10 - Replacing the Vents

The seller added the big Maxair vent covers to the RV before we got it. He did this to cover up the sun damaged and shattered vents that were probably original. The Maxair covers prevented any further leaks. It's very likely that the damage to the bed platform was caused by the front vent leaking. As it turns out, we were able to find exact replacements for our vents at a very reasonable price, where else? Amazon, of course.  Adam was able to remove the vents and replace with the new vents. He put the Maxair covers back on. These are handy for example if you would like to open the vent while it's raining or when driving. Also, they protect the vent cover below from sun damage.

The vents themselves were in pretty bad shape, the lids had shattered over time in the Florida sun:

Adam removed the vent, cleaned it up and put in the new replacement vent;

Don't forget to really goop on the Self-Leveling Dicor Sealant. We didn't get a photo of the vent after we completely gooped it up. Here it is after just the first round of sealing: