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05-26-2021, 08:54 PM
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Uncovered exterior vent
Hi all, more questions about my "new to me" 2008 Roadtrek 190 Popular van. There is a vent on the roof, passenger side, black circular about 3" tall that is uncovered. I am told that is the way it comes but it doesn't make sense to me that it is open.
Can anyone shed some light on this?
https://link.shutterfly.com/YSU3WCtbAgb
Thanks,
Marie
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05-26-2021, 09:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by organize4u
Hi all, more questions about my "new to me" 2008 Roadtrek 190 Popular van. There is a vent on the roof, passenger side, black circular about 3" tall that is uncovered. I am told that is the way it comes but it doesn't make sense to me that it is open.
Can anyone shed some light on this?
https://link.shutterfly.com/YSU3WCtbAgb
Thanks,
Marie
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I do not have a Roadtrek. But it looks like the vent for the black tank? You can put some water down the pipe and check the level of black tank gauges?
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05-26-2021, 09:20 PM
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I am thinking the same thing but why is it open? Shouldn't there be some kind of raised cover? Maybe someone can shed some light.
Thanks,
Marie
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05-26-2021, 09:28 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by organize4u
I am thinking the same thing but why is it open? Shouldn't there be some kind of raised cover? Maybe someone can shed some light.
Thanks,
Marie
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I have a PW. Both of the vents were similar to yours. One for black and other for grey. I placed some vented covers to stop varmints and stuff from going down. Just a precaution. I believe many manufacturers see no problem leaving exposed like yours.
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05-26-2021, 09:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rlum
I have a PW. Both of the vents were similar to yours. One for black and other for grey. I placed some vented covers to stop varmints and stuff from going down. Just a precaution. I believe many manufacturers see no problem leaving exposed like yours.
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Can you tell me what kind of cover you used? I would like to do the same.
Thanks,
Marie
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05-26-2021, 09:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by organize4u
Can you tell me what kind of cover you used? I would like to do the same.
Thanks,
Marie
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I used the least expensive. Basically it has a couple of springs going into the vent pipe. Allow the cap to sit above the vent. Here is a link to it on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Camco-40032-P...p/B001FC960W/r
There are more fancy ones with venturi to actively remove odors from tank, etc. Best of luck
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05-26-2021, 09:59 PM
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I used a venturi type cover- the slightest breeze while parked will pull any gasses or odor out the top and gone
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
on some rv's cracking a front window while driving can cause a low pressure in the rv, pulling gasses up from the tanks
this helps with that
as i recall I used self tapping screws to mount ( rather than a glue) so that I could remove if needed.
mike
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05-26-2021, 10:02 PM
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ok, thanks Rlum and MKGuitar. I love this forum ![Smile](https://www.classbforum.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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05-27-2021, 12:44 AM
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This is standard. Every one of my rigs had this on the roof and I never bothered to cover it and there was never an issue.
The one on your house is uncovered too.
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05-27-2021, 03:25 AM
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I folded a square of window screen over mine secured with a zip tie around the pipe. Just to keep leaves and bugs out.
I've had no fumes inside my van, but if I did, I'd install the Venturri-style vents based on satisfied customer reviews I've read.
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05-27-2021, 11:57 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rowiebowie
I folded a square of window screen over mine secured with a zip tie around the pipe. Just to keep leaves and bugs out.
I've had no fumes inside my van, but if I did, I'd install the Venturri-style vents based on satisfied customer reviews I've read.
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Heck, I've had to install those on the top of my house.
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06-03-2021, 04:30 PM
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roof vent
I added a solar vent fan cover so any smells are removed via the roof vent.
It works great.
Ultra-Fab Products 53-945001 Mini Solar Plumbing Vent on amazon.
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06-04-2021, 02:07 PM
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Thanks for all the good info.
Marie
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