Purchased: August 2023 - still works GREAT!I th-cam.com/users/postUgkxxsUnXhGsSJLim_XnMHyQK0u3XVaW-CGn live in a studio and during the summer it gets scorching hot - really old building with no ac units. I can’t express how EASY it was to install. This unit has been a life savior during the summer and some days during other seasons where it can still be a bit warm at night. In this small place is my friend, a husky, poodle mix and myself. We need AC - lolI don’t use the dehumidifier option - I’m not sure if it will leak in my house, since I did not install the small draining hose that came with it. May look into it late but I don’t worry about much humidity in the apartment. I don’t understand why the negative reviews since all things mentioned, I personally did not find issues with. Definitely worth it!
*Works so well **Fastly.Cool** that it only requires daytime operation until high temp and humidity are overnight. It is difficult to get to side filters, but back is easily accessible.*
This how-to still works! I just replaced my vent cover in under 30 minutes which included the time watching this video. Nice to see that RVs are still manufactured to "don't leave this outside" standards.
thank you so much. I have to replace the exact thing on my Terry 5th wheel. I really appreciate your details. This is really going to help me, as I have saved it and will be following step by step as I will have it on while I do the job. Great work guys.
Thanks so much for doing this video!!! Your instructions were a lifesaver... I was reading the directions on the vent cover package and getting nowhere! Thanks again!
I'm with you Vinny. I just opened the vent lid about half way, pushed the split metal rail to the side and slid out the plastic guide wheel then slid the Vent lid off. Slid the new Vent lid on and crimped the ends. Pushed the split metal rail to the side and reinstalled the plastic guide wheel. Piece of cake! It took longer to climb on the roof than to do the repair! When I went to Camping World to get the part they were going to charge me 64 dollars for someone to see which lid I needed. I looked on the wall and there was a display of the different hinges so I picked it out myself. Two vent lids were on sale for $13.97 each! So for $29.62 I have two vent lids installed!! Unbelievable!
Are you saying you didn't have to take anything out from the underneath side? I didn't follow you. I'd like to avoid taking anything out from beneath if possible.
Thanks guys. I just had my new RV delivered and they left the vent open and it blew off and they don’t have an “opening” for service for two months. Great video ,makes it look easy.
Thanks guys! I especially liked the part where you showed how to attach the arm of the winding mechanism. I was frustrated at the instructions on the cover packaging.
This! The instructions on the box didn’t say anything about removing the arm mechanism, and I was afraid I was going to break it and make my problem even worse! 😅
Yyyeah, I'd rather have a little less "ventilation" to let the summer heat in and the winter cold in--and my expensive AC and heat out!--and also a few less HOLES in the top and sides of my house eager to take their turn at leaking. RV manufacturers have a lot of nerve cutting the corners they do and then charging the prices they do. No judging at you two guys--thanks for the vid, it was very helpful.
Thanks for the video. my uncle sold me his trailer and the roof vents leak two of them are missing. next time I go to town I need to buy some vent covers.
Power tools on these screws is why all used Rv’s are full of stripped out screws. You say that the garnish, screen frame, and crank removal are the hard part - yet you spend all of 5 seconds on that. Riiight
Just a thought .....We just replaced a lid. The metal work was in fine condition so.... drilled out two rivets on new cover and just used the old complete mechanism . used two gal screws to attach the bracket instead of pop rivets . Brilliant)) Stephen and Cameron Highton Australia
Thank You so much for this Tutorial.. You won't believe this.. But my handyman put the whole thing on backwards!!!!! Now this 71 year old woman is having to go up there to turn it all around.. Don't know if I will be able to or not.. But am going to try..
This video helped but I found that I didn't need to do anything inside. I went up top and put the up-down rod in the new vent cover and the hinge slipped under the RV hinge with ease.
Great info guys. Here is what makes me crazy the manufacturer’s want the rooftop checked for leaks and cracked caulking but my roof is not walkable. So I asked the dealer how do these rooftop repairs when you can’t walk on it they told me to contact the manufacturer and ask them guess what they told me. You guessed it they told me to call the dealership. So my next unit will have a walkable rooftop. Maybe you guys could do a video to help with this issue.
unless you never get hail, I would suggest it. Anything that is dime sized or bigger will break them. Or unless you enjoy the light. Honestly, if you don't need light, they sell roof vent metal lids. Those last forever.
What hacks, they didn't pinch the metal tabs on the new lid! LOL, This video was all show to make it look easy, the camera angles didn't hid the supposed pinch of the new lid end tabs AND most importantly, they didn't grease the open/close handles' gear!! You can tell they didn;t since not only didn't they mention to do it but you can also SEE the new lid STICK at the end of the video when they demonstrate the new lid opening and closing as it binds and bounces while it sticks. I remember when I didn't care and just banged out the work for money, except I was 13.
I can figure out what to do by this video, but it's really not very good. They do go over in some detail about the slide mount, and discuss how to do that, then they say "but the more complicated part is inside" and say not one word about that process, besides using industry jargon without defining their terms and saying it's the hard part. They also don't mention that there's (I think) 3 primary attachment styles, one of which is the slide type shown in this video. That would help the person below that asks for closeup of the slide end pins (I don't know the industry jargon, so I may not use standard terms). I'm guessing that if you take top, rear, and side photos of the mounting rail to your store, and have the year/make/model info, they'll probably be able to figure out what style of mount you have, and get you the right cover. If they can't, it's very possible it's not a very good store, and you might want to try another. (my local RV store said to bring in photos of the rail, and they could identify from the photos) The presenters do have a nice banter and verbal style, but I'd rather have less chat, and more instruction, or at least more instruction with same chat. They may have given this instruction, and whoever edited it removed that info. If so, the editor needs education and retraining as to what a "how to" video is, vs a cute or fun video. As to the question from Michael Crim below, yes, you do have to dissasemble the inside. That's the "hard part" they reference, but show only very quickly and don't discuss. Finally, the intro music was awful, and totally a waste of time in a how to video. I know that yes, it's corporate branding, and promo, but when you make that corporate branding unpleasant for a LOT of your audience, it's really not the best idea now is it....
Hello, I noticed next to your right leg and blanket that there is a small, rounded object coming out of the roof and it has a cover on it too. What is that? I bought a new RV Keystone Cougar and went up to clean my solar panels and I noticed something similar on my roof. It was round but I didn't see a cover, so I'm concerned. I have never seen one until now. My previous RV didn't have one. Thanks
Both of mine were getting old and blew off in a storm last week. What a mess. I was wondering how to get the crank to engage without taking the inside apart.. Now I know, you don't.
There is NO NEED to take everything apart underneath. Wth. Lift the lid and pop off/break off old lid from the roof. Slide the new one on and attach the new metal rod to the arm mechanism before securing the plastic lid and voila!
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Ok video, poor on the detail and quality of craftsmanship. Ok on the install of the cover, BUT, leaving the wires exposed, and using a worn-out screwdriver and chipping the paint on the screw and raising metal out of the screw drive.
This video helped but I found that I didn't need to do anything inside. I went up top and put the up-down rod in the new vent cover and the hinge slipped under the RV hinge with ease.
Purchased: August 2023 - still works GREAT!I th-cam.com/users/postUgkxxsUnXhGsSJLim_XnMHyQK0u3XVaW-CGn live in a studio and during the summer it gets scorching hot - really old building with no ac units. I can’t express how EASY it was to install. This unit has been a life savior during the summer and some days during other seasons where it can still be a bit warm at night. In this small place is my friend, a husky, poodle mix and myself. We need AC - lolI don’t use the dehumidifier option - I’m not sure if it will leak in my house, since I did not install the small draining hose that came with it. May look into it late but I don’t worry about much humidity in the apartment. I don’t understand why the negative reviews since all things mentioned, I personally did not find issues with. Definitely worth it!
*Works so well **Fastly.Cool** that it only requires daytime operation until high temp and humidity are overnight. It is difficult to get to side filters, but back is easily accessible.*
This how-to still works! I just replaced my vent cover in under 30 minutes which included the time watching this video. Nice to see that RVs are still manufactured to "don't leave this outside" standards.
THIS ^ THIS RIGHT HERE, lol
I can’t figure out yet how to get the hinge pin open to take the broke. Cover off to put new one on! I’ve done everything else
Excellent video. Short, precise and to the point. Thanks!!
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for this video! Very clear directions that helped us immensely when we had to get the job done quickly. Perfect!
Video's like this make some home do-it-yourselfers very comfortable. Thanks for taking the time to make it. Saved me a bunch of money.
saved me 700
thank you so much. I have to replace the exact thing on my Terry 5th wheel. I really appreciate your details. This is really going to help me, as I have saved it and will be following step by step as I will have it on while I do the job. Great work guys.
I spent hours struggling screwing the sliding metal part onto the OUTSIDE of the vent cover 😢 so glad I checked out your video thanks for making it
Thanks so much for doing this video!!! Your instructions were a lifesaver... I was reading the directions on the vent cover package and getting nowhere! Thanks again!
Thank you, that was a much better explanation than 'remove the garnish'! I would've called it trim.
Thank you, never done this before, thanks to your video I was able to fix my little problem.
I'm with you Vinny. I just opened the vent lid about half way, pushed the split metal rail to the side and slid out the plastic guide wheel then slid the Vent lid off. Slid the new Vent lid on and crimped the ends. Pushed the split metal rail to the side and reinstalled the plastic guide wheel. Piece of cake! It took longer to climb on the roof than to do the repair! When I went to Camping World to get the part they were going to charge me 64 dollars for someone to see which lid I needed. I looked on the wall and there was a display of the different hinges so I picked it out myself. Two vent lids were on sale for $13.97 each! So for $29.62 I have two vent lids installed!! Unbelievable!
$64 just to look, nice guys.
Alex Walker Hey are you free to do mine?
Mine is worse..they wanted to charge me $150...ha!! Ummm no
Are you saying you didn't have to take anything out from the underneath side? I didn't follow you. I'd like to avoid taking anything out from beneath if possible.
that's what i'm thinking - it doesn't make sense to disassemble the bottom! need to change mine and i hope it will just that @@alive-awake
Good job guys! Thanks for making it super simple:) God bless
Thanks guys. I just had my new RV delivered and they left the vent open and it blew off and they don’t have an “opening” for service for two months. Great video ,makes it look easy.
If it was their fault, they should come to your place and fix it the next day! Must be a Camping World! ...World's worst service after the sale!
Thanks for the clear and precise video.
This was extremely helpful. Thank you so much!
Thanks for the video! I was able to get this done in less than 30 minutes by myself.
Good joooooooooooooooob!!!!!!! =)
Thank you. Great video and it helped a lot.
Worked like a charm. Thanks for the video. Now on to install the maxair2. kinda seems dumb to have a cover for your cover, but here we go! 😂
Thanks guys! I especially liked the part where you showed how to attach the arm of the winding mechanism. I was frustrated at the instructions on the cover packaging.
This! The instructions on the box didn’t say anything about removing the arm mechanism, and I was afraid I was going to break it and make my problem even worse! 😅
Yyyeah, I'd rather have a little less "ventilation" to let the summer heat in and the winter cold in--and my expensive AC and heat out!--and also a few less HOLES in the top and sides of my house eager to take their turn at leaking. RV manufacturers have a lot of nerve cutting the corners they do and then charging the prices they do. No judging at you two guys--thanks for the vid, it was very helpful.
Nice. Except that you didn't push the wiring away so it didn't hit the fan.
Straight forward and clear. Thanks!
Thanks for the video. my uncle sold me his trailer and the roof vents leak two of them are missing. next time I go to town I need to buy some vent covers.
Thank you, made this task much easier than the 1st way I changed one of these covers. I just replaced two within 15 minutes with your help!
Could you make a video about replacing the emergency hatch lid? Greatly appreciate it.
Thanks guys! great video here in 2021!!!!
Thanks fellas, that was super handy!
Merci beaucoup! Ça marchait bien avec vos renseignements. 15 minutes pour le changement.
Thanks for this - worked great!
Power tools on these screws is why all used Rv’s are full of stripped out screws. You say that the garnish, screen frame, and crank removal are the hard part - yet you spend all of 5 seconds on that. Riiight
What is the part number for the lid you used?
Thanks!!
Just a thought .....We just replaced a lid. The metal work was in fine condition so.... drilled out two rivets on new cover and just used the old complete mechanism . used two gal screws to attach the bracket instead of pop rivets . Brilliant)) Stephen and Cameron Highton Australia
Thank You so much for this Tutorial.. You won't believe this.. But my handyman put the whole thing on backwards!!!!! Now this 71 year old woman is having to go up there to turn it all around.. Don't know if I will be able to or not.. But am going to try..
Anyone checking on you?
Thank you for posting it helped me discover that someone put my screen in upside down 👍
Thanks guys. Great video.
Very helpful video thank you.
Thank you for this video very helpful
This video helped but I found that I didn't need to do anything inside. I went up top and put the up-down rod in the new vent cover and the hinge slipped under the RV hinge with ease.
Guys..I need a close up on this tab that you opened.My cover totally blew off
Thank you so much it helps a lot your video can you imagine how much I save from the dealership
Thanks! This was a great help.
Do you have a favorite place to purchase online?
Wow, those roof beams are stronger than I thought if two of you can be on one span. I’m still afraid to get up there, but I can barely walk.
@ vinny........ how ? I need to get mine off a burger trailer to clean for inspection. mine are fiamma ones though
Just what I needed to know w/o 20 minutes of fluff talk. Thanks!!
Great info guys. Here is what makes me crazy the manufacturer’s want the rooftop checked for leaks and cracked caulking but my roof is not walkable. So I asked the dealer how do these rooftop repairs when you can’t walk on it they told me to contact the manufacturer and ask them guess what they told me. You guessed it they told me to call the dealership. So my next unit will have a walkable rooftop. Maybe you guys could do a video to help with this issue.
Great video guys, do you recommend putting a larger cover or shroud over this set up?
unless you never get hail, I would suggest it. Anything that is dime sized or bigger will break them. Or unless you enjoy the light. Honestly, if you don't need light, they sell roof vent metal lids. Those last forever.
Thank you, very helpful.
Hail just demolished my roof vent Plastic bag is keeping water out sorta thanks for this video!
Now you know how to fix it : )
Meya Enyo hey, how did you mount that plastic bag?
solid instructional
It's amazing how shittily these roof flaps are made. The way they crumble in your hand after a few years and they keep making them the same way.
I had the hardest time getting the screws back into the screen frame, any tricks you can offer?
What hacks, they didn't pinch the metal tabs on the new lid! LOL, This video was all show to make it look easy, the camera angles didn't hid the supposed pinch of the new lid end tabs AND most importantly, they didn't grease the open/close handles' gear!! You can tell they didn;t since not only didn't they mention to do it but you can also SEE the new lid STICK at the end of the video when they demonstrate the new lid opening and closing as it binds and bounces while it sticks. I remember when I didn't care and just banged out the work for money, except I was 13.
Thanks
very helpful
my rv motorhome, a 2011 ford holiday rambler, has a 13.5 vent i'm unable to find. Help! Love the video!
Try e-bay?
I can figure out what to do by this video, but it's really not very good. They do go over in some detail about the slide mount, and discuss how to do that, then they say "but the more complicated part is inside" and say not one word about that process, besides using industry jargon without defining their terms and saying it's the hard part. They also don't mention that there's (I think) 3 primary attachment styles, one of which is the slide type shown in this video. That would help the person below that asks for closeup of the slide end pins (I don't know the industry jargon, so I may not use standard terms). I'm guessing that if you take top, rear, and side photos of the mounting rail to your store, and have the year/make/model info, they'll probably be able to figure out what style of mount you have, and get you the right cover. If they can't, it's very possible it's not a very good store, and you might want to try another. (my local RV store said to bring in photos of the rail, and they could identify from the photos)
The presenters do have a nice banter and verbal style, but I'd rather have less chat, and more instruction, or at least more instruction with same chat. They may have given this instruction, and whoever edited it removed that info. If so, the editor needs education and retraining as to what a "how to" video is, vs a cute or fun video.
As to the question from Michael Crim below, yes, you do have to dissasemble the inside. That's the "hard part" they reference, but show only very quickly and don't discuss.
Finally, the intro music was awful, and totally a waste of time in a how to video. I know that yes, it's corporate branding, and promo, but when you make that corporate branding unpleasant for a LOT of your audience, it's really not the best idea now is it....
Hello, I noticed next to your right leg and blanket that there is a small, rounded object coming out of the roof and it has a cover on it too. What is that? I bought a new RV Keystone Cougar and went up to clean my solar panels and I noticed something similar on my roof. It was round but I didn't see a cover, so I'm concerned. I have never seen one until now. My previous RV didn't have one. Thanks
You can replace the lid without all that work. You can do it all from the roof. I know because I did it 2 hours ago.
How, I want to know.
Opens and closes like new
What is the part number for-the RV vent i have a 2008 Jayflight G2 25RKS Travel Trailer
Wait! Did they just put a nasty screen back in place without cleaning it?
I have same vent cover on a single wide house and not on rv camper.
Both of mine were getting old and blew off in a storm last week. What a mess. I was wondering how to get the crank to engage without taking the inside apart.. Now I know, you don't.
Why is everyone in these videos taking everything apart to change a vent lid? I changed mine with a slide hinge in less than a minute...
Vinny Curcurato
Gary brilhart
Because of the crank hardware. It doesn't release from the top, have to take it off from the bottom.
@@noweare1 Not true. Just did mine. No need to unscrew anything.
Nick Hernandez does it just come off?
I had to do it the way this video showed. There was no shortcut that would work.
You don’t need to take apart nothing from inside that’s why the rail have a circle open so you can take the little arm out
Oh, I'm so glad you mentioned this.
Should also replace the seal while your at it.
Thanks god blesd
There is NO NEED to take everything apart underneath. Wth. Lift the lid and pop off/break off old lid from the roof. Slide the new one on and attach the new metal rod to the arm mechanism before securing the plastic lid and voila!
I'm gonna say this may vary by model. I did this on my RV and definitely did need to get to bracket from underneath.
It’s been five years since this video maybe they replaced it again
Should have sprayed the track and roller with Silicone spray and it would go up and down like new and not judder up and down.
Good direction, toile me about 25 minutes with no help
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This is a fairly straight-forward group “friends helping friends" is the motto of the
“Full-time Warrior”group page. It's dedicated to connecting friendly folks to share their adventures and for those of us who are nothing short of addicted to modifying our rigs. Please share your modifications with everyone so we can all copy your ideas! Also please ask for ideas or help with mods if needed.
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You need to show us that tab. Can't see EXACTLY what you are doing in that crucial step.....
Dealer or rv repair place wants 750$ to repair 2 vents, I'm doing it my self
I’m having trouble with the 2 min mark
I jusy got charged 300 bucks to replaced one
Eye protection is for wimps!! atta boy 😉😂
You guys did a great job not showing how to disassemble the crank assembly. Dip 💩
Ok video, poor on the detail and quality of craftsmanship. Ok on the install of the cover, BUT, leaving the wires exposed, and using a worn-out screwdriver and chipping the paint on the screw and raising metal out of the screw drive.
This video helped but I found that I didn't need to do anything inside. I went up top and put the up-down rod in the new vent cover and the hinge slipped under the RV hinge with ease.