Install New Rv Roof 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.

Install new rv roof vent.

Insert and seal. Remove putty and old rv roof vent. Plenty more videos t. Installing the rv roof vent step 1.

Most rv vent fans have some sort of roof sealant or seam tape around their edges to prevent water from leaking inside your rv or into the roofing and causing dry rot. Apply a strip of silicone approximately 1 4 inch wide along the edges of the 14 inch square opening. In this rv diy video mark polk with rv education 101 demonstrates how to replace and seal an rv roof vent. Starting at the 1 inch hole cut open a 14 inch square opening using the utility saw.

Our vent fans are equipped with rain sensors but there are times that we want the fan open running even if it s raining out. 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. If you are installing a vent in a new location skip this step and move on to. Bob livingston and bill gehr replace a weathered rv roof vent cover.

Remove old garnish or cut new opening. If you are replacing an existing vent remove the old trim ring garnish. 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.