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

BigGrover
BigGrover Member Posts: 450
in Camping & Travel
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?
BigGrover
2019 T@b 400 Boondock Lite
2018 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Hemi
Central Alabama

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  • falcon1970
    falcon1970 Member Posts: 758
    I have not noticed a problem--yet.  I would be very interested in your resolution.
  • BigGrover
    BigGrover Member Posts: 450
    I've emailed Nucamp.  Will share what they tell me.
    BigGrover
    2019 T@b 400 Boondock Lite
    2018 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Hemi
    Central Alabama
  • Tundra57
    Tundra57 Member Posts: 640
    You mean the roof fan? Which fan do you have? Mine has a latch.
  • BigGrover
    BigGrover Member Posts: 450
    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.
    BigGrover
    2019 T@b 400 Boondock Lite
    2018 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Hemi
    Central Alabama
  • falcon1970
    falcon1970 Member Posts: 758
    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
    TNOutback Member Posts: 633
    Interesting; my 2020 does have the latch.  Maybe they had a supply chain issue for a while and you got an alternative?
  • N7SHG_Ham
    N7SHG_Ham Member Posts: 1,261
    My 2019 built in February 2019 has the latch.
    2019 T@B 400 Boondock Lite
  • BigGrover
    BigGrover Member Posts: 450
    My 2019 fid too but here's what's in my 2020
    BigGrover
    2019 T@b 400 Boondock Lite
    2018 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Hemi
    Central Alabama
  • ecstatic
    ecstatic Member Posts: 66
    My 2020 400 BDL has a lock, and a fuse in addition to the open/close, in/out, and speed controls.
    2020 T@B 400 BDL    2025 Silverado 5.3L V8
    Chili, NY
  • TabberJohn
    TabberJohn Member Posts: 588
    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
    2015 T@B Max S (White/Silver) -> 2014 Ford Escape 2.0L (turbo, AWD, factory tow)
  • BigGrover
    BigGrover Member Posts: 450
    If that's the case, if I have the tabs I better order their vent cover!
    BigGrover
    2019 T@b 400 Boondock Lite
    2018 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Hemi
    Central Alabama
  • Bayliss
    Bayliss Member Posts: 1,517
    @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
    2019 T@B 320 S Boondock Lite; 2025 Toyota Tundra CrewMax 4x4
    (Alde: 3020; Refrig: Isotherm Cruise 65 Eleg; Battery: BB 100Ah LiFePO4; Solar: Renogy 220W Portable Suitcase w/ Victron SmartSolar MPPT 75/15 Controller; Victron BMV-712 Battery Monitor w/ Shunt; Pwr Cntr: PD-4135KW2B; EMS: PI-HW30C)
    Greg & Marlene (Tucson, AZ)


  • BigGrover
    BigGrover Member Posts: 450
    @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!
    BigGrover
    2019 T@b 400 Boondock Lite
    2018 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Hemi
    Central Alabama

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