{"product_id":"camco-40480-rv-roof-vent-14x14-manual-white-w-screen","title":"Camco 40480 RV Roof Vent 14x14 Manual White w\/ Screen","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Camco 40480 is a manual roof vent built for the standard 14 by 14 inch RV opening. Crank it open for real airflow through the cabin, close it down when the weather turns. Aluminum base, white plastic lid, built-in bug screen, and all the mounting hardware in the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery RV needs a way to move air. The Camco 40480 is a manual roof vent built for the standard 14 by 14 inch opening you'll find on just about every travel trailer, fifth wheel, and motorhome out there. Crank it open on a warm afternoon and you get real airflow through the cabin. Close it down when the weather turns. It's the simple, reliable kind of vent that just works, season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 14 by 14 inch size is the RV industry standard, so this drops right into most existing vent cutouts. The base is aluminum, which holds its shape and won't warp under a hot sun the way some plastics do. The lid is white plastic, so it blends in on a white RV roof and reflects heat instead of soaking it up. You get the full vent assembly plus the installation hardware in the box, so you're not making a second trip to the parts store to finish the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a built-in screen across the opening. That's what keeps the mosquitoes, gnats, and wasps out while you're parked at a buggy campsite with the vent cranked open. Air moves, bugs don't. The screen frame is part of the assembly, so there's nothing extra to buy. Give it a rinse at the start of each season to clear out pollen and dust and it keeps flowing freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the manual, non-powered version. You open and close it with the built-in crank, no wiring, no 12-volt hookup, no fuse to blow. That's a feature, not a shortcoming. A manual vent is dead simple, there's nothing electrical to fail, and it's the right call for a bathroom, a galley, a hallway, or anywhere you want passive ventilation without running a fan. If you're after a powered exhaust fan, that's a different unit. This one is about clean, quiet, mechanical airflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere does it earn its keep? Bathrooms are the big one. Crank it open after a shower and the steam clears out fast instead of fogging the mirror and soaking the walls. Over the galley it pulls cooking heat and smells up and out. In a bunkhouse or hallway it keeps the air from going stale on a still night. And on a hot travel day, popping a couple of these open front and rear gives you a natural cross-breeze that takes the edge off before you even touch the air conditioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplacing an old vent is a job most owners can knock out in an afternoon. Pull the old lid and frame, scrape off the crumbly putty tape and old sealant, lay down a fresh bed of butyl tape, set the 40480 in place, drive the screws, and seal the flange. The 14 by 14 inch footprint matches the original cutout, so there's no cutting or enlarging the hole. Take your time on the sealing step, because a roof vent is only as good as the seal around it, and a clean bead of RV roof sealant over the screw heads and flange edge is what keeps the rain outside where it belongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crank mechanism lifts the lid up and away from the opening so air can move freely. Open it a crack for a little passive breathing, or wind it all the way up for maximum flow. The plastic lid is light, so the crank turns easily even after a few seasons. And because there's no motor or electronics packed into the frame, the whole unit stays low-profile on the roof and light enough that it doesn't stress the surrounding structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCamco's been building RV gear since 1966, and this vent is the kind of no-drama part their catalog is known for. The aluminum base gives it structure, the white lid keeps the cabin cooler, and the whole thing installs with the hardware that's already in the box. The packaging is bilingual, English and French, so it's ready for the road on either side of the border. If you're replacing a cracked old vent or outfitting a rebuild, the 40480 is a straightforward, honest choice that'll give you years of fresh air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManual crank opening lifts the lid for airflow, no wiring or 12-volt hookup needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits the standard 14 x 14 inch RV roof cutout for a drop-in replacement on most rigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAluminum base holds its shape and resists warping under a hot sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWhite plastic lid blends into a white roof and reflects heat to keep the cabin cooler\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in insect screen keeps bugs out while the vent is cranked open\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNon-powered design has no motor or electronics to fail\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes the full vent assembly and installation hardware in the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBilingual English and French packaging, ready for the road on either side of the border\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 size opening does the Camco 40480 fit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's built for the standard 14 by 14 inch RV roof cutout, which is the size on the vast majority of travel trailers, fifth wheels, and motorhomes. It drops right into an existing 14 by 14 opening with no cutting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes this vent have a fan?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eNo. The 40480 is the manual, non-powered version. You open and close it with the built-in crank and it moves air passively. There's no wiring or 12-volt hookup involved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it come with a screen?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. There's a built-in insect screen across the opening that keeps bugs out while the vent is cranked open. The screen is part of the assembly, so there's nothing extra to buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the vent made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThe base is aluminum for structure and heat resistance, and the lid is white plastic to blend in on a white roof and reflect heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs the installation hardware included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The box includes the full vent assembly and the installation hardware. You'll want RV putty tape and roof sealant on hand to bed and seal it, which are standard for any roof vent install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I use this to replace an old roof vent?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. As long as your existing opening is the standard 14 by 14 inch size, the 40480 fits the same cutout. 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