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Range Vent Installation

Prior to 2023 model years, Alliance trailers were not made with microwave/range vents installed at the factory. There have also been 2024 models shipped without a range vent to the exterior. Many owners, however, do not appreciate having oil-laden cooking fumes and smoke blown back into the trailer from the top of the microwave unit, and prefer to have those gases exhausted directly out of the side of the trailer.

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We offer a service to install such a vent into the trailer. The vent we use does have a flap that can be closed via tabs to reduce air intrusion during travel or cold weather. However, on our own trailer we have experienced no problems leaving our flap loose during travel- enabling the vent to be used when needed without additional opening/closing concerns.

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Further details are discussed below the photos of previous installations - including the cost.

New Style Range Vent.jpg
Vent 1 - Close up.jpg

The rounded vent shown on the left is our current offering, while the one on the right is our legacy vent offering.

Additional details

  • In order to install this vent, your microwave or convection oven must be mounted to an exterior wall. There are only a couple of Alliance trailer models where this is not the case.

  • Cost:

    • Basic installation is $195 and includes the vent. ​

    • In rare instances, the original microwave/convection oven installation was done in such a way as to damage the unit. In such an instance we may need to charge additional fees if the correction requires extraordinary effort or materials.

    • If you want to convert to a different unit installed at the time of the vent installation, this will cost additional, as installations can be much more complicated depending upon what needs done. Our standard hourly rate will apply, prorated in 15 minute increments beyond the time it takes to install the vent.

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The vent we use has been chosen to provide excellent airflow for the exhaust fan, a dual layer installation to hide the 10 screws, and aesthetic appeal. Our installation process provides maximum sealing of the opening while allowing air to escape.

  • Once the required opening is cut in the trailer wall, aluminum tape is used to close off the insulating styrofoam,

  • Stick-on foam insulating tape is used between the rear of the microwave and the wall to minimize outside-air intrusion behind the microwave once re-installed.

  • Butyl tape is applied between the plastic vent and trailer exterior wall before the vent is mounted.

  • All mounting screw holes are pre-drilled to assure fiberglass exterior will not crack.

  • After installation Lexel sealant is applied around the sides and top.

 

Service note: In order to provide the best service during installation, we ask that:

  1. The cabinet above the microwave has all items removed.

  2. The stovetop is free of objects as we will be placing a protective blanket over it and setting the microwave down on it during preparation of the wall.​

  3. It also helps if there is clear space on the island or countertop where we can set the unit away from the range to enable cleaning of the sawdust, etc.

We cover surfaces with clean moving blankets, and if you have a glass cover on your stove, we use a wooden cover spanning the stove to protect it.​

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