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ajriding
Aug 28, 2020Explorer II
Side note:
I have the after marked cover, not the maxxair.
The covers typically have a little air gap under it. In heavy heavy rain water can run under the cover and get into the opening. It did not flow in of course, but the wind tended to splash it in a little bit.
My solution was to just seal off the front edge of the vent cover so water cannot pass under, but has to go around, this solved any water issues. I just used electrical tape, temporary as that is, but easier to deal with if the cover needs to come off than dealing with Lap sealant.
The only time the vent gets closed is when the AC or the heater is running inside.
I have the after marked cover, not the maxxair.
The covers typically have a little air gap under it. In heavy heavy rain water can run under the cover and get into the opening. It did not flow in of course, but the wind tended to splash it in a little bit.
My solution was to just seal off the front edge of the vent cover so water cannot pass under, but has to go around, this solved any water issues. I just used electrical tape, temporary as that is, but easier to deal with if the cover needs to come off than dealing with Lap sealant.
The only time the vent gets closed is when the AC or the heater is running inside.
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