Rv Roof Vent Installation

In this rv diy video mark polk with rv education 101 demonstrates how to replace and seal an rv roof vent.

Rv roof vent installation.

Once you ve removed the old vent apparatus ensured all sealant has been stripped away and if necessary squared the corners on the opening you re ready to install your new rv power vent. Once the vent cover is installed you can h. Standard roof vent openings are 14 1 4 x 14 1 4 inches. This vent fan fits all standard 14 x 14 rv roof openings and it comes with all necessary hardware to complete the full installation minus the roof sealant you ll need to put around it to ensure your roof is watertight again.

This roof vent also includes a built in thermostat for better environmental control. 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. An rv vent cover installation can save you a lot of money in electricity costs and still keep your rolling home cool and comfy. 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.

It s easiest to measure the vent opening from inside the trailer. Steve begins this phase of the process by showing you how to locate an adequate power source nearby more often than not this will be an overhead light. Take appropriate precautions when climbing onto the roof of an rv or when working on the roof of an rv. It is inherently dangerous to climb onto the roof of an rv to perform installation maintenance or repairs on a vent fan.

Measure the opening for your roof vent on your camper. 4 installation b fall hazard. Vent fans are normally located on the roof of an rv.