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Open the vents in engine compartment

I have looked and looked at the vents on each side of the engine compartment.  Have never opened.  I would like to wash out the radiator but I can't figure out how to get the vent open.  See the hinge so comes up from the bottom but how is it attached? or latched.  Bolt, hook can't seem to find.  I know someone knows.  DAN
Dan & Shirley Stansel
2002 U295 4020 AGDS Build#6054
Towing Buick Enclave & M &  G Braking
Emerald Bay, Lake Palestine, Texas
MC# 16650

Re: Open the vents in engine compartment

Reply #1 –
On ours there is a release lever. It pulls a couple cables to release the latches. It doesn't work very well, I think from accumulation of dirt and stuff, so I lay down there, reach up, and pull the cables by hand. I really should clean, lube, and get them working.
Dick
Dick, '03 U320 40' Tag, 2 slides, Coach #6075
Full Timers
2009 Honda CR-V

Re: Open the vents in engine compartment

Reply #2 –
Dan, mine has a locking lever up under the lower edge. In order to figure out how to release it you will have to lie on your back and look up under there
No RV! Have hung up the keys.
In the past: 2016 Winnebago Era, 1994 Foretravel U240, 1995 Foretravel U240 (wide body), 1999 Foretravel 320, 36 Foot, 2003 Foretravel U320 38 foot,
 

Re: Open the vents in engine compartment

Reply #3 –
Very hard to opperate unless one keeps them lubricated and free of road grime.
Richard & Betty Bark & Keiko our Golden Doodle
2003 U320T 3820 PBDS
Build # 6215
MC # 16926
2016 Chevrolet Colorado 4X4 diesel