Do the screws just go into the metal of the roof, or is there something behind it that they go into? Did you use paint or primer on the cut metal at all? Thanks
Overview Visuals hey thanks for the questions yes I did cover the cut with a touch of paint just to be on the safe side it probably wouldn’t rust as if water is getting to that bit it’s going in the van too but good as a precaution! I just used self tapping screws straight through onto the metal they do stick out a wee bit on the inside but between the van roof and the ceiling I put in
Darren Lee Winwood Hey Darren I can’t remember the make but I got them on eBay there pc fans very cheep and easy to retrofit into the fan ! As for extracting they do the job but on v hot day I wish I had bigger ones but they do ok il put a small vid up so you can see the make !! I would go a bit bigger if you can find them ! Thanks for the question and keep watching 👍🏻
@@JamiesCamperMerc906 Hi Jamie please reply. How is it now still no leaks? I'm having problems with mine a small leak in one corner, I have taken it out and redone it but again a small leak. Is the mastic tape and lots of it the key to a leak free roof vent?
Devonian hey sorry for late reply had a lot going on ! Still doesn’t leak I think a good clean surface to start and a thick layer of mastic makes all the difference it could be leaking at the screws so make sure there well covered the RV lap sealant has definitely worked for me if you can find it I strongly recommend it
@@chatteyj when it leaves the factory there is a releasing agent around the edges of the vent where it touches the roof. Rough it up first otherwise the mastic will not bond to it.
Thank you for taking time to make this video. Before I commit to starting mine ... did you need the 5 or 6 layers or were you just being double sure? I hoped to use 2 or 3 layers to fill the lowest roof ridges and then one final layer all the way around, with sikalastoma-710 on the top piece of vent to act as a gasket between mastc tape and vent... perhaps one layert wont be enough though?
Hi there Karl I had 19m on a roll and probably used 8m on each one I had I lot to build up with the ribs on top off the van and used one full tube sika flex and half a tube of self levelling RV sealant
Hi yeah it’s a faux leather fabric that is vinyl I got it from eBay and it came from Germany can’t find the exact link for you but there’s plenty like it from other sellers
Hi I installed the turbo boost fiamma 40, now had the ceiling TnG installed, and had to buy the extension kit, I can not find instructions for fitting! please tell me I don't have to remove the whole sealed in vent?
Hi Wendy if it’s just the inch extension bar for the rotating handle so as you can open and shut the skylight/vent all you have to do is unscrew the four screws that hold the inside frame up onto the ceiling of your van hopefully you haven’t sealed that bit In as it doesn’t need it on the inside unless it’s not sitting flush with your roof ? Hope this helps
Hi there Michael you say the fan leaks ? I put a fan in just normal skylights is yours the one with the built in fan ? I have heard of some problems with them
@@JamiesCamperMerc906 hi dont buy mate there very brittle and crack once screws r put in mine has leaked 3 times also they are to short in depth for frame just not worth the heartache good luck
Cool, for vent 40x40... how big the hole you cut was in the van roof? like 39x39?
use soapy water on your fingers/spade for clean finish
Could the screws rust or leak?
Amazing!! You're gifted Jamie!!
Hi Jamie, what mastic tape did you use/would recommend?
Well done Jamie great van build
Do the screws just go into the metal of the roof, or is there something behind it that they go into? Did you use paint or primer on the cut metal at all? Thanks
Overview Visuals hey thanks for the questions yes I did cover the cut with a touch of paint just to be on the safe side it probably wouldn’t rust as if water is getting to that bit it’s going in the van too but good as a precaution! I just used self tapping screws straight through onto the metal they do stick out a wee bit on the inside but between the van roof and the ceiling I put in
Hi Jamie , nice work what was the extractor fan you used and is it any good?
Darren Lee Winwood
Hey Darren
I can’t remember the make but I got them on eBay there pc fans very cheep and easy to retrofit into the fan ! As for extracting they do the job but on v hot day I wish I had bigger ones but they do ok il put a small vid up so you can see the make !! I would go a bit bigger if you can find them ! Thanks for the question and keep watching 👍🏻
Great video, could you tell me where you got the butyl tape? The stuff I purchased was super soft, I need the solid stuff. Ta
Thanks for the video. How have you found the SolarVent? Does it let water in when on the roof?
Luke Aylen hey no the vent doesn’t let in any water at all surprisingly
@@JamiesCamperMerc906 Hi Jamie please reply. How is it now still no leaks? I'm having problems with mine a small leak in one corner, I have taken it out and redone it but again a small leak. Is the mastic tape and lots of it the key to a leak free roof vent?
Devonian hey sorry for late reply had a lot going on ! Still doesn’t leak I think a good clean surface to start and a thick layer of mastic makes all the difference it could be leaking at the screws so make sure there well covered the RV lap sealant has definitely worked for me if you can find it I strongly recommend it
@@chatteyj when it leaves the factory there is a releasing agent around the edges of the vent where it touches the roof. Rough it up first otherwise the mastic will not bond to it.
Great video and well done.
Really complete video. loads of useful info.
Thank you for taking time to make this video. Before I commit to starting mine ... did you need the 5 or 6 layers or were you just being double sure? I hoped to use 2 or 3 layers to fill the lowest roof ridges and then one final layer all the way around, with sikalastoma-710 on the top piece of vent to act as a gasket between mastc tape and vent... perhaps one layert wont be enough though?
how much did you use of the mastic putty for one skylight
Hi there Karl I had 19m on a roll and probably used 8m on each one I had I lot to build up with the ribs on top off the van and used one full tube sika flex and half a tube of self levelling RV sealant
Could you please let me know what you used to cover the walls.
Thanks,
Hi yeah it’s a faux leather fabric that is vinyl I got it from eBay and it came from Germany can’t find the exact link for you but there’s plenty like it from other sellers
The roof of my van is painted (sometimes flaking), should I be scrubbing off this top layer before applying the sealant?
Hi I installed the turbo boost fiamma 40, now had the ceiling TnG installed, and had to buy the extension kit, I can not find instructions for fitting! please tell me I don't have to remove the whole sealed in vent?
Hi Wendy if it’s just the inch extension bar for the rotating handle so as you can open and shut the skylight/vent all you have to do is unscrew the four screws that hold the inside frame up onto the ceiling of your van hopefully you haven’t sealed that bit In as it doesn’t need it on the inside unless it’s not sitting flush with your roof ? Hope this helps
Very nicely done. Helpful. Thanks for doing the video.
What roof insulation are you using?
Paul Smart I used double bubble silver foil on the inside skin and then on top of it I used recycled plastic bottle loft insulation from B n Q
Thanks for all the positive comments !! Love them
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this is a gold standard vid. thanks. no idea where the dislikes are coming from. they'll be watching this vid for decades.
Jeez , your getting lots of views on this , well done Jamie :)
Wish i hadnt bought this fan leaks.
Hi there Michael you say the fan leaks ? I put a fan in just normal skylights is yours the one with the built in fan ? I have heard of some problems with them
@@JamiesCamperMerc906 hi dont buy mate there very brittle and crack once screws r put in mine has leaked 3 times also they are to short in depth for frame just not worth the heartache good luck
the term is Butyl tape!
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