Heater Vents Connections

lizzymit · Sep 27, 2010

Good morning,

We have a Bighorn 3610RE and have a question regarding how to remove a lost toothpaste cap that rolled across the floor and disappeared down the heater vent in the floor.

We have tried putting the vacuum hose down the flex pipe and I hasn't worked. We are worried that when we turn the heater on the cap will melt.

Is there a way to remove the flex tube for cleanout before the heater assembly?

Thanks!

jbeletti · Sep 27, 2010

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In the storage basement, look for a flex hose the connects to the vent in the ceiling of that area. That is usually the vent that feeds the bedroom or bathroom. If that is NOT the vent you are looking for, then you will have to remove the wall that separates the storage area from the utility area. Look for the same thing, a flex hose that connects to a floor register in the ceiling of the utility area.

These hoses have a hose clamp on them at the register. You can disconnect it there and try to get the cap out. Another option to maybe try first is to remove the floor register grille and gently send the flex hose of a vacuum cleaner down the heater hose. I do this all the time. Be gentle so as not to puncture the heater hose.

Jim

branson4020 · Sep 27, 2010

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Or, you could just not worry about it. After all, that flexi heater ducting is, well, plastic.

lizzymit · Sep 28, 2010

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Thanks for the suggestion. The only flex hose in my storage compartment goes to the bedroom. Looks like I would have to remove a fabric side panel to see the bathroom vent hose. We tried the vacuum hose and it didn't work. Once I fix the problem I may put a small mesh screen over the opening to prevent further accidents.

Jimmy · Sep 28, 2010

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Leave it alone, it will not hurt anything and don't tell anyone else it is in there. It will just appear right below the vent some day...

Bob&Patty · Sep 28, 2010

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Lizzy, don't worry about it. Maybe someday it will blow out of the duct and hit you in the knee. I looked at my register and I have no idea how a tooth paste cap fell into yours??

OH BOY, another Montanian....we are becoming thick as thieves. Where were you last July?? We had a mini-rally in Big Timber.

Wharton · Sep 30, 2010

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We have the problem in the bathroom of kitty litter being thrown(ambitious cat) into the vent. Spent 29 cents at Ace for some screen and put it on the vent. May do this for the other floor vents as a precaution.

jbeletti · Sep 30, 2010

Good idea on the mesh screen. Below are pictures of what I did in my RV for all the floor vents.

I cut the screening to 11-1/4" x 6-1/4", then wrapped it around the underside of the vent and placed the vent back down into the hole. Put the 2 screws back and viola!

Vent screening was purchased at Lowes. The roll of tape in image 1 was not used. Image 1 is the before, image 6 is the after and the images in between are the project in-progress.

Jim

sgtbigb · Sep 30, 2010

Another ideal is go to quick sign store and ask for the blank magnetic sign material. Cut the material to the size of your vent, spray paint to match color of carpet . Keep dust out and looks good too.

jimtoo · Sep 30, 2010

sgtbigb said:
Another ideal is go to quick sign store and ask for the blank magnetic sign material. Cut the material to the size of your vent, spray paint to match color of carpet . Keep dust out and looks good too.

Gene,,, Do they make plastic magnets now???

My vents are plastic.

sgtbigb · Sep 30, 2010

Your heater vents are plastic! It will not work for you:=[

jimtoo · Sep 30, 2010

sgtbigb said:
Your heater vents are plastic! It will not work for you:=[

Oweee...Yes,, sorry... YOU have a LANDMARK.....I have a BIGHORN!!!!!

But!!!! your vents weigh 16 oz,,,,, mine only weigh 8 oz,,,, so I can carry more ... drinks...

without overloading my TV.

Jim

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