Recommended Replacement Hinge For Continuous Hinge Style Roof Vents

Question:

The old cover on my 2006 Starcraft was a continuous hinge. I received a similar hinge from e-trailer, but it seems to be a bit larger than the old one and it falls off after sliding on the fixed hinge. Is there a way to crimp it slightly to make it fit snugly on the fixed hinge so that it wont fly off when driving down the highway?

asked by: Robert B

Expert Reply:

If the vent lid you have has a metal continuous hinge like the # BV0554-01 then you could crimp the hinge a bit to better clasp onto your roof vent. If you got the plastic hinge like # BVD0449-A03 then you'll want to swap to the MaxxAir UniMaxx Universal Replacement Lid for RV and Trailer Roof Vent - Translucent White # MA00-335001 instead.

This vent lid comes with brackets that can be bolted to the side of the vent so that you never have to worry about fitment or the lid falling off.

expert reply by: Kevin C