Bob livingston and bill gehr replace a weathered rv roof vent cover.
Rv roof vent lid installation.
Vent covers fans and shrouds.
Many recommend using a self leveling sealer while installing a new roof vent.
It s easiest to measure the vent opening from inside the trailer.
Since 1988 maxxair has produced high performance vent covers ventilation fans and replacement shrouds for all types of rvs from folding camping trailers travel trailers 5th wheels and all types of motorhomes.
Below you ll find a couple of videos detailing the installation of each type of vent cover.
Measure the opening for your roof vent on your camper.
To fix this problem you ll need to install a vent cover that fits securely over the top of your existing rv vent.
In this rv diy video mark polk with rv education 101 demonstrates how to replace and seal an rv roof vent.
Both look and function about the same.
If you re installing a vent in a location in which there was no vent previously you ll have to cut an opening between roof joists to install the new unit.
Weldome to maxxair an airxcel brand.
This isn t normally the kind of video i put out but i got bored changing the vents in my camper so i filmed the last one and made a how to video.
Standard roof vent openings are 14 1 4 x 14 1 4 inches.
An rv vent cover installation can save you a lot of money in electricity costs and still keep your rolling home cool and comfy.
Essentially this helps seal a new vent lid to the roof with greater strength further preventing any rain water from seeping through.
Two popular choices for a vent cover include the camco aero flo and the maxxair rv vent cover.
Insert the tabs on the cover into the rv roof vent and replace the pins into the hinge.