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.

Installing a roof vent on an rv.

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. Once the vent cover is installed you can h. 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. Wire it into the nearest ceiling fixture.

Place the screws provided with the vent into the holes pre drilled into the vent flashing. In this rv diy video mark polk with rv education 101 demonstrates how to replace and seal an rv roof vent. If you are installing a vent in a new location skip this step and move on to. Installing the rv roof vent step 1.

Remove putty and old rv roof vent. Remove old garnish or cut new opening. Plastic can be brittle and is likely to crack if not predrilled. How to install an rv power vent.

Mark polk with rv education 101 demonstrates how easy it is to install an original maxx air vent cover on your rv. Insert and seal. Apply a strip of silicone approximately 1 4 inch wide along the edges of the 14 inch square opening. 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.

Drill a hole for the female 12 volt outlet in the ceiling of the rv near the vent. Essentially this helps seal a new vent lid to the roof with greater strength further preventing any rain water from seeping through. Many recommend using a self leveling sealer while installing a new roof vent.