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BFL13
Explorer II
Jul 01, 2020

Black Tank Roof Vent and Bathroom Roof Vent Too Close?

In the TC (see sig) there can be a whiff of tank smell that apparently comes from the open roof vent by way of the tank vent nearby, but not positive that is the source. It is not coming from the to...
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CapnCampn
Explorer III
Jul 02, 2020
I liked the idea to route the vent opening somewhere else on the roof.

It might look a little Beverly Hillbillyish, but who's looking on your roof anyway?

Regarding vent covers, since I put mine on, I don't think I've ever actually closed my vents. Well, maybe a few times if I know I'm going down a dusty road...
I wouldn't put them on backward or sideways though..

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