Bathroom Fan Vent Cover

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   Hello All,
We recently bought a new Rpod 196 and were surprised that it didn’t come with a roof vent cover shroud commonly placed on most campers. (The dealer told us this was an add-on accessory…and quite pricey.)

So our question is: Just how necessary is this? In our walk-through, it was suggested that as long as we close the fan cover and lock it, there shouldn’t be a problem. However, we see these covers are every rv we see.

Any thoughts appreciated.

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Tom & Laurie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 14 Apr 2020 Location: Illinois Online Status: Offline Posts: 2	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tom & Laurie Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Bathroom Fan Vent Cover Posted: 03 Feb 2022 at 9:20am
	Hello All, We recently bought a new Rpod 196 and were surprised that it didn’t come with a roof vent cover shroud commonly placed on most campers. (The dealer told us this was an add-on accessory…and quite pricey.) So our question is: Just how necessary is this? In our walk-through, it was suggested that as long as we close the fan cover and lock it, there shouldn’t be a problem. However, we see these covers are every rv we see. Any thoughts appreciated.

StephenH Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List podders Helping podders - pHp Joined: 29 Nov 2015 Location: Wake Forest, NC Online Status: Offline Posts: 6288	Post Options Post Reply Quote StephenH Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 Feb 2022 at 9:47am
	It is not strictly necessary, but it is a nice to have item. It allows one to keep the vent open if it is raining. None of the RPods come with them. Yes, they are quite pricey, but I thought it worthwhile to have, so I got one. I originally got one for the Fantastic Fan that our 2016 RPod came with. When it went to the factory for repair, it came back with a MaxxAir Fan, which meant that the cover would not fit. That is, until I cut notches with a Dremel tool so it would fit over the lugs. I did not want to spend money to buy another cover.
	StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS

jato Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 23 Feb 2012 Location: Kewadin, MI Online Status: Offline Posts: 3220	Post Options Post Reply Quote jato Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 Feb 2022 at 9:59am
	Agree with StephenH. Not necessary and over the 11 years of owning our 177 we have run the FF and have had no issues with rain coming in unless it is a very hard rain. The speed at which the fan runs when the rain is light is more than enough to keep the raindrops from entering inside. For us, if it is raining hard, we simply don't run the fan. The cost doesn't justify the few times we may need to use the fan when it is raining hard. We have never had a leak issue even though we do not have the cover. The important thing is to inspect the dicor around sealed areas, such as the FF, A/C, antenna, spoiler, and the 2" vent and re-seal when cracking is observed.
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Dirt Sifter Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 30 Dec 2018 Location: Right side OR Online Status: Offline Posts: 170	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dirt Sifter Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 Feb 2022 at 2:26pm
	Our previous SOB's came with vent fan covers. Neither of our Rpods came with one but we've installed them because we often open the vents without turning on the fan. There are times when we crack the vent while traveling down the road and thru inclement weather; the cover provides a level protection in those cases.
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mjlrpod Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 27 Sep 2016 Location: Massachusetts Online Status: Offline Posts: 1214	Post Options Post Reply Quote mjlrpod Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Feb 2022 at 3:17pm
	I turn my fan on in April, and I shut it off in November. For me its a must. As far as pricey, compared to any other add on for a camper, that's the least pricey thing I can think of.
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