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10-10-2005, 11:27 PM
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SqurlGurl
1977 31' Excella 500
Bozman
, Maryland
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 104
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63 Overlander Hatch Dome Cover
My new-to-me 63 Overlander has a totally destroyed and very leaky 14x14 fiberglass/plastic? hatch dome in the rear, over which we have shrinkwrapped with marine-grade shrinkwrap plastic. While this is a great temporary fix, I am looking for a suitable replacement. Searching different websites and this forum, I have found that these units for the Hehr fans are no longer available. Has anyone had sucess finding a replacement that will work with some customization?
I am enjoying digging through this forum and learning all about my new trailer!
-Tracey
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10-11-2005, 07:21 AM
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5 rivets, 1 loose screw
1966 20' Globetrotter
Saginaw County
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2002
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I have two 14"X 14'" Complete Hehr vents with aluminum covers.
By complete, I mean covers, working fans, lifters, crank handles and screen. If interested, please PM me. I won't sell just the covers.
If you need just the 14 X 14 solardome with gasket, they are available at Inland RV and probably elsewhere.
Keep enjoying your digging, lots of good stuff here. 
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May you camp where wind won’t hit you, where snakes won’t bite and bears won’t git you.
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10-11-2005, 07:34 AM
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Rivet Master 
1977 31' Sovereign
1963 26' Overlander
1989 34' Excella
Johnsburg
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,944
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I made a flat one from corrigated clear Polycarbonate plastic (hardware store) with an aluminum edge ell to prevent water leakage at the sides. Works good and is self insulating and more durable than the vac. formed ones. Sealed the edge to panel with silicone and blind pop rivets. Easy to do and cheap. Also did the same for the big one in the front that would have cost a bundle. You can also buy a regular 14X14 and just screw it to your existing openers. Pop rivets stress this kind of plastic and lead to cracks.
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10-11-2005, 10:58 AM
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Rivet Master
1979 23' Safari
1954 29' Liner
Orange
, California
Join Date: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,847
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Originally Posted by Rog0525
I have two 14"X 14'" Complete Hehr vents with aluminum covers.
By complete, I mean covers, working fans, lifters, crank handles and screen. If interested, please PM me. I won't sell just the covers.
If you need just the 14 X 14 solardome with gasket, they are available at Inland RV and probably elsewhere.
Keep enjoying your digging, lots of good stuff here. |
Rog0525,
I just tried to send you a PM, but your mailbox is full. I am interested in the vents. Please send me a PM with the price.
Bill
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1973 Dodge W200 PowerWagon, 1977 Lincoln Continental, 2014 Dodge Durango
1979 23' Safari, and 1954 29' Double Door Liner Orange, CA
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10-11-2005, 11:28 AM
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5 rivets, 1 loose screw
1966 20' Globetrotter
Saginaw County
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 1,555
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Sorry about that, Bill, I have emptied my inbox and will send you a PM.
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Rog
May you camp where wind won’t hit you, where snakes won’t bite and bears won’t git you.
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10-12-2005, 09:26 AM
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SqurlGurl
1977 31' Excella 500
Bozman
, Maryland
Join Date: Sep 2005
Posts: 104
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Dwightdi,
I would be interested in seeing pictures if you had any.
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10-12-2005, 10:42 AM
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2007 25' Safari FB SE
1958 22' Flying Cloud
1974 29' Ambassador
Yucca Valley
, California
Join Date: Jun 2002
Location: 1963 26' Overlander
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Originally Posted by Rog0525
I have two 14"X 14'" Complete Hehr vents with aluminum covers.
By complete, I mean covers, working fans, lifters, crank handles and screen. If interested, please PM me. I won't sell just the covers.
If you need just the 14 X 14 solardome with gasket, they are available at Inland RV and probably elsewhere.
Keep enjoying your digging, lots of good stuff here. |
Rog,
Remember that the 1963 has squared off vents, no rounded corner ones like they had in later years. The later vents are difficult to attach due to there being a square roof cutout, which is too large for the late model vent.
Fantastic vents fit into these very well, often without any cutting of skin.
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10-12-2005, 11:02 AM
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5 rivets, 1 loose screw
1966 20' Globetrotter
Saginaw County
, Michigan
Join Date: May 2002
Posts: 1,555
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Thanks for the post, uwe. The vents I have were taken fron a 1968 Ambassador and they do have rounded corners.
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May you camp where wind won’t hit you, where snakes won’t bite and bears won’t git you.
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01-05-2006, 11:46 PM
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3 Rivet Member 
Currently Looking...
Arlington
, Texas
Join Date: Oct 2005
Posts: 164
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A Day Late and a Dollar Short?
My New-to-Me 67 Overlander is in the same shape...needing BOTH Hehr covers (white plastic) PLUS a cover for the larger "skylight?" (about 17" x 27"...give or take an inch either way).
I understand Inland RV may have some (for an arm and a leg). Can't afford the Fantastic Fans. Not sure if the homemade ones (previously posted in this thread) would actually work if I do it....
Any help for this wide-eyed Newbie? 
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01-06-2006, 06:53 AM
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Rivet Master
1977 31' Sovereign
1963 26' Overlander
1989 34' Excella
Johnsburg
, Illinois
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 2,944
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Home made Vent covers
I have never taken pictures of my covers but they work for me and only cost me an hour apiece to make and install. Material cost was about $10. They work and do not leak. More durable than original equipment or anything available commercially now. I have had them on the unit for about 8 years. They do not look original but most people never notice them up there. I am not a purist.
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01-06-2006, 10:08 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 22' Safari
MILAN
, Illinois
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,012
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Vent And Skylight Replacements
Check Vintage Trailer Supply Online. They Are Listing Some New Covers That May Be Of Use To You....Ed
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01-06-2006, 10:17 PM
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Rivet Master
1967 22' Safari
MILAN
, Illinois
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 2,012
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Vent And Skylight Cover Ii
Sorry, Andy (Inland Rv) I Forgot To Mention That Inland Rv Also Has Replacement Covers In Stock And May Have The Square Ones By Now! I Just Get So Into This Info Thing And Love To Pass Along Anything That I Find To Help Others Find All The Great Resourses And Parts That I Have Learned About Here On The Forums.... Ed
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