Roof Vents

[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/

[mntlaurel45]

Originally Posted by 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

Can you please tell me where you connectd the fan wires for power?

[jmoller99]

I added a Maxx-Fan vent to my 2002 140 WB sprinter.

You have to make a 14 inch square opening in the roof of the Sprinter for a power vent. I hate making holes in roofs - once you start, you are totally committed - so I made cardboard template to check everything with. Measured the roof, marked it, measured it again, then tried the template, then drilled out 3/8 inch holes at the four corners, and made the hole with a power saber saw from inside the van (very very loud). Installed insert that will support the vent - Its got weather adhesive between the plastic insert along with 16 1/4 inch stainless steel bolts holding that on to the roof. The power roof vent dropped on (4 bolts holding that onto the plastic part bolted to the roof of the van). Its in. It took about 2 1/2 hours to put the vent in and at least 3 days of agonizing about possibly screwing up the roof. The roof is fine and I continue to make progress on the Sprinter.

[Graphite Dave]

I also bought the Maxxair. Reasons: did not need to have rain sensor, looked more substantial with two support hinges instead of one. I did have a conversation with a local RV service shop and he said all fans with plastic flanges can be a problem with the plastic flange cracking. I will make a plywood frame with the same bolt hole pattern. The plywood frame will be inside under the steel roof. Instead of using the supplied SS sheet metal screws, I will use bolts and elastic stop nuts. I thought it would also be good to laser cut some 12 ga SS plates that will sit on top of the plastic flange to help distribute the load from the bolts. That should reduce the chance of the plastic cracking. I will document the installation. First I need to complete the 1 1/2" thick insulated composite floor.

[jmoller99]

Another benefit of the MaxxAir. I have a USB Network device that normally plugs into the USB port of your PC or Mac. I put a 10 foot USB cable extension that runs up into the dome of the MaxxAir, held on with a dab of Silicon glue - the Network data rate/connection is much faster (the Sprinter is a big metal rf isolation box). I don't need to worry about it getting wet up there. The USB cable comes out where we need it.

We use Sprint for our Cell Phones and wireless network access. Any other network provider with similar hardware would work as well.

[nebep]

We have two Maxxair's on our 04 LWB conversion...

They've been there for two big trips now and I wouldn't have any other.

We get creative regularly, especially this summer with multiple nights in Utah with no "house A/C" - We open the back fan over the bed and have the front fan set to exhaust at lowest speed.

this typically draws in a nice flow of air falling on us while we sleep - next thing is to get a mister of some sort running...This would help dramatically!!

VERY pleased with our Maxxairs - one is remote the other is manual....We have the remote one in the back and the manual one up front near the slider - I think we're gonna switch 'em...We have had nights where we've chilled a little with the front fan on and need to turn it off....So, somebody has to get up to turn off the front one....Not a big deal, but, the remote one being up front would be helpful..

did I mention I like our Maxxairs?? :D

(Watching Colorado Al's super Maxxair A/C upgrade!!)

[daxxten]

Been & for some time now but my new Sprinter's going to be here soon & I've gotta get my act together!
While pricing Maxxfans I came across Model 00-070000 at http://www.adventurerv.net for $199. Has anyone done business with these folks?

[Graphite Dave]

Bought mine from americanrvcompany.com Model 00-06200K for $239.95. See (orton DIY-maxxair install) for installation description. What I have found out in our mild climate, I just leave it 1/2 open all the time. Rain sun parked or driving. Do not run the fan. I also have a hole in the floor so I get natural air flow from under the van and out the maxxair. I think the hole description is in (orton DIY - air vent) post.

[Geek]

Originally Posted by daxxten

Been & for some time now but my new Sprinter's going to be here soon & I've gotta get my act together!
While pricing Maxxfans I came across Model 00-070000 at http://www.adventurerv.net for $199. Has anyone done business with these folks?

Note that the $199 version is the old version.
They want $299 for the new version.

[daxxten]

Thanks Dave,
Ya, I'm sure the natural draft from the hole in the floor makes a HUGE difference. I like the idea a lot but I'm gonna need to let it percolate for a while.
Holes for 2 fans and an Espar D2 was an easy decision. (not sure exactly where the D2 will be yet tho).
Lots of decisions