Vent Lids

Mocoondo wrote:

Lid installation is a 5 minute project by unscrewing the crank (one screw in the knob, two on the crank itself). Having a helper inside makes the process a complete nonevent.

Youtube is always your friend on these type of things. :B

Bordercollie wrote:
As I recall, you need to unscrew and remove crank and screen inside, remove lid and disconnect linkage from the outside, install new lid and connect linkage from outside and reinstall screen and crank from the inside. Best to have a helper on roof to remove/disconnect linkage and you inside to install screen and crank. Installation of Maxx Air covers is fairly simple from the roof but I forget details. Polycarbonate lids come in white or amber color.

Lid installation is a 5 minute project by unscrewing the crank (one screw in the knob, two on the crank itself). Having a helper inside makes the process a complete nonevent.

As I recall, you need to unscrew and remove crank and screen inside, remove lid and disconnect linkage from the outside, install new lid and connect linkage from outside and reinstall screen and crank from the inside. Best to have a helper on roof to remove/disconnect linkage and you inside to install screen and crank. Installation of Maxx Air covers is fairly simple from the roof but I forget details. Polycarbonate lids come in white or amber color.

I ordered unbreakable polycarbonate ones as suggested above along with the seal and now waiting to come and install.

I do recommend you consider a little adhesive, especially at the loose ends which frequently come detached from the flange. RV's are parked for a long time between use and you could return to your unit with a wet, messy surprise.

bill257 wrote:
I will take the advice of changing the seal.Can some one guide me how to change the seal.Do I need any adhesive to put it back in place.

No adhesive is needed,just make sure it is warmed up a bit,it is a bit stiff when cold, and it will form to the edge of the metal flange as you push it down,running your thumb along the top of the seal all the way around.

I will take the advice of changing the seal.Can some one guide me how to change the seal.Do I need any adhesive to put it back in place.

All very good information,I will only add that when replacing the Vent lid,do your self a favor and spend a couple bucks more and get the unbreakable polycarbonate vent lids and replace the Vinyl Seal that goes around the lip of the vent,these get brittle and don't let the lid seal properly.

Then cover it all with a Maxx Air vent cover and you will be good to go for a long time.

Looks like Ventline to me. It's the only one with the offset bent into the hinge and the little tab at the end that holds the lid from sliding off.

Disconnect the lift arm. Then flop the lid over (all the way past Open). Straighten the little tab and the lid will slide off its hinge.

Slide the new lid in, bend tab back into retaining position, swing the lid back to normal position and reconnect the arm.

Based on that it appears you have Ventline.