Tab 400 Fantastic Fan Vent Cover install

Giota
Giota Member Posts: 57
in Modifications & Upgrades
I'm thinking about installing a fantastic fan vent cover on a 2021 TAB 400. If I stay very close to the edge with foam pads under my knees, is this ok? I see no other way to do it.

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  • qhumberd
    qhumberd Administrator, Moderator Posts: 844
    I asked the same question a few weeks back. Short answer is no. Roof has 1/8 thick plywood covered with bubble wrap and aluminum. Body weight will deform the roof. Look thru some of the threads for ideas
    2019  T@B400 Boondock Lite "Todd"
    2016 Toyota Tundra 5.7 Crew Cab
  • Giota
    Giota Member Posts: 57
    How do I get to those threads?
  • Bayliss
    Bayliss Member Posts: 1,517
    edited August 2020
    @Giota, use the search box at the top of the screen.  Enter a word or two that address what you are looking for.  I entered the word "roof" and found the discussion thread that @qhumberd is referring to:

    https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/comment/143310#Comment_143310

    I searched "access to roof" and found these discussion threads:

    https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/9506/questions-on-installing-vent-fan-cover

     https://tab-rv.vanillacommunity.com/discussion/comment/83068#Comment_83068


    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)


  • Giota
    Giota Member Posts: 57
    Thank you very much.
  • 85Redwood
    85Redwood Member Posts: 52
    edited August 2020
    I just installed an Aero-flo cover over the center vent.  I used a 12' step ladder beside the trailer.  I did not have to go on or over the roof.  I dropped the fan housing inside so that I could reach through to the roof after unscrewing the fan blade.

    From atop the step ladder I drilled for the two near-side backets.  From the inside I drilled the two holes for the other side opposite the first holes.  I attached the 4 brackets from the inside.  I installed the cover's base from atop the step ladder...I could not see the carriage bolts on the far side brackets but I could feel for them to attach the washer, lock washer and nut set.  It worked quite well and I'm pleased with the result.  My arms are long (36-37" sleeve) so normally sized folks may need to lean over the trailer more.
    2021 T@B 400: boondock, 3-way fridge, microwave, solar
    2008 Toyota Sequoia 5.7 L

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