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Old 08-11-2015, 12:44 PM   #1
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What's is Standard size of a crank up roof vent?

Plastic cap was damaged by hail. I assume I will need to replace the entire vent? Or can I just replace plastic vent cap? Thanks.
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Old 08-11-2015, 12:52 PM   #2
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Typically a standard of 14"x14" roof opening. But there are tolerances and non standard sizes.




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Old 08-11-2015, 03:24 PM   #3
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Have you considered putting a roof vent cover on? You won't have to worry about the hail anymore and you can leave the roof vent open in the rain.
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Old 08-11-2015, 03:31 PM   #4
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Very true on the roof vent cover. Wags2237 check for the name of manufacture and model of the vent. Should be labeled somewhere on the vent.

Once you have the make / model of the vent you should be able get a replacement cover for the existing vent without replacing the complete unit.

If you have a really old unit (20+ years) you might be looking at complete vent replacement.

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Old 08-11-2015, 06:01 PM   #5
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CW carries replacement covers but there about 3 different hinge systems.
You need to dtermine manufacturer or take pics.
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Old 08-12-2015, 11:58 AM   #6
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Roof vents

Just a side note add on. I have MaxxAir covers on all of my vents. Two crank up covers deteriorated and were falling in pieces. Didn't want to remove the MaxxAirs so I tried replacing the busted covers from the inside. You can actually do it, pretty easy. If have covers like MaxxAirs, or, if you don't like crawling around on the roof, do it from the inside.
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Old 08-12-2015, 12:37 PM   #7
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I had MaxxAir covers on my last RV and am going to put them on all the vents in our new one before our big trip in a few weeks. They look better and like someone else said, you can leave the vent open and/or the fan on without worrying about rain, etc. You can get them in clear, white, smoke or black, depending on how much light you want to let in. Someone mentioned removing them, but you shouldn't have to remove them to get to the vent. They attach to the metal curb around the vent and have hinges on one side and a locking pin assembly on the other side. To clean inside them or get to the vent, just pull the pin and swing the cover up and open.
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Most of the vents today are 14"x14", but there are 6 - 8 different hinges. Easiest way to replace is to take the bad one off and take it to an RV dealer to match it up with the correct replacement. You can go by brand because sometime they update them and a new model won't fit and older model and vice versa. Then, as suggested earlier, put a vent cover on.


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Old 08-12-2015, 06:53 PM   #9
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Check your local wal mart ours has that kind of stuff. They even have the white max airs.


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Most of the vents today are 14"x14", but there are 6 - 8 different hinges. Easiest way to replace is to take the bad one off and take it to an RV dealer to match it up with the correct replacement. You can go by brand because sometime they update them and a new model won't fit and older model and vice versa. Then, as suggested earlier, put a vent cover on.


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Old 08-28-2015, 10:08 PM   #11
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Take pictures for store to help identify what you need. Will probably have to remove inside trim, crank handle, nut on fan switch if there, screen and crank gear mechanism. After crank arm is removed from cover, it should just slide off. Used Saran Wrap to cover the hole in mine until rain stopped and new cover was in hand. Was staying at Elm River RV Park at Debert, Nova Scotia and the park store had at least 5 different covers including the one I needed. Thanks to John for helping me put the new cover on!!!!
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