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Old 02-15-2020, 08:16 AM   #1
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Dometic vent flap broke
I went to adjust the vent flap on our AC unit yesterday and one of the pins broke off. Any special fixes other than replacing the whole inside shroud? I have started searching the internet for replacement parts but I thought I would check in with my Peeps first.

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Old 02-15-2020, 11:21 AM   #2
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Probably could use the same brass rod/JB Weld process I posted awhile back to repair the stove vent flap with. Held up very well and no more plastic pins to break.
https://www.escapeforum.org/forums/f...lap-13963.html
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I believe the shroud comes off and you may be able to work from the inside to make a stem from one side repair.
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Dometic probably sells the part (at a highly inflated price!).
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Old 02-15-2020, 09:06 PM   #5
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I went to adjust the vent flap on our AC unit yesterday and one of the pins broke off. Any special fixes other than replacing the whole inside shroud? I have started searching the internet for replacement parts but I thought I would check in with my Peeps first.

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Hi Fred, I found this link on a Boat & RV accessory website. Perhaps this might work for you?

https://www.boatandrvaccessories.com...-service-vents

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Hi Fred, I found this link on a Boat & RV accessory website. Perhaps this might work for you?



https://www.boatandrvaccessories.com...-service-vents



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Bea! Eureka!!! I think that’s the part.

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Bea! Eureka!!! I think that’s the part.

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Yes mine went out the first couple of months didn’t realize it would be warranted I just live with it Maybe will buy replacement parts
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Update!
I ordered the flaps and they fit perfectly! Plus, I have the other three sides available, in case one of the others break.

Amazon also has them. I think from the same company.

Dometic 3315333.001 A/C Polar White Ceiling Assembly Service Vents https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07CRP6M4J..._vIXvEbBYBJ2ND

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