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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>

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