Roof Vent Latch: What's the Fix?

bigskybound
bigskybound Member Posts: 16
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Attaching a couple of pics of the broken connector on the roof vent.  Cannot seem to find a photo of what it is supposed to look like.  Is the broken piece an integral part of the hatch itself?  Hate to wake up Rube for this, but may have to.Are the pieces supposed to line up?  Cannot seem to make that work.

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  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    Looks like the vent lock - that's the only black thing like that on mine. If so, not critical to the operation.
  • bigskybound
    bigskybound Member Posts: 16
    When driving at highway speeds, the hatch flops up and down a bit.  Even had people drive up beside us pointing at it. Makes me worried about driving in rain, as we did get water in T@B from indeterminate point last big storm we drove through.
  • Nomad
    Nomad Member Posts: 7,209
    If I crank the vent tight it seems to stay but I have a vent cover. You could probably call Fantastic Fan and get the part. Also add a vent cover - I added so I could still use the vent in rain.
  • Tabaz
    Tabaz Member Posts: 2,420
    I had the same thing happen to my post that the lock grabs onto.
    Remove the bug screen from the fan.
    Remove the fan blades (you should be able to get your hands up to the post).
    Use some J&B Bond to glue the broken pieces together.
    Reinsert the screw or use a new one.
    Done.

    Lip used to remove bug screen (may be really tight, just keep pulling down):

    Screw to remove fan blades: (photo on its side)

    Better photo of the locking post after repair:

    Sorry - photo on its side. that is what my lock looks like
    2016 Outback 320
    2024 Ford F150 Supercrew short bed.

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