Does the vent manually open? I prefer that. Please advise...Easy to open? Important --- does it lock easily? My present one doesn't lock well and I've had to duck tape it down when traveling so it doesn't BREAK off! Jan
532098
Opens manually. Also closes great. As long as you install to open with the opening toward the rear of vehicle can drive with it open
1979929
Just pull on the handle to open it. It doesn't lock closed....it only locks open and you press the button to close the handle.
955432
It doesn't really "lock" open. One just needs to pull the lid down to close it.
242486
It should open easily by just pulling it out.. That part does not have a lock so you're right.Try to pull it a bit hard but not too hard.. it tends to get stuck a bit sometimes.. but if it still does not open, contact the seller it might be defective.
463094
Both sides lock and unlock independently and will open the lid even if the other side is locked, but you can't unlock both sides from a single lock. If the driver side is unlocked and the passenger side locked, you can still open by pushing the driver side button and vise versa, but if both sides are unlocked, in order to completely secure it you would have to manually lock both with the key. Which wasn't a big issue for me. I always keep both sides locked anyway. Turn the key, pop it open, and immediately lock it back so that when I close it, both sides stay locked. Just make sure you have a spare key handy in case you lock your keys in it, or just don't lock your keys in it like I did. I researched several boxes both online and in person at some local retailers. I ended up paying about 50% more for this box from Amazon than the others with similar specs, but I think it's well worth it. It's a very solid and better built box, not to mention it looks good. The welds are neater, the finish is cleaner, and the lid has a good tight seal. I didn't like the seal at first, but once I figured out if you just gently push it closed from either side, both latches engage with minimal effort instead of trying to slam it shut causing it to bounce back open. All in all, it's a great box. I know that's more than you asked for. I tend to ramble. Hope this helps.
2113744
Without taking it apart I don't believe so. I finally just gave up on this thing. Really unhappy with the purchase and can't use it at all. I realize I'm the minority. Just not a good experience for me, and not a good buy for what I wanted. I really thing just one of those clip on ones for the vent is a better buy.
1590311
I have not been able to lock and release with one hand. I use the vent holder and if I try to lock or release with one hand the holder pulls out of the vent. I don't use the suction cup so don't know about that
994500
If you are angry, please contact the company. Like you, I am a customer. This vent was quite stiff, so I had to use my boot on the dial to open it. Since it is not screwed down, it is possible to put it in a sink of hot water to scrub it.
219984
It swings back shut automatically. Depending on how level mine is (my teenagers always knock it just enough to make it unlevel - we only use it for our dogs) it doesn't always latch automatically the way it should when it's level. But it is very easy to open and latch shut. Easy to do one handed. If it's not latched shut, my dog can open it and get through. LOL. But I love the gate!! It works great and we are very rough on it.
1229527
The spout stays open when you want it to. I'm not quite sure what others are talking about, but ours new one and old one clearly have a lock setting that you just have to push closed to override it. It's a very handy design that we are quite happy with. In fact, we have two of them--one for our kitchen at home and one for our RV.
274106
I had the same issue with a different model. I forced it open slightly manually once and it was ok. I know it sounds crude. But it worked in the past.
403674
I find that it is easy to open. I dropped it in my purse and it opened up by itself. But then I put it in with the flap facing upwards and it did not open. And haven't had an issue since.
1360465
You can unscrew the screw at the back to close the vent. Because the vent opens and closes according to the temperature, as the temperature drops with the approach of a storm the vent should close automatically.
2215574
Maybe they sent you the wrong model? Mine in the same as shown and has the vent bracket, I;ve had some issue with it not opening, it gets stuck.
1258870
It does not fully lock closed, only open. However, there is a friction bump holding it closed requiring additional force beyond just friction at the hinge to open. I personally have not had any problems with it opening unintentionally.
541350
Mine stays back no problem. I see what others were talking about in terms of the lid needing to go back a certain distance before it locks in place, but it can lock itself back without assistance nearly every time for me. I definitely never have to hold it open manually; the spring has always supported it just fine on its own. Its kind of like an umbrella. It's kinda loose until you pass the latch point and then it stays open on its own.
1577312
Call the person who installed it and have them fix it. They most likely did not remove the blocking panel that opens the hood to the outside vent. The instructions are pretty clear that you need to do this or else it will simply blow air back in your face. The clicking is probably a similar issue - that your installer didn't open it up and put the right panels in place and remove the securing packing tape.