Sun exposure and age can lead to cracked plumbing vent covers on the roof of an RV. Installing a new vent is a quick easy job, completed with just a few simple tools.
Older style roof vents may not match replacement vents, which makes it impossible to simply snap a new cap onto an older vent base. This means having to replace the base, even if it's in good condition.
This is a quick, easy repair, completed without special skills in under half an hour.
We don't pretend to be experts on any particular RV topic, and mostly know about maintaining our own rig. But many systems are the same on different RVs. The advice we give works well for us, but be sure to consult a professional technician if you're unsure about working on your own RV.
Excellent video on replacing plumbing vent cover. However, I do have a question about cleaning the old Dicor from a TPO or rubber roof as the manufacture recommends not using any petroleum base products to clean those materials. Any suggestions?
ReplyDeleteOur first RV had a rubber roof, and we used mineral spirits very sparingly on it... only enough to clean the Dicor, but not enough to get the roof very wet. We never had a problem, but if you'd like to err on the side of caution, be sure to follow your manufacturer's instructions to the letter.
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