GlennWest Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 I need to do some repair in the skylight area. Considering doing away with it. Really don't see a benefit keeping it. What you thoughts. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mdonewiththis forum Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 I kind of like the skylight due to there is no light above the tub/shower. HOWEVER, on my old trailer the skylight cracked from fatigue around the screws and leaked, and the skylight in my current trailer (bought new in June) has leaked twice already............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWharton Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 I agree about the light for the shower. Also, if you are tall the skylight gives you additional head room(think resale). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 See a lot of forums about leaks around skylights. That my problem. Usually damage is done once you see a spot on ceiling. Yes, it supplies light for showering. Most of my showers are at night and I see fine. They have no insulation there so they are hot in summer and cold in winter. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 3 minutes ago, SWharton said: I agree about the light for the shower. Also, if you are tall the skylight gives you additional head room(think resale). Height not an issues with our Teton. Have no intention of trading it in. Keeper. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 (edited) Our shower dome is double pane . Never noticed a leak or a difference in temps . I did notice that the original sealer that the factory used was starting to loosen and I removed the dome , cleaned the sealer and applied new sealer . I replaced the dome , screwed it down and then applied my preferred roof repair tape ( much the same as eternabond ) . That was about 5 years ago . No leaks . Edited December 14, 2017 by Pat & Pete Quote Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 See I have to remove it and repair area. Also would rather have it flat here for solar panels later. Be simpler just to board up. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chalkie Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 My only comment to this, as the choice is ultimately yours, is that just as in a S&B house, I really hate not having natural outside light in the bathroom. What light comes via the vent hood is just not adequate IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 This is interesting. I'm surprised how many like a skylight. Know if I custom ordered one I would delete it. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 I specifically removed the skylight from our new DRV when we ordered it. I had LED lights installed in the ceiling above the shower instead for light. I did this for two reasons. The primary reason was I wanted as much roof space as possible for solar. The second reason was we almost always had the skylight above the shower in our old trailer covered in the summer time because it let in so much heat. I did have to make my case to my DW because she wanted the natural light, but I was able to prevail on this issue for the build (she prevailed on some other issues). Also, height was not an issue in our DRV, so that wasn't a consideration. Quote 2009 Volvo 670 with dinette/workstation sleeper - Walter 2017 DRV Mobile Suite 40KSSB4 with factory mods, dealer mods and personal mods - now in the RV graveyard 2022 DRV Full House MX450 with customized floor plan 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo S (fits in the garage) 2016 Smart Car (fits in the garage or gets flat towed behind the DRV when the RZR is in the garage) My First Solar Install Thread My Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the build My MX450's solar, battery and inverter system - my biggest system yet! chadheiser.com West Coast HDT Rally Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remoandiris Posted December 14, 2017 Report Share Posted December 14, 2017 1 hour ago, GlennWest said: See I have to remove it and repair area. Also would rather have it flat here for solar panels later. Be simpler just to board up. Seems like you answered your own question, especially since you plan to keep the coach for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mdonewiththis forum Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 3 hours ago, remoandiris said: Seems like you answered your own question, especially since you plan to keep the coach for a long time. Yep. Just delete it and put a string of LEDs around it for light if you want more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big5er Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 I did like Chad did and deleted it and added another light. Quote MY PEOPLE SKILLS ARE JUST FINE.~It's my tolerance to idiots that needs work.~ 2005 Volvo 780 VED12 465hp / Freedomline transmission singled mid position / Bed by Larry Herrin2018 customed Mobile Suites 40KSSB3 2014 smart Fortwo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenp Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 When hail wiped out the skylight on my previous rig (Landmark by Heartland) I replaced it with a Maxair powered vent. I really like a vent directly over the shower to vent the steam out. I still had plenty of room for solar - if I remember correctly it had 600 watts total. Tempted to remove the skylight in current MH and replace with powered vent. Lenp Quote USN Retired 2012 F150 4x4 2018 Lincoln MKX 2019 HD Ultra Limited 2024 HD Triglide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 1 hour ago, Mntom said: Yep. Just delete it and put a string of LEDs around it for light if you want more. You don't think the steam would cause problems? Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NTPA Announcer Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 (edited) In our Winni 5'r I painted it blue from the outside. When you looked up from the inside there was a pretty blue sky with a few clouds ( The lighter coats) . I'll admit it was kinda different, but DW sure liked it..... = Me Happy... Edited December 15, 2017 by NTPA Announcer Quote Denver and Ms Judy Geitgey 2006 VOLVO 780 41 ' Redwood NTPA Event Announcer dngeitgey@gmail.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'mdonewiththis forum Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 37 minutes ago, GlennWest said: You don't think the steam would cause problems? If you get sealed ones there shouldn't be any probem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Heiser Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 2 hours ago, GlennWest said: You don't think the steam would cause problems? We have no issues with the LED puck lights (3 of them) above our shower. If it gets particularly steamy, I just turn on the fantastic fan and it is gone in short order. Quote 2009 Volvo 670 with dinette/workstation sleeper - Walter 2017 DRV Mobile Suite 40KSSB4 with factory mods, dealer mods and personal mods - now in the RV graveyard 2022 DRV Full House MX450 with customized floor plan 2018 Polaris RZR Turbo S (fits in the garage) 2016 Smart Car (fits in the garage or gets flat towed behind the DRV when the RZR is in the garage) My First Solar Install Thread My Second Solar Install Thread & Photos and Documents Related to the build My MX450's solar, battery and inverter system - my biggest system yet! chadheiser.com West Coast HDT Rally Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 15, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 Never use our fantastic fan Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat & Pete Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 16 minutes ago, GlennWest said: Never use our fantastic fan Maybe you should ... We use ours often . Quote Goes around , comes around . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rynosback Posted December 15, 2017 Report Share Posted December 15, 2017 (edited) If I ordered a new one again, I would opt not to have one. From the factory you get one led light in the shower and when you delete it you get 2. So light is not really an issue. I would think it would be a ton more work to delete one vs replace one on a used rig. Edited December 15, 2017 by rynosback Quote 2015 Ram 3500 RC DRW CTD AISIN 410 rear 2016 Mobile Suites 38RSB3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hone eagle Posted December 16, 2017 Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 Painted ours black - too much light in the bedroom, shower has a light of its own ,would not have another given the choice. Quote 2005 volvo 670 freedomline singledNewmar Torrey Pine 34rskswoot woot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 18 hours ago, rynosback said: If I ordered a new one again, I would opt not to have one. From the factory you get one led light in the shower and when you delete it you get 2. So light is not really an issue. I would think it would be a ton more work to delete one vs replace one on a used rig. Not really. Build frame inside, plywood, luan, roof , etherbond edges. Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjhunter01 Posted December 16, 2017 Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 (edited) I removed our sky light in the shower and installed a base level Fantastic fan (no reverse or remote). It still lets in the light and the fan sucks out any moisture 5 min after the shower is done, leaving the glass door and walls dry. The fan was a direct drop in for our Cameo fifth wheel. Power is from the O/H shower light. Greg Edited December 16, 2017 by gjhunter01 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennWest Posted December 16, 2017 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2017 My skylight is rather large. 2 fantastics might fill hole. I want roof flat there though Quote 2003 Teton Grand Freedom towed with 2006 Freightliner Century 120 across the beautiful USA welding pipe.https://photos.app.goo.gl/O32ZjgzSzgK7LAyt1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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