Stove vent fan door

[honez]

Hi All,

I have a 74 trade wind and will start cooking and such soon in it. The exhaust fan works, how ever the hatch was sealed shut with some grey sealant that was also used liberally at other places by the PO. Is there a shroud that should be in place over this hatch? or does it seal by it self when closed? I don't want to break the seal if there are more parts to install in order to keep the water out. I did not notice any extra rivets in the area that would indicate another piece had been installed.

Thanks,

jerry

[72 tradewind]

Hi honez, My 72 had a water leak from the exhaust fan also. I resealed the exhaust fan vent on the roof to fix it. I think your P.O. sealed it to cure a leak. As far as a shroud, I dont know. Mine turns on by moving the lever which opens the vent door which operates a micro switch. The vent door is covered by a "metal screen/filter". How does yours turn on? I ask because yours may operate differently as mine only works by opening the vent.

[azflycaster]

My 75 operates the same way. A lever on the panel opens the flap door and a switch turns the fan motor on. I also had a leak in mine. It was where the tube that the motor is mounted to the side of the trailer. I resealed the tube and it solved the problem.

[honez]

Thanks for the reply,
Mine turns on with the lever and a cable opens the door (hich is sealed shut now). I guess I'll break the seal and see if it leaks. How did you all repair your leaks at the vent?

Honez

[Melody Ranch]

It will leak if you break that seal. Look for previous damage and you can see why the PO sealed it up. I sealed mine ,put on a scab patch, polished it out and use the Fan-tastic fan as my exhust port. It works great and no leaks at all.

[honez]

Originally Posted by Melody Ranch

Look for previous damage and you can see why the PO sealed it up.

I can find no evidence of water intrusion in the fan duct or behind the stove. Any ideas? I have plenty of other leaks to hunt down in the front, so I dont need another. I do however need an exhaust fan.