How To Replace A Roof Vent On A Camper

Insert and seal new rv roof vent.

How to replace a roof vent on a camper. By doing this you re ensuring extra strength for holding the roof vent in place. If you are replacing an existing vent remove the old trim ring garnish piece from inside the rv. 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. Replace the hinges and check to make sure they are secure.

Installing the rv roof vent. This is actually a pretty easy step that only consists of applying some putty tape along the screw holes that will be facing the roof of your rv. Insert the tabs on the cover into the rv roof vent and replace the pins into the hinge. Once you are home get back onto the ladder and remove the pins from the hinge of the old vent.

Essentially this helps seal a new vent lid to the roof with greater strength further preventing any rain water from seeping through. Straighten the tabs that go into the old vent and then take off the lid. The next step is to prepare the new roof vent for installation. Bob livingston and bill gehr replace a weathered rv roof vent cover.

Remove old garnish or cut new opening.