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03-24-2016, 02:59 AM
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Ideas to close the microwave flapper ouitside
Hello all ,
I read somewhere on here last year all the different ideas on how to close the 2 little locks on the vent flapper... I cannot find that thread , what do we all do?
I use a small step ladder that I usually have with , but want options . .
Someone I think used a Woden pole with some sort of screw in the edge>??
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03-24-2016, 04:04 AM
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how about a magnet glued to the flap so that you can push it closed and it stays? then pull it open when you need it ?
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03-24-2016, 04:30 AM
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I just use an approx. 3 ft. dowel rod that I shaped differently on each end. One end is a step that I use to push the flapper shut and then push up on the clip. the other end has a notch cut in it to pull the clips down when opening it. Beats getting a ladder each time.
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03-24-2016, 05:33 AM
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I've never relocked mine. Is there a reason I should?
Mark
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03-24-2016, 05:37 AM
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We use a dowel rod also, but just put a cup hook in one end. Most times you don't even need to use the hook end to move the two latches.
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03-24-2016, 07:23 AM
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Made this from a cheapo fish net, one side to open other to close & it's telescopic.
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03-24-2016, 01:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by S&K
We use a dowel rod also, but just put a cup hook in one end. Most times you don't even need to use the hook end to move the two latches.
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X2...........did the same thing 4 years ago and has worked well.
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03-24-2016, 02:27 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by markw
I've never relocked mine. Is there a reason I should?
Mark
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Many people on here have lost or had them damaged while travelling down the road. They don't stand up flapping at 60 mph
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03-24-2016, 05:11 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Shane Wood
Many people on here have lost or had them damaged while travelling down the road. They don't stand up flapping at 60 mph
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This is what makes this site so good/important. I didn't know about this at all and not sure if it is locked or unlocked. Thanks.
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03-24-2016, 05:36 PM
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makes noise when parked unlatched in high wind flapping
seems i hot glued a small stainless washer or 2 to flap and it works and quieted down also
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03-24-2016, 07:53 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by travelin' texans
cheapo fish net
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Hmmm...not sure I wanna' know where that came from. 
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03-24-2016, 08:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by markw
I've never relocked mine. Is there a reason I should?
Mark
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I didn't latch mine until it fell off while on the road.
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03-24-2016, 08:42 PM
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I try to always keep mine latched when not in use. When it's in storage and spring time. I worry about birds building nests in there if I leave it unlatched 
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03-25-2016, 01:31 AM
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You mean beside nesting in the slide toppers every year? Hate that...
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03-25-2016, 04:13 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by markw
I've never relocked mine. Is there a reason I should?
Mark
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You should lock it closed when traveling or you could damage it.
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03-25-2016, 05:29 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ET156
You should lock it closed when traveling or you could damage it.
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Guaranteed at some point you WILL lose it if you don't latch it while traveling, lost 1 traveling & 1 in high winds.
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03-26-2016, 01:51 AM
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Ya I lost mine but I didn't replace it
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03-26-2016, 04:54 AM
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My 16 year old truck camper never had a flapper. I'll deal with it when it's gone.
Mark
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03-26-2016, 03:30 PM
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Wood dowel rod with a small screw on the side it is... thanks all....
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