Roadstar Roof Vent Knob
Spares support for older Roadstar products is patchy at best. Reproducing the roof vent knob locally is often quicker and cheaper than the hunt for old stock. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
Spares support for older Roadstar products is patchy at best. Reproducing the roof vent knob locally is often quicker and cheaper than the hunt for old stock. We've made this style of part before and can usually print yours without drama.
Why these break
Vent winder knobs split at the shaft. UV exposure breaks down the polymer chains in the original material. By the time the surface looks chalky or faded, the strength underneath is already gone.
How we reproduce them
The process is simple: drop the part in or send clear photos with a ruler in frame, we confirm fit details, and print replacements — often with a little extra material where the original always cracked.
We print these in ASA. ASA is the UV-stable cousin of ABS — it holds its colour and strength through years of Australian sun where the original plastic went chalky and brittle.
As with everything in our library: whether a part can be reproduced depends on size, load, heat, material, and having a decent sample to work from. Send photos first — the assessment costs you nothing, and we'll tell you honestly if a genuine spare is the better option.
Part details
| Manufacturer | Roadstar |
|---|---|
| Vehicle / equipment type | Caravan / pop-top |
| Common failure mode | Vent winder knobs split at the shaft |
| Typical use case | Direct replacement for the original roof vent knob on the Roadstar. |
Printing & reverse engineering
| Can print directly | Yes |
|---|---|
| Can scan from broken sample | Yes |
| Can redesign / improve | Yes |
| Recommended material | ASA |
| Alternative materials | ABS |
| Print technology | FDM |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Estimated print time | 30–60 minutes |
| Estimated cost range | $8 – $20 |
| Expected lifespan | 3–5 years of Australian UV |
| Outdoor suitable | Yes |
| Heat resistant | No |
| Load bearing | Depends |
| Requires post-processing | No |
Ask us about this part
Many plastic parts can be recreated, repaired, redesigned, or printed, depending on size, load, heat, material, and available samples.
