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Friday, May 10, 2013

Trailer Mod - Range Hood Exhaust Vent

Last weekend, I washed and waxed the Roo.  While washing it, I noticed that the flapper for the range exhaust vent was missing.  Come to find out, the Heng exhaust vents are known for it, and they sell replacement flappers.  I was happy that it was going to be a sub $10 fix until I cut and cracked the housing while trying to cut and pry the caulking.  So, it turned into a $20 fix..plus cost of the mod.  Luckily, these were in stock at my Friendly RV Supply, Rousseau's RV.

I saw on the Forum that someone used mini hinges to fix theirs.  Well, I took that person's idea.  I cut up a brand new Hengs Range Vent and modded it to last.

While shopping for the hinges, I had to pick up a rivet gun, since I didn't have one.  A good rivet gun is a must for RVing.  There is so much that can be riveted in an RV.  But, my local Ace, Schwartz Hardware, had everything I need.  Actually, I prefer them 99% of the time over the Big Box Stores.

Here are some pics and explanations of what I did.  Sorry about the poor quality, as all my cameras were being borrowed, and I had to use my DROID Bionic.

 Here is the Flapper for the Heng's Vent.  Those 2 little hinge tabs are very weak.

 This is the flapper after I did some cutting.  I had to make notches for the new hinges. 

 Flapper installed onto the main part of the assembly.

Here is the back side of the assembly. 

Installation onto the camper was not too hard.  Butyl tape and Proflex RV Sealant Caulking is all it takes.  I still am not that good at shaping the Caulking.  But, I am getting better at it.  The finished product works great!!

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