Little Guy 2015 T@B fan leaks when rains through where the elbow latches the fan on roof hood close

KAR

KAR Member Posts: 86

November 2021 in Tips & Tricks

I read 23 pages of leaks but can't find anything about what to do when rain comes in from where the elbow latches the hood on the roof closed.

Thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

K

2015 Tab S with Alde

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Basil48192 Member Posts: 437

November 2021

Can you send a photo? I've had latch issues, but I'm not sure I understand the area you are talking about.

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Mellow_Yellow Member Posts: 354

November 2021 edited November 2021

Hello again! do you have a rain hood over your roof vent? It's essential equipment here on the west coast!
I had my RV dealer install it and it works so well! No leaks - even in torrential rain!
I also replaced my fan motor because it had been exposed to weather and developed a squeak/was not spinning freely. But if your existing fan cover is leaking when closed, you might want to replace the entire unit (fan and cover)
Fan Motor: this was an exact replacement for the existing fan (motor only):
https://www.amazon.com/Dometic-K801700-Fan-Motor/dp/B01N1MK7T9/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Dometic+K801700+Fan+Motor&qid=1637516644&qsid=142-2122371-7704810&sr=8-1&sres=B01N1MK7T9,B00BURPLEW,B00Q015JB8,B00HQEKGB6,B072QZMZZP,B00S4YAT96,B00SQ2GEJA,B07L3JF78D,B003BIR8GC,B00BWADT14,B00BPBQPAC,B00LNKURQS,B0043G8J4Q,B01LRF9PCA,B00S4YBA4Y,B00PU94OEY,B00S1RMR5A,B073Q32BLC,B01N1MJUTM,B0014GE9II
Fan Hood: There are few different models of the fan hood, but this one fit my 2014 T@B:
https://www.amazon.com/Fan-Tastic-Vent-U1500BL-Ultra-Breeze/dp/B007HGF29Y/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=fantastic+fan+hood&qid=1637516426&qsid=142-2122371-7704810&sr=8-3&sres=B007HGF398,B07D39M9F5,B007HGF29Y,B081SRLLW3,B074PBLJVY,B081PL8K36,B08LVDQBWK,B001MXH9FS,B07LC36CQ3,B009CYJQC8,B000VBIWYY,B000UUMM6K,B07VW6TLHQ,B008OS8ENA,B000EDQQE2,B01N1MK7T9,B00HQZB4I4,B002OW5JG2,B01ETRQB4I,B00IKMWQ1G

2014 T@B 320 S "Sunny" - 2015 Toyota Sienna LE - British Columbia, Canada
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KAR Member Posts: 86

November 2021

Yes, We have a cover but maybe you're right that it needs to be replaced. Thanks for the links! Super helpful

2015 Tab S with Alde
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mona Member Posts: 246

November 2021

Have you checked the caulking around the fan?

jeannie

2015 T@b S Max white with silver trim. 2018 GC Trailhawk.
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KAR Member Posts: 86

April 2022

Must have been condensation as caulking is alright. Thanks!

2015 Tab S with Alde
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