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Title: A/C wall vent replacement
Post by: Sylvain on April 15, 2019, 09:43:14 PM

Hello everyone,
I just noticed that our a/c wall vent is cracked (photo). I would like to replace it. I searched the internet but couldn't a place where they sell such vent. Any idea where I could buy one?

Thanks

Title: Re: A/C wall vent replacement
Post by: Diversteve on April 16, 2019, 08:15:08 AM

Try this company.

https://www.icondirect.com/

That is a beautiful QBB.

Title: Re: A/C wall vent replacement
Post by: Sylvain on April 16, 2019, 01:33:24 PM

Quote from: Diversteve on April 16, 2019, 08:15:08 AM
Try this company.

https://www.icondirect.com/

That is a beautiful QBB.

Thanks for that link. I'll save it for futur reference. Unfortunately they don't seem to carry that particular vent. I'll keep searching!

Title: Re: A/C wall vent replacement
Post by: Merlin on April 17, 2019, 09:27:57 PM

I'm not sure from the photo/description what part is cracked. You might try some searches on RV Upgrades to see what they have. I know they carry vinyl trim and various sealants.
https://www.rvupgradestore.com/default.asp

Title: Re: A/C wall vent replacement
Post by: Sylvain on April 17, 2019, 09:50:01 PM

Quote from: Merlin on April 17, 2019, 09:27:57 PM
I'm not sure from the photo/description what part is cracked. You might try some searches on RV Upgrades to see what they have. I know they carry vinyl trim and various sealants.
https://www.rvupgradestore.com/default.asp

Thanks Merlin, I'll have a look at this website. It's the black plastic frame that's cracked. The center part of the vent is a metal grill.

Title: Re: A/C wall vent replacement
Post by: Sylvain on June 26, 2019, 07:43:20 PM

Here is a close up photo of the vent I need to replace. I checked the above websites but no luck.

Title: Re: A/C wall vent replacement
Post by: Merlin on June 26, 2019, 09:24:14 PM

Tricky. I've never seen a vent cover quite like that. You may be able to custom make one out of a sheet of aluminum flashing, sometimes called trim coil. The challenge will be to make it waterproof.

How about sealing the one you have with some sealant like Eternabond tape:

https://www.amazon.com/EternaBond-RoofSeal-Black-4-x50/dp/B002RRKW4I/ref=sr_1_12?crid=1EM7HDUTMLZF4&keywords=eternabond+tape&qid=1561594989&s=gateway&sprefix=etern%2Caps%2C159&sr=8-12

Title: Re: A/C wall vent replacement
Post by: GrampaKilt on June 27, 2019, 12:38:24 PM

Several other possible fix ideas, Sylvain.

1. A friendly autobody person, they have special glues for fixing cracks in plastic bumpers. With all the kinds of plastics out there, he/she may not be able to fix it, but provide other solutions.

2. Plastic welding.

3. A replacement frame could easily be fabricated out of aluminum flat and angle by an aluminum welder. It's a small job for a shop, cash works wonders...

Best wishes on finding a solution. GK

Title: Re: A/C wall vent replacement
Post by: Sylvain on June 27, 2019, 06:20:14 PM

Thanks for your help Merlin and GK. It's very appreciated. I'll probably fix this one for now and see how it holds up.

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