Vent mod

[craig333]

I seem to have misplaced the inexpensive mod section.

I stole this idea from the facebook camper page.


They had fold down doors. I don't know if thats how fwc does them now or if that was custom.I'd like do that mod one of these days.
I used a very fine screen.

I don't camp in areas where insects are that big a problem but at least it'll keep the rodents out. The screws sucked the screen down quite well but I went ahead and glued it down also.

 

[heinphoto]

Craig,

This is great - where did you purchase the parts for this?

-Scott

 

[Wallowa]

Those are used on sea kayaks for hatch openings....

 

[heinphoto]

Those are used on sea kayaks for hatch openings....

Excellent - thanks. We were talking over the weekend about doing something like this.

-Scott

 

[PaulT]

Cabellas has them in three sizes.
https://www.cabelas.com/shop/en/seaflo-round-o-ring-sealed-access-hatch

I've seen them at West Marine also.

Paul

 

[craig333]

I just used Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009DB7L18?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086YP27DM?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

I did have one little issue. The chinese hole saw I used cut a little small and I had to use a rasp to widen it to fit. Should have spent the extra on a good American hole saw.

 

[Wallowa]

I seem to have misplaced the inexpensive mod section.

I stole this idea from the facebook camper page.


They had fold down doors. I don't know if thats how fwc does them now or if that was custom.I'd like do that mod one of these days.
I used a very fine screen.

I don't camp in areas where insects are that big a problem but at least it'll keep the rodents out. The screws sucked the screen down quite well but I went ahead and glued it down also.

Craig,

What are you venting? Also if there is space, get one large enough to reach through and put stuff in or take out...if that is needed. My sea kayaks have I believe 8" hatch covers....with o-rings.


Phil

 

[CPT Davenport]

Great idea!

What is the outside diameter of the hatch?

What is the size of the FWC square access door?

 

[craig333]

Door is about 7 1/2 x 8". Hatch is 5 3/4". Purpose is to allow a low vent and a high vent (fantastic fan usually) to prevent condensation. I used to just slide the door open a bit and hope nothing wandered in. Being able to reach through would negate the purpose of the screen. I can still slide the door open to access the hold downs etc.