Installing A Roof Vent On An Rv

Many recommend using a self leveling sealer while installing a new roof vent.

Installing a roof vent on an rv. Insert the tabs on the cover into the rv roof vent and replace the pins into the hinge. How to install an rv power vent. 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. Remove putty and old rv roof vent.

Drill a hole for the female 12 volt outlet in the ceiling of the rv near the vent. If you are replacing an existing vent remove the old trim ring garnish. Plastic can be brittle and is likely to crack if not predrilled. Place the screws provided with the vent into the holes pre drilled into the vent flashing.

Installing the rv roof vent step 1. Drill holes for the hooks inside the well of your roof vent two on one side one on the back and one in the center of the opposite side. Remove old garnish or cut new opening. Apply a strip of silicone approximately 1 4 inch wide along the edges of the 14 inch square opening.

Place the rv roof vent on the 14 inch opening and press down to seat the vent on the silicone caulking. 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. Wire it into the nearest ceiling fixture.

Once the vent cover is installed you can h. Essentially this helps seal a new vent lid to the roof with greater strength further preventing any rain water from seeping through. If you are installing a vent in a new location skip this step and move on to.