The rest of the installation is installing some nuts and bolts. The sizes can be compatible while the hinges may not. The solution is to install an rv roof vent cover. The vent cover i purchased from camping world fits just fine in those 4 posts.
There is also a need to use some hand tools available. These are basically pillows, covered with reflective material that pop into an exposed skylight to reflect heat and light and keep your rv. They are each designed without compromising the old seal of the roof vent. They are easy to install and you can take them apart if you want, but never have needed to do so as the vent screen comes out. This gap is necessary so that any condensation under the cover has a chance to escape and will not pool around your vent seal.
This gives plenty of places to install the cover further forward or rearward. This is my third aeroflo cover and have never had any issues with them. We have maxxair vent covers. We installed rv roof vent covers on both kitchen and bathroom fans when we purchased our motorhome 7 years ago. Learn how your comment data is processed. Sometimes we receive products for evaluation at no cost and may use affiliate links to the products and services from which we earn commissions.
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Thanks so much for supporting RVgeeks as we work to create helpful RVing-related content that we hope enhances your RVing life! Even though we're handy RVers, we're not professional technicians. So although we're happy with the techniques and products we use, you should be sure to confirm that all methods and materials are compatible with your equipment and abilities.
Regardless of what we recommend, consult a professional if you're unsure about working on your RV. Any task you perform or product you purchase based on any information we provide is strictly at your own risk. M Miscellaneous Upgrades. Table of Contents show. Connect with D. Notify of. Or maybe you forget to close the vent before driving and the wind causes damage. There are many different reasons to consider installing vent covers on your RV. One of the primary reasons to install vent covers on your RV roof vents is the added weather protection.
Even the most basic models of vent covers offer protection from the elements without needing to close your vent. You can stay comfortable in your bed when you hear it start raining, knowing that your vent covers will keep the rain out while still allowing fresh air to circulate and keep you comfortable. Vent covers will even protect against rain while driving. If you find yourself in stormy weather, RV vent covers will also protect the plastic of your vents from falling branches, hail, and other damage that would leave your rig exposed to the elements.
Adding an RV vent cover can add an extra screen of protection to keep the bugs outside where they belong. They also shade the lights from inside so that fewer insects are drawn to the vent in the first place. Having good air circulation in your rig helps manage the temperature, humidity levels, and everyday odors in your living space.
Installing vent covers helps you keep your vents open for improved circulation. While a fan is not specifically a part of a vent cover, many times when you install a new fan in your vent, it will come with a vent cover designed to work well with that fan. If you are planning to add or upgrade a fan, this selection should be made first. Your new fan may come with an appropriate vent cover. Measure the size of your vent opening to make sure that a standard vent cover will fit your vent.
Most people with modern RVs will not need to be concerned with size, but measuring before purchasing can help avoid unexpected problems with installation.
If you have an older model RV, there is a chance that your vents may not fit the standard size. You may still be able to use a standard vent cover, but you may need to adapt the installation procedure. This will depend on how much your vent differs from the current standard, and whether it is larger or smaller.
Adding a vent cover to your roof will make your vents taller than the standard low-profile closures. Different vent cover models and designs can vary somewhat in height. Chances are, if you have an air conditioner on your roof, the addition of an air vent will not change your clearance height. Every RV is different, however, so measure the height above the roof of your highest point. The average vent cover is inches tall, but some can be taller, especially if they are accommodating a fan opening.
You may want to choose a vent cover with a lower profile to avoid this. Any vent cover you choose will give you the basic functions that you expect from your vent cover. Different brands may add small additional features to set themselves apart, and these features may or not be a selling point for your circumstances.
There may be design differences that can affect the ease of installation, or they may include accessories such as sealant in your purchase. Some brands may be available in a wider variety of colors to blend in more attractively with your rig.
Consider the importance of these features to your needs, but remember that the most important functions of a vent cover will be met by any model you choose. Sure, duct tape or gorilla tape can be pretty sturdy against different types of elements and can last for a good bit of time, but it definitely is not meant as a permanent repair. We will get into that later. Now for the fun part.
Or the frustrating part, depending on how tightly the cracked roof vent is sealed and how much patience you have. Or… you can also calmly remove it in one piece. Most roof vents are sealed tightly to the RV roof with some sort of sealant or putty.
You can usually do this pretty easily with a simple flat head screwdriver or a putty knife. Once you can actually see all of the screws, you can start unscrewing them from the roof to allow the cracked roof vent to come loose. Now that you have the cracked roof vent loose and all the sealant is successfully removed, you should be able to just lift it out. Note: some RV roof vents also serve as electric fans and may have wires attached.
When removing the roof vent, do so carefully so as not to cause any damage to the wires, cut the wires diagonally with a pair of wire cutters close to the roof vent, leaving plenty of space for you to reattach the old wires to the new; and remove the roof vent. Be sure to pay attention to how the wires are placed as well as which colors are attached to which, so you can install the replacement roof vent properly. The next step is to prepare the new roof vent for installation. This is actually a pretty easy step that only consists of applying some putty tape along the screw holes that will be facing the roof of your RV.
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