Skylights & Roof Vents
A skylight floods a tiny bathroom with daylight and, if it opens, doubles as ventilation to clear steam. Any roof opening must be flashed and sealed to stay watertight. Pricing is shown per country; regions marked "being researched" are coming soon.
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Skylight & vent options
Openable Skylight / Roof Window
A skylight that opens to let light AND air in. In a bathroom this doubles as ventilation, helping clear steam and cut condensation.
Advantages
- Natural light + ventilation in one
- Cuts condensation and mould
- Makes a tiny room feel up to ~20% bigger
- Manual, electric or solar versions
Disadvantages
- Dearer than a fixed unit
- Must be flashed and sealed against leaks
- Electric/solar versions cost more
Indicative pricing
π¦πΊ Australia$1,630 β $1,885 (unit)
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Fixed Skylight
A sealed skylight that brings in daylight but does not open. Cheaper, simpler, fewer moving parts to fail or leak.
Advantages
- Most affordable skylight
- Lots of natural light
- Fewer parts to maintain or leak
Disadvantages
- No ventilation benefit
- Will not help with steam or condensation
Indicative pricing
π¦πΊ Australia$720 β $1,040 (unit)
πΊπΈ USABeing researched
π¨π¦ CanadaBeing researched
π¬π§ UKBeing researched
πͺπΊ EuropeBeing researched
Sun Tunnel
A reflective tube that funnels daylight from the roof into the room below. Great for a dark, central bathroom where a full skylight will not fit.
Advantages
- Brings light to awkward/central spots
- Compact roof footprint
- Cheaper than a full skylight
Disadvantages
- Light only β no ventilation
- Needs a clear path through the roof cavity
Indicative pricing
π¦πΊ Australia$300 β $700 (unit)
πΊπΈ USABeing researched
π¨π¦ CanadaBeing researched
π¬π§ UKBeing researched
πͺπΊ EuropeBeing researched
Caravan / RV Roof Vent Hatch
A purpose-built openable roof hatch designed for vehicles β light, weatherproof and made to handle the road. A natural fit for a tiny home on wheels.
Advantages
- Built for mobile use and road travel
- Light + ventilation
- Often includes an insect screen
- Affordable
Disadvantages
- Smaller than a house skylight
- Plainer look
- Still must be sealed correctly
Indicative pricing
π¦πΊ Australia$250 β $400 (unit)
πΊπΈ USABeing researched
π¨π¦ CanadaBeing researched
π¬π§ UKBeing researched
πͺπΊ EuropeBeing researched
Companies & suppliers by country
Pricing note: figures are indicative 2026 estimates in Australian dollars (unit only, excluding install) and vary by size and type. Regions marked "being researched" will be added soon. Every roof opening must be correctly flashed and sealed to stay watertight on the road and in rain β use an experienced installer. Last updated: June 2026.