Sorry, but I don't have a video about that one. You can probably cut a larger hole in the roof if there's no wiring, ducting, etc in the way, but I'm not sure I'd be willing to tackle that one myself. ;-)
If you're RVing in cold weather, and seeing condensation on the inside of the skylight, you likely need to ensure you are cracking a window open and running an exhaust fan. You need to bring in some dry air, and vent out the moist air caused by cooking, showering, and even breathing. DON'T leave the RV all sealed up while you're inside. That condensation that's forming on the skylight is also, likely, condensing in hidden places, too... and can lead to damage, mold, and mildew.
if I video it I can let you upload it. as I really want to do this ASAP. I love my new Northland. Just got it last night only 3k for a 99 11'6" wet bath but lots of room and i can fit on throne and take a decent shower except for height. I will be looking for a skylight tonight and sunday. Hope camping world has one I will be in contact with you, thanks for the quick reply
That double-sided tape exists in a pretty tough area: not only is it subjected to the heat of the sun from above, but it's surrounded by hot, moist air whenever you're showering. It's amazing it maintains its stickiness at all! Not sure if your tub/shower is set up the same as ours... on ours there's already a bead of silicone sealing where the top of the shower meets the wall (ours doesn't go all the way to the ceiling). If there's already a bead of silicone, I'd inspect it... and remove/re-caulk it if it looked like it needed it. It's always a good idea to be vigilant with seals around wet areas... and the shower sure is wet! ;D
RVgeeks There was no silicone at all! have ceiling pannel, 2x4, space that is covered by wall pannel material to the skylight where there is wood again with the rubber roofing comes in and bends down inside, then the dome outside that is all siliconed and caulked etc. I did end up re-sealing that inside dome see through plastic part. used silicone this time. I then siliconed the lower shell to the ceiling.
Hi Aaron! That will depend on the amount of space between the inner and outer sections. Unfortunately, that might be difficult to tell by looking at it. The best thing to do is remove the inner liner and try standing in the shower. That should give you an idea if there’s now adequate headroom. If it’s a lot better, that would indicate that there was a lot of space between the two sections, allowing for a more domed interior liner without replacing the outer skylight. It would also allow to to measure how high up the outer shell is domed (place a flat edge, like a yardstick, against the ceiling, then measure up to the center of the skylight to see how much of an increase in height could be accommodated with the current outer skylight. Worst case, you might need to replace both inner and outer.
Since we’re not familiar with every RV on the market, we don’t know for sure, but we think there would need to be something more than just that single thin piece of plastic on the outside. We’d bet that almost all, if not all, skylights have inner liners.
Thanks for the video. No butyl tape or silicone sealant around the inside skylight needed.
Thank you.very helpful. Thanks for sharing.
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Our motorhome shower looks just like this and is leaking. Now I can fix it. Thank you!
Great video, now I can remove all the foam and sawdust particles the bonehead manufacturer left up there before closing it up. Thanks
Not sure if it's needed here, since this area isn't in water.
Sorry, but I don't have a video about that one. You can probably cut a larger hole in the roof if there's no wiring, ducting, etc in the way, but I'm not sure I'd be willing to tackle that one myself. ;-)
HI very good
now do you know how to replace the outer skylight.....
thanks
How do I stop condensation inside the skylight?
If you're RVing in cold weather, and seeing condensation on the inside of the skylight, you likely need to ensure you are cracking a window open and running an exhaust fan. You need to bring in some dry air, and vent out the moist air caused by cooking, showering, and even breathing. DON'T leave the RV all sealed up while you're inside. That condensation that's forming on the skylight is also, likely, condensing in hidden places, too... and can lead to damage, mold, and mildew.
@@RVgeeks okay, thanks.
if I video it I can let you upload it. as I really want to do this ASAP. I
love my new Northland. Just got it last night only 3k for a 99 11'6"
wet bath but lots of room and i can fit on throne and take a decent shower
except for height.
I will be looking for a skylight tonight and sunday. Hope camping world has
one
I will be in contact with you, thanks for the quick reply
I am doing this to my skylight. same thing with the double sided tape happened to mine. should I seal where the tub meats the ceiling to?
That double-sided tape exists in a pretty tough area: not only is it subjected to the heat of the sun from above, but it's surrounded by hot, moist air whenever you're showering. It's amazing it maintains its stickiness at all!
Not sure if your tub/shower is set up the same as ours... on ours there's already a bead of silicone sealing where the top of the shower meets the wall (ours doesn't go all the way to the ceiling). If there's already a bead of silicone, I'd inspect it... and remove/re-caulk it if it looked like it needed it. It's always a good idea to be vigilant with seals around wet areas... and the shower sure is wet! ;D
RVgeeks There was no silicone at all! have ceiling pannel, 2x4, space that is covered by wall pannel material to the skylight where there is wood again with the rubber roofing comes in and bends down inside, then the dome outside that is all siliconed and caulked etc. I did end up re-sealing that inside dome see through plastic part. used silicone this time. I then siliconed the lower shell to the ceiling.
hello do you have vid that showes how to remove 14" fan vent and replace with larger skylight
My head touches the inside liner of my skylight. Can I replace it with a taller one or will I need to replace the outer skylight dome also?
Hi Aaron! That will depend on the amount of space between the inner and outer sections. Unfortunately, that might be difficult to tell by looking at it. The best thing to do is remove the inner liner and try standing in the shower. That should give you an idea if there’s now adequate headroom. If it’s a lot better, that would indicate that there was a lot of space between the two sections, allowing for a more domed interior liner without replacing the outer skylight. It would also allow to to measure how high up the outer shell is domed (place a flat edge, like a yardstick, against the ceiling, then measure up to the center of the skylight to see how much of an increase in height could be accommodated with the current outer skylight. Worst case, you might need to replace both inner and outer.
Sure do! I just sent you a link in a private message. :)
do you have a vid of removing and replacing the exterior skylight?
Are all in side RV skylights two pieces? I have just seen and inside part all on piece.
Since we’re not familiar with every RV on the market, we don’t know for sure, but we think there would need to be something more than just that single thin piece of plastic on the outside. We’d bet that almost all, if not all, skylights have inner liners.