Roof vents in the wind
Any ideas on keeping the roof vents from rattling in high wind when they are open?
Forum Discussion
- Did anybody recommend vent covers?
- A few years ago, the vent in the bathroom simply rotted and fell apart while the trailer was stored outside for the winter. It could have been a disaster if I hadn't previously installed a vent cover.
roaminaround wrote:
Short answer: No.
Thanks. I figured vent covers would work but do you get the same air flow from them?
The vent lids will not open as far as they do without the vent covers installed. You may not notice the difference with the fan running, but you will notice a decrease in ventilation without the fans turned on.3oaks wrote:
roaminaround wrote:
Short answer: No.
Thanks. I figured vent covers would work but do you get the same air flow from them?
The vent lids will not open as far as they do without the vent covers installed. You may not notice the difference with the fan running, but you will notice a decrease in ventilation without the fans turned on.
Never have noticed any restriction in air flow with our vent covers. And I don't usually run the fan(s) as I don't care for the increased noise. Could be the design of the vent covers, side openings improve the flow over just the rear opening design.RAS43 wrote:
Bobbo wrote:
I prefer the Aero-Flo vent covers to the Maxxair covers.
But I concur, vent covers of one kind or another is the answer.
Had a Camco cover for 2 seasons. Then one spring, after a normal snow season, I found it all broken in pieces. Last one I bought which is too bad as I liked how easy it was to open to clean the OE cover.
I'm running on my ninth year with 3 of them and no problems. YMMV.
Of course, Maxxair makes a copy of the Aero-Flo. It is called the Maxxair II.- Thanks guys. Just installed 3 maxair vent covers.
- Close them. One of my pet RV grumbles. Cheap & nasty hatches. Might consider replacement with Bomar marine hatches if major surgery is not involved. Not likely to be so lucky.
