Wow, thanks so much for the kind words! I really appreciate you stopping by & taking the time to let us know. We put so much time into theses projects and videos it's nice to hear that it helps or gives people a new way of looking at the particular project. Thanks again and hope everything is well over there on the other side of the pond!
Hey Tim! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this and we are super humbled that you would think that about our solution! Thank you for the support and we are so happy to hear the video helped address your concerns and can’t wait to hear how the install goes!
This is the cleanest and most thorough MaxxFan install I've seen on TH-cam. I agree that using the Flex Seal looks more professional than the Tetradactyl turd look. Nice use of your C&C skills with the mounting rings though a little overkill. (But I'm sure the more you use it, the more you can convince your other half it was a good purchase. ;-) )
Hey Mike, thanks for taking the time to stop by and share this. I really appreciate it and the kind words! The flex seal is holding up so good and looks so nice that when it stops raining I think I'm going to pull the AC out and do it there too so it all matches! And for the CNC you are totally right and shhhhh don't give away my secret ;)!!!! Someone could easily use firing strips or the kit from DIY van instead. Having a sandwich there is way better than tapping screws into the sheet metal IMO. It's so solid!
You make great informative (and entertaining) videos. I've watched a bunch getting ready to do the installs on my van. I only wish I had the machine shop available to make the upgrades that you do. I would love the interior ring that you made for the MaxAir fan, better yet the custom brackets you made to mount the Dometic RTX 2000. I'm getting the trim rims from DIYVan per your suggestion and I have to figure out how to modify/make new that interior brackets. Keep the videos coming.
Hey Scott, Appreciate the kind words and taking the time to stop by and comment! I'm glad you like the videos, it's been a fun creative outlet for us. Sometimes we go a little off the rails, but it's still fun regardless. As you saw above I am starting to make a few things. The inner brackets I'm trying to find a decent material alternative that's cheaper. I just had the ABS laying around and if I had to make it out of that material alone would be around $80.00 not to mention the labor. Yes I'm starting to make the Dometic Brackets. My biggest issue right now is finding a decent powder coater that doesn't cost a fortune in my neck of the woods.
Thank you! I can only speak from my own experience. So far it’s been going strong for me 2 years in the California sun and winter atmospheric rivers parked outside 365 days a year. When I wash the van once about every other month I do hit the flexseal with 303 Aerospace Protectant.
Hey @directedbydon I've not actually seen the factory headliner in person but they only stick down ~0.625" from the roof skin which is well inside the depth the roof ribs that I believe the factory headliner attaches too. Anyways, if you want to shoot me an email - hello at farrframeworks dot com we can talk more in detail. Thanks for stopping by!
Thank you Denny! I’ve actually made some for quite a few people. I’ve been looking for cheaper material to make them more affordable but so far haven’t found anything that works and bonds better than the ABS so it’s a bit more expensive than DIY Vans solution.
Hey @TM-pz6nr thanks for the comment and the compliment, it's much appreciated! You can check the parts out on my bike website at the moment - farrframeworks.com/sprinter-van-parts. However, the interior mounting pieces are still made to order since the material cost is so high and I don't want to carry the inventory. Lead time on those is about 3-4 working days. If you are interested in still purchasing after you visit the website drop me a line in the connect section and I can get you taken care of! Thanks again for the support!
Wow, beautiful work! I'm on your site and would like to purchase both the anti-crack ring and the interior mounting system, but noticed the interior mounting system is out of stock. When will you have more made up?
Hey @curtis_allan, thank you for the kind words and for stopping by! I’ve been making the interior mounting system pieces as a one off for people right now until demand increases! Lead time is about 2-3 days! You can contact me through the web form or direct by email: hello at farrframeworks dot com!
Nice work! In the description it says you ordered the center adaptor for NCV3 but I’m pretty sure you have a VS30 van. Is that a typo or some intentional hack?
Hey, thanks for calling that out and the feedback. Here's the fully product description from my order DIYVan "Sprinter NCV3 or VS30 (2007 - present) Roof Vent Adapter for 14" x 14" opening - VS30 Front Adapter, butyl tape". So it works on both NVC3 and VS30 vans. When I put this video description together I didn't make that clear. I'll update to improve the clarity there.
Such a clean install. Any chance you'd share the step file for the ABS pieces and the dxf or model for the anti crack ring? This would be for my personal install so no worries there. If not, I completely understand. I will quit being lazy and model it myself. As a machinist I love to avoid wood at all costs haha. Now I just need my van I ordered last August to show up. Was just assigned a VIN this past week so hopefully it's getting close.
Hey Nick, thank you for the kind words and taking the time to comment. Sure thing! Shoot me an email at hello at farrframeworks dot com and I’ll be happy to share the files as long as it’s for personal use on your own van! Congrats on the van and I’m in the same boat as you, not a fan of the wood structural members either!
Yep if you buy the kit from us they come with it!!! They are #10x1.5” long machine screws for reference. They work ok 99% of installs. But there has been one so far that was way off to the side of the van that needed 5x 2” long screws instead!
@@moonrakerdesign we will see if it works for mine. One last quick question. Not pertaining to this video, how much 3m90 did you use for your flare install?
@@noahlastner7544 I used 1.5 cans. Honestly I’m not a fan of 3M 90 anymore though except for Thinsulate. Ever since I got my compressor sprayer set up I’ve been using Landau Top and Trim exclusively for upholstery. It holds up so much better. I have a few spots on the flares starting to delam with 3M 90 after the hot summer this year. I’ll probably rip it out and start over when the walls go up.
That finished Flexseal looks dreamy.
Thank you! Yeah, it's held up great too. I just hit it with 303 Aerospace protectant every time I wash the van!
I am based in the UK and this is the best video of a Maxxfan deluxe fit on the net
Wow, thanks so much for the kind words! I really appreciate you stopping by & taking the time to let us know. We put so much time into theses projects and videos it's nice to hear that it helps or gives people a new way of looking at the particular project. Thanks again and hope everything is well over there on the other side of the pond!
Highest quality, best engineered install I have seen. Address all the concerns I had before cutting a hole. Thanks!
Hey Tim! Thank you so much for taking the time to write this and we are super humbled that you would think that about our solution! Thank you for the support and we are so happy to hear the video helped address your concerns and can’t wait to hear how the install goes!
Great to see you all….including your canine assistant🐾🐾. Wonder persists!
So clean
Thanks for stopping by and for the kind words!
I just went to your website and noticed you are making some of the stuff. Can't wait for the AC brackets to be back in stock. I ordered my AC today.
This is the cleanest and most thorough MaxxFan install I've seen on TH-cam. I agree that using the Flex Seal looks more professional than the Tetradactyl turd look. Nice use of your C&C skills with the mounting rings though a little overkill. (But I'm sure the more you use it, the more you can convince your other half it was a good purchase. ;-) )
Hey Mike, thanks for taking the time to stop by and share this. I really appreciate it and the kind words! The flex seal is holding up so good and looks so nice that when it stops raining I think I'm going to pull the AC out and do it there too so it all matches! And for the CNC you are totally right and shhhhh don't give away my secret ;)!!!! Someone could easily use firing strips or the kit from DIY van instead. Having a sandwich there is way better than tapping screws into the sheet metal IMO. It's so solid!
You make great informative (and entertaining) videos. I've watched a bunch getting ready to do the installs on my van. I only wish I had the machine shop available to make the upgrades that you do. I would love the interior ring that you made for the MaxAir fan, better yet the custom brackets you made to mount the Dometic RTX 2000. I'm getting the trim rims from DIYVan per your suggestion and I have to figure out how to modify/make new that interior brackets. Keep the videos coming.
Hey Scott, Appreciate the kind words and taking the time to stop by and comment! I'm glad you like the videos, it's been a fun creative outlet for us. Sometimes we go a little off the rails, but it's still fun regardless. As you saw above I am starting to make a few things. The inner brackets I'm trying to find a decent material alternative that's cheaper. I just had the ABS laying around and if I had to make it out of that material alone would be around $80.00 not to mention the labor. Yes I'm starting to make the Dometic Brackets. My biggest issue right now is finding a decent powder coater that doesn't cost a fortune in my neck of the woods.
Can’t wait to buy. You should sell this as a kit!! Keep up the good work in both engineering and videos.
Todd, amazing as always! Thoughts on UV degradation of Flex Seal? Seems to be controversial in this application.
Thank you! I can only speak from my own experience. So far it’s been going strong for me 2 years in the California sun and winter atmospheric rivers parked outside 365 days a year. When I wash the van once about every other month I do hit the flexseal with 303 Aerospace Protectant.
Brilliant as always. Thank you!
Hey Rob, thank you for the comment! Glad you enjoyed the video!
Would those machined pieces fit onto the factory head liner? Would love these!
Hey @directedbydon I've not actually seen the factory headliner in person but they only stick down ~0.625" from the roof skin which is well inside the depth the roof ribs that I believe the factory headliner attaches too. Anyways, if you want to shoot me an email - hello at farrframeworks dot com we can talk more in detail. Thanks for stopping by!
Absolutely you should manufacture those interior components. Far superior to DIYVvan option. Great job as usual!
Thank you Denny! I’ve actually made some for quite a few people. I’ve been looking for cheaper material to make them more affordable but so far haven’t found anything that works and bonds better than the ABS so it’s a bit more expensive than DIY Vans solution.
😂 that intro tho
lol my wife was very much opposed to this one 😅🫠. Somehow I talked her into it.
@@moonrakerdesign lol. Hell yeah U guys crack me up
Sign me up for a set of those parts please.
Another install executed with surgical precision.
Hey @TM-pz6nr thanks for the comment and the compliment, it's much appreciated! You can check the parts out on my bike website at the moment - farrframeworks.com/sprinter-van-parts. However, the interior mounting pieces are still made to order since the material cost is so high and I don't want to carry the inventory. Lead time on those is about 3-4 working days. If you are interested in still purchasing after you visit the website drop me a line in the connect section and I can get you taken care of!
Thanks again for the support!
Good stuff
Hey Brady. Thanks so much for the comment and the kind words. It really helps us out and we appreciated it!
Great job
Hey thanks for taking the time to watch and comment we really appreciate it!
Wow, beautiful work! I'm on your site and would like to purchase both the anti-crack ring and the interior mounting system, but noticed the interior mounting system is out of stock. When will you have more made up?
Alternately, a CAD or shape file I could load into my 3D printer to make up an interior mounting system would also be great!
Hey @curtis_allan, thank you for the kind words and for stopping by! I’ve been making the interior mounting system pieces as a one off for people right now until demand increases! Lead time is about 2-3 days! You can contact me through the web form or direct by email: hello at farrframeworks dot com!
Nice work! In the description it says you ordered the center adaptor for NCV3 but I’m pretty sure you have a VS30 van. Is that a typo or some intentional hack?
Hey, thanks for calling that out and the feedback. Here's the fully product description from my order DIYVan "Sprinter NCV3 or VS30 (2007 - present) Roof Vent Adapter for 14" x 14" opening - VS30 Front Adapter, butyl tape". So it works on both NVC3 and VS30 vans. When I put this video description together I didn't make that clear. I'll update to improve the clarity there.
Such a clean install. Any chance you'd share the step file for the ABS pieces and the dxf or model for the anti crack ring? This would be for my personal install so no worries there. If not, I completely understand. I will quit being lazy and model it myself. As a machinist I love to avoid wood at all costs haha. Now I just need my van I ordered last August to show up. Was just assigned a VIN this past week so hopefully it's getting close.
Hey Nick, thank you for the kind words and taking the time to comment. Sure thing! Shoot me an email at hello at farrframeworks dot com and I’ll be happy to share the files as long as it’s for personal use on your own van! Congrats on the van and I’m in the same boat as you, not a fan of the wood structural members either!
@@moonrakerdesign cool, email sent.
What size nuts and bolts did you use for your adapter? edit just saw they came in the box with the bracket
Yep if you buy the kit from us they come with it!!! They are #10x1.5” long machine screws for reference. They work ok 99% of installs. But there has been one so far that was way off to the side of the van that needed 5x 2” long screws instead!
@@moonrakerdesign we will see if it works for mine. One last quick question. Not pertaining to this video, how much 3m90 did you use for your flare install?
@@noahlastner7544 I used 1.5 cans. Honestly I’m not a fan of 3M 90 anymore though except for Thinsulate. Ever since I got my compressor sprayer set up I’ve been using Landau Top and Trim exclusively for upholstery. It holds up so much better. I have a few spots on the flares starting to delam with 3M 90 after the hot summer this year. I’ll probably rip it out and start over when the walls go up.
Yes. Please make the cnc adapter
Thank you! I’ve been making these for people as a one off you can find out more about them on our website www.farrframeworks.com
@@moonrakerdesign I bought!! Thank you. Really enjoy your build
How can I order the parts you made?
Hey @AnjBecker. You can order them on our website moonrakerdesignco.com under "Sprinter Van Parts"