{"product_id":"camco-42164-rv-refrigerator-vent-base-black","title":"Camco 42164 RV Refrigerator Vent Base, Black","description":"\u003cp class=\"nvn-hero\"\u003eThe Camco 42164 is the black roof-vent base for your RV's absorption refrigerator, the part your vent cover snaps onto. Built from UV-stabilized polypropylene with a built-in aluminum insect screen and mounting hardware included, it fits under Camco, Dometic, and newer Norcold covers. Swap a cracked base, keep your fridge breathing, and keep the bugs out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"nvn-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your RV's refrigerator vent base has gone brittle, cracked, or the screen behind it is torn, this is the part that fixes it. The Camco 42164 is the black roof-vent base that sits on your rig's roof and lets your absorption refrigerator breathe. It's the piece the vent cover snaps down onto, so it does the quiet work. It channels heat up and out, and it keeps bugs from setting up shop inside the chase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the thing about an RV absorption fridge. It doesn't cool with a compressor the way your kitchen fridge does. It rejects heat, a lot of it, up the back of the cabinet and out through the roof. That heat has to go somewhere. The vent base is the roof-side opening that makes it happen. When the base cracks or the screen fails, you get two problems at once. Airflow drops and your fridge struggles in hot weather, and wasps or mud daubers move in and build nests that choke the vent even more. Replacing a tired base is one of the cheapest ways to keep an older fridge cooling like it should.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 42164 is built from UV-stabilized, durable polypropylene, so it holds up to years of sun, rain, and road grit without going chalky or brittle. Camco molds it in black to match darker covers and roofs. It's got a built-in aluminum screen, which is the part that actually stops the insects while still letting air move freely. Mounting hardware comes in the box, so you're not making a hardware-store run mid-project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing to be clear about. This is the base only. The vent cover, the domed lid that goes over the top, is sold separately. That's normal for this family of parts. Bases and covers wear at different rates, so Camco sells them apart. This base is designed to fit under Camco, Dometic, and newer Norcold refrigerator vent covers, so if your existing cover is still in good shape you can reuse it and just swap the base underneath. If you need the black cover too, we carry it as a separate part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstall is straightforward for anyone comfortable on a ladder. Pull the old base, clean the roof opening down to a bare surface, set the new 42164 with the included hardware, and seal the perimeter with a self-leveling lap sealant made for your roof type. Give it a firm press so it seats flat. While you're up there, check the screen for any gaps and make sure the surrounding sealant on nearby fittings hasn't dried out. A few minutes of prevention up top saves a soaked headliner later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor is mostly about looks. The base itself is black, which blends in with black covers and darker roofs. Camco also makes this same base in polar white under a different part number, so if your roof and cover are white you'd match to that one instead. Function is identical either way. Pick the color that matches what's already up there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA quick word on seasonal care. Once the base is in, it's low maintenance, but it's worth a look every spring when you're doing your roof walk. Clear any leaf litter or nest material off the screen, glance at the sealant bead for cracks, and make sure the cover still clips down tight. Absorption fridges live or die on airflow, so keeping this vent clear pays you back with steadier cooling on the hottest travel days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWho's this for? Any RV, camper, trailer, or fifth wheel owner running a Camco, Dometic, or newer Norcold roof-vented refrigerator who needs to replace a damaged base or freshen up a leaky, pest-chewed original. It's a small part that does a real job. And at this price, there's no reason to keep limping along with a cracked one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"nvn-features\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUV-stabilized, durable polypropylene construction resists sun, rain, and road grit without going brittle\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBuilt-in aluminum insect screen keeps wasps and mud daubers out while airflow stays free\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMounting hardware included, so you can install it in one trip up the ladder\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFits under Camco, Dometic, and newer Norcold refrigerator vent covers for an easy replacement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBlack finish matches darker covers and roofs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow-profile base seats flat for a clean roofline\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBase-only design lets you replace a cracked base and reuse a cover that's still good\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSized for RV absorption-refrigerator roof venting to keep an older fridge cooling in the heat\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\u003eDoes this include the vent cover, or just the base?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eJust the base. This is the roof-side base with the built-in screen and mounting hardware. The domed vent cover that goes over the top is sold separately, which is normal for this family of Camco parts since bases and covers wear at different rates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat vent covers does this base fit under?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's designed to fit under Camco, Dometic, and newer Norcold refrigerator vent covers. If your existing cover is still in good shape, you can reuse it and just swap the base underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eDoes it come with an insect screen?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes. The 42164 has a built-in aluminum screen that stops wasps and mud daubers from nesting inside the vent while still letting air move freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs mounting hardware included?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, the mounting hardware comes in the box, so you won't need a hardware-store run partway through the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the base made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUV-stabilized, durable polypropylene. It holds up to years of sun, rain, and road grit without going chalky or brittle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's the difference between the black and white version?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eColor, mostly. This one is black to match darker covers and roofs. Camco makes the same base in polar white under a different part number. Function is identical, so pick the color that matches what's already on your roof.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhy does an RV refrigerator need a roof vent base?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eAn RV absorption fridge rejects heat up the back of the cabinet and out through the roof instead of using a compressor. The vent base is the roof-side opening that lets that heat escape, and the screen keeps pests out of the chase. A cracked base or torn screen chokes airflow and makes the fridge struggle in hot weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eCan I replace just the base and keep my old cover?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eYes, as long as your cover is a Camco, Dometic, or newer Norcold refrigerator vent cover. Swapping only the base is a cheap way to fix a cracked or pest-chewed original without replacing the whole assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eIs it hard to install?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eIt's a straightforward job for anyone comfortable on a ladder. Pull the old base, clean the roof opening, set the new one with the included hardware, and seal the perimeter with a self-leveling lap sealant made for your roof type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"nvn-specs\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTitle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamco 42164 RV Refrigerator Vent Base, Black\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCamco\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42164\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUPC\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e014717421645\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eType\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRV Refrigerator Roof Vent Base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBase Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUV-Stabilized Polypropylene\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScreen Material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAluminum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInsect Screen\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt-in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting Hardware\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCover Compatibility\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFits Camco, Dometic, and newer Norcold refrigerator vent covers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRV\/camper refrigerator roof ventilation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDesign\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow-profile\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold As\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase only (vent cover sold separately)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n    \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n    \"mainEntity\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"Question\",\n            \"name\": \"Does this include the vent cover, or just the base?\",\n            \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                \"text\": \"Just the base. 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