How To Replace The Vent On My Roof Cover

Slide a new roof jack sized to fit your vent pipe.

How to replace the vent on my roof cover.

To start open the vent as much as possible. This isn t normally the kind of video i put out but i got bored changing the vents in my camper so i filmed the last one and made a how to video. If they don t pull apart easily look for small screws holding the sections of pipe together. Then hold the knob in place while you loosen the screw in the center of the knob with a phillips head screwdriver.

To replace old outdoor vent covers first pull apart the duct at the last joint inside the house. To replace a damaged roof vent jack on your home. Insert the tabs on the cover into the rv roof vent and replace the pins into the hinge. After removing the knob you will need to use a square bit screwdriver head to unscrew the knob mounting bracket.

Before you replace your vent cover turn on the dryer and make sure there s enough air coming through the opening to create a breeze. Next remove the screws or nails used to attach the cap to the siding and cut through the caulk around the edges photo 1. Add the replacement cover by reversing the procedure. Camco 40161 40168 white unbreakable polycarbonate vent lid ventline pre 2008 elixir since 1994.

Remove any roofing nails and slide out the shingles. Many recommend using a self leveling sealer while installing a new roof vent. Get rid of the plastic get metal covers. If you have a flapper style cover and the flappers aren t.