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Roof vent and availability

Got on top of the coach today to measure something and noticed this roof vent has issues. It appears to be over the refrigerator.. what would I look for or what would it be called to search for...  Does anyone know if it is available and if so where I could find one?

Keith
The selected media item is not currently available.Keith & Jo
2003 U320T 4025 PBBS Designer series
Build 6203    Cummins 500hp
2000 U320 4010 WTFE / Build 5762 —Sold—
Motorcade #18070   
Pasadena, Texas
2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara-Sunset Orange pearl coat
Don't argue with a fool, people watching might not be able to tell the difference.

Re: Roof vent and availability

Reply #1 –
refrigerator vent cover.. you will need the base also. Camping world had the top but not the base without ordering it...

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Reply #2 –
Got the vent including the base a few years ago from MOT. Would assume they are still available.
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Lynn & Marilyn Sickel
Tollville, AR
1997  U320  40'
2021 Chevrolet Silverado pickup
Motorcader  17257

Re: Roof vent and availability

Reply #3 –
The new style Dometic vent and base are little different.  They must be mounted in a set, but other than that they should fit.

https://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/rv-appliances/rv-refrigerators-freezers/refrigerator-accessories-repair-parts/refrigerator-roof-vents/rv-refrigerator-roof-vents_3311236.000
Steve DeLange
2005 U320T 40'
Pearland, Texas

Re: Roof vent and availability

Reply #4 –
Thanks for the quick reply's , I will order the one sedelange posted.....
The selected media item is not currently available.Keith & Jo
2003 U320T 4025 PBBS Designer series
Build 6203    Cummins 500hp
2000 U320 4010 WTFE / Build 5762 —Sold—
Motorcade #18070   
Pasadena, Texas
2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara-Sunset Orange pearl coat
Don't argue with a fool, people watching might not be able to tell the difference.

Re: Roof vent and availability

Reply #5 –

Base
Amazon.com: Camco 42161 Refrigerator Vent Base (White): Automotive

Cover
Amazon.com: Camco 42160 Refrigerator Roof Vent Cover: Automotive

This cover fit on the base that was on my 2001 over the refrigerator and the one over the microwave.  The 2000 may be different.

I like 3M 4000UV sealant.
3M 06580 Marine Adhesive/Sealant Fast Cure 4000 UV, White/1/10 Gallon:...

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Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Roof vent and availability

Reply #6 –
If you need a base, I got a new old stock one from Foretravel a few mos ago. That way all the mounting screw holes lined up.
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country

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Reply #7 –
We have replaced a couple of those.  The plastic of the cap as well as the base were quite fragile so we replaced the base as well as the cap.  Not hard to do.  Make sure you use the plywood mounting screws on the base as the others do not penetrate the surface of the top. 
Scott & Carol Seibert
2001 42' double slide U320 - Sold
Previous - 2002 36' U320

Re: Roof vent and availability

Reply #8 –
Thanks Bruce, but the top looked pretty fragile to so I ordered the whole thing. There is such a thing as plywood mounting screws? I'll look at and match the screws that come out of the old one. Just another thing to do before vacation at the end of July.....

Thanks all
The selected media item is not currently available.Keith & Jo
2003 U320T 4025 PBBS Designer series
Build 6203    Cummins 500hp
2000 U320 4010 WTFE / Build 5762 —Sold—
Motorcade #18070   
Pasadena, Texas
2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara-Sunset Orange pearl coat
Don't argue with a fool, people watching might not be able to tell the difference.

Re: Roof vent and availability

Reply #9 –
Clean up the area where the old base was as best you can.  The screws you take out are probably #8x3/4". It is possible they are #6 (smaller) Maybe 1/4" hex drive.  I am pretty sure there is an aluminum roof frame (1-1/2" square tube) around these openings so your screws will go into that.  You can reuse the original screws or get new ones.  I would use stainless steel #8 x 3/4".  If the original screws are longer use whatever length they were.  Phillips drive are going to be the most common for new screws.  Square drive is fine too.  I hope you have a screw gun or impact driver, there are a lot of screws.  You can predrill for the screws if you want,  use a drill bit no larger than the solid part of the screw where the threads are.  If any of the holes in the base line up with the old screws holes and the new screws won't tighten up use a next size screw.  Drive the screws in snug, don't over tighten them and strip them out.  Do the corners then a mid point along the long side and then the rest.

Position the vent base and put some painters tape around it before you caulk. Use a pencil and mark several holes.  When you caulk you will know where to caulk and it will help with clean up.  Use plenty of caulk.  Try and force a bit in all of the existing holes.  Put two 1/4"+ lines of caulk down, one where the screws go and one inside of that line.  When you press the base into place a bit of caulk will come up through the holes and seal up the screws.  You don't want to squeeze all the caulk out so snug the screws up and clean off any excess around the edges.  If you can let it set up overnight then you can tighten all the screws a bit more.  Some folks put a dab of caulk on each screw head to cover it up and another small bead around the roof/base edge as a final seal.  The 3M caulk will set up in less than a day.  Dicor and some other caulks take longer.  M1 caulk is good as well.  The 3M 4000 is UV reaistant.
Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

Re: Roof vent and availability

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[quote author=hdff  There is such a thing as plywood mounting screws? I'll look at and match the screws that come out of the old one. Just another thing to do before vacation at the end of July.....

Thanks all
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I just used the old screws, they looked to be stainless
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country