By Dustin Simpson
Did you know that there are five different RV vent lid styles? The main difference among them is how they hinge on the vent base. To better help yourself or your local repair shop, make sure you either remove the vent lid and take it in, or take a side and back view picture so it’s easier to match it up.
Selecting the correct hinge style, color and material
Many RV owners want to match their vent lids with other items on the roof such as the roof air conditioner cover. Typically, the roof vent lids come in black or white. There are also some things to consider besides the appearance when purchasing your replacement vent lids…
What type of material is it made of: polypropylene or polycarbonate?
The polycarbonate vent lid has a higher impact resistance, and states that it’s virtually unbreakable under normal use. They include a longer warranty, and the lids are thicker and stronger, which helps to extend the life.
Polypropylene is your typical standard vent lid. It is very flexible and easier to damage due to less impact resistance.
Here is a short video clip explaining what to look for when going shopping for your vent lid cover.
I hope this information helped you to understand more about RV vent lids. Here are some other great Camco vent products that you might be interested in to help keep you cool or warm in your unit:
- Camco RV Vent Lid White Unbreakable
- Camco RV Vent Lid White Standard
- Camco RV Vent Insulator
- Camco RV Reflective Vent Cover
- Camco RV White Roof Vent Cover
- Camco Standard Roof Vent Cover Black
- Camco RV Black-Out Vent Insulator with Reflective Surface
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Does anyone understand that black attracts heat while white does the opposite?
And ….we are talking about plastic which cracks as crackers after too long in the sun. I first saw the black A/C covers and thought, where did that engineer go to school? The same with Black Rigs, they are plastic also.
Oh Well, my Winnie is-well was white. I’m cool!