MLD Duomid top vent won’t close?

I couldn't tell from your post if you removed the plastic "wand" from the vent hood. It should work after you take that plastic piece out. In fact I have never put mine back in since I got the shelter.

Ryan

You've removed the plastic stiffener?

The vent material is longer than where it velcro's to, so there is some bunching involved when you close the vent. I've never actually closed the vent in the outdoors, but playing with it inside mine always seemed to work fine.

Take the plastic hoop out. It's a lot easier to do before pitching (IMHO) if you suspect you'll need it closed, but can be done from inside once it's pitched.

Try taking the wand out that is used to keep the vent upright, but you could also contact Ron at MLD I'm sure he would be willing to answer any question you may have.

Hmm I can't seem to figure out how to get the wand out, I thought that might be the problem. I'll go look at it again, probably just missing something simple.

There should be a gap in the center of the sleeve the plastic stiffener resides in. Bend the vent inward and remove the plastic, starting in the middle, through the gap.

okay figured it out, feel kinda stupid now, I was looking everywhere but in the middle of the plastic thing. I don't even see myself leaving it in at all, seems like it would stay open pretty good even without it.

i took mine out a long time ago and it works just fine. I don't miss it at all