Lifting the lid on a Thule Omnivent, or Fiamma TurboVent

[Revolvor]

I'm replacing my existing roof vent because the crank handle/gearbox/ cables have jammed and I can't find a way to free it up.

I plan to replace it with one with an integral fan. As a Maxxfan won't fit, I'm left with two above.

Do either of them have the same lifting mechanism, and if so, are there any suggestions for maintenance?

 

[Steve N Tracy]

We have had a Fiamma turbo vent on our last 3 vans without any trouble, us and a friend bouth had a problem with Thule omnivents in very hot weather where they would start automatically on full power even if the roof was shut.

 

[Reallyretired]

Had no trouble with Fiamma turbo vent opening mechanism. The insect screen is a bad design though, difficult/impossible to clean.

 

[Feltwell]

Fiamma on my van. It stuck shut once after the winter, to open it I employed child labour - sent my 10 year old up to lift the lid up whilst I worked the mechanism inside! Other than that its been fine. A bit of silicone spray stops the seals sticking.