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Old 05-15-2010, 07:55 AM   #1
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Way to early

First night out in our new trailer and at about 5:00 am I have found the first mod I need to do black out the vent over our bed. Don't get me wrong I don't mind getting up early but I am not going to work so 7 is early enough. Any suggestions besides the obvious of painting it? I do have a max air vent cover.
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Old 05-15-2010, 08:21 AM   #2
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Still going to be a problem when the vent is open isn't it? How about some eye blinds?
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Old 05-15-2010, 08:28 AM   #3
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CAMCO Dual vent cover.

This is one of the first mods I've done.
East to install, easy to remove. Adjustable positions for ventalation if needed.
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Old 05-15-2010, 08:55 AM   #4
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I like the camco dual vent cover. Gonna have to look around town for one before may long
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Old 05-15-2010, 01:14 PM   #5
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First night out in our new trailer and at about 5:00 am I have found the first mod I need to do black out the vent over our bed. Don't get me wrong I don't mind getting up early but I am not going to work so 7 is early enough. Any suggestions besides the obvious of painting it? I do have a max air vent cover.
i painted my max air covers with the fusion pain, i found colors that complemented the rv color.
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Old 05-15-2010, 03:45 PM   #6
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I applied a couple coats of 3M Rubberized Undercoating on the exterior of the factory vent. This stuff is black and blocks out the sunlight. I removed the MaxxAir vent covers, prayed the undercoating, then re-installed the MaxxAir.

Professional Grade Rubberized Undercoating (16 oz.) by 3M - Part 03584 - Advance Auto Parts
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Old 05-15-2010, 11:50 PM   #7
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You can cut a piece of foam a bit oversized, and it will fit in the opening very nicely from the bottom. If you want to remove it, simply pull it out! Randy
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Old 05-16-2010, 06:10 AM   #8
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I am kinda the other way around.....I wish mine were completely clear so I can see the tree silhouette or stars at night while laying in bed.
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We just put one of those insulating inserts into the vent and pull it out when we want it out. Fast, simple, and it helps to keep the room comfy.
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