How To Replace A Roof Vent Cover

To start open the vent as much as possible.

How to replace a roof vent cover.

Add the replacement cover by reversing the procedure. Slide a new roof jack sized to fit your vent pipe over the pipe. Camco 40161 40168 white unbreakable polycarbonate vent lid ventline pre 2008 elixir since 1994. The new cover would install by reversing the process.

Then hold the knob in place while you loosen the screw in the center of the knob with a phillips head screwdriver. After removing the knob you will need to use a square bit screwdriver head to unscrew the knob mounting bracket. Click the links below to see inside dustin s toolbox ps roofers charge up to 2. Hold the replacement cover at a 90 degree angle to the roof and line up the hinge pins on the cover to the hinges on the vent.

Make sure all screw holes are completely covered. Pull the cover straight upwards until the cover locks into place then reassemble. Remove any roofing nails and slide out the shingles. If installing a vent without a fan apply butyl tape or sealant to your new vent.

Carefully pry up the shingles around the roof jack using a flat pry bar. Insert the tabs on the cover into the rv roof vent and replace the pins into the hinge. 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. Many recommend using a self leveling sealer while installing a new roof vent.

Check your installation instructions for details and press into place creating a seal. I produced a short video that will provide a run through of the process. Insert the vent into the hole make sure it s facing the proper direction. Pry up the old jack and remove it by pulling it up over the vent pipe.