:48 AM
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We were trying to open and close ours, but have given up. After all the dryer vent has no locking mech on it, so it's alway flapping. Generally we would forget to close the stove hood vent, then when we did close it we would forget to open it (case of CRS I guess). And since we never store our RW we just leave the vent open.
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2018 Chevy 3500HD Crew Cab High Country DRW, D/A, 2016 RW39MB, Dual ACs, Auto Level, Auto Sat Dish, Stack W/D, King Sleep #, 17.5" Sailuns w/Disc, MORryde IS & Pin, Comfort Ride Hitch, 5.5 Onan, Res Fridge & Induction Cook Top
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10-23-2012, 05:03 AM
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I also use an old awning hook wrapped in tape, but it takes me 4 or 5 tries to get it open and closing it isn't easy. I keep it closed except when we are using it to try and keep the stink bug invasion to a few bugs. A friend of ours had stink bugs come in that vent and invade the microwave. 
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2013 Redwood 36RL
2015 Ram 3500 Laramie CC DRW 4x4 (Bertha)
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10-23-2012, 12:24 PM
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On our last 5th I left the vent flap unlatched and it blew off somewhere along the way. Had to buy a new flap but the mechanic in me was able to make new hinges and reattach without having to remove the outside cover. I make sure that the vent flap is locked in place....This trailer is alot higher. I have not come up with a good way to latch YET.
RickandKerry
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10-23-2012, 01:55 PM
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I have a small step stool that is 3 steps and I can reach the locks. Open when we arrive. Shut when we travel.
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10-23-2012, 03:10 PM
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Bud, you stole my step stool? I thought it was still in my basement...Edited by: 5th_Time
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10-24-2012, 11:21 AM
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Ok Mike. Next time we meet I will give it back. You are lucky the Genny is so heavy. Just remember, nothing is safe under lock and key.
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10-24-2012, 05:05 PM
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Hmmmm. Vent flap?
What is its purpose?How do I unlatch it?
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10-24-2012, 05:09 PM
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Out side you will see a vent. There are 2 little tabs. Just get a step supply and unlatch the vent flap. This is for your galley vent fan
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10-24-2012, 05:12 PM
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So if I unlatch it when the microwave vents it will vent outside?
Wow, I might like this! Thank you for your help.
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10-25-2012, 05:10 AM
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If you're using the Convection on the Microwave, you need that vent open to prevent over heating, plus it vents the heat outside. Now if you're in cooler/cold climate, venting the heat inside might be desireable. Too bad they don't have a damper installed where you could select vent outside or inside.
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2018 Chevy 3500HD Crew Cab High Country DRW, D/A, 2016 RW39MB, Dual ACs, Auto Level, Auto Sat Dish, Stack W/D, King Sleep #, 17.5" Sailuns w/Disc, MORryde IS & Pin, Comfort Ride Hitch, 5.5 Onan, Res Fridge & Induction Cook Top
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10-25-2012, 05:42 AM
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No matter how cold it gets, I don't want to be venting maple-flavored bacon inside my RL!
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Mike & Pam '12 36RL, Kodiak Discs, 17.5" G114s H-Rated, SRE4000 w/HD Shackles, Joy Rider Shocks, Flex Air, 5.5 Onan, W&D, DW, 4 Scare Lights, (2) 6V Trojan T-145s; Progressive EMS-HW50C, Winegard DTV Sat, Sony/Denon 4K Home Theater, WiFiRanger EliteAC Pack, weBoost 4G-X Cell Booster.
2022 RAM 3500 Limited CC, LB, 4x4, DRW, Max Tow, Cummins HO, AISIN, 4.10, Mopar 30K w/OEM Prep, Transfer Flow 70gal Aux Tank/Toolbox.
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10-25-2012, 10:54 AM
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Oh no, not the Maple flavored bacon. We did some at the house one day and the smell remained for days
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2018 Chevy 3500HD Crew Cab High Country DRW, D/A, 2016 RW39MB, Dual ACs, Auto Level, Auto Sat Dish, Stack W/D, King Sleep #, 17.5" Sailuns w/Disc, MORryde IS & Pin, Comfort Ride Hitch, 5.5 Onan, Res Fridge & Induction Cook Top
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10-25-2012, 01:43 PM
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Search Dog Tease on YouTube... the German Shepherd in the video LOVES Maple flavor bacon!
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10-26-2012, 01:36 PM
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Not gonna cook that stuff on on our coach. Out side only. Live in Canada, hate the smell of cooking maple.
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