Roof Vents

[hkpierce]

Roof Vent


Maxx Air
Roof vent
http://www.maxxair.com/products/MaxxFan.aspx

FanTastic Vent - lots of good comments located at YahooSprinterVan:

http://www.fantasticvent.com/products/products.html

[hkpierce]

Instructions for installing Fantastic Vent in a Sprinter

http://homepage.mac.com/ipolyi/Lola/...507/mod22.html

[sikwan]

I ordered my fantastic vent from here...

http://members.aol.com/fantasticvent/

This was the only place that I know that will let you order with the lower profile vent cover and a un-cut plastic trim. Many options to customize your order.

I wanted the flat vent cover vs the one shaped like a dome. I didn't know what the space was between the roof and the headliner so I ordered it uncut. You can have him cut it to your specs too.

[georgetg]

Originally Posted by sikwan

I ordered my fantastic vent from here...

http://members.aol.com/fantasticvent/

mee too the fantastic fans is just that-fantastic
Adhoen actually just has them drop shipped from the factory...

I had the lift motor for the dome break:

2 minutes on hold, first person is a tech.
he sent me out a new one the next day and included the entire mechanism, no questions asked, no charge

I was absolutely amazed that in 2006 someone answes the phone, no runaround, no charge and I'm sorry that shouldn't have happened...

Cheers
George

[Expert Marine]

Which model did you choose. Any pics of it installed?
I was thinking a solar powered one that would run all day, and keep the inside cooler. It cooks in there!
There is a place in the roof that is circular.
What do you all recommend?

[baker]

Originally Posted by sikwan

I ordered my fantastic vent from here...

http://members.aol.com/fantasticvent/

FYI - I'm looking at adding a Fan-tastic Vent and above link is expired. After a little searching found the updated site http://www.rvvent.com/

[jmsokol]

Just by casual viewing of the websites, the Maxx Fan seems like a better solution than a Fantastic Fan, at least for my Expeditor style Sprinter application. It appears that the Maxx Fans don't need to close to be rain-proof, and can be used both stationary and while moving. The Fantastic Fan requires cover closure via a rain sensor to avoid water coming in the opening and I'm not sure about leaving it open while moving. Also, the Maxx Fan looks like it "tucks down" when off to limit some clearance issues you might have with the Maxx Vent or Turbo Maxx product line.

However, I have only seen Fantastic Fans installed in Sprinters, at least where I've looked. So is the Fantastic Fan a better solution than a Maxx Fan or is the Maxx Fan just new to the game?

Thanks for any input.

JMS

[twistyroad]

The MaxxFan on an '08 144" passenger van...
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...and closed.
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But I have to admit, cutting that 14x14" hole can be pretty traumatic!
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[motobueno]

I installed the Maxxfan on our '06 SHC.Got the one with the wireless remote.I can leave the van and set the temp so when it reaches the setting the fan goes on.Dosen't cool the van but at least keeps it the same temp as out side.We are very pleased with it.I had the roof done with a Rino type material and had the roof flange on so it is completly sealed.
http://www.sprinter-source.com/forum...7&d=1210355830

[twistyroad]

I went with the LCD wall control... same functions as the wireless model, but I mounted it on the driver's B-pillar, above the shoulder harness reel... displaced the (useless) driver-side coat-hook.