Hi Greg, we are on our first outing with our van and we have two of these Maxxfan Deluxe models fitted. It was a very warm first night and with the fan above the bed blowing fresh air in and the fan above the kitchen on extract, both on the lowest setting, we had a great nights sleep in cool conditions. We couldn’t even hear them at lowest speed setting. I was a little worried about power consumption on the batteries but with the two fans running and the dometic fridge the volt meter had only dropped from 12.8v to 12.7v in seven hours over night.
Greg Virgoe - Hi Greg.. Have you gotten round to installing yr new fans yet..? I’ve just completed mine and came across a slight issue connecting the fan to the Roof Flange Assembly.. All resolved now thanks to some fantastic customer service from the importer.. 🚐💨
im hoping to acheive the same simple joy in my van ..i have a question for greg tho ..is it right that ill need to installa 12v converter between the sourse and the unit to control serges !!they can blow the board if they go over 12v ?what are your thoughts please ?
A great video series which I'm studying like a student. Following you, Greg, I purchased 40x40cm Maxxfans but became confused by the explanation at 14:15 in the installation video where the ridges form a seal into the butyl tape. When I examined my unit, I noticed that these ridges would not even touch the tape - they would be in the 40x40cm hole specified by the installation instructions. At that point I didn’t know whose instructions to follow. But then I realized that you fit a 40x40cm fan into a 35.5x35.5cm opening from the previous fan. So, once again my faith in your instruction was restored. Now I’m even planning of cutting a 35.5x35.5cm hole to match your method! Working on that today in fact. Another Problem: there are 4 holes to screw the fan to the “Roof Receiving Flange” - yet none of these holes lined up so that I could put the screw in there. Then I looked at my 2nd fan and found the same problem for all 4 holes there too. I also found online that others had this same problem. The solution is to adjust the little clips containing the holes upward - but note that you must be gentle and quite careful to avoid damaging the plastic (or your fingers). If you twist the flathead gently between the clip and a plastic lip just below the clip, the clip can be adjusted upward and then the holes will line up. Hope this helps others.
The fans are both the same size the only thing that is different is the size of the roof flange. I chose the larger flange to cover any existing screw holes. The reason the retaining screws don’t appear to line up at first is the rubber gasket the fan sits on. A little downward pressure on the fan pushing it into the gasket will allow the screws to be fitted. Any adjustment to the hole location may lessen the effectiveness of the seal here. They will go in with a little effort 👍🏼🤩
There was a tip someone gave in the USA when fitting the fan change out the 4 fixing screws to security ones as if you leave the van unattended with the vent open all it takes is for someone to get on the roof undo 4 screws and the whole fan lifts out. worth a thought I say.
Well, after watching these videos (binge watching). I’ve gone and bought my first van, ready to be converted. I’ve already ticked off the reversing camera video which I installed following your instructions and I am now planning my next move. Thanks for these wonderful informative videos I probably wouldn’t have embarked on this journey without them. All the best.
Hi mate, spot on video ! I guess I should have read the instructions instead of just flicking through 🤔 I’m definitely going to try mine on auto next time it’s sunny and hot, it will be awesome to see them to lift up and close on their own !! 😎 looking forward to the installation video 👍🏻
Hello Greg. Just to say a huge thanks for your videos. There really isn't a better channel out there. You've convinced me to buy this fan. Can't wait to fit. Thank you for your help
Just finished watching all of your van build videos. Outstanding craftsmanship throughout the whole build. Definitely took some pointers for how to do things when I do my next build. Cheers for all the hard work on your channel.
Greg you are costing me a fortune! These fans look great. Maybe an update of my factory installed one to this at some point. Great video as always mate.
Morning Greg, a couple of notes from installing mine, I used a bit of silicon grease on the rubber seal it helped the unit settle when fitting the four side support screws into the flange. I found the seal made the alignment slightly proud when new. The positive wire is Black and the Negative is White, I guess using those colours that made sense to someone! Rather than lots of messy sealant (Puraflex 40 from toolstation is fine for this type of installation imho) around the screws, I have decided to cap them with small strips of white plastic, it looks neater and removes risk of water ingress from all those screws! It's always made me chuckle that these things are relatively lightweight but have a billion screws to fix them through the roof, yet people will quite happily take a risk with a 20KG solar panel, stick it to potential unsound paint with cheap nast plast brackets and a tube of goo! As you know for us Unistrut rules :)
Criftins Campers thanks for those tips. W4 mastic sealing strip is the right stuff to use. The number of screws is all about an even clamp along the joint line. Water is a bugger it will find a way in through the tiny of holes. I’m reluctant to sika the screws but this flange will be the last this van sees 👍🏼😀
Yes, I know, it was a triumph Bonneville 900 street twin which you embellished with cool bits and bobs, I saw it at the Custom Bike Show in London. I owned a street twin myself at the time, it was a great bike to ride.
I'd have two, one on extract, one on intake and one at the back and one further forward. That way you get an even airflow across the ceiling where most of the warm moist air is sitting. Expensive way to go, but comfort levels guaranteed.
Interesting. Do you find that the airflow is only up at the ceiling level, and things stay a bit warm lower down with no cross-flow to keep you cooler? Just wondered how it compared to one fan on out-flow, with an open window at the other end of the van to cross air where you'll feel it, if you've tried that I'd love to know how it compares?
Michael L unfortunately I don’t have a van! But if I did I think this is the way I’d go. You could direct the airflow depending on the activity. Like on a warm night have it extract above the bed and intake from the front. Just my thoughts really.
Bad Robot Thank you. I had been thinking of having a large rooflight at the back (for maximum light) and a maxxfan at the front to move the air. But, I think you are right, and the benefit of a direct airflow pushing down above the bed on a hot night is a major benefit, more so than the extra light from a normal roof light. Appreciate your feedback.
@@michaell8835 this channel is quite an inspiration. Greg has done a great job on his van and is detail obsessed (not a bad thing in this area) It's got to be difficult for one individual to replicate all the R&D the big companies rely on.
Bad Robot Agreed, I’ve been watching Greg from the beginning, and my whole build has been inspired by him, and his fastidious approach. I’ve made my decision, two MaxxFans it is 😂👍🏻🚐
Hi Greg. I’ve never commented on any video on RUclips but I had to comment on this series I’ve watch the whole lot a few times as I plan to convert the xlwb sprinter and I think your a brilliant role model in van conversation. An absolute legend 👏😀
Jeff Hambleton these fans will be the missing link. Only thing that really didn’t work very well for us so I’m looking forward to swapping them out and having ones that work in all weathers and quiet at night.
Hi, I've got one of these with a white Lid. That Lid will not black out complet and in the morning its enough to wake me up. I'm realy happy with the MaxxAir, and its running 24/7 until last October when I'm moving in. Good choice, you will be happy with this product.
Your very thorough in your videos. I can deffinatly say when I get this fan ill know what to do! its nice you have the different lids to show us. Was going to go with white now I'm thinking a dark tint!
Hi Greg, Been watching your vids for over a year now and i'm just about to start my first conversion on a xlwb VW Crafter, after watching your previous video where you discussed these fans you convinced me that these were a much better option, I went for the smoke tint and must say it looks a great bit of kit, just got to fit it now when the rain stops, oh and by the way thanks for all the excellent videos I will be referring to them for my build, regards Brian
Good to know about MaxxFans. Chased down a Sprinter with two fans to learn about that van's ventilation. As it turns out, you have two enthusiastic followers here in Encinitas, CA.
Great bit of kit Greg I have one too. I got 25*10mm double glazing strips to fill in the voids on the roof. Also use Upol panel adhesive it's made for the car in mind. It s waterproof and permanently flexible.
Like I said before, that weir you talk about as a positive, can be a negative since it does not allow for complete sealing from the outside air. For example when storing the RV or in very cold temperatures, there is no way to close the vent if so desired.
thats true but its an issue that can easily be fixed by building some sort of insulated board and place it below the fan. I would recommend doing that with any window in sub zero conditions.
@@GregVirgoe can't fault them Greg - the smallest van I have one on is a swb Caddy - the amount of air it pulls through the grated bulkhead is bonkers.
I have two in my van. They work great. Mine are white, they do let light in, not much but enough for me to notice in the early morning when I want to sleep. So I made a cover to block, from the inside, the one over my bed. As for the remote controllers....the van is small, both remotes work with both fans. So you have to be pretty much under the one you want to control without affecting the other. I cannot control the front fan from the back when in bed. There should be a channel setting on these for this exact issue. If there is, I haven't figured it out.
I binge-watched your videos when I was planning my own van build-out. I'm well into the conversion now. Thank you. This video feels a little more ... corporate? I have the MaxxAir fan as well - finished the install a few weeks ago in fact. The remote is pretty dodgy. The user interface is baroque and the remote has no clue as to what state the fan is in so often gives misleading information. If you hit the fan power button on the remote but the fan didn't get the IR signal, the remote and fan appear to get "out of phase" with one another - the remote saying the fan is on, the fan silently demurs.
softdorothy Is there another brand fan that might be worth considering? I'm new to all this gear and all I'm seeing in these camper van conversions is the Maxxfan brand, they're not inexpensive, but the problem you describe, shouldn't be happening in a unit that costs as much as a Maxxfan. If you had to purchase another fan now, would you buy another Maxxfan, or would you search for a different brand? Thank you for anything you care to share.
@@sheri4673 My sense is that the MaxxAir fan is still the best one out there. What I describe is more of a nuisance really, not a deal breaker. I agree though they should resolve it at that price-point. You made me think though - I wonder if there could be an aftermarket for modding the MaxxAir fan to add some "smarts" to it.... Some entrepreneur should step up.
Sandy Williamson yes I did see those. It is an option to fix the rain ingress problem without swapping the fan. As you say the height of the cover may not be pleasing.
good mate..was going down that track with the fan and was deciding between this one and the one you originally installed, after the video, Ill go with the max fan due to stuff you raised which i didnt think of..thanks....
We just purchased two Maxxair fans for our van. One is installed and the other is waiting for the temperature to drop a bit for installation. I had no idea they came with a clear top option, very cool. Is it possible to purchase replacement clear tops? It would be an expense but would be nice to have more daylight. thanks for all your efforts to help educate folks on a van build.
The only problem I have with these is insulation. As in, they have basically none, as far as I can tell. Which means you have to figure out some way to insulate them from the inside if you're going to be out in winter conditions. Especially if they leak air even in the closed position, a tiny leak of -30 degree C air is going to be brutal. May not be the most common temp to live in a van but it happens.
I never plan to be in the van when it’s -30 outside, why would you love or go there lol There is an additional blind that fits internally that can offer another layer of protection. See my next video
Hi Greg, before you fit the maxxfan have a look at the led internal frame which gives you additional lighting over your bed or in our case dining area.
I purchased and imported x2 FanTastic fans too, and fit them, but now you got me sold on these lol, I will see how I get on with mine, and should I wish to upgrade, I know they are a direct fit, be interesting to see how you fitted fans are removed, its not pretty, I had to remove one of mine as it weans sitting level, I have used Hein adapters for both mine, also imported. I noticed the bay seller you linked to doesn't ship to Finland, so I guess I will either have to ask them if they would if I purchased two, failing that, I would have two pay €600 each locally which is a rip off, Finland is so expensive Greg mate.
Hey Greg, I Really wanted to say THANK YOU for your "how to ... " Videos. Because of your recommendations I bought a Maxxfan and built it into my Sprinter Conversion. I even ordered the Mastix Sealant Tape from the UK (I live in Germany) and it worked out just fine. Please keep on making these type of videos!
Brilliant as per usual Greg. I watched your van build videos in a couple of days and can honestly say it's the definitive van build series. Having watched them all and the 'things I'd change video' i wondered if you could put a link on the vids that have the things you would change. Like the original fan vid, could you add a link on it highlighting the issues or updates or would this be a pain to do?
James Kenny that is exactly what I need to do. I was worried about those that had followed my earlier video. Will pin a comment and change description to link to this video for update. Excellent suggestion 😀👍🏼
Greg: Perhaps the design has changed since I bought my MaxxFans, but mine appear to be completely sealed when closed. Also, when using the thermostat feature with the remote, the fan speed automatically varies based on the difference between the set and actual temperature; slower when the difference is small and faster the larger the difference.
Bruce Fay the break in the seal is to help with EU regulations on free airflow for Motorhomes. The US model seals completely but isn’t CE approved for use here in UK and Europe. You can buy a seal to reduce road noise if it’s a problem.
Thank you for posting such an informative video. I do wish Maxx Air offered a clear lid in the US. Since I'm not keen on a solid plastic or dark smokey lid, I guess I have to order it from the UK. That seems a bit silly, but what can one do?😏
Nice video Greg as usual. I was hoping you would cover the electrical power draw of the fan at the lowest and highest setting. That would let one factor the drain on house batteries if one were to leave it on over night, or parked unattended for known period of time on a hot day. I saw nothing mentioned on the company’s web page. Looking forward to part two.
100% = 2.66a 90% = 1.90a 80% = 1.56a 70% = 1.23a 60% = 0.95a 50% = 0.70a 40% = 0.48a 30% = 0.33a 20% = 0.21a 10% = 0.15a As with all products with remote controls even in standby the unit will draw a small amount. When switched off using the remote the draw is 10mA. If the unit is in Auto mode but also off (ie. not exceeded the set temperature) the draw is 14mA.
Greg, when you are trying to show a comparison of tint or clarity of the vent, you should fix the camera so that it does not automatically change the aperture and lighten or darken the picture... afterall it stops us from seeing the actual comparison.
Really useful information Greg have you seen the blackout pull blind option with LED lighting seriously thinking of getting one for are Crafter really enjoying your Channel keep up the good work 👍
Great video as always Greg! Good on you that Maxxair wanted to sponsor you, best decision they’ve made. :) Two questions: Can you lock the lid shut? I plan on using mine during winter camping and don’t want the motors burning up if the lid is frozen stuck. Can you open the lid and have it be a passive fan in open mode? If I don’t want to run the fan for one or other reason.
Hi Greg. I actually bumped into you last day of the edale meet. Star struck as I came out the toilets ha ha. Regarding your fans..... planning a new build, is one enough or would you encourage spending the extra and have two to get that movement and cross ventilation with the settings of 1 in 1 out. Until next time 👍🏻
UrbanARK overland yes I do remember lol A working fan near your kitchen is the best way to go then just an openable skylight over the bedroom will allow fresh air to come in. Best to have extract near where you are cooking or producing steam etc 👍🏼
Hi Greg, Thanks so much for all of the great information. Would you mind explaining the importance of having two fans. Do you need two fans? I assume if you did this would be all you would need for ventilation, (keeping moisture out) aside from some added opening windows. Also, what about putting a fan on the roof in the shower room. Cheers.
kashkoi2 it is a bit of luxury having both fans. At a minimum you need one over your kitchen for cooking. Then you can get away with a opening vent for bedroom end for make up air. You need somewhere for the air to come from or go to. So you need two openings. Having the option to run a fan very quietly on supply on very hot nights is a real bonus. 😀👍🏼
First I must say that I love your vids, they are great and I can't wait to see more of your travel shows. I'm really interested in the next video because I am planing to do the same thing to my van. I'm a little worried that there may be not enough clearance for the back of the unit to clear my solar panels. I need at least 2 inches of clearance between the bottom of the overhang and the roof of the van. If you don't mind could tell me what the clearance is once you have it installed? Thanks, keep up the great work.
Hi Greg, There seems to be a number of Maxxfan deluxe fans on the internet ranging in price, can you share were you got yours from and the cost? Love the series, we are following you and building our own
This is the best video I've seen on the max fan! I'm building a tiny house and using a max fan as a 'whole house fan' to draw cool air in then shut off. Do you know range the temperature range the fan turns on and off? Does the remote have a timer mode?
Hi Greg. Another great video. Thanks for that. What size wood did you use for the supporting frame? Did you build it to the depth of the insulation plus roof battens?
Just finished installation using your method to build up layers of butyl tape until it even out with the ridge of the roof. The hot temperature of the desert made the butyl soft like putty. I have not installed all the screws yet (wait until cooler evening), but then I realized that the screws will just compress the plastic flange against... a stack of mud. That is not structurely sound as my engineering mind just rang the alarm. Have you had any long term problem with your installation?
The W4 mastic tape stays sticky and pliable it does not go hard. But as long as you merge all the joins together to make one continuous gasket with it it will do a good job of sealing. Don’t tighten the screws down too hard as they will deform the plastic and that will crack over time. Make sure to put sika on top of the screw heads. They are my top tips 👍🏼😃
Great video Greg. Would you have the measurements of the cover at it's longest point? I would like to see how much room I'd have remaining for solar panels. Thanks.
Do you need a controller for each fan or will one work with both of them. If one controller does both, will you have difficulties setting one fan to blow and the other to extract?
The remotes will work with any unit. If you have multiple units you simply point the remote to the unit you want to change the settings on. The units can get a little confused using one remote between the two, simply because the remote won't send the same message twice. For example. if you pressed "close" for one unit, the remote will register that the unit is closed. If you then tried to click "close" for the other unit, the remote will send an "open" signal. The way to overcome this is to block the IR on the end of the remote and then press the "open" button so that the remote screen matches what the fan is currently doing (in this case, being "open"). The next time you press the "close" button, the unit will then close. Hope I'm making sense. But in short, 1 remote will operate 2 units.
Hi, only just started watching your videos as we are just about to purchase a van to do our own. I didn’t even think about needing fans but understand they are necessary. Is 1 fan do-able or would you recommend 2? We will be having a shower in the van hopefully.
Hi welcome to the channel. You can have 1 fan I would put it over the kitchen area as you need it most when cooking. Make provision in another area with windows etc for make up air to replace what is extracted. Your shower would benefit from a small extract fan too as that will produce a lot of water vapour.
So does the temperature controlling fan only come with a remote? Does buying the remote version justify the cost? And did you debate in installing a roof air conditioning unit instead?
I'm intending to put this, or something similar on the roof of a Sprinter with a super high roof, which is made from fiber glass. Any tips for installing on that? Also, I was thinking to only install one, the clear one, and to have it near the back door, but my kitchen is just where the bulkhead divide is behind the cab. I see another comment suggesting to put it above the kitchen, but I was thinking, I could just crank open the from driver/passenger windows if steam etc is a problem when cooking? I guess if I had two of these, I could put the extract on above the kitchen and the other at the back door, but I'm thinking just get one, so not sure where best to position it. Also, the super high roof is just under the 3 meter mark that is the difference between class 2 and class 3 toll prices on French motorways, so I'm wondering now, with this closed, it's 132mm tall, so I'm wondering will whatever reads the height of the van at the automated toll booths, read the van at over 3m with this on top and end up costing me a lot in tolls down the line as there's a big difference between class 2 and class 3 toll prices!
Cormac O'Sheehan I would place it over your kitchen for the times when you want to cook or boil a kettle when it’s raining outside and best to get rid of any moisture quick as possible. You could just install an opening vent at the back for make up air to bring in fresh air and keep all cooking smells local to the kitchen end. We find just an open vent at night is enough to prevent condensation. I’m not sure about automated tolls as we are 2.9m
Cormac O'Sheehan as for installation definitely use the wide mastic sealing strip on outside making sure there are no gaps and use wooden frame underneath for support and to secure screws. I would be tempted to pre drill the fibreglass where the screws go so it doesn’t crack too
@@GregVirgoe thanks a lot Greg! On thinking about the kitchen and condensation thing a little more, I almost forgot I have two side windows which open too, so there'll be a window right beside the cooking area. I'm planning to get the clear one as I have no natural light source at the back of the van. I don't think condensation will be much of an issue, I'm not a tea or coffee drinker and might look into getting a dehumidifier anyway just to be extra careful, especially if I'm drying clothes and that in the van too. Thanks for the tips on fitting it too and the idea to drill some pilot holes first! I'll need to measure the height again, but I'm afraid the fan may tip the total height over 3m :(
Hi Greg, im sold on the Maxxfan, but will be travelling mainly in Spain and am looking at AC in the form of Truma Aventa Compact. Was AC a consideration for you? Cheers.
We wanted to be off grid most of the time and AC uses a lot of electric. Typically a 1200W ac system would use a third of that in power so 400W per hour. That’s a lot to take out of your batteries. You would struggle other than being on electric hook up on a camp site.
Just a thought on security ..... what's to stop someone unscrewing the four retaining screws, removing the fan and dropping into the van (or maybe just pinching the maxxfan)?
Hi Greg Great Vids. Have not had a chance to view all the videos yet so forgive me if I have missed this. Did you consider the weight restrictions when doing your conversion and if so what weight did your conversion amount to and I take it that was within the limits for the van type. Also you say it is a long wheel base, which length is that (L3) ?. Thanks for all the vids. John Mullan
Hi Greg just to let you know you can not change a van to a campervan any more I tried and was told my van was a van with a widow when I phoned them they said it ha all changed and if it looks like a van that is what it is my van is the same as yours just a medium length but full height.. thought you should add something to your video on Changing van registration. Lance
Olatunji Thomas Yes, there is a separate blind available for it, which clips straight over. There are two versions, one has some LED lights built into it as well. They are called MaxShade if I recall correctly 👍🏻
That's cool but all the Cool kids are using the king Maxx triple deluxe fans now lol . Theirs always a better R.V part waiting to be released 5 days after you buy and install yours . How did the birth of the grandkid go? Good i hope.
Good to hear every thing went right . The best part is you can buy all those stupid and annoying toys kid love and you hated as a parent and walk away smiling saying see you tomorrow. Haha
Greg Virgoe Hi Greg thanks for your reply good luck in removing your old one although all who have watched your very good videos which have been a great help to a lot of not only self build , but also people who have got a readymade camper . You can get a spray that will make it easier for you yes with a lot of luck the chances are if you did remove it with no or little damage, I wouldn’t probably be able to afford it any way , as I’m still saving up for the ply to line the sides of the van , I will have to hope I can clean the boards on the floor that have been on it for 15 years , but I do have some Lino that I picked up from a boot fair , I have quite a bit of 2 inch insulation boards that will. Do the insulation of my build . My youngest grandchildren want to come with us , and I have worked a way how I will be making a rising bed for them , “” well it works in the shed using a roller shutter motor under the bed base with 4 pully wheels , I may do a video of it and send it , if I can work out how to , hope you don’t come into any problems removing your vent . Good luck and thanks again Greg
Greg Virgoe Hi Greg , no I did not know the sites . But I will take a look many thanks again. Hope to meet you one day when I get my van up and running.
Hi Greg, great videos and been watching a while. I'm in the process of looking for a Sprinter but it's a minefield. Can I ask roughly the mileage and cost of yours please, before you converted it?
hugh calder as it’s infra red it’s directional line of sight so we use one remote and control both fans separately and keep the other remote as a spare.
hey greg, just wanted some advice from you please. Instead of roof fans what are your thoughts on side mounted fans ( size would be smaller than roof ones). Cheers
Hi Greg, we are on our first outing with our van and we have two of these Maxxfan Deluxe models fitted. It was a very warm first night and with the fan above the bed blowing fresh air in and the fan above the kitchen on extract, both on the lowest setting, we had a great nights sleep in cool conditions. We couldn’t even hear them at lowest speed setting. I was a little worried about power consumption on the batteries but with the two fans running and the dometic fridge the volt meter had only dropped from 12.8v to 12.7v in seven hours over night.
Davie McLachlan that’s so good to hear you say that. Exactly how we would like to use them when it’s really hot at night. Thank you 😊
Greg Virgoe - Hi Greg.. Have you gotten round to installing yr new fans yet..? I’ve just completed mine and came across a slight issue connecting the fan to the Roof Flange Assembly.. All resolved now thanks to some fantastic customer service from the importer.. 🚐💨
im hoping to acheive the same simple joy in my van ..i have a question for greg tho ..is it right that ill need to installa 12v converter between the sourse and the unit to control serges !!they can blow the board if they go over 12v ?what are your thoughts please ?
I don't have a van but you made me want to go out and buy one of these lol
Linda Henderson that’s high praise indeed, thank you
A great video series which I'm studying like a student. Following you, Greg, I purchased 40x40cm Maxxfans but became confused by the explanation at 14:15 in the installation video where the ridges form a seal into the butyl tape. When I examined my unit, I noticed that these ridges would not even touch the tape - they would be in the 40x40cm hole specified by the installation instructions. At that point I didn’t know whose instructions to follow.
But then I realized that you fit a 40x40cm fan into a 35.5x35.5cm opening from the previous fan. So, once again my faith in your instruction was restored. Now I’m even planning of cutting a 35.5x35.5cm hole to match your method! Working on that today in fact.
Another Problem: there are 4 holes to screw the fan to the “Roof Receiving Flange” - yet none of these holes lined up so that I could put the screw in there. Then I looked at my 2nd fan and found the same problem for all 4 holes there too. I also found online that others had this same problem.
The solution is to adjust the little clips containing the holes upward - but note that you must be gentle and quite careful to avoid damaging the plastic (or your fingers). If you twist the flathead gently between the clip and a plastic lip just below the clip, the clip can be adjusted upward and then the holes will line up. Hope this helps others.
The fans are both the same size the only thing that is different is the size of the roof flange. I chose the larger flange to cover any existing screw holes.
The reason the retaining screws don’t appear to line up at first is the rubber gasket the fan sits on.
A little downward pressure on the fan pushing it into the gasket will allow the screws to be fitted.
Any adjustment to the hole location may lessen the effectiveness of the seal here.
They will go in with a little effort
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There was a tip someone gave in the USA when fitting the fan change out the 4 fixing screws to security ones as if you leave the van unattended with the vent open all it takes is for someone to get on the roof undo 4 screws and the whole fan lifts out. worth a thought I say.
Blimey, that's a really valid point, thank you!!! I'll be getting some tamper-proof for mine!
@@michaell8835 I remember someone mention it on a youtube video I watched a few years back for the sake of a few quid its worth doing.
GAZO D Yep, agree, thank you.
I’m about to embark on a camper build. Great info
Hope the videos will help you
@@GregVirgoe They are. Thanks
Great explanation Greg! I'm planning on Installing 2 of these! Thank you!
Well, after watching these videos (binge watching). I’ve gone and bought my first van, ready to be converted. I’ve already ticked off the reversing camera video which I installed following your instructions and I am now planning my next move. Thanks for these wonderful informative videos I probably wouldn’t have embarked on this journey without them. All the best.
Hi mate, spot on video ! I guess I should have read the instructions instead of just flicking through 🤔 I’m definitely going to try mine on auto next time it’s sunny and hot, it will be awesome to see them to lift up and close on their own !! 😎 looking forward to the installation video 👍🏻
Greg, Jess & Becca I missed saying that it speeds up as the temperature difference increases and slows down when close to the set point.
That’s something else I didn’t know !
Hello Greg. Just to say a huge thanks for your videos. There really isn't a better channel out there. You've convinced me to buy this fan. Can't wait to fit. Thank you for your help
Liam Wright you won’t regret it they are brilliant.
Just finished watching all of your van build videos. Outstanding craftsmanship throughout the whole build. Definitely took some pointers for how to do things when I do my next build. Cheers for all the hard work on your channel.
MLB Print really pleased it was useful to you and thank you for such great feedback
Such a great fan, can’t wait to see what they look like in your van next week 👍🏼
Gadget John on tour give us a chance, only filmed this Saturday 🤣 lol
Good to see you again my friend, your teaching is always appreciated. Hope you are enjoying your new van life.
Terrye Abbott we are both loving our van life thank you
Thanks for sharing. Just ordered a white one to match my white Berlingo. Being so small I should get enough light from the rear windows!🙂
Good choice 👍🏼😁
Thanks Greg I'm sold. The next vent I fit will be a MaxxFan.
Having that US/Euro adapter plate is very is clever too.
Mark Velo if you need to upgrade the options are there with no cutting further holes
Greg you are costing me a fortune! These fans look great. Maybe an update of my factory installed one to this at some point. Great video as always mate.
Eddie Eagles sorry Ed 😊 you can take a look at one of the meet ups. 👍🏼
Morning Greg, a couple of notes from installing mine,
I used a bit of silicon grease on the rubber seal it helped the unit settle when fitting the four side support screws into the flange.
I found the seal made the alignment slightly proud when new.
The positive wire is Black and the Negative is White, I guess using those colours that made sense to someone!
Rather than lots of messy sealant (Puraflex 40 from toolstation is fine for this type of installation imho) around the screws, I have decided to cap them with small strips of white plastic, it looks neater and removes risk of water ingress from all those screws!
It's always made me chuckle that these things are relatively lightweight but have a billion screws to fix them through the roof, yet people will quite happily take a risk with a 20KG solar panel, stick it to potential unsound paint with cheap nast plast brackets and a tube of goo!
As you know for us Unistrut rules :)
Criftins Campers thanks for those tips. W4 mastic sealing strip is the right stuff to use.
The number of screws is all about an even clamp along the joint line. Water is a bugger it will find a way in through the tiny of holes.
I’m reluctant to sika the screws but this flange will be the last this van sees 👍🏼😀
Hi greg nice Chanel.and the t shirt you have on we built the bike on the front 👍👍 keep up the good work 👌👌👌
Yes, I know, it was a triumph Bonneville 900 street twin which you embellished with cool bits and bobs, I saw it at the Custom Bike Show in London. I owned a street twin myself at the time, it was a great bike to ride.
Greg Virgoe definitely great bikes Greg 👍 just building a sprinter 4x4 so will probably see you on the road sometime mate 👌👌👍
I'd have two, one on extract, one on intake and one at the back and one further forward. That way you get an even airflow across the ceiling where most of the warm moist air is sitting. Expensive way to go, but comfort levels guaranteed.
Interesting. Do you find that the airflow is only up at the ceiling level, and things stay a bit warm lower down with no cross-flow to keep you cooler? Just wondered how it compared to one fan on out-flow, with an open window at the other end of the van to cross air where you'll feel it, if you've tried that I'd love to know how it compares?
Michael L unfortunately I don’t have a van! But if I did I think this is the way I’d go. You could direct the airflow depending on the activity. Like on a warm night have it extract above the bed and intake from the front. Just my thoughts really.
Bad Robot Thank you. I had been thinking of having a large rooflight at the back (for maximum light) and a maxxfan at the front to move the air.
But, I think you are right, and the benefit of a direct airflow pushing down above the bed on a hot night is a major benefit, more so than the extra light from a normal roof light. Appreciate your feedback.
@@michaell8835 this channel is quite an inspiration. Greg has done a great job on his van and is detail obsessed (not a bad thing in this area) It's got to be difficult for one individual to replicate all the R&D the big companies rely on.
Bad Robot Agreed, I’ve been watching Greg from the beginning, and my whole build has been inspired by him, and his fastidious approach. I’ve made my decision, two MaxxFans it is 😂👍🏻🚐
Hi Greg. I’ve never commented on any video on RUclips but I had to comment on this series I’ve watch the whole lot a few times as I plan to convert the xlwb sprinter and I think your a brilliant role model in van conversation. An absolute legend 👏😀
Such great detail. As usual, you've thought of everything.
Happy you're going on a longer trip and that all the little annoyances will be gone.
Jeff Hambleton these fans will be the missing link. Only thing that really didn’t work very well for us so I’m looking forward to swapping them out and having ones that work in all weathers and quiet at night.
Hi, I've got one of these with a white Lid. That Lid will not black out complet and in the morning its enough to wake me up. I'm realy happy with the MaxxAir, and its running 24/7 until last October when I'm moving in. Good choice, you will be happy with this product.
(The real first) lol. Yay sunday morning quality viewing :)
Damaged Goodz it was a close run thing but it looks like you got it 😀
Yeah, Kat was 12 seconds late. She's slippin... lol
Thanks Greg, you have convinced me that these are worth getting.
JohnlynHD I’m sure you will be pleased they are the best solution
Your very thorough in your videos. I can deffinatly say when I get this fan ill know what to do! its nice you have the different lids to show us. Was going to go with white now I'm thinking a dark tint!
josh knight the two smoke lids do look good. We like the clear one as it let’s loads of natural light into our van 😀
Hi Greg, Been watching your vids for over a year now and i'm just about to start my first conversion on a xlwb VW Crafter, after watching your previous video where you discussed these fans you convinced me that these were a much better option, I went for the smoke tint and must say it looks a great bit of kit, just got to fit it now when the rain stops, oh and by the way thanks for all the excellent videos I will be referring to them for my build, regards Brian
thatdamnmackem it’s a pleasure Brian and you made the right choice. We are so happy to fit these. Will be a breath of fresh air 😀
Another exceptionally good video Greg, many thanks, so looking forward to the next one.
T5 Jet thank you for watching
Good to know about MaxxFans. Chased down a Sprinter with two fans to learn about that van's ventilation. As it turns out, you have two enthusiastic followers here in Encinitas, CA.
Hi Greg, Very professional and detailed video. I'm sure you'll find the benefits of the new fan's. Look forward to seeing the fitting. ATB Glen 👍
GKUK Dash Cam VW Cali thank you just need a sunny weekend that I’m not busy
Great fans, fitted loads of these. A fraction of the cost of roof mounted air con units.
Great bit of kit Greg I have one too. I got 25*10mm double glazing strips to fill in the voids on the roof.
Also use Upol panel adhesive it's made for the car in mind. It s waterproof and permanently flexible.
Super cool very helpful I was leaning towards this was an you made my decision easier
Vanessa My Life My Journey you won’t be disappointed with this fan I am sure.
Always very informative as always, thank you Greg, this is the first thing to tackle on my Transit van build
Like I said before, that weir you talk about as a positive, can be a negative since it does not allow for complete sealing from the outside air. For example when storing the RV or in very cold temperatures, there is no way to close the vent if so desired.
thats true but its an issue that can easily be fixed by building some sort of insulated board and place it below the fan. I would recommend doing that with any window in sub zero conditions.
Great vid. I am planning to install 2 of those also so this is welcome stuff. Thanks Greg.
LordOneHoop great minds think alike 👍🏼😀
these look like the dogs. Greg cant wait to see you install them mate.
all the best
Thank you David
Love the maxx fans use them on all of our dog vans
John Bilcliffe I’m really impressed with how well they work.
@@GregVirgoe can't fault them Greg - the smallest van I have one on is a swb Caddy - the amount of air it pulls through the grated bulkhead is bonkers.
I have two in my van. They work great. Mine are white, they do let light in, not much but enough for me to notice in the early morning when I want to sleep. So I made a cover to block, from the inside, the one over my bed. As for the remote controllers....the van is small, both remotes work with both fans. So you have to be pretty much under the one you want to control without affecting the other. I cannot control the front fan from the back when in bed. There should be a channel setting on these for this exact issue. If there is, I haven't figured it out.
They are fantastic fan 🤣😉💜. Have a great day.
I bought the Max air fan after speaking to you about the performance of yr fantastic fans mate..
it’s ready to instal, after yr next video 😉🚐💨❤️
Ian Snowdon you did the right thing. These are the best mate. 👍🏼😀
I have 2 maaxfans, love em!!!
Cheers Greg great series, you're a natural teacher!
I binge-watched your videos when I was planning my own van build-out. I'm well into the conversion now. Thank you.
This video feels a little more ... corporate? I have the MaxxAir fan as well - finished the install a few weeks ago in fact. The remote is pretty dodgy. The user interface is baroque and the remote has no clue as to what state the fan is in so often gives misleading information. If you hit the fan power button on the remote but the fan didn't get the IR signal, the remote and fan appear to get "out of phase" with one another - the remote saying the fan is on, the fan silently demurs.
Agree
softdorothy Is there another brand fan that might be worth considering? I'm new to all this gear and all I'm seeing in these camper van conversions is the Maxxfan brand, they're not inexpensive, but the problem you describe, shouldn't be happening in a unit that costs as much as a Maxxfan.
If you had to purchase another fan now, would you buy another Maxxfan, or would you search for a different brand? Thank you for anything you care to share.
@@sheri4673 My sense is that the MaxxAir fan is still the best one out there. What I describe is more of a nuisance really, not a deal breaker. I agree though they should resolve it at that price-point.
You made me think though - I wonder if there could be an aftermarket for modding the MaxxAir fan to add some "smarts" to it.... Some entrepreneur should step up.
Great informative upload Greg. This has made my mind up with what roof fan to purchase 👍
Kevin James now we have lived with them for a few months I can confirm they are amazing. You will not be disappointed. So quiet and top quality. 👍🏼
brilliant video Greg I'm sold I want one 👍🤓
Thank Mel, nice to hear from you. I'm eagerly awaiting all those sprinter build videos you're going to be putting out, we must meet up some time :D
Must feel good to be back at your Church on a Sunday :)
Karl Bartelt I have missed the shop. Would be great to get back into some projects in there. Plenty of irons in the fire for future I think 💭
Karl Bartelt filmed on Saturday so not to upset the workshop gods 😇
Just an FYI, Fantastic fans makes a cover that allows you to have them open in the rain. The cover goes right over your existing fantastic fan
We ended up installing Maxxair covers on both of our roof fans. Perhaps not as elegant as the Maxfan however much simpler fix.
Sandy Williamson yes I did see those. It is an option to fix the rain ingress problem without swapping the fan.
As you say the height of the cover may not be pleasing.
good mate..was going down that track with the fan and was deciding between this one and the one you originally installed, after the video, Ill go with the max fan due to stuff you raised which i didnt think of..thanks....
We just purchased two Maxxair fans for our van. One is installed and the other is waiting for the temperature to drop a bit for installation. I had no idea they came with a clear top option, very cool. Is it possible to purchase replacement clear tops? It would be an expense but would be nice to have more daylight. thanks for all your efforts to help educate folks on a van build.
Timothy Ingram I’m sure you can get a replacement lid.
Contact the company in the description, Leisure Vehicle Services. They have replacement lids in stock.
@@stephjuk2k thank you
Hey Greg, nice one. Our banana van now has 2 fitted 😊Cheers
The only problem I have with these is insulation. As in, they have basically none, as far as I can tell. Which means you have to figure out some way to insulate them from the inside if you're going to be out in winter conditions. Especially if they leak air even in the closed position, a tiny leak of -30 degree C air is going to be brutal. May not be the most common temp to live in a van but it happens.
I never plan to be in the van when it’s -30 outside, why would you love or go there lol
There is an additional blind that fits internally that can offer another layer of protection. See my next video
Hi Greg, before you fit the maxxfan have a look at the led internal frame which gives you additional lighting over your bed or in our case dining area.
I purchased and imported x2 FanTastic fans too, and fit them, but now you got me sold on these lol, I will see how I get on with mine, and should I wish to upgrade, I know they are a direct fit, be interesting to see how you fitted fans are removed, its not pretty, I had to remove one of mine as it weans sitting level, I have used Hein adapters for both mine, also imported.
I noticed the bay seller you linked to doesn't ship to Finland, so I guess I will either have to ask them if they would if I purchased two, failing that, I would have two pay €600 each locally which is a rip off, Finland is so expensive Greg mate.
Michael Aldridge contact leisure vehicle services in the description I’m sure they can help you find a supplier. 😀
you will love it!!!!! i installed one right away! awesome!
Hey Greg,
I Really wanted to say THANK YOU for your "how to ... " Videos. Because of your recommendations I bought a Maxxfan and built it into my Sprinter Conversion. I even ordered the Mastix Sealant Tape from the UK (I live in Germany) and it worked out just fine.
Please keep on making these type of videos!
Great video Greg 👍 Very informative 😊 They look a great bit of kit 😊
Great detailed review Greg
Brilliant as per usual Greg.
I watched your van build videos in a couple of days and can honestly say it's the definitive van build series.
Having watched them all and the 'things I'd change video' i wondered if you could put a link on the vids that have the things you would change. Like the original fan vid, could you add a link on it highlighting the issues or updates or would this be a pain to do?
James Kenny that is exactly what I need to do. I was worried about those that had followed my earlier video.
Will pin a comment and change description to link to this video for update. Excellent suggestion 😀👍🏼
Greg: Perhaps the design has changed since I bought my MaxxFans, but mine appear to be completely sealed when closed. Also, when using the thermostat feature with the remote, the fan speed automatically varies based on the difference between the set and actual temperature; slower when the difference is small and faster the larger the difference.
Bruce Fay the break in the seal is to help with EU regulations on free airflow for Motorhomes. The US model seals completely but isn’t CE approved for use here in UK and Europe. You can buy a seal to reduce road noise if it’s a problem.
I’m in the US, so that accounts for the difference in the units. Thanks for the explanation.
nice upgrade .. however I judge all unboxing videos against AvE's
I watch Ave too, he's very funny. So how did I do??
Nice one Greg if I had the room I would fit two of them too 👍 see you and Lou very sooooooon
Best regards Louie and his two poo pickers 👍❤️😀🐾🍺🍟
One Man and His Whippet are you guys going to the meet up this weekend? 😉
Greg Virgoe no cant make this weekend but see you at the Boondockers 👍
Thank you for posting such an informative video. I do wish Maxx Air offered a clear lid in the US. Since I'm not keen on a solid plastic or dark smokey lid, I guess I have to order it from the UK. That seems a bit silly, but what can one do?😏
Fierce Facts the link you need is in the video description 😊
@@GregVirgoe Yes. Thank you.
A little bit like an infomercial, but still good if you are considering buying a maxxfan.
Nice video Greg as usual. I was hoping you would cover the electrical power draw of the fan at the lowest and highest setting. That would let one factor the drain on house batteries if one were to leave it on over night, or parked unattended for known period of time on a hot day. I saw nothing mentioned on the company’s web page. Looking forward to part two.
100% = 2.66a
90% = 1.90a
80% = 1.56a
70% = 1.23a
60% = 0.95a
50% = 0.70a
40% = 0.48a
30% = 0.33a
20% = 0.21a
10% = 0.15a
As with all products with remote controls even in standby the unit will draw a small amount. When switched off using the remote the draw is 10mA. If the unit is in Auto mode but also off (ie. not exceeded the set temperature) the draw is 14mA.
Very nice response thank you.
Greg, when you are trying to show a comparison of tint or clarity of the vent, you should fix the camera so that it does not automatically change the aperture and lighten or darken the picture... afterall it stops us from seeing the actual comparison.
Really useful information Greg have you seen the blackout pull blind option with LED lighting seriously thinking of getting one for are Crafter really enjoying your Channel keep up the good work 👍
I have a Maxxshade to demo in the installation video :D
Greg Virgoe FairPlay looking forward to seeing it 👍
Great video as always Greg! Good on you that Maxxair wanted to sponsor you, best decision they’ve made. :)
Two questions:
Can you lock the lid shut? I plan on using mine during winter camping and don’t want the motors burning up if the lid is frozen stuck.
Can you open the lid and have it be a passive fan in open mode? If I don’t want to run the fan for one or other reason.
Hi Greg. I actually bumped into you last day of the edale meet. Star struck as I came out the toilets ha ha.
Regarding your fans..... planning a new build, is one enough or would you encourage spending the extra and have two to get that movement and cross ventilation with the settings of 1 in 1 out. Until next time 👍🏻
UrbanARK overland yes I do remember lol
A working fan near your kitchen is the best way to go then just an openable skylight over the bedroom will allow fresh air to come in. Best to have extract near where you are cooking or producing steam etc 👍🏼
Thanks mate. Sorry to hear you have to re-do yours. 👍🏻
Hi Greg, Thanks so much for all of the great information. Would you mind explaining the importance of having two fans. Do you need two fans? I assume if you did this would be all you would need for ventilation, (keeping moisture out) aside from some added opening windows. Also, what about putting a fan on the roof in the shower room. Cheers.
kashkoi2 it is a bit of luxury having both fans. At a minimum you need one over your kitchen for cooking.
Then you can get away with a opening vent for bedroom end for make up air. You need somewhere for the air to come from or go to. So you need two openings. Having the option to run a fan very quietly on supply on very hot nights is a real bonus. 😀👍🏼
A1 Greg 👍
First I must say that I love your vids, they are great and I can't wait to see more of your travel shows. I'm really interested in the next video because I am planing to do the same thing to my van. I'm a little worried that there may be not enough clearance for the back of the unit to clear my solar panels. I need at least 2 inches of clearance between the bottom of the overhang and the roof of the van. If you don't mind could tell me what the clearance is once you have it installed? Thanks, keep up the great work.
Hi Greg, There seems to be a number of Maxxfan deluxe fans on the internet ranging in price, can you share were you got yours from and the cost?
Love the series, we are following you and building our own
Nice video....😁😁
I've just posted away a mini heki style to someone after a change of heart before I buy one of these.
This is the best video I've seen on the max fan!
I'm building a tiny house and using a max fan as a 'whole house fan' to draw cool air in then shut off. Do you know range the temperature range the fan turns on and off? Does the remote have a timer mode?
The temperature range on the remote is -2 to 37c. There isn't a timer mode.
Hi Greg. Another great video. Thanks for that. What size wood did you use for the supporting frame? Did you build it to the depth of the insulation plus roof battens?
Just finished installation using your method to build up layers of butyl tape until it even out with the ridge of the roof. The hot temperature of the desert made the butyl soft like putty. I have not installed all the screws yet (wait until cooler evening), but then I realized that the screws will just compress the plastic flange against... a stack of mud. That is not structurely sound as my engineering mind just rang the alarm. Have you had any long term problem with your installation?
The W4 mastic tape stays sticky and pliable it does not go hard. But as long as you merge all the joins together to make one continuous gasket with it it will do a good job of sealing. Don’t tighten the screws down too hard as they will deform the plastic and that will crack over time. Make sure to put sika on top of the screw heads. They are my top tips 👍🏼😃
Great video Greg. Would you have the measurements of the cover at it's longest point? I would like to see how much room I'd have remaining for solar panels. Thanks.
I do love you
Do you need a controller for each fan or will one work with both of them. If one controller does both, will you have difficulties setting one fan to blow and the other to extract?
Tony Sutton I would imagine the infra red needs line of sight so can see there being any problems. Watch this space. 😊
The remotes will work with any unit. If you have multiple units you simply point the remote to the unit you want to change the settings on. The units can get a little confused using one remote between the two, simply because the remote won't send the same message twice. For example. if you pressed "close" for one unit, the remote will register that the unit is closed. If you then tried to click "close" for the other unit, the remote will send an "open" signal. The way to overcome this is to block the IR on the end of the remote and then press the "open" button so that the remote screen matches what the fan is currently doing (in this case, being "open"). The next time you press the "close" button, the unit will then close. Hope I'm making sense. But in short, 1 remote will operate 2 units.
@@stephjuk2k I think that I've got it. And it means that you've got a spare for when you lose a remote.
Hi, only just started watching your videos as we are just about to purchase a van to do our own. I didn’t even think about needing fans but understand they are necessary. Is 1 fan do-able or would you recommend 2? We will be having a shower in the van hopefully.
Hi welcome to the channel. You can have 1 fan I would put it over the kitchen area as you need it most when cooking. Make provision in another area with windows etc for make up air to replace what is extracted. Your shower would benefit from a small extract fan too as that will produce a lot of water vapour.
hi Greg, what issues did you have with the fantastic fan? i have just ordered mine but i haven't installed it yet. awesome content btw!
all good i just finished the video haha
Jono Kruger it was the rain sensor could not open the fan even when it was just cloudy and was noisy too.
The maxxfan are so much better 👍🏼😃
So does the temperature controlling fan only come with a remote? Does buying the remote version justify the cost? And did you debate in installing a roof air conditioning unit instead?
Greg im a fan!! But all these points about this fan are on the previous video!? Just felt like an advert to me this time 🥺
g-dawg TT1992 most unboxing videos are like that.
I don’t normally do them
What is it measures of the fan in American in inches ? My have a blessing ever day!
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I'm intending to put this, or something similar on the roof of a Sprinter with a super high roof, which is made from fiber glass. Any tips for installing on that? Also, I was thinking to only install one, the clear one, and to have it near the back door, but my kitchen is just where the bulkhead divide is behind the cab. I see another comment suggesting to put it above the kitchen, but I was thinking, I could just crank open the from driver/passenger windows if steam etc is a problem when cooking? I guess if I had two of these, I could put the extract on above the kitchen and the other at the back door, but I'm thinking just get one, so not sure where best to position it.
Also, the super high roof is just under the 3 meter mark that is the difference between class 2 and class 3 toll prices on French motorways, so I'm wondering now, with this closed, it's 132mm tall, so I'm wondering will whatever reads the height of the van at the automated toll booths, read the van at over 3m with this on top and end up costing me a lot in tolls down the line as there's a big difference between class 2 and class 3 toll prices!
Cormac O'Sheehan I would place it over your kitchen for the times when you want to cook or boil a kettle when it’s raining outside and best to get rid of any moisture quick as possible. You could just install an opening vent at the back for make up air to bring in fresh air and keep all cooking smells local to the kitchen end. We find just an open vent at night is enough to prevent condensation. I’m not sure about automated tolls as we are 2.9m
Cormac O'Sheehan as for installation definitely use the wide mastic sealing strip on outside making sure there are no gaps and use wooden frame underneath for support and to secure screws.
I would be tempted to pre drill the fibreglass where the screws go so it doesn’t crack too
@@GregVirgoe thanks a lot Greg! On thinking about the kitchen and condensation thing a little more, I almost forgot I have two side windows which open too, so there'll be a window right beside the cooking area. I'm planning to get the clear one as I have no natural light source at the back of the van. I don't think condensation will be much of an issue, I'm not a tea or coffee drinker and might look into getting a dehumidifier anyway just to be extra careful, especially if I'm drying clothes and that in the van too.
Thanks for the tips on fitting it too and the idea to drill some pilot holes first!
I'll need to measure the height again, but I'm afraid the fan may tip the total height over 3m :(
Hi Greg, im sold on the Maxxfan, but will be travelling mainly in Spain and am looking at AC in the form of Truma Aventa Compact. Was AC a consideration for you? Cheers.
We wanted to be off grid most of the time and AC uses a lot of electric. Typically a 1200W ac system would use a third of that in power so 400W per hour. That’s a lot to take out of your batteries. You would struggle other than being on electric hook up on a camp site.
Just a thought on security ..... what's to stop someone unscrewing the four retaining screws, removing the fan and dropping into the van (or maybe just pinching the maxxfan)?
Hi Greg Great Vids. Have not had a chance to view all the videos yet so forgive me if I have missed this. Did you consider the weight restrictions when doing your conversion and if so what weight did your conversion amount to and I take it that was within the limits for the van type. Also you say it is a long wheel base, which length is that (L3) ?.
Thanks for all the vids. John Mullan
Hi Greg just to let you know you can not change a van to a campervan any more I tried and was told my van was a van with a widow when I phoned them they said it ha all changed and if it looks like a van that is what it is my van is the same as yours just a medium length but full height.. thought you should add something to your video on Changing van registration. Lance
Thanks Greg, can you 'black out' this fan, when you do not always want daylight?
Olatunji Thomas Yes, there is a separate blind available for it, which clips straight over. There are two versions, one has some LED lights built into it as well. They are called MaxShade if I recall correctly 👍🏻
@@michaell8835 yeh thats right
I have a Maxxshade to demo in my installation video so stay tuned.
That's cool but all the Cool kids are using the king Maxx triple deluxe fans now lol . Theirs always a better R.V part waiting to be released 5 days after you buy and install yours . How did the birth of the grandkid go? Good i hope.
Ah mate, he's awesome, such a handsome chap, chip off the old block :D lol
Good to hear every thing went right . The best part is you can buy all those stupid and annoying toys kid love and you hated as a parent and walk away smiling saying see you tomorrow. Haha
@@jimbotheassclown lol yeah drum kit or trumpet :D
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You look very happy Greg , is it the same diameter of the other fan , and what are you doing with the old one .
Thomas whitelock I’ve had a few people ask for the old ones but that really depends if the come off clean and no damage
Greg Virgoe Hi Greg thanks for your reply good luck in removing your old one although all who have watched your very good videos which have been a great help to a lot of not only self build , but also people who have got a readymade camper . You can get a spray that will make it easier for you yes with a lot of luck the chances are if you did remove it with no or little damage, I wouldn’t probably be able to afford it any way , as I’m still saving up for the ply to line the sides of the van , I will have to hope I can clean the boards on the floor that have been on it for 15 years , but I do have some Lino that I picked up from a boot fair , I have quite a bit of 2 inch insulation boards that will. Do the insulation of my build . My youngest grandchildren want to come with us , and I have worked a way how I will be making a rising bed for them , “” well it works in the shed using a roller shutter motor under the bed base with 4 pully wheels , I may do a video of it and send it , if I can work out how to , hope you don’t come into any problems removing your vent . Good luck and thanks again Greg
Thomas whitelock have you looked at freecycle and marketplace for other bargains.
Greg Virgoe Hi Greg , no I did not know the sites . But I will take a look many thanks again. Hope to meet you one day when I get my van up and running.
I'm in Sarasota , FL it would be nice to know the best location to put the mass fan in a 2011e350 econoline xlt . If so thank you .
Locating it near to wear you do your cooking is a great place as that generates the most moisture in a van.
My my David said. It's cheeper to just open a window of door. 😂😃😂😃😂😃
Hi Greg, great videos and been watching a while. I'm in the process of looking for a Sprinter but it's a minefield. Can I ask roughly the mileage and cost of yours please, before you converted it?
Jason Grant it was 58 plate and 10 years old. 112k miles and we paid £6.6k for it.
@@GregVirgoe Thanks for the reply Greg, appreciated.
if you have two fans (like I am planning too) Can you split the remotes? or is use remote on one and manual adjust on the other..
hugh calder as it’s infra red it’s directional line of sight so we use one remote and control both fans separately and keep the other remote as a spare.
@@GregVirgoe many thanks greg
Hi Greg do you recommend air com on Mercedes sprinter Camper van self build ?
Hi Greg are you going to be installing the maxxshade?
I have got a Maxxshade and will demo that during our installation video
@@GregVirgoe Looking forward to it! Have you got the one with lights?
hey greg, just wanted some advice from you please. Instead of roof fans what are your thoughts on side mounted fans ( size would be smaller than roof ones). Cheers