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02-13-2011, 07:45 PM
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2003 Mountain Aire We have had this coach a year and I have been vacuuming the foam filters in the ceiling. I have tried to remove the plastic "air pointers" without success or wanting to apply more force and break one. I know these plastic things come off but how? Of course I could keep up with the vacuum but I would think a good wash every now and then would be better. Thanks.
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02-13-2011, 08:08 PM
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The vent covers "snap" out. I use my index finger and thumb from my right hand on one side of center and my finger and thumb from my left hand on the other side of center. I give a firm jerk downwards and the cover snaps right out. I have been doing that in Newmar motorhomes for 12 years and I have never broken one - yet.
I put the filters and vents in warm soapy wash and wash then, then rinse them and let them dry before putting them back in. Actually, I carry two sets of foam filters and when I remove the dirty set I put in the clean set. Then I wash the dirty set and store them until next time.
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02-13-2011, 08:21 PM
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A slight twist will sometimes help the vent to come off when following Norm4015 instructions. Doesn't take much force to remove them and they snap right back in place
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02-13-2011, 11:44 PM
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Be sure you try to pull straight down and lessen your chance of breaking a vent(been there done that) they will come out but mine does take some pull to do it. To really clean them they do need to be taken out. I do mine several times a year.. 
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02-14-2011, 11:57 AM
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Welcome richvkansas to Newmar forum & irv2.
They all have it right just pull steady downward as you twist it out of hole.
Enjoy the forums and do post often.
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02-15-2011, 03:07 PM
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Sloshed through the melting snow to the rig. Yep, it popped right out with a little effort. Thanks.
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02-15-2011, 05:28 PM
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I would always wash I can't see how vac.would remove much dust.
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02-17-2011, 04:43 PM
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For those of us who have broken a vent, can anyone suggest where to get replacements? Newmar shows this part has been discontinued.
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02-17-2011, 06:10 PM
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For those of us who have broken a vent, can anyone suggest where to get replacements? Newmar shows this part has been discontinued.
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Try Ron Hoover in Rockport. I picked some up at their dealer in Donna and they told me there was 12 in Rockport. should have got more when I was there but forgot to. $3.95 each. Found our that all of our filter were in the bath and bedroom, tried to install on intake instead and broke a few. cleaned them out in Donna.
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02-18-2011, 04:59 AM
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After the first few times of using the vacuum I decided it would be easier to have a replacement set. At Walmart I found a sheet of the same material, cut a set, and use the "extra" when I take the dirty ones and wash/dry them. Beats the vacuum!
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02-18-2011, 05:11 AM
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Ditto and I've broken a few vents in the process.
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The vent covers "snap" out. I use my index finger and thumb from my right hand on one side of center and my finger and thumb from my left hand on the other side of center. I give a firm jerk downwards and the cover snaps right out. I have been doing that in Newmar motorhomes for 12 years and I have never broken one - yet.
I put the filters and vents in warm soapy wash and wash then, then rinse them and let them dry before putting them back in. Actually, I carry two sets of foam filters and when I remove the dirty set I put in the clean set. Then I wash the dirty set and store them until next time.
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02-26-2011, 05:31 PM
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I found the replacement vents to replace all 12 of the vents in our DSDP. Looked on the bottom of one of the vents there was a website DWIncorp.com. Ordered them at $3.50 each. Check it out for those who are in need. Located in where else? Elkhart, IN.
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02-26-2011, 07:38 PM
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DWI is a major supplier to the RV manufacturing industry. To the best of my knowledge it is the only supplier for the outside shower quick-disconnect fittings.
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03-01-2011, 03:02 PM
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Thanks JOI912....Don't need the A/C vents yet but why wait until I do. Ordered some just in case. Your info was really helpful.
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