{"product_id":"camco-40178-roof-vent-lid-14x14-ventline-pre-2008-black","title":"Camco 40178 RV Roof Vent Lid, 14 x 14 Ventline Pre-2008 \/ Elixir","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Camco 40178 is a black polycarbonate replacement lid for 14 inch by 14 inch roof vents, cut to fit Ventline vents built before 2008 and Elixir vents made since 1994. It ships with the installation hardware, so a cracked, hazed, or blown-off lid becomes a quick twenty-minute fix instead of a full vent replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the lid on your 14 by 14 roof vent finally gave up, cracked, hazed over, or blew off on the highway, the Camco 40178 is the replacement that gets you sealed back up. It's the black polycarbonate lid sized for 14 inch by 14 inch vents, and it's cut to fit Ventline vents built before 2008 and Elixir vents made since 1994. You get the lid plus the installation hardware in the box, so it's a complete swap and not just a bare dome you have to scavenge screws for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's what it is and what it isn't. This is the lid, the part that hinges up and down over your existing vent frame. It's not the whole vent assembly, and it's not the crank or the base. If your frame and hinge are still solid and only the lid is trashed, the 40178 is exactly the fix, and it'll save you the cost and labor of tearing out a perfectly good vent. If the frame itself is cracked or the crank mechanism is stripped, you'll want a full vent instead. Most folks land on this part because the old lid went brittle in the sun and finally split. Polycarbonate holds up to that a lot better than the thin, chalky plastic that came on a lot of older campers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFitment matters here, so measure before you order. The 40178 is built for the pre-2008 Ventline pattern and the Elixir pattern used since 1994. Newer Ventline vents changed their design, so a post-2008 unit won't take this lid without an adapter. Pop your old lid up and check the size of the opening and where the hinge sits. If you've got a true 14 by 14 with the older hinge style, you're in the right place. If the numbers don't line up, stop and confirm before you drill anything.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstallation is straightforward for anyone comfortable on a ladder. Pull the old lid, transfer the hinge hardware, and set the new lid so it seats flat and closes clean against the seal. A couple of real-world tips from folks who do this all the time. Run a bead of butyl tape and a quality lap sealant around any hardware that penetrates the roof, because the factory screws alone aren't always enough to keep water out on an aging deck. And don't gorilla-tighten the screws. Polycarbonate can crack at the corners if you crank down too hard, so snug is plenty. Take your time lining up the holes on older frames too, since some pre-2008 frames drilled their screw holes a hair off from where you'd expect, and forcing it is how you split a fresh lid on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce it's on, it does the boring job you want it to do. It keeps rain out, lets you crack the vent for airflow on a warm night, and stands up to sun and weather season after season. The black finish hides road grime and blends in on darker roofs. Over several hard summers in strong sun any polycarbonate can lighten and dull a little, so if you're parked in tropical heat year round, a UV-safe clear coat every few years keeps it looking sharp. For most rigs it just seals up and you forget about it, which is exactly what you want from a roof part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo who's this for? Anyone with an older camper, travel trailer, fifth wheel, or motorhome running a 14 by 14 Ventline or Elixir vent that needs a fresh lid. It's a cheap, honest repair that beats taping a tarp over a broken vent and hoping for dry weather. And because it's a genuine Camco part with the hardware included, you're not standing in a hardware store aisle guessing at screw sizes. Order it, spend twenty minutes on the roof, and you're back to weathertight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack polycarbonate lid stands up to sun and impact far better than the thin plastic on many older factory vents\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSized for 14 inch by 14 inch roof vents, the most common RV vent opening\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits Ventline vents manufactured before 2008 and Elixir vents made since 1994\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShips with the vent lid and all installation hardware, so it's a complete replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReplaces just the lid, letting you keep a good frame and crank instead of a full vent\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack finish hides road grime and blends into darker roofs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnglish and French packaging for US and Canadian buyers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-trust\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy from NVN Marine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthorized Camco reseller, full manufacturer warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNMEA member and ABYC certified, advice from real boat techs\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eSame-day shipping before 3 PM ET on in-stock items\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNY headquarters and Fort Lauderdale flagship retail store\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat vents does the Camco 40178 fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's built for 14 inch by 14 inch roof vents, specifically Ventline vents manufactured before 2008 and Elixir vents made since 1994. Measure your opening and check the hinge style before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it come with mounting hardware?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The 40178 ships with the vent lid and the installation hardware, so you have what you need to make the swap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat is the lid made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eBlack polycarbonate. It's a tougher, more sun-resistant plastic than the thin material used on a lot of older factory lids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWill it fit a Ventline vent made after 2008?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. This lid matches the pre-2008 Ventline pattern. Newer Ventline vents changed their design and won't take this lid without an adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs this the whole vent or just the lid?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eJust the lid, plus the hardware. It's the part that hinges up and down over your existing frame. It doesn't include the vent base or the crank mechanism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I keep it from leaking after I install it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eRun butyl tape and a quality lap sealant around any hardware that penetrates the roof. The screws alone aren't always enough to keep water out on an older deck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I overtighten the screws?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYou can, and you shouldn't. Polycarbonate can crack at the corners if you crank the screws down too hard. Snug them up firmly but stop there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDo I need to drill new holes?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUsually not on a matching frame, since you transfer the hinge hardware. Some older pre-2008 frames have slightly offset holes, so line everything up carefully before you drive a screw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eHow do I confirm I have a 14 by 14 vent?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eLift the old lid and measure the roof opening. 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