The Vents

How it was done:

        Parts, layered ...

The front vent ...

Removed vent. Screwed ceiling. Loosely laid lid over 14” hole

Exterior vent box, intact. All wood, includes steel arm crank mechanism

Only the trim remains of the interior box. The laminated wood sides fell apart

These next 3 shots have been contrasted heavily to pull detail out of the shadows ...

... as much as possible

Reattached with silicone, glue, toothpicks and screws

Steel lid includes welded hinges and central track for cranked arm to slide along

The arm did not get a good grip so wired it to stop it from flipping open in a high wind

Temporarily stapled screen to top box, though normally attached to bottom box

Will get back to this vent when I return

And the rear vent...

Still to do:

I would like to retain these vents because they are the original, but in terms of insulation and functionality, it may be more practical to purchase new “RV” vents.

If I do keep them:

tighten up the front vent's mechanism,
find andattach a new handle to the rear,
build a new interior box for the front,
clean the copper screens,
insulate properly,
paint.