Roof Vent Cover Won't Stay Closed, anyone else having issues?

BigGrover · September 2019

On the 2019 400 BDL we have Nucamp installed a 3 speed vent fan that has no latch for the cove. Our 2018 had a knob operated hook latch but this one does not. No matter how tight I crank it down it will blow open if there is a 20 mph breeze coming from the side or back. It also blows opens while we are driving. Every time we stop I have to go in and close it. Anyone else having this issue?

falcon1970 · September 2019

I have not noticed a problem--yet. I would be very interested in your resolution.

BigGrover · September 2019

I've emailed Nucamp. Will share what they tell me.

Tundra57 · September 2019

You mean the roof fan? Which fan do you have? Mine has a latch.

BigGrover · September 2019

Yes, the roof fan, mine does not have a latch. The one on my 2018 had a latch. Looks like they downgraded from the good Fantastic fan to a cheaper model without a latch.

falcon1970 · September 2019

Mine does not have a latch. At least that I have discovered. Where is the latch? However, when I crank the lid closed it seems to seal pretty tight.

TNOutback · September 2019

Interesting; my 2020 does have the latch. Maybe they had a supply chain issue for a while and you got an alternative?

N7SHG_Ham · September 2019

My 2019 built in February 2019 has the latch.

BigGrover · September 2019

My 2019 fid too but here's what's in my 2020

ecstatic · September 2019

My 2020 400 BDL has a lock, and a fuse in addition to the open/close, in/out, and speed controls.

TabberJohn · September 2019

Hmm... only three models shown on Dometic's site.
It appears they nixed the latch on the latest 3 speed model and added tabs for their own vent cover.
https://www.dometic.com/en-us/us/products/climate/ventilation-solutions/rv-roof-vents/dometic-fan-tastic-roof-vent-_-186152

BigGrover · September 2019

If that's the case, if I have the tabs I better order their vent cover!

Bayliss · September 2019

@BigGrover, if you do have the tabs and want to purchase the after-market external Dometic Ultra Breeze cover, you might want to take a look at this thread - - in particular, the info I posted on July 31st. (Greg)

https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/8414/plastic-brackets-on-fantastic-fan-vent-lid-ultra-breeze-u1400-cover-installation-title-edited#latest

BigGrover · September 2019

@Bayliss thanks much, I will be ok with the smoke colored one if my fan has the correct tabs for the 1400. I just need to find a tall skinny guy who can reach across to push in the rivets!

Roof Vent Cover Won't Stay Closed, anyone else having issues?

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