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Old 06-22-2019, 06:42 PM   #21
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Thanks! Shouldn't leak. The job wasn't too bad. Sealed other areas that needed touching up...
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Old 06-22-2019, 07:20 PM   #22
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Another "must have" addition to the RV tool box is plastic razor blades.... Yes, PLASTIC razor blades. Almost all of us have a razor blade paint scraper that we use with single edge razor blades to clean paint off windows and to scrape "stuff" around the house. Plastic razor blades, (about $5 per 100) are much less prone to damage FILON siding, TPO roofing and fiberglass front caps.

Here's just one place to get them. I keep a pack of 100 in the trailer and a pack of 100 in the pole barn (my workshop).

https://www.amazon.com/TCP-Global-Pl...-1-spons&psc=1

I didn't know these things existed either. DW jumps on me every time I pick up a metal razor blade to do abc....(you'll cut it, you'll scratch it etc.). NOW, I've got the little tool to wave at her and cut that out!!! (yeah, right).
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Old 06-23-2019, 04:06 AM   #23
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I didn't know these things existed either. DW jumps on me every time I pick up a metal razor blade to do abc....(you'll cut it, you'll scratch it etc.). NOW, I've got the little tool to wave at her and cut that out!!! [emoji38] (yeah, right).
Pun intended?!?[emoji2960]
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Old 06-23-2019, 05:43 AM   #24
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can't you just replace to cap and not the whole body?
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Old 06-23-2019, 05:45 AM   #25
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can't you just replace to cap and not the whole body?
You can, did that on the other vent. This one I drove the snow shovel into the body and busted it up...
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Old 06-23-2019, 06:17 AM   #26
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You can, did that on the other vent. This one I drove the snow shovel into the body and busted it up...
This is an observation, not a criticism, but if you were using a snow shovel on the roof with enough force to break a plastic vent pipe, I'd be for very carefully inspecting the ENTIRE roof membrane. TPO sheeting is every soft when warm and brittle when frozen. You may not find any damage in "hidden corners of the roof" but then again, it's much better to find a "sliced membrane where it folds over the edge of the roof" BEFORE the OSB rot makes the roof decking "spongy" rather than in a year or two when the cupboards on that side "have a musty smell when closed up for a long time"....

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Old 06-23-2019, 07:08 AM   #27
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This is an observation, not a criticism, but if you were using a snow shovel on the roof with enough force to break a plastic vent pipe, I'd be for very carefully inspecting the ENTIRE roof membrane. TPO sheeting is every soft when warm and brittle when frozen. You may not find any damage in "hidden corners of the roof" but then again, it's much better to find a "sliced membrane where it folds over the edge of the roof" BEFORE the OSB rot makes the roof decking "spongy" rather than in a year or two when the cupboards on that side "have a musty smell when closed up for a long time"....

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There was about 1.5ft if snow on the roof at the time. So I didn't scrape the roof. The vents were extremely brittle from the sun. When I tossed the old vent off the roof, it shattered upon impact... I checked the membrane, it's fine....
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There was about 1.5ft if snow on the roof at the time. So I didn't scrape the roof. The vents were extremely brittle from the sun. When I tossed the old vent off the roof, it shattered upon impact... I checked the membrane, it's fine....
Good to hear. Curious eyes wanted to know. Sorry for the mixed metaphor.
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Old 06-27-2019, 08:06 AM   #29
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For others facing this situation, as long as the vent pipe is not broken you can purchase a replacement cap for less than $5. Use a little repair putty for any repairs needed around the pipe, then pop one of these little spring loaded caps in place. Spend the rest of your day enjoying the shade and a cold drink! From personal experience, these work great!
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Old 06-27-2019, 08:44 AM   #30
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When you change the vent cap do yourself a favor and install a Syphon 360 best money you can spend.
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Old 06-27-2019, 08:53 AM   #31
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For others facing this situation, as long as the vent pipe is not broken you can purchase a replacement cap for less than $5. Use a little repair putty for any repairs needed around the pipe, then pop one of these little spring loaded caps in place. Spend the rest of your day enjoying the shade and a cold drink! From personal experience, these work great!
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There are several brands of "spring vent caps" on the market. Some have a built in ridge that automatically maintains a space between the cap and the vent pipe. Some don't have that ridge... So, depending on which ones you buy, you may find that during towing, the cap "vibrates down the pipe" and effectively closes the vent, making the only way for the tank to breathe is through the toilet..... Make sure the vent caps you buy won't slide down the pipe and act as a stopper !!!!!
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Old 06-27-2019, 10:32 AM   #32
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If a person busts up the base of the vent like I did, imo you should still replace the base and top. The black pipe is by no means a tight fit. There was a big gap around mine. That would have to be filled in and the screw holes. It wouldn't look very good. Replace the whole assembly instead of cutting corners. If only the cap needs replacing, then by all means just replace the cap..
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Old 06-28-2019, 02:47 PM   #33
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I purchased a set of plastic chisels of different sizes from Harbor Freight. If you don't have one close by, you can order on-line. I'm sure other places on Amazon will have them too. Great to use when working on RVs cause the handles are very nice to your hand.
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