Rv Roof Vent Lid Installation

Below you ll find a couple of videos detailing the installation of each type of vent cover.

Rv roof vent lid installation.

To fix this problem you ll need to install a vent cover that fits securely over the top of your existing rv vent. Measure the opening for your roof vent on your camper. Insert the tabs on the cover into the rv roof vent and replace the pins into the hinge. 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. Bob livingston and bill gehr replace a weathered rv roof vent cover. Once the vent cover is installed you can h. Many recommend using a self leveling sealer while installing a new roof vent.

Vent covers fans and shrouds. A ventmate vent cover will allow you to keep your air vent open through all kinds of weather but will shield the opening in your roof from rain leaves and other foreign objects. In this rv diy video mark polk with rv education 101 demonstrates how to replace and seal an rv roof vent. Mark polk with rv education 101 demonstrates how easy it is to install an original maxx air vent cover on your rv.

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. 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. Standard roof vent openings are 14 1 4 x 14 1 4 inches. Essentially this helps seal a new vent lid to the roof with greater strength further preventing any rain water from seeping through.

It s easiest to measure the vent opening from inside the trailer.