Corrugated roads throw up fine bulldust, and a caravan roof vent is one of the easiest ways for it to get inside. You pull up at camp and there's a film of red dust over the bed, the bench, everything. Same story with insects at dusk — and with water running straight in every time you wash the van.
The fix is a vent cover that keeps dust, bugs and wash water out but still lets the vent breathe. Here's how to fit one — no drilling, about five minutes.
Watch: fitting the cover
How to fit it — step by step
- Clean the vent. Wipe the top of the existing pressed-aluminium vent so nothing's caught under the cover.
- Sit the cover over the vent. The VANKOR cover is shaped to drop straight over a standard 225 x 150mm or 150 x 100mm caravan vent.
- Screw it down. Use the supplied screws into the existing vent frame. No new holes, no drilling into the roof.
- Check the rear is clear. The back stays open on purpose — that's what keeps the airflow while blocking dust and water when washing the van.
That's it. Five minutes with a screwdriver and you're done.
Which size do I need?
Measure your existing vent. Two sizes cover most Aussie vans:
- 225 x 150mm — the common larger roof vent. Shop the 225 x 150mm cover.
- 150 x 100mm — the smaller vents you'll find over cupboards and ensuites. Shop the 150 x 100mm cover.
Both come in gloss black or matte carbon fibre, pressed aluminium, and they're made in Australia.
Does a vent cover cut my airflow?
No. The rear stays open, so air still moves through the vent. What it stops is the dust, insects and wash water being pushed in from the front — whether that's bulldust on a corrugated road or the hose when you're cleaning the roof.
Ready to keep the dust and water out? Grab your size above. Free shipping over $100, same-day dispatch before 10am AEST.