In this lesson we teach you how to swap your traditional rv roof vent for a switch operated rv power vent walking you step by step through the installation process.
How to install a roof vent in a rv.
If you are replacing an existing vent remove the old trim ring garnish piece from inside the rv.
Remove old garnish or cut new opening.
In this rv diy video mark polk with rv education 101 demonstrates how to replace and seal an rv roof vent.
For my vent i used the fan tastic rv roof vent made by dometic.
Insert and seal new rv roof vent.
Apply a strip of silicone approximately 1 4 inch wide along the edges of the 14 inch square opening.
Updated rv power vent models make it extremely simple to replenish the air in your rv and keep your living quarters feeling fresh and comfortable around the clock.
Place the screws provided with the vent into the holes pre drilled into the vent flashing.
Place the rv roof vent on the 14 inch opening and press down to seat the vent on the silicone caulking.
You will also need 100 waterproof silicone a drill drill bits a marker and a jigsaw or a circular saw.
Remove putty and old rv roof vent.