Has anyone tried to add a sky light?

[DB_Cooper]

Our trailer could use some natural light inside. I would like to add another dome type sky light similar to the ones typically found in RV showers. If there's not enough room I would settle for a couple of extra vents. I would like to hear from someone that's done this. Thanks.

[camperpaul]

DB Cooper wrote:

IAMICHABOD wrote:
DB I was just at a neighbour's house and they just installed one of
These
I was amazed at how much light that came thru it into the room.
The hole in the roof was very small but the light was amazing.

Maybe something like this would work,small hole to seal up and a lot of light.They make one for a flat roof too.

They have them at Home Depot and Lowes around here.

That's a good idea; I'll have to look into those. Thanks.

These things work OK when you have room for them.

You need at least 18 inches between the roof and the ceiling.

[DB_Cooper]

IAMICHABOD wrote:
DB I was just at a neighbour's house and they just installed one of
These
I was amazed at how much light that came thru it into the room.
The hole in the roof was very small but the light was amazing.

Maybe something like this would work,small hole to seal up and a lot of light.They make one for a flat roof too.

They have them at Home Depot and Lowes around here.

That's a good idea; I'll have to look into those. Thanks.

[IAMICHABOD]

DB I was just at a neighbour's house and they just installed one of
These
I was amazed at how much light that came thru it into the room.
The hole in the roof was very small but the light was amazing.

Maybe something like this would work,small hole to seal up and a lot of light.They make one for a flat roof too.

They have them at Home Depot and Lowes around here.

[DB_Cooper]

IAMICHABOD wrote:
Ah yes I know what you mean,the over 40 part.

Well I guess you may have to replace all them lights with LED'S so you can leave them on longer

I did the LED light upgrade and it sure made a difference but it's no replacement for natural light.

[IAMICHABOD]

Ah yes I know what you mean,the over 40 part.

Well I guess you may have to replace all them lights with LED'S so you can leave them on longer

[DB_Cooper]

IAMICHABOD wrote:
I know that this is not what you asked about but to get more light into my RV I did
THIS

No cutting more holes and an easy install that let in more light and I could see more of the outside

I want one of those too. The problem with our trailer is that the windows are tinted black and unless you have the lights on all the time you can't see anything. (especially if you're over 40)

[IAMICHABOD]

I know that this is not what you asked about but to get more light into my RV I did
THIS

No cutting more holes and an easy install that let in more light and I could see more of the outside

[DB_Cooper]

301TBS wrote:
I did add a roof vent in a previous trailer for that reason. Made a huge difference. You need to locate the vent between the rafters, mine were just enought to fit a 14" vent. I did not have ducts for the a/c, watch out for them, and wires! Lots of things running thru that space up there. I pulled down a cieling light to look first.
Good luck.

I do have A/C ducting. I took a few lights off but there is only a small hole for the wiring. I think I would have to figure out how to remove some of the ceiling panels to be able to plan this out.

[Dick_B]

What about one of those openings that has the reflective lining. I think they would be easier to install; not as big in diameter but still allow a lot of light.

[301TBS]

I did add a roof vent in a previous trailer for that reason. Made a huge difference. You need to locate the vent between the rafters, mine were just enought to fit a 14" vent. I did not have ducts for the a/c, watch out for them, and wires! Lots of things running thru that space up there. I pulled down a cieling light to look first.
Good luck.

[mockturtle]

Make sure to add a cover. Skylights make it really, really hot!