Rv Roof Vent Installation

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.

Rv roof vent installation.

Take appropriate precautions when climbing onto the roof of an rv or when working on the roof of an rv. 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. 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. 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.

In this rv diy video mark polk with rv education 101 demonstrates how to replace and seal an rv roof vent. How to install an rv power vent. It is inherently dangerous to climb onto the roof of an rv to perform installation maintenance or repairs on a vent fan. Mark polk with rv education 101 demonstrates how easy it is to install an original maxx air vent cover on your rv.

Once the vent cover is installed you can h. Standard roof vent openings are 14 1 4 x 14 1 4 inches. 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. 4 installation b fall hazard.

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. Measure the opening for your roof vent on your camper. Vent fans are normally located on the roof of an rv.