How To Replace A Roof Vent On A Travel Trailer

Here s how to replace old rv rooftop fixtures replacing rv rooftop vents.

How to replace a roof vent on a travel trailer.

This may be a good time to explore your options because you can get. There are 3 or 4 different manufacturers so taking what s left of the broken one with you will guarantee you get a proper replacement at the rv dealer. Straighten the tabs that go into the old vent and then take off the lid. Next straighten out the tabs that go into the new vent and then put the tabs into the new roof vent.

Remove old garnish or cut new opening. If you are installing a vent in a new location mark the desired location for your vent make sure to stay between roof joists. 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.

Once you can actually see all of the screws you can start unscrewing them from the roof to allow the cracked roof vent to come loose. Once you are home get back onto the ladder and remove the pins from the hinge of the old vent.