window vents
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window vents
On my '98 Born Free there is an exterior vent on each of the 2 side windows. The vent allows the window to be opened a few inches to prevent rain from entering.
These vents have become difficult to use as the rubber gasket has become brittle and cracked.
So, does anyone know where I can find the vents to purchase and replace.
Your advice is appreciated.
Mark
These vents have become difficult to use as the rubber gasket has become brittle and cracked.
So, does anyone know where I can find the vents to purchase and replace.
Your advice is appreciated.
Mark
Re: window vents
I believe this is what you are looking for:
https://www.amazon.com/Maxxair-00-45500 ... pt?ie=UTF8
Unfortunately, this item appears to have been discontinued. We had them on our 2006 24RB, and they worked well. I don’t know if there are RV salvage yards where you might find replacements.
https://www.amazon.com/Maxxair-00-45500 ... pt?ie=UTF8
Unfortunately, this item appears to have been discontinued. We had them on our 2006 24RB, and they worked well. I don’t know if there are RV salvage yards where you might find replacements.
Joe and Lucinda
Tonto, Meadow and Shadow, the papillons
Shiloh and Morpho at Rainbow Bridge
2017 Spirit
Formerly 2006 24RB
Tonto, Meadow and Shadow, the papillons
Shiloh and Morpho at Rainbow Bridge
2017 Spirit
Formerly 2006 24RB
- Dallas Baillio
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Re: window vents
About a year ago I did an extensive search for these vents. You will note that the Amazon site states they do not have them in stock. Neither did several other web pages where they showed up. I called the manufacturer, MaxxAir. Rep said they no longer make them. One reason I heard recently is that many new motorhomes have jalousie windows.
If you find any let me know. I would really like to find another.
If you find any let me know. I would really like to find another.
Dallas Baillio
2001 26RSB
Born Free Leap'n Lions RV Club Member
2001 26RSB
Born Free Leap'n Lions RV Club Member
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Re: window vents
Perhaps a rubber sweep similar to this could be trimmed to replace yours? If you can get the correct spline diameter , the blade portion can be trimmed to what ever width you need fairly easily with razor knife. Your plumbing supply house may carry by the foot, otherwise lots of on line options to try?
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Half-Round ... eep+shower
Good luck
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Half-Round ... eep+shower
Good luck
1998 Built for Two, 21'
Re: window vents
Mark, your are probably going to have to locate the MaaxAir window vent you are looking for in a RV salvage yard.
Bill Hemme - Spencer, Iowa
E-mail: whemme@earthlink.net
2002 Born Free (Ford E-450 V10) 26' RSB
2016 VW Golf GTI - toad
E-mail: whemme@earthlink.net
2002 Born Free (Ford E-450 V10) 26' RSB
2016 VW Golf GTI - toad
- Dallas Baillio
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Re: window vents
I tried a RV salvage yard in Arizona. That’s when I gave up. If anyone sells their BF I will buy these vents. You don’t have to include them in your sale!!!
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Dallas Baillio
2001 26RSB
Born Free Leap'n Lions RV Club Member
2001 26RSB
Born Free Leap'n Lions RV Club Member
- Eric Sandstrom
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Re: window vents
Is this of any help. Did not check on availability.
http://www.2040-parts.com/maxxair-windo ... 0-i112415/
http://www.2040-parts.com/maxxair-windo ... 0-i112415/
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Re: window vents
Thanks Eric,
It is a dead end. An order cannot be placed
It is a dead end. An order cannot be placed
Dallas Baillio
2001 26RSB
Born Free Leap'n Lions RV Club Member
2001 26RSB
Born Free Leap'n Lions RV Club Member
Re: window vents
Try calling 770-942-1700. Super Deals RV.
$54 bucks +shipping.
I was able to add one into my "cart", which may indicate they may be old stock???
Worth a shot in the dark?
$54 bucks +shipping.
I was able to add one into my "cart", which may indicate they may be old stock???
Worth a shot in the dark?
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Steve
2011 Born Free 22 foot RSK, rear side (corner) kitchen, E350, 29k miles.
Our first motorhome. Lots to learn. Thanks.
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2011 Born Free 22 foot RSK, rear side (corner) kitchen, E350, 29k miles.
Our first motorhome. Lots to learn. Thanks.
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Re: window vents
There is a new...Window Maxx Louver Kit, for sale by an individual.
Has picture, new in box
$125 + ship.
It is at the Fiberglass RV Forums.
Has picture, new in box
$125 + ship.
It is at the Fiberglass RV Forums.
Steve
2011 Born Free 22 foot RSK, rear side (corner) kitchen, E350, 29k miles.
Our first motorhome. Lots to learn. Thanks.
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2011 Born Free 22 foot RSK, rear side (corner) kitchen, E350, 29k miles.
Our first motorhome. Lots to learn. Thanks.
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Re: window vents
I just removed one from ours last week because the seals were all cracked and falling off. I plan on reinstalling it after locating some new seals. One side must have been exposed to more sun than the other side because the opposite side is in very good condition. I'll start a search to see what i can come up with after I measure the good one. I really like the vents so they are worth saving.
Russ and Denise
2002 24RB
2002 24RB