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03-01-2007, 08:52 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
1967 26' Overlander
ventura
, California
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 16
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fantastic fan install
hey should i use screws/pop rivets/or olimpic rivets to attach it to the roof thanks for all the help
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03-01-2007, 08:57 PM
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Rivet Master  
1956 22' Safari
2015 27' Flying Cloud
Vintage Kin Owner
Conifer/Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Feb 2002
Posts: 12,707
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We had "the Airstream pros" install ours at International in Salem last year. They used screws.
Shari 
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03-01-2007, 10:08 PM
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Rivet Master
1973 23' Safari
1977 23' Safari
2018 25' Flying Cloud
Palmer Lake
, Colorado
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 4,092
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03-02-2007, 04:31 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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I used the factory screws that came with the component. Vulkem for the sealer. Pretty simple install, Good Luck 
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'46 Spartan Manor (Rosie)
'54 Cruiser (Bogart)
'60 Overlander (Hoagy)
2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax
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03-02-2007, 05:24 AM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,508
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It's unanimous........
Screws work best and they even give them to you in the package. I used stainless ones when I replaced the FF with a Maxx-Air fan and added a second in the dead vent. Don't be stingy with the sealant (I used SikaFlex) and run a nice bead or two to bed the unit on to before setting it in to place. Then cover all of the screws and the outer seam where it joins the roof.
I sure don't want to be the person whe tries to remove mine  .
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03-02-2007, 05:32 AM
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Rivet Master
1974 27' Overlander
1954 26' Romany Cruiser
1960 26' Overlander
Rockingham County
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Sep 2004
Posts: 4,410
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Sorry, forgot to post this.
Power_Vent
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'74 Overlander (T-O-Bee)
'46 Spartan Manor (Rosie)
'54 Cruiser (Bogart)
'60 Overlander (Hoagy)
2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Duramax
WBCCI 1754 - AIR # 6281
www.balrgn.com
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03-02-2007, 06:34 PM
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1 Rivet Member
1967 26' Overlander
ventura
, California
Join Date: Feb 2007
Posts: 16
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thanks everyone i will put my two on this weekend. i will take some pics
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03-03-2007, 07:04 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
1948 16' Wee Wind
1964 26' Overlander
2007 19' Bambi
crossville
, Tennessee
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 190
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it's an airstream use oly.rivets and vulkem under flange wipe off excess vulkem with rag and mineral spirits then spray with clear poly urethane. screws will start you on a slippery slope though i have noticed jackson cen. is using a lot more nowdays. how are existing vents attached? screws are a lot quicker & easier.
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08-13-2007, 10:20 PM
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2 Rivet Member 
1965 26' Overlander
2009 27' FB International
Winnipeg
, Manitoba
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 74
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We're going to try and install my two new fans tomorrow. So what's the final verdict - screws or rivets?
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08-13-2007, 10:34 PM
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Rivet Master Commercial Member
Vintage Kin Owner
Naples
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,508
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Originally Posted by Airstream 65
We're going to try and install my two new fans tomorrow. So what's the final verdict - screws or rivets?
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SCREWS! AND LOTS OF SEALANT...........
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08-13-2007, 10:41 PM
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3 Rivet Member
1999 34' Limited
1962 19' Globetrotter
Currently Looking...
Northern
, Minnesota
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 190
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Use the screws provided and plenty of vulkum. It's an easy job
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08-14-2007, 05:25 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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Just be sure to wear clothes that you are not fond of. When I was done using Vulkem, I was faced with the choice of washing them in 20 gallons of mineral spirits, or tossing them. I hear the garbage men are still trying to get my clothes unstuck from inside their truck.
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08-14-2007, 07:03 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2006 28' Safari SE
Halifax
, Nova Scotia, CANADA
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 87
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I hope that Airstream's workmanship in your trailer is better than it was in mine.I installed a Fantastic fan last week, and when I had removed the old vent I found that the cutouts in the roof and ceiling were off-set by 3/4 of an inch.
If you bought the "high profile" version you may also find that the mounting flange screwhole locations don't match the original.
Good luck I hope you don't find too many surprises.
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