How to Install a Vent on an RV
- 1). Park your RV on level pavement, avoiding gravel and grassy areas.
- 2). Pass an RV wheel chock under the front right and back left wheels to secure the RV in place.
- 3). Scale your RV with a ladder, which may be attached at the back of your RV. Climb over the side wall and gain access to the roof.
- 4). Mark a 14-inch square with a marker; this will function as the boundary for the vent. Drill a 1-inch hole at either corner of your installation point. Using the hole as your starting point, saw open the square opening.
- 5). Apply a ¼-inch line of silicone caulk along the edges of your square opening.
- 6). Seat the RV roof vent along the square opening. Sweep your hand over the vent to engage the silicone caulk fully.
- 7). Install the screws into the vent flashing, using the pre-drilled holes provided by the manufacturer. Screw in each screw tightly by hand, using a screwdriver.
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