Possibly. Especially considering that my current one has a broken assist
cable and worn bar points.   ;)

But I'll fix that.

In terms of a pop top vent alternative, was thinking of a low cost easy to
install solution for the average Joe or Joette.

Neil.

On Tue, Aug 3, 2010 at 8:02 AM, Jake de Villiers <
crescentbeachguitar@gmail.com> wrote:

> Might be better to get yourself a newer poptop and a turnbuckle to prop the
> hatch with...
>
>
> On Mon, Aug 2, 2010 at 1:35 PM, neil n <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Hi all.
>>
>> I noticed the vents on the bottom of the slider door. Seems they
>> "connect" with the interior of slider.
>>
>> What are they for? Vents so windows don't pop out when slider shut?
>> They seem large for drains....
>>
>> Crazy thought #1: Install 1 or 2 computer case fans at bottom of
>> slider door to maybe bring in outside air directing it toward Dometic
>> fridge grill. Thought it might also help keep interior temps lower in
>> hot weather. It would involve insulated ducting of some kind.
>>
>> Crazy thought (more plausible) #2: a semi-permanent fan at driver side
>> slider window. Large computer case fan and some kind of metal grill.
>> (grill to keep prying fingers out) Thought a mesh type cooling used
>> for baking would fit. Like this
>>
>> http://tinyurl.com/2ebldyc
>>
>> Thoughts? Comments?
>>
>> Was thinking of alternatives to installing a vent on pop top. They are
>> pricey, and I've read they can leak. But that's likely due to install
>> error. Still. If there was a less expensive way for us w/o the factory
>> installed vent....
>>
>> Neil.
>>
>>
>> --
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>>
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>>
>>
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>>
>
>
>
> --
> Jake
>
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> 1986 Westy Weekender/2.5 SOHC Suby 'Dixie'
>
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