Vent lid shattered by hail

[43D18]

Well here's a reason to install vent covers. Our power vent lid in bathroom was completely shattered by hail last night. The front vent that had a cover on it is fine.

I'm hoping there is a way to replace just the lid and not the entire vent. It looks to be riveted to the hing side and lift arm. Perhaps a universal lid could be riveted back in place?

-Mike

[youroo]

MaxxAir vent covers are a very useful addition in Many ways,Plus they have a 5+ year Guarantee also! Youroo!!

[ryand]

Camco makes replacement covers for the vents. Need to ID the style but they are available without cracking the seal and replacing the whole thing. They range from 12-20 bucks.

[flymhi]

Mike,

I've replace mine twice due to hail. You will need to remove the screen and remove the retaining clip on the brace that raises the cover. Once the clip is removed, you'll need to be on top of the camper to slide the vent cover off and slide a new one on. The covers are on ebay or amazon for $11-14 shipped.

None of the sealed edges are disturbed during this process...

[dwayneb236]

Just had my fridge vent destroyed this morning by hail on my trade in trailer. It was pretty brittle looking last time I was up there but it was the only thing hurt on the trailer. I consider myself lucky on that one as I will be trading it in Saturday.

[43D18]

Good info and thx for replies. Mine is a Hengs brand model 122112. It looks identical to the Camco one in the link. It says it's for Ventline and one other brand but doesn't mention Heng's. Anyone happen to know if the Camco would work?

[43D18]

Roof vent

[43D18]

Heng's roof vent

[flymhi]

Originally Posted by 43D18

Heng's roof vent

Looks exactly like the camco lids I purchased. I think they are 14x14 which the measurement is the most critical aspect. You'll most like have to remove the screen to remove the crank assembly in order to slide the brace all the way back to the large hole at the end of the slot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tiyr7lZLGMw

[43D18]

Thanks flymhi. I'll check out the vid. Appreciate it.

[PenJoe]

Originally Posted by 43D18

Good info and thx for replies. Mine is a Hengs brand model 122112. It looks identical to the Camco one in the link. It says it's for Ventline and one other brand but doesn't mention Heng's. Anyone happen to know if the Camco would work?

The vents covers are pretty universal. The hinge style was changed years ago to become universal fit, so the camco should fit. Open the vent and look at the hinge. There is a metal tab that can be bent opened on each end with a pair of needle nose pliers. When the lift arm is disengaged, it slides off to the side. Slide the new one on, bend the hinge tabs at both ends, reattach the lift arm. It's about a 10 minute job. I just changed one last week.

[Al Fiallos]

Hi. Vent covers are a necessity that Forest River went cheap on. I had to replace the vent covers on my 2007 Tioga (sun damage) before I sold it, bought the Forest River Georgetown 364 and every time I used the power vents in the bathrooms during rain guess what - 'Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head'. So I bought vent covers and installed them myself. Very easy to install but a PIA to have to do it. There is a great variety of covers and prices - just have to find the one's you prefer.
Kind regards, Al

[43D18]

Yep. Have vent cover over living room vent and it saved that one. I'll be putting one over bathroom for sure.