Great video, Jared. One tip on removing the old sealant on the roof… use a hair dryer to warm up the old sealant. Once I figured that out, all of it peels off cleanly in about 15 minutes.
We have two MaxxFan Deluxe fans, one in the bathroom (forward on the roof) and one in the living space (aft on the roof). On travel days we set the bathroom fan to draw air in at a specific speed and the living space fan draws air out at the same fan speed. This circulates air through the coach while traveling especially on warm/hot days.
I had gotten the Maxx air Deluxe 7500k with remote, and smoke lid, for my last rv, was the best bathroom fan vent ever, 10 speed, it could be set to blow air out or take air in, and you could program it to open automatically based on the air temp in the bathroom. So on a hot day, and you weren’t going to be around, once set it will auto open n run, then close once it reached your set temp. Handy feature when rv was plugged in but your not around for a few days. And a very quiet fan on the low speeds. The remote is perfect for short people who can’t reach the fan itself to open/close, off/on. Cheers 🍻
great video. I have the Franken fan and one good thing about it is that fan blades are bi-directional as well as its motor. fan direction can be reversed by reversing polarity. this way the fan can pull air out of the RV or it can blow air in.
We’ve got two of the remote maxxair. They’re great. I will say they let in a lot of heat in the summer. We bought the reflective pads and Velcroed those to the ceiling. Later, we found the ceiling covers that have the shade built in to a reel and mounts to the ceiling. Made the fan look super posh! Love them!
I installed a Hengs where we had a vent but no fan. Stole power from a recessed light close by. Works great, it is over our Murphy bed and on low generates just enough "white noise" for sleeping.
I never heard of the Hengs either before Josh's video . As much as the sight of me up on my roof for hours peeling and sealing entertained my neighbors, I think I'll try the Hengs this time. And the last time I had a dealer install a Max Air fan, it cost $725, and they installed the roof cover before letting the sealer dry so it was also glued to the roof.
I did the Hanes fan upgrade on both of my fans and installed a maxxair vent cover to fit over my vent covers. Works great! Easy install, looks great and is reversible which is pretty awesome.
Excellent comparison. A word of caution if you're considering the MaxxFan Deluxe with the longer cover. I know of a couple cases where they were installed on vans and then it was discovered that the extra length of the fan cover extended into the area where they wanted the rack located. I think one person built his rack first but didn't have it on the van when he cut the hole for the fan. Then realized there would be an inference between the two.
Somehow I missed this one. The MaxxFan is the complete package, but I the Hengs offers a great value & super-easy install. I didn't even know about the Hengs. Thanks Jared
For your 'piece it together' solution, I present the Vortex Fan for $50, combined with an eBay PWM voltage controller with knob for about $10, and a double pole double throw On-on mini rocker switch to allow you to reverse the polarity to the motor and suck fresh air in (something you can't do with the Vortex options). Not as fancy as a Fantastic Fan or Maxx Air fan, but a fraction of the cost!
I didn't think I'd like a fan more than the fantastic fans I have but the Maxx is looking pretty good. And I just damaged both my fans recently in a little tree incident...
What do you for a living lots of travel nurses are full time RVers but you seem to know a lot about the RV world I watch a lot of your videos I just bought my first trailer RV keystone passport 268 UBH we like it and I’ve learned a lot by watching you and other full time people thanks for sharing
I actually like your Frankin Fan project, a lot of work, yes but with this one can have best of both worlds; Fantastic Fan with the metal vent lid cover 👍 👍 👍
@@mikehartman8203 just getting power to it which was easy in the bathroom as the electric line was running along side the existing vent otherwise an easy install.
Most informative real time video of vent fans I’ve seen thank you . I will be taking your advice on replacing the bath fan with the Hengs but my question is I have a roof vent at kitchen without a fan And want to add a fan. 2018 Keystone outback 324cg. I realize power will be needed and the microwave is 2’ away and I’ve already Removed the blank plywood cover over it and all the power you could ever need 120v and 12v so I think fishing some wire is a no brainer. In your opinion could I use the same type Hengs as will be in bath ? So not to have to deal with roof I already have max air covers on all 3 vents and don’t need anything automatic it can easily be reached. Thanks Brian.
We replaced our factory fan in the bathroom with a MaxxAir fan. One problem we found is the fan is so strong, when we flush the toilet it draws air from the black tank through the black tank vent ... with the associated black tank aromas.
Living in the southeast full time work camping, we have tried 3 of the 4 fans. And while we would agree with most of your assessments, the maxxair fan deluxe is where we have a different opinion. First we use the 10 speed older fan and the deluxe 10 speed fans. We have had them hard wired and with a remote. Fans are used on a daily basis in the kitchen for removing odors and the bathroom for removing shower moisture and other smells that occur in the bathroom. For solar load the older fan wins because the has to go through 2 covers. The load sensor for the automatic lid is where the problem is. The Maxxair deluxe fan (please remember full time shore hook ups, work camping) is used at least 3-4 times a day and the transmission gears give out in under a year. I have put 3 sets in. This was never the case with the older version fan. So while I very much agree they should be modular (4 screw install) the performance of the older style fan works better in the southeast. Just an opinion.
@@jimbeaver27 the above was written when we were living in our 2014 model. We got a new to us 2017 TT and we have 2 of the newer style built in cover Maxxair fans. The one in the bath had broken gears. The first week we had the 2017 I changed the fans to the older version with a cover with the remote. No problems since. To speak to grease, since the new one had a black lid the grease would melt out. I did put new grease in however that didn’t stop the root cause of too much stress on the gear set. I’m just an old guy with an opinion, but I’ll stick with the old model that works. All I have to do is clean it 👍
@@22howards well other factors could be at play, beside the plastic gears :) like the hinges need to be lubed, the area of contact around the lid can gum up - or do you think the design and quality of the gears is just bad?
Last year I did replace the standard Ventline in my brand new TT. Installed a MaxxFan Plus (very satisfied and works great) also added the FanMate cover and the cover lets some water somehow go in. So beware it activated the rain sensor a couple times since last year. So so far in my opinion the FanMate is not as good as the classic MaxxAir. On a side note on the previous TT I did install the classic standard MaxxAir cover and never had a single drop of water coming in, even in very heavy rain.
I love those splice boxes that were in the hangs install. What are they called (I’m new lol), I need to fish electric to my bedroom vent from the kitchen since it’s prepped for second a/c but not fan. Wondering if those would work to easily splice into the kitchen fan power
Amazing!! Thank you for sharing this… its nice to know there is an alternative to replacing the fan and going through the mess of removing the caulk 😵💫
We have the maxxair fan with the smoked lid and we could only find the black maxxair cover that attaches with the pins. I wasn’t sure if we were going to like the black, but because the shower also has a skylight, we like how much light the black cover blocks out. During the day it’s not as noticeable but at night it doesn’t feel like the bathroom is glowing.
At 12:56 I would replace that speed selector with a PWM speed control (Amazon sells them). Those resistors on your speed controller get very hot and could be a fire hazard, I wouldn't trust them.
Is there a video on how you built the FrancinFan? We have a European teardrop so the hole in the ceiling is much larger than any of these fans. Would love to build my own to circulate the air.
When I bought my trailer in 2012 it came with a fantastic fan exhaust only in the bedroom about 3 months after owning it I purchased 2 more one for the bathroom and living area both 3 speed in @ out I was at one of our spring rv shows and one of the vendors was selling them for 149 Canadian so I could not pass up that price there still working great after 9 years 👍
I have old fans and the guy could not replace with Max Air so he just replaced covers on outside. I need to replace the fan motors and I have a 14x14 opening. What motor do I need? Thanks! Love your video!
So with you saying we should upgrade to a covered fan in the bathroom, your recommendation would be the Maxxfan deluxe? being the cheapest overall option of a fan and cover combination?
I want to upgrade my trailers fan to a max fan deluxe. You made the install look easy. Do you think the average person can do it without a problem? Are you able to remove all the caulking with just your fingers as you showed? Thanks for the help!
can you install a bathroom vent fan if there is not currently one there? Our new rv did not come with a bathroom van.. If it's an easy process with the electrical part ? never done before so I have no idea.... any help/suggestions appreciated.
Helpful video! I’m having trouble picking which fan to buy. I put a maxx air fan on our old camper but our new camper has covers over the vents. Do I buy 2 hengs fans and keep the covers or remove the covers and do the work of removing the housing and put the maxx air fans in? I’d appreciate any feedback I get from you guys.
Great video, as always.. however.. I am not convinced I could trust that style of installation (8:30) as now you have 4 screws in a plastic trim piece holding down that fan in a very exposed area of your RV. Maybe if it was a more substantial material, it would be better piece of mind.
The factory installed Fantastic Fan on our Forest River Flagstaff Ultralight, is quiet and Effective - The design of the cover, pretty well prevents rain intrusion - So, totally happy with it… Considering adding an additional fan in the living room - Had pretty well ruled out the Max Air Fan, because of being happy with the current Fantastic Fan, and NOT liking the design Max Air vent cover we had installed when purchasing the RV - But, will now consider the Max Air that tested out the best for you… Will all depend on lowest costs, now - Fantastic Fans, are pricey…
Awesome, I love all these upgrades as we have the same rig so I know they will work!!! HAHA Just wondering is there 12V power by the rear bedroom vent, or did you have to steal it from the light? Thanks again Jared keep them coming!!!
Is the factory wiring there under the trim piece where there isn’t a factory installed fan? I’d like to put a fan over the bed where there is just a plain crank vent.
What's the consensus... Always have a roof vent cover to keep em open year round or just pay attention to the weather? Debating on getting a budget camco one to try it out. But also not sure it's truly "rain proof"
Good info. Just bought a max air 4500k for a 50sq ft monster Ascape trailer a new install. Are the max fans heavy? Like 10ths? Simple bracing should keep it from bouncing to much right? With the 10 speed motor should be fairly quite correct? One last thing, what the name of that amp meter? Thanks again
What are your thoughts of the fantastic fan? We’re you just test the other brands or were you in happy with the fantastic fan? Always enjoy your videos I am subscribed
Thanks for the comp. vid. I'm not clear on the sealant you used. You mentioned self leveling for the finish on top of screws. Did you use the same when you mounted to roof? Thanks again.
im especially impressed that maxair who specializes in rv fans have a habit of frying when getting more than 12.6 - 13.0 volts! the upside is it only see's that voltage when youre plugged in using the converter to power/charge.... lol in other words whenever youre in your RV!
I'll keep an eye out for this but we haven't had an issue with full time use of the RV since the beginning of December 2020 and we have even higher voltage because of our Lithium batteries we have run too. We have had the MaxxAir in the main living area since day one as well. I'll make sure to pin a comment on this video if we find issues.
@@AllAboutRVs from what ive read its a somewhat recent and well known issue, some users had it burn out the power supply maxxair would send them a replacement onky to happen again. im glad you havent experienced it. now maxxair is telling customers reporting this issue to simply add a 12volt regulator or buck converter to limit the voltage!
@@carbonrrpilot In regards to to the Maxxair fan not working with higher voltage wile charging, i had called the Maxxair tech guy before buying, & he said they have made changes to the newer models circuit board, now its up to 13.6 but he said they do recommend installing a voltage regulator to protect all 12v electrical equipment wile charging
@@TheMalibuHobo lol all 12volt equipment can and has handled 11-15volts easily since the beggining of time without needing any regulator.... except max air fans and considering what they cost makes their error and remedy even more laughable!
Great video, Jared. One tip on removing the old sealant on the roof… use a hair dryer to warm up the old sealant. Once I figured that out, all of it peels off cleanly in about 15 minutes.
Good tip!
i was surprised he didn’t know / do that - that said, GREAT VIDEO!
Colmen white gas softens up the sealant too
This video couldn't have come at a better time. I actually spent well over a hour yesterday trying to figure out with fan to buy. Thanks again Jared
Glad it helped
We have two MaxxFan Deluxe fans, one in the bathroom (forward on the roof) and one in the living space (aft on the roof). On travel days we set the bathroom fan to draw air in at a specific speed and the living space fan draws air out at the same fan speed. This circulates air through the coach while traveling especially on warm/hot days.
I had gotten the Maxx air Deluxe 7500k with remote, and smoke lid, for my last rv, was the best bathroom fan vent ever, 10 speed, it could be set to blow air out or take air in, and you could program it to open automatically based on the air temp in the bathroom. So on a hot day, and you weren’t going to be around, once set it will auto open n run, then close once it reached your set temp. Handy feature when rv was plugged in but your not around for a few days. And a very quiet fan on the low speeds. The remote is perfect for short people who can’t reach the fan itself to open/close, off/on. Cheers 🍻
Yes great feature with the thermostat remote, that comes in very handy.
You put a ton of work into making this video. Thank you!!
Thank you, it took awhile to put this one together.
He is Awesome!!
great video. I have the Franken fan and one good thing about it is that fan blades are bi-directional as well as its motor. fan direction can be reversed by reversing polarity. this way the fan can pull air out of the RV or it can blow air in.
We bought the Hanes and installed it, we are happy with it. We chose that one because of price!
We’ve got two of the remote maxxair. They’re great. I will say they let in a lot of heat in the summer. We bought the reflective pads and Velcroed those to the ceiling. Later, we found the ceiling covers that have the shade built in to a reel and mounts to the ceiling. Made the fan look super posh!
Love them!
What is that shade called ? Thanks.!
@EastMark06 maxxshade, also has lights on it too, about $90 on Amazon...
I installed a Hengs where we had a vent but no fan. Stole power from a recessed light close by. Works great, it is over our Murphy bed and on low generates just enough "white noise" for sleeping.
Hengs is the best bang for the buck. Especially if your RV has no current vent fan or has the tiny four inch fart fan.
-credit to Josh The RV Nerd
I never heard of the Hengs either before Josh's video . As much as the sight of me up on my roof for hours peeling and sealing entertained my neighbors, I think I'll try the Hengs this time. And the last time I had a dealer install a Max Air fan, it cost $725, and they installed the roof cover before letting the sealer dry so it was also glued to the roof.
I did the Hanes fan upgrade on both of my fans and installed a maxxair vent cover to fit over my vent covers. Works great! Easy install, looks great and is reversible which is pretty awesome.
Excellent comparison. A word of caution if you're considering the MaxxFan Deluxe with the longer cover. I know of a couple cases where they were installed on vans and then it was discovered that the extra length of the fan cover extended into the area where they wanted the rack located. I think one person built his rack first but didn't have it on the van when he cut the hole for the fan. Then realized there would be an inference between the two.
Somehow I missed this one. The MaxxFan is the complete package, but I the Hengs offers a great value & super-easy install. I didn't even know about the Hengs. Thanks Jared
Lots of great info, thank you so much for all your videos. They are often a big help!
Thanks glad they help!
You’re the man for making this video!!! Seriously, thanks!
Thanks Jared for the info, this quite interesting! Great video as usual!
For your 'piece it together' solution, I present the Vortex Fan for $50, combined with an eBay PWM voltage controller with knob for about $10, and a double pole double throw On-on mini rocker switch to allow you to reverse the polarity to the motor and suck fresh air in (something you can't do with the Vortex options). Not as fancy as a Fantastic Fan or Maxx Air fan, but a fraction of the cost!
I didn't think I'd like a fan more than the fantastic fans I have but the Maxx is looking pretty good. And I just damaged both my fans recently in a little tree incident...
What do you for a living lots of travel nurses are full time RVers but you seem to know a lot about the RV world I watch a lot of your videos I just bought my first trailer RV keystone passport 268 UBH we like it and I’ve learned a lot by watching you and other full time people thanks for sharing
I actually like your Frankin Fan project, a lot of work, yes but with this one can have best of both worlds; Fantastic Fan with the metal vent lid cover 👍 👍 👍
an excellent and most informative video. Particularly for a DIY guy like myself.
Fabulous as Always! Thank you for your videos, always the best at running through the steps and reasons. I am thankful for you
Great video. I installed the Hengs in our GD Imagine. Definitely an easy install.
I plan on putting a couple Hengs in my Imagine in the spring. Any tips on things you ran in to?
@@mikehartman8203 just getting power to it which was easy in the bathroom as the electric line was running along side the existing vent otherwise an easy install.
Is he Hengs still running well?
@@beauxtibideaux9919 Yep. I’d do it again
Great video and well-timed info for us! Thanks 😊from SC.
Most informative real time video of vent fans I’ve seen thank you .
I will be taking your advice on replacing the bath fan with the Hengs but my question is I have a roof vent at kitchen without a fan
And want to add a fan. 2018 Keystone outback 324cg. I realize power will be needed and the microwave is 2’ away and I’ve already
Removed the blank plywood cover over it and all the power you could ever need 120v and 12v so I think fishing some wire is a no brainer. In your opinion could I use the same type Hengs as will be in bath ? So not to have to deal with roof I already have max air covers on all 3 vents and don’t need anything automatic it can easily be reached. Thanks Brian.
I have 2 of the MaxAir Rain Sense fans in my 5th wheel and we really enjoy them. Haven’t considered getting a cover for them with the rain sense.
We replaced our factory fan in the bathroom with a MaxxAir fan. One problem we found is the fan is so strong, when we flush the toilet it draws air from the black tank through the black tank vent ... with the associated black tank aromas.
Oh my, that's awful, thank you for sharing. I would have made the same mistake if you didn't share. Thank You!!
Living in the southeast full time work camping, we have tried 3 of the 4 fans. And while we would agree with most of your assessments, the maxxair fan deluxe is where we have a different opinion. First we use the 10 speed older fan and the deluxe 10 speed fans. We have had them hard wired and with a remote. Fans are used on a daily basis in the kitchen for removing odors and the bathroom for removing shower moisture and other smells that occur in the bathroom. For solar load the older fan wins because the has to go through 2 covers. The load sensor for the automatic lid is where the problem is. The Maxxair deluxe fan (please remember full time shore hook ups, work camping) is used at least 3-4 times a day and the transmission gears give out in under a year. I have put 3 sets in. This was never the case with the older version fan. So while I very much agree they should be modular (4 screw install) the performance of the older style fan works better in the southeast. Just an opinion.
do you think it might have been lack of grease on the gears?
@@jimbeaver27 the above was written when we were living in our 2014 model. We got a new to us 2017 TT and we have 2 of the newer style built in cover Maxxair fans. The one in the bath had broken gears. The first week we had the 2017 I changed the fans to the older version with a cover with the remote. No problems since.
To speak to grease, since the new one had a black lid the grease would melt out. I did put new grease in however that didn’t stop the root cause of too much stress on the gear set. I’m just an old guy with an opinion, but I’ll stick with the old model that works. All I have to do is clean it 👍
@@22howards well other factors could be at play, beside the plastic gears :) like the hinges need to be lubed, the area of contact around the lid can gum up - or do you think the design and quality of the gears is just bad?
Last year I did replace the standard Ventline in my brand new TT.
Installed a MaxxFan Plus (very satisfied and works great) also added the FanMate cover and the cover lets some water somehow go in. So beware it activated the rain sensor a couple times since last year.
So so far in my opinion the FanMate is not as good as the classic MaxxAir.
On a side note on the previous TT I did install the classic standard MaxxAir cover and never had a single drop of water coming in, even in very heavy rain.
I love how my reflection brand new fan 2021 squekes it's so cool lol
I have both Fantasic Fan and the MAXX and the MAXX WINS Hands down ! ! !
I love those splice boxes that were in the hangs install. What are they called (I’m new lol), I need to fish electric to my bedroom vent from the kitchen since it’s prepped for second a/c but not fan. Wondering if those would work to easily splice into the kitchen fan power
I finally got around to replace my fantastic fan motor making nose the old one was Atwood new one is dometic one more to go .
This was awesome, thanks! I still have the crappy fans in my Imagine and have been procrastinating on an upgrade. Great timing! Have fun and be safe!
Glad I could help!
Amazing!! Thank you for sharing this… its nice to know there is an alternative to replacing the fan and going through the mess of removing the caulk 😵💫
With all of the hail we get every year now here in Alberta, I recomend always to have a cover on all vents!
VERY well thought-out & nicely presented, thank you!
We have the maxxair fan with the smoked lid and we could only find the black maxxair cover that attaches with the pins. I wasn’t sure if we were going to like the black, but because the shower also has a skylight, we like how much light the black cover blocks out. During the day it’s not as noticeable but at night it doesn’t feel like the bathroom is glowing.
Good tips.
At 12:56 I would replace that speed selector with a PWM speed control (Amazon sells them). Those resistors on your speed controller get very hot and could be a fire hazard, I wouldn't trust them.
Is there a video on how you built the FrancinFan? We have a European teardrop so the hole in the ceiling is much larger than any of these fans. Would love to build my own to circulate the air.
That maxxfan deluxe is exactly what we are looking for!
I have the hengs fan and it work really good. I like it because can take air out or in and it’s cheap
It’s so easy to install too.
Your best video yet. Great comparison.
Thanks
When I bought my trailer in 2012 it came with a fantastic fan exhaust only in the bedroom about 3 months after owning it I purchased 2 more one for the bathroom and living area both 3 speed in @ out I was at one of our spring rv shows and one of the vendors was selling them for 149 Canadian so I could not pass up that price there still working great after 9 years 👍
Fabulous
@@kathleenrutherford733 thank you
The MaxxAir has fantastic flow. I didn't expect it to be so much higher than the Hengs.
I actually like the rain on the vents as it provides a sort of white noise used to help sleep!
Always enjoy your videos!
I have old fans and the guy could not replace with Max Air so he just replaced covers on outside. I need to replace the fan motors and I have a 14x14 opening. What motor do I need? Thanks! Love your video!
How hail resistant are solar panels by the way?
That is my only concern, keeping me from installing one!
So with you saying we should upgrade to a covered fan in the bathroom, your recommendation would be the Maxxfan deluxe? being the cheapest overall option of a fan and cover combination?
I got the Deluxe Max Air Fan in the bathroom that was one of the best mod we did it move a lot of air, in or out.
Yes they make an excellent fan.
I want to upgrade my trailers fan to a max fan deluxe. You made the install look easy. Do you think the average person can do it without a problem? Are you able to remove all the caulking with just your fingers as you showed? Thanks for the help!
can you install a bathroom vent fan if there is not currently one there? Our new rv did not come with a bathroom van..
If it's an easy process with the electrical part ? never done before so I have no idea....
any help/suggestions appreciated.
Thanks for the info! Larry
Does anyone make side-exhaust vent fans for showers and stove tops? Would love to see a review on them!
Helpful video! I’m having trouble picking which fan to buy. I put a maxx air fan on our old camper but our new camper has covers over the vents. Do I buy 2 hengs fans and keep the covers or remove the covers and do the work of removing the housing and put the maxx air fans in? I’d appreciate any feedback I get from you guys.
Great video, as always.. however.. I am not convinced I could trust that style of installation (8:30) as now you have 4 screws in a plastic trim piece holding down that fan in a very exposed area of your RV. Maybe if it was a more substantial material, it would be better piece of mind.
The factory installed Fantastic Fan on our Forest River Flagstaff Ultralight, is quiet and Effective - The design of the cover, pretty well prevents rain intrusion - So, totally happy with it… Considering adding an additional fan in the living room - Had pretty well ruled out the Max Air Fan, because of being happy with the current Fantastic Fan, and NOT liking the design Max Air vent cover we had installed when purchasing the RV - But, will now consider the Max Air that tested out the best for you… Will all depend on lowest costs, now - Fantastic Fans, are pricey…
I got a Maxxair deluxe to replace the Ventline in a new TT. I wish the flange was a little thicker and it was made here.
Great information...thanks!
Great video, very informative yet flows well!
How is the hang's holding up after a year? Reviews on seem to show a lot of issue.
I might be upgrading that Maxfan is nice
Thanks Jared. I only subscribe to a few channels, so I truly value your opinion on items, hacks & installs. THANK YOU.
That is very kind, thank you.
Hi Jared, you used 2 sealants on the roof what brand are they? Tx
Love the frankenfan!
Awesome, I love all these upgrades as we have the same rig so I know they will work!!! HAHA Just wondering is there 12V power by the rear bedroom vent, or did you have to steal it from the light? Thanks again Jared keep them coming!!!
I didn't know you were an RC guy too. Why do RVs and RC go so well with eachother.
Very nice informative video. Thanks for sharing. I've been contemplating changing out my roof vents since 2 of them don't have any fans.
can you change airflow
bring it in or take air out
Do the plus and deluxe have the same noise and air movement? is the fan the same but the shroud is different?
I'm happy with my $60, 30-minute install HENGS fan.
They are quick to install. We are happy with that one as well glad we swapped out the stock one for it.
Is the factory wiring there under the trim piece where there isn’t a factory installed fan? I’d like to put a fan over the bed where there is just a plain crank vent.
Did your camper come with a vent fan in the master bedroom?
Is the a way to install a Maxxair from the inside and not have to replace the entire unit?
Are there any links to purchase this type of fan thank you
Love your channel bro. Keep it coming.
I think when I change my vents I'm going to use 4in tape to seal it up so I don't have to keep checking the caulk on the roof
Hello, what caulking did you use under the roof flange, & why did you decide to use that instead of butal tape?
Thanks you!
So when you add the Hengs fan do you just use the existing power wires from the old fan?
Great video, thanks Jared I’m a fan! 😂
You win for the pun contest.
Great video. What are those connectors you used to attach the wiring?
You can order a 14x14 radiator fan that is pretty powerful
Great information
Thanks
What's the consensus... Always have a roof vent cover to keep em open year round or just pay attention to the weather? Debating on getting a budget camco one to try it out. But also not sure it's truly "rain proof"
Appreciate the video. What did you use to reseal around the max air fan on the ceiling?
On the outside on the roof I used Alpha self leveling lap sealant because we have a TPO roof.
What kind of psycho left those razor ends on the zip ties at 5:45?
Other than that, thanks for the comparison. Definitely helped me decide.
Using a heat gun to warm up the aluminum flange will enable it to release cleanly from the caulking without a lot of work.
Order the cheapest fan you can and add a potentiometer switch with a polarity switch. Works like a champ for half the cost
Good info. Just bought a max air 4500k for a 50sq ft monster Ascape trailer a new install. Are the max fans heavy? Like 10ths? Simple bracing should keep it from bouncing to much right? With the 10 speed motor should be fairly quite correct? One last thing, what the name of that amp meter? Thanks again
What are your thoughts of the fantastic fan? We’re you just test the other brands or were you in happy with the fantastic fan? Always enjoy your videos I am subscribed
awesome video idea!!!
Maxxair covers also protect your fan covers from the hot sun and falling tree limbs and sticks.
I've had no trouble with my Max Air fan but a friend of mine had one fail a month old circuit board went out took 6 months to get a replacement
Wow that’s crazy, 6 months.
Thanks for the comp. vid. I'm not clear on the sealant you used. You mentioned self leveling for the finish on top of screws. Did you use the same when you mounted to roof? Thanks again.
Nice info, thanks!
Great information as always.
Thank you!
@@AllAboutRVs I've been trying to figure out what fan to buy, and your video just gave me my answer.
im especially impressed that maxair who specializes in rv fans have a habit of frying when getting more than 12.6 - 13.0 volts! the upside is it only see's that voltage when youre plugged in using the converter to power/charge.... lol in other words whenever youre in your RV!
I'll keep an eye out for this but we haven't had an issue with full time use of the RV since the beginning of December 2020 and we have even higher voltage because of our Lithium batteries we have run too. We have had the MaxxAir in the main living area since day one as well. I'll make sure to pin a comment on this video if we find issues.
@@AllAboutRVs from what ive read its a somewhat recent and well known issue, some users had it burn out the power supply maxxair would send them a replacement onky to happen again. im glad you havent experienced it. now maxxair is telling customers reporting this issue to simply add a 12volt regulator or buck converter to limit the voltage!
@@carbonrrpilot
In regards to to the Maxxair fan not working with higher voltage wile charging, i had called the Maxxair tech guy before buying, & he said they have made changes to the newer models circuit board, now its up to 13.6 but he said they do recommend installing a voltage regulator to protect all 12v electrical equipment wile charging
@@TheMalibuHobo lol all 12volt equipment can and has handled 11-15volts easily since the beggining of time without needing any regulator.... except max air fans and considering what they cost makes their error and remedy even more laughable!
Thanks Jared that was great video
Thank you.