Dutch Star roof inspection

[marc2912]

Marc, I don't have the problem, but some people do. You may have to install a "hood release spring" like the car hoods have.
Just have to find the right one and a way to install it. Should not be a big problem. If you google "hood release spring" you wil see many different ones, some even with mounting brackets built in.
I had a different problem. After slamming the hood, the supporting steel rod fell of the holder and hooked into something. The hood panel would not open even an inch. In desperation I pulled with all my strength to open it few inches and reach inside to release it (bent the hell out of the steel rod). Now I made up a secondary catch for it. If it comes off, it will not fall down all the way.

Good to know on the supporting rod. I'll look for a hood release, good idea.

 

[Webz]

Be sure to check the dicor under the side rails. Mine had a pencil lead leak that has been leaking for a long time (since new?) Newmar replaced the bedroom ceiling panels and the the sub roof plywood. Instead of plywood they used .060 thick aluminum sheet and riveted it to the aluminum rafters.