New Owner/Old 16ft Aerolite - Repair Project
I'm a new owner to the RV world, though have been on several trips with the inlaws these past few years in their 21' motorhome. I just bought this little TT, one which needs a lot of TLC for a song...
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Jayco254: The black water tank vent on mine was completely rotted, though didn't look it from the outside. (it was worse than the kitchen area where the roof membrane was cut back many months ago). My guess is that the vent has rotted for many years, nicely hidden by it's cover plates. You'll notice I didn't put mine back through the roof, I only have 4 roof penetrations, 2x 14" Vents, AC and fridge, all are large holes which are easy to gasket and then tape over.
For the grey and black tank vents I plan to drill through the outer wall near the roof, like a home dryer vent but put a flat vent plate on. Less chance of water to sit on it's seals. I hate that the black pipe is currently exposed in the shower going to the roof (tees off toilet?), not hidden in the wall like the grey pipe. (for now I just have it cut, still have to reroute after the roof is all done.)
I completely removed the TV antennea, it was broke anyways. I plan to put a telescopic pole antennea on the back wall later. No more roof holes!
For the grey and black tank vents I plan to drill through the outer wall near the roof, like a home dryer vent but put a flat vent plate on. Less chance of water to sit on it's seals. I hate that the black pipe is currently exposed in the shower going to the roof (tees off toilet?), not hidden in the wall like the grey pipe. (for now I just have it cut, still have to reroute after the roof is all done.)
I completely removed the TV antennea, it was broke anyways. I plan to put a telescopic pole antennea on the back wall later. No more roof holes!
