Insert and seal new rv roof vent.
How to replace a roof vent on a camper.
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.
Once you are home get back onto the ladder and remove the pins from the hinge of the old vent.
Straighten the tabs that go into the old vent and then take off the lid.
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.
Remove old garnish or cut new opening.
Next straighten out the tabs that go into the new vent and then put the tabs into the new roof vent.
Installing the rv roof vent.
Remove putty and old rv roof vent.
By doing this you re ensuring extra strength for holding the roof vent in place.
Replace the hinges and check to make sure they are secure.
Bob livingston and bill gehr replace a weathered rv roof vent cover.
Many recommend using a self leveling sealer while installing a new roof vent.
If you are replacing an existing vent remove the old trim ring garnish piece from inside the rv.