Can Rain Get Into the Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent

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Im looking for some sort of vent to use on my Coleman Santa Fe Camper. Could go either on the top or side. Im thinking about this item...maybe with an added solar cell to power...or maybe Ill just power it all the time when parked along with my battery trickle charging. Also...would this or the Ventline Vanair Trailer Roof Vent w/ 12V Fan - 6-1/4inch Diameter - Smoke Ventline Enclosed Trailer Parts - VP-543SP... be a better choice?

asked by: Norman N

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The opening on the solar-powered vent # UF53-945001 is up underneath the top portion so it is very unlikely that rain could get in. But it is not outside the realm of possibility if the rain was hard enough (sideways rain in high winds). I have included a link to a video review of this vent for you.

As far as keeping rain out, the Ultra-Fab solar-powered vent would be my top choice over Ventline vent # VP-543SP. The Ventline vent is also hardwire only so it will need to connect to 12 volt power in the trailer. I have linked a video for this vent as well.

expert reply by: Michael H

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The Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent #UF53-945001 has a bottom opening that measures 5-1/4-inches in diameter and 3/4-inch deep. It is intended to fit over a pipe with an outside diameter of approximately 5-inches. Please refer to the linked…

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Answer 2

According to my technical contact at Ultra-Fab their Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent Cap #UF53-945001 is intended to provide a continuous low-level vacuum on an RV plumbing vent. It does not carry a specific cubic-feet-per-minute (CFM) rating as the…

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Thanks for the pictures of your roof vent lid Marty! Based on that the correct replacement is the Ventline part #BVD0449-A01 that you referenced if you wanted white or the part #BVD0449-A03 for the same smoke color you have now.

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Answer 4

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 5

We do have the panels separately. What you're looking for is the Go Power Overlander Expansion Kit - 200 Watt Solar Panel #34282182.

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Answer 6

The Replacement Single Zone Thermostat for Dometic RV Air Conditioners #DMC79FR is a single zone 3 wire thermostat like the one you are describing. I have attached the wiring diagram for this thermostat and the control box below for your reference.

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Answer 7

The two most likely causes of a MaxxAir vent fan lid not opening or closing are either going to be a lift motor or operator failure. I recommend removing the motor and applying power directly to this to see if the shaft turns. If not, you know the…

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