Waste Vent Cap

[BigAl]

It is so that you can take it apart for replacement of the rubber flashing. It is not just a gasket. Since the pipe can move up and down as the trailer is towed over bumps it is installed with a flexible rubber flashing. It will eventually crack and start to leak. Then you need to replace it. If you want to drill out rivets when it needs replacing go ahead.
Al

[Roadrunner55]

Originally Posted by timzog

I still don't understand why the original plumbing stack vent on my 1980 Aistream has the rubber gasket and screws. I am going to attach this with buck rivets at 2" spacing and Vulkem like everything else. Is there a reason that the original uses a gasket instead of just being built to last much longer like the other seams on an Airstream?

The gasket material only last a couple of years, inlandrv.com has the vent covers, gaskets and screens!

[funhouse]

Thank You! Just what I was looking for

[slowmover]

Originally Posted by Melody Ranch

I'd like to know the info on them too. I need a couple.
Thanks,
Robin C

Camper Capitol in Dallas on Garland Rd. used to carry them.

[polarlyse]

I just ordered a pair of vent covers from the Mobile RV place in Ft. Meyers. It is my understanding that they DO NOT have an insect screen so one will need to be fabricated. How have you all done it ??? The covers that Airstream sells are plastic and have a screen barrier built in. The older metal ones they used to use you simply folded over a screen material and with a flap of rubber held it all together. This needed to be re-done every few years but is there a better way ????

[Colonial Airstream]

Originally Posted by dieseleagle

Since I began the restoration on our 1963 Tradewind I've searched for vent caps that would look vintage. Of course the plastic ones used on SOB's would be totally wrong, though I've considered painting them. There is a galvanized steel version that looks pretty good but which would undoubtedly rust and look terrible within a couple of year. I finally settled on a couple of cast aluminum escutcheons, although it really wasn't a "finished" look.

Near where I live a new store opened that specializes in mobile home parts with a little in the way of RV stuff. Just to see what they had I stopped in to wander around. What to my wondering eyes should appear???



They are aluminum and they are just the ticket.

Looking for them.

[1963tradewin]

Originally Posted by Colonial Airstream

Looking for them.

I purchased some years ago from MHD in Florida. Recently called about 10 stores no one wants to ship. These guys will. Just make sure your getting the right units as they have a different variety. I paid around 50 for a pair shipped to MN. They have went up in price like everything else, but well worth it. Just got mine a month ago, and have to say they look great! I wrapped plumbing vents with the butyl tape, stuck a piece of aluminum screen inside for bees, and sealed vents to trailer with gray trempro 635 from VTS, and fastened with 4 rivets per vent. Good luck.

Mobile Home Depot
9515 E Apache Trail, Mesa, AZ 85207
480-984-0100

[57Vintage]

I bought one when they sold them on ebay. I tacked a dish scrubber in with Sika to keep the wasps out.

[Colonial Airstream]

Originally Posted by 1963tradewin

I purchased some years ago from MHD in Florida. Recently called about 10 stores no one wants to ship. These guys will. Just make sure your getting the right units as they have a different variety. I paid around 50 for a pair shipped to MN. They have went up in price like everything else, but well worth it. Just got mine a month ago, and have to say they look great! I wrapped plumbing vents with the butyl tape, stuck a piece of aluminum screen inside for bees, and sealed vents to trailer with gray trempro 635 from VTS, and fastened with 4 rivets per vent. Good luck.

Mobile Home Depot
9515 E Apache Trail, Mesa, AZ 85207
480-984-0100

Thank you very much.

[DGJackson]

Originally Posted by 57Vintage

I bought one when they sold them on ebay. I tacked a dish scrubber in with Sika to keep the wasps out.

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that's a great idea!