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bugstopper
Explorer
Feb 26, 2015

roof vents

I have a 1992 triple e class c. Had hell come to town today and busted all the vents on roof. I need to replace them all. I cant find the sizes of the vents, and i am handicap so i can't get on the top to measure them. Local RV center was no help at all. Any one know were i can look for them the sizes i mean. LeGary
  • lj2654 wrote:
    the hinges are what can be different...check PPL.com parts for vent types


    HERE is a link to the hinge types that will make it easier to match up the vent covers to the ones that you have. I would suggest getting the Unbreakable Polycarbonate ones with 5 year Warranty. A few bucks more but they really are worth it.

    And as j-d suggested the Maxx Air vent covers after you have replaced the vent lids is a great idea.
  • If you have a Camping World around, go there. They don't charge much at all to install them. They will size it for you.
  • j-d's avatar
    j-d
    Explorer II
    The above comments exactly. It's going to be a 14"x14" vent, and the hinge determines whether you're fixing a Jensen, Ventline or Elixr brand of vent. This Camping World Link shows lots of them. I've sent a link like this before and shown only three, one from each brand. Now I see a vent brand called "Hengs" mentioned, and "metal" or "plastic" flanges. I hadn't heard of Hengs, and every crank-up vent I've worked on has had a metal flange.

    I'm thinking you might be able to find somebody to climb up there an either 1. Carefully photo the hinge area with a smart phone or digital camera. Take photo and post here or compare yourself with the hinge areas in the CW webpage. or 2. Take a phone or tablet up there and compare looking at the vent with the examples on the CW page. Then you'll know what kind you need.

    There's a wide range of prices. Part of it is how much the seller thinks they can get for a $15-20 item. BUT some of the covers are made of a much longer-lasting material than the cheapest ones.

    To replace a Lid, typically you disconnect the link that raises the lid when you turn the handle inside. Then extend the Lid beyond what it usually lifts to. Bend over Backward basically. Then it'll unhook or slide to the side.

    Suggest you replace them all if it has more than one. You can protect against future damage AND be able to open vents I the rain if you install covers. I think the part that's broken now is called "Lid" and now I'm talking "Cover." There are many brands and colors. MaXXair is the common brand and they're good. Installation is four holes in the vertical part of the flange, no holes down into the vent base or roof.
  • the hinges are what can be different...check PPL.com parts for vent types
  • Call a mobile RV repair service in your area and have them replace them for you. It shouldn't cost too much and they'll make sure they get the right parts for you.
  • Most of them are just the common 14" variety.
    You can get different colors if you like.
    They probably resemble these: Roof vents