Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent for Motor Homes - 7" Diameter x 3-3/4" Tall
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Ultra-Fab Products RV Vents and Fans - UF53-945001
- Plumbing Vent
- Vent
- White
- Ultra-Fab Products
Replace your RV's factory plumbing vent cap with this silent, solar-powered one and get reliable ventilation without the noise or energy loss.
Features:
- Plumbing vent replaces factory vent on your RV to release odors and moisture outside your vehicle
- Solar-power operation means no wiring, no pulling juice from your battery, and no excessive motor noise
- Vent only functions during daylight and cannot store power to operate at night
- Aerodynamic construction helps limit wind drag
- Simple installation - bolts to RV rooftop in place of factory vent
- Plastic resists corrosion
Specs:
- Dimensions: 7" diameter x 3-3/4" tall
- 1-Year warranty
53-945001 UltraFab Solar Mini Vent for RVs
Video of Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent for Motor Homes - 7" Diameter x 3-3/4" Tall
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Ultra-Fab Motor Home Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent Review and Installation
Shane: Hey guys. Shane here with etrailer.com. Today we're going to be taking a look at, I'm going to walk you through how to install Ultra-Fab's solar powered plumbing vent. This is what it's going to look like when it's installed. What's nice about this being solar power, we're not going to have to worry about wiring anything up. It's going to have a fan inside.
What the fan is going to do is it's going to pull out any of that smell out of your black water tank and also remove any, or help remove any, moisture that may be maybe escaping into your camper. It's going to be very durable plastic. So we're not going to worry about it breaking apart. We're not going to worry about it rusting or corroding or anything like that.It's going to be white in color so it's really going to match well with all your other roof components. And it's going to be three and three quarter inches tall.
So it's really not going to take up a whole lot of space. It's not going to be really any taller than maybe your gray water tank vent that you may have on there.As far as the installation, it's very simple. It's only going to require a few simple tools. Let's go ahead and walk through the installation now. To start our installation, we need to make sure we're installing this on our black water tank pipe.
With our fan, you see it's not touching the roof. So what we're going to have to do is we're going to have to cut this pipe down enough so it's not touching this fan. It allows this fan to spin freely. I'm just going to use a rotary tool with a plastic cutting blade, and we're going to cut it down as much as we need to. You may or may not need to do this.If you have to cut your pipe, once you get it done, make sure you clean the area.
You're going to need some butyl tape. It's not going to come with your vent, but you can find it here at etrailer.com. Nice thing about it is if you ever have to replace any of your other vents on top of your roof, you're going to be using it. So any extra you have, save it and you can use it later on.What we're going to do is we're going to flip this over like this. We're going to run it right over top where our screws are going to be mounting to our roof. We want to make sure we go all the way around the edge. Now we're simply going to take our vent, set it over the top like this, take our included hardware, a Phillips screwdriver, and sink it down to the roof. What the butyl tape does, is not only seals around the edge, but as you run the screw through it, it's going to grab some of the butyl tape and it's going to run that butyl tape down in that hole to seal the hole. It's going to help keep any water from getting down in there.Now we need to take some Xtreme self-leveling sealant and we're going to run it right along the edge here. This is also not going to come with the vent. I highly recommend it. It works great and it looks really nice once it settles in place. You can find it here at etrailor.com.Once you get your self-leveler on, go back through and just kind of check it, make sure. You want to make sure it's touching the edge here and it's coming all the way over to your roof membrane. Make sure everything's covered, including your screws. Once you get that on, you want to make sure you let it sit for 24 to 48 hours so it dries. Don't just put it on and go take off and travel with it because it will start to come off. Once it cures, you'll be ready to go and you'll be sealed up.You can see this vent here. This one's actually been sitting for about 12 hours, so you can see how it kind of settles and kind of floats out a little bit, gets a little bit wider. So it helps really cover that area really well and seal it up well from any water.That's going to do it for a look at and installation on the Ultra-Fab solar powered plumbing vent.
Customer Reviews
Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent for Motor Homes - 7" Diameter x 3-3/4" Tall - UF53-945001
Average Customer Rating: 4.3 out of 5 stars (79 Customer Reviews)
Replace your RV's factory plumbing vent cap with this silent, solar-powered one and get reliable ventilation without the noise or energy loss.See what our Experts say about this Ultra-Fab Products RV Vents and Fans
- Can Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent Be Hooked Up to 12V BatteryThe Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent # UF53-945001 is operated solely from solar power and there isn't a good way to wire it to a 12V battery for assistance. This is a completely self-contained unit that will work really well during daylight hours but isn't able to operate overnight. I have attached a short video review that you can check out as well.
view full answer... - Will Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent # UF53-945001 Store Power So it Will Work at NightI spoke with my contact at Ultra-Fab and the Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent for Motor Homes, # UF53-945001, does require sunlight in order to function. This unit does not store power so it will not be functional at night.
view full answer... - Where is the Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent MadeThe Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent # UF53-945001 is manufactured in China. This is currently the only powered plumbing vent carry. I have linked a video review of the vent for you.
view full answer... - Solar Powered Roof Vent Recommendation for Cargo Van to Exhaust Hot AirBased on what you described your best option will be the Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent # UF53-945001. This solar powered vent will install on the roof of your cargo van and will work to remove the hot air at the top of your van's interior as long as it has access to sunlight. I attached a review video for more info for you to check out as well.
view full answer... - Does Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent for Motor Homes # UF53-945001 have a BatteryThe Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent for Motor Homes # UF53-945001 does not have a battery to store power. It will work as long as there is sunlight but once the sunlight fades so does the power for the fan.
view full answer... - Solar Power Vent Compatibility With Portable AC UnitThe Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent for Motor Homes - 7" Diameter x 3-3/4" Tall # UF53-945001 is designed to pull air out of the area, not push it in like your portable AC unit requires. It is possible to turn the fan blade over as you mentioned, but it may take a little bit of customization.
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- What is the CFM of Ultra-Fab Mini Solar Plumbing VentI contacted Ultra-Fab about the Solar Powered Plumbing Vent # UF53-945001 and they couldn't provide an exact CFM. They were able to tell me that it is very low. The blades move quite slow to the point where it doesn't even feel air moving. It isn't designed to be move air with any force.
view full answer... - Diameter and Depth Dimensions of Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent UF53-945001The Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent # UF53-945001 has a bottom opening that measures 5-1/4-inches in diameter and 3/4-inch deep. It is intended to fit over a pipe with an outside diameter of approximately 5-inches. Please refer to the linked photo that I prepared for you.
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- Where Does Air Come Out of the Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent # UF53-945001The air that vents out of the Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent # UF53-945001 actually comes out of the sides of the vent and not the top. Basically it comes up the center tube of the vent and the around the edge of the tube and then under the main lid that has the solar panel on it. It's designed like this so that rain won't allow water into the trailer through the vent. I attached a picture that shows where the air comes out. When there isn't sunlight air can still vent out of the...
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- Mounting Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent on Exterior WallThe Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent for Motor Homes - 7" Diameter x 3-3/4" Tall # UF53-945001 although designed for roof use can be used on the side wall. With proper caulking, you shouldn't have any leaking issues. The overlapping design will keep water from entering the system under normal weather conditions.
view full answer... - Will the Ultra Fab Solar Panel Fan Still Vent at NightThe fan of the # UF53-945001 will only be turning during the day when there is sunlight. But air can still travel in and out of the vent when the fan isn't turning. The solar panel of the vent will not store power. I attached a review video for this for you to check out as well.
view full answer... - Can Wasps Get Into Trailer/RV Through Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing VentWhile it is not likely a wasp will find its way into the trailer/RV via the Ultra-Fab solar powered vent # UF53-945001 it is not outside the realm of possibility. The same is true for pretty much any vent.
view full answer... - Does Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent for Motor Homes have an On/Off SwitchNo the solar-powered plumbing vent # UF53-945001 does not have a switch to turn it on and off. It is meant for vent pipes from holding tanks and not for standard or bathroom use so it doesn't need a switch.
view full answer... - Can Ultra-Fab Solar Plumbing Vent # UF53-945001 Be Used on 5th WheelThere's no reason why you wouldn't be able to use the Ultra-Fab # UF53-945001 Solar Powered Roof Vent on a fifth wheel trailer. My contact at Ultra-Fab has confirmed this for me.
view full answer... - Could Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent # UF53-945001 Be Used for Green HouseYes, the Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent # UF53-945001 could be used as an exhaust fan for a greenhouse. Since it's solar powered you wouldn't have to run any power wires to it either.
view full answer... - Recommended Solar Fans for Built Up Heat in a Cargo TrailerWe have the Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent for Motor Homes - 7" Diameter x 3-3/4" Tall # UF53-945001 which is designed to be mounted on the roof. My recommendation is to use this roof vent and allow your side vents to stay as they are. This fan will allow the hot air that rises to be forced out to cool down your trailer and allow you to draw air through the side vent locations.
view full answer... - Installation and Air Volume Capacity of Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent Cap # UF53-945001According to my technical contact at Ultra-Fab their Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent Cap # UF53-945001 is intended to provide a continuous low-level vacuum on an RV plumbing vent. It does not carry a specific cubic-feet-per-minute (CFM) rating as the motor unit employed is fairly modest in size. The fan generates a moderate air pressure only; you will not feel the air flow with your hand, for example, even when the fan is operating. This unit installs by securing its mounting flange with the...
view full answer... - CFM of Ultra-Fab Solar Powered Plumbing Vent UF53-945001The Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent # UF53-945001 is designed to provide a continuous (as long as the sun is out) low-level draw on an RV plumbing vent over the waste water tank. It does not carry a specific CFM rating as the motor unit is very small. The fan generates a slight amount of air pressure, hardly enough to feel, but for the purpose it's designed for it would work just fine. The fan includes installation hardware, but I'd recommend using # 0160297 silicone sealant between...
view full answer... - How Would Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent Install on ShedThe Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent for Motor Homes # UF53-945001 that you referenced can install on your resin shed and it comes with screws but you'll also want a sealant like the # 34427034145-1.
view full answer... - Will the Ultra-Fab Solar Powered Plumbing Vent Fan Fit All The Plumbing Vents on My 2020 Cougar?The Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing Vent # UF53-945001 will replace all of your tank vents on the roof of your 2020 Keystone Cougar Half-Ton 5th wheel. The fan will only operate with sunlight as there is no battery for storing power. As you are planning to replace multiple vents I recommend using the Roof Vent Installation Kit # 344270KITW as it will supply you with plenty of butyl tape, screws and self leveling sealant for sealing multiple plumbing vents to ensure they do not leak into...
view full answer... - What Size Pipe is the Cyclone RV Vent Designed to FitThe Cyclone part # CAM40595 is designed to mount to 1-1/2 inch diameter pipes. If that is what you have on your trailer this would work well. If you need something bigger the solar paneled # UF53-945001 would be a great option as well.
view full answer... - Roof Vent Installation Kit Recommendation For Using a Solar Panel Roof VentThe install kit we often recommend for roof vents like the # UF53-945001 is the part # 344270KITW. This will seal the vent to the roof of your trailer so that it won't leak after installing the vent.
view full answer... - Can Rain Get Into the Ultra-Fab Solar-Powered Plumbing VentThe opening on the solar-powered vent # UF53-945001 is up underneath the top portion so it is very unlikely that rain could get in. But it is not outside the realm of possibility if the rain was hard enough (sideways rain in high winds). I have included a link to a video review of this vent for you. As far as keeping rain out, the Ultra-Fab solar-powered vent would be my top choice over Ventline vent # VP-543SP. The Ventline vent is also hardwire only so it will need to connect to 12 volt...
view full answer... - Electric Trailer Roof Vent for BathroomWe have one powered plumbing vent that you could use, # UF53-945001. It is solar powered so does not actually wire into the electrical system of the trailer. It is only 7 inches in diameter and 3-3/4 inches tall. This is currently the only option we carry that can be used in a bathroom. I have linked a video review for you. If you need to cut a new hole to mount this vent you will need to find a way to come up with some trim or a garnish so the insulation is not exposed.
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