Max Air vent covers
Need to install 2. Question is what type of sealant do I need to use?
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Just for clarity, I'm going to refer to the little plastic square thingy that sits atop the vent opening that is cranked up and down to allow air in or keep it in as a vent lid, and those big ol' plastic thingies that look like little dog houses that sit on top of vents that allow you to keep the vent lid open while it is raining outside and not let the rain inside, as vent covers.
If you have lost your vent lid, it is possible to purchase and install a replacement lid. However, this endeavor is fraught with difficulties and pitfalls. You need to know what brand and size vent/lid you had up there before the catastrophe. Not all vent lids are created equal. Also, you are going to have to climb up on the roof to verify that the departure of the old vent lid did not cause collateral damage. IMHO, it is much easier to simply replace the entire vent/lid assembly. There are installation instructions with the new kits, plus many youtube videos.
Once you have installed or repaired your vent/lid, you may want to install a vent cover. A vent cover is "aerodynamically" designed to not catch the wind while the camper is rolling down the road. On the "tall" side it has a louvered vent. This allows you to leave your vent lid open and protected from most water intrusion (though I've seen heavy rains that blow in or splash a lot of water in). The vent cover does not mount flush to the roof, so why they put bug screens on them is beyond me. One thing to be aware of - the manufacturer of the Fantastic Fan vent says that a specific vent cover is required for their vent, but many have reported no problem installing the popular Maxx Air vent covers over the Fantastic Fan vent.
Maxx Air does sell a vent cover that has it's own fan built in with a very acute, downward facing angle to it's face that promises to keep pretty much all water out. But, as noted earlier, it is pricy.
I hope this clears up the OP's question.
If you have lost your vent lid, it is possible to purchase and install a replacement lid. However, this endeavor is fraught with difficulties and pitfalls. You need to know what brand and size vent/lid you had up there before the catastrophe. Not all vent lids are created equal. Also, you are going to have to climb up on the roof to verify that the departure of the old vent lid did not cause collateral damage. IMHO, it is much easier to simply replace the entire vent/lid assembly. There are installation instructions with the new kits, plus many youtube videos.
Once you have installed or repaired your vent/lid, you may want to install a vent cover. A vent cover is "aerodynamically" designed to not catch the wind while the camper is rolling down the road. On the "tall" side it has a louvered vent. This allows you to leave your vent lid open and protected from most water intrusion (though I've seen heavy rains that blow in or splash a lot of water in). The vent cover does not mount flush to the roof, so why they put bug screens on them is beyond me. One thing to be aware of - the manufacturer of the Fantastic Fan vent says that a specific vent cover is required for their vent, but many have reported no problem installing the popular Maxx Air vent covers over the Fantastic Fan vent.
Maxx Air does sell a vent cover that has it's own fan built in with a very acute, downward facing angle to it's face that promises to keep pretty much all water out. But, as noted earlier, it is pricy.
I hope this clears up the OP's question.
