There’s a sort of plastic screen behind the vent to keep large debris out of the cover. You’ll only get stuff under there if it’s smaller than 1/8” or if it somehow gets jammed under the bottom edge of the cover, like if you drag some branches along the roof or something. You’ll still probably want to pop them off and clean them out once in a while, there’s nothing keeping spiders and such from getting up under there.
Great video! Just a suggestion for anyone installing these, put the carriage bolts through the bracket before attaching the bracket to the vent. Might make it easier for some people instead of possibly forcing the bolt in after and maybe damage some caulking! 👍
I've got 2 of these to install on our new grand design and was real worried about it. After watching this video I'm real Not Worried. You made it look super easy. Thank you!
Same on my Rockwood RV. Strange they wouldn't include these from the factory. I'm always worried about leaving one of my vents open now and getting rain inside my trailer. I'll be adding these shortly
ok I know this is an old thread i hope you get this! Ive installed my maxx air vent and the super cool cover over each of my fans. It was way worth it! wireless remote works great! plus if I open a back window (fan is in the front of the rv) and turn it up and set it to suck air out of the rv you can actually feel a breeze! cools off the rv in no time! I also wanted to let you know that I did the install of the microair easy start and did the 5 start programming. now the little sucker actually works on my ryobi 1800 running and 2300 starting inverter generator. Yes i have no power left to speak of but can run lights and charge my batteries. The easy start install on my A/C (Dometic Duotherm) was so easy. it was clip 2 wires and plug it in easy. I am still going to get a second Ryobi and run them in parallel because i want to be able to make coffee and run my ice maker(need ice for mixed drinks) :) If you want my help with walking you thru (I am sure you will not need it) I will be happy to help.
That is so awesome to hear because Nadia was just saying we need to bite the bullet and do 2 more max air fans! We have the predator and it runs our ac so I think we’re all set there but I definitely need to be able to move air around!
Do you know the size of the bolts? I need to put mine back on after having my roof resealed and the guy left before putting them back on. I am not sure if the bolts are still threaded through. Just in case I was wondering what the bolt size where and also do the washers have the grip up or down? Thank You!
Excellent how-to-video! I was not too sure about the carriage bolts as I thought they had to be drilled through the roof! Having viewed the instructional video I am quite at ease with fitting the MAXXAIR vent. Is there any need to put sealing pitty around the exisisting vent housing?
When you drill into the flange for the brackets dies the flange have to be metal or will it work on a plastic flange. The fan I’m ordering (Starvent) looks like the flange is plastic but I’m not sure. Your looks like metal.
Great install! I just got a New Trailer but have you considered caulking the bolts that are attached to the vent itself? I am installing mine today but may caulk it to prevent water from climbing its way to the screws while traveling. Not sure if it is necessary but why take that risk :) ?
What a great video that explained it in easy to understand terms! I am replacing the MaxxAir covers so the hardware is already in place. I think the ones in the video will fit right on the existing hardware. Here in the arid west Texas desert, the aridity, heat, and harsh conditions make anything not metal, very brittle after several years and the Mother's Day hailstorm we had here took them out. I like these newer models. Thanks for the wonderful instructions!
How many times you uninstall the brackets lol 2 or 3 times.. you didnt put the bolts and you put it after in the wrong hole and its a wrap lolool no you had to remove it all again 😅
FYI It's Screw>>Lock Washer>>Washer ALWAYS.. If you put the lock washer on after the washer, theres a good chance the lock washer won't set properly and may even go into the mounting bracket/hole defeating its purpose.
Have you ever had to climb up on the roof to clear out leaves and branches?!
There’s a sort of plastic screen behind the vent to keep large debris out of the cover. You’ll only get stuff under there if it’s smaller than 1/8” or if it somehow gets jammed under the bottom edge of the cover, like if you drag some branches along the roof or something. You’ll still probably want to pop them off and clean them out once in a while, there’s nothing keeping spiders and such from getting up under there.
Great video! Just a suggestion for anyone installing these, put the carriage bolts through the bracket before attaching the bracket to the vent. Might make it easier for some people instead of possibly forcing the bolt in after and maybe damage some caulking! 👍
10 minutes doing it? it takes me 20 minutes to find the tool that I had in my hand a second ago.
I've got 2 of these to install on our new grand design and was real worried about it. After watching this video I'm real Not Worried. You made it look super easy. Thank you!
Same on my Rockwood RV. Strange they wouldn't include these from the factory. I'm always worried about leaving one of my vents open now and getting rain inside my trailer. I'll be adding these shortly
Good job. good to see no drilling holes into the camper roof.
Thanks for the tutorial, I thought I was going to have to drill into the roof. I can’t wait to install these covers on my new trailer!
Me too!
Same! I was sweating billets just the though
Great diy video! I’m going to do my camper now after watching this video. Local RV center wants $300 +- to do two MaxAir vents.
I bought some dicor tape. Would it be advisable to use this or is that overkill?
Thanks, done before, but it’s been years, so thanks for the review.
Much easier than I thought!
ok I know this is an old thread i hope you get this! Ive installed my maxx air vent and the super cool cover over each of my fans. It was way worth it! wireless remote works great! plus if I open a back window (fan is in the front of the rv) and turn it up and set it to suck air out of the rv you can actually feel a breeze! cools off the rv in no time! I also wanted to let you know that I did the install of the microair easy start and did the 5 start programming. now the little sucker actually works on my ryobi 1800 running and 2300 starting inverter generator. Yes i have no power left to speak of but can run lights and charge my batteries. The easy start install on my A/C (Dometic Duotherm) was so easy. it was clip 2 wires and plug it in easy. I am still going to get a second Ryobi and run them in parallel because i want to be able to make coffee and run my ice maker(need ice for mixed drinks) :) If you want my help with walking you thru (I am sure you will not need it) I will be happy to help.
That is so awesome to hear because Nadia was just saying we need to bite the bullet and do 2 more max air fans! We have the predator and it runs our ac so I think we’re all set there but I definitely need to be able to move air around!
Does it block out sun from heating up interior?
Do you know the size of the bolts? I need to put mine back on after having my roof resealed and the guy left before putting them back on. I am not sure if the bolts are still threaded through. Just in case I was wondering what the bolt size where and also do the washers have the grip up or down? Thank You!
So you dont caulk around the bottom? Theres a big gap all around it. We dont want bugs getting in, hence the "insect shield" on the face of the hood
Doesn’t work on fantastic fan vents. Wish I would’ve done more reaearch
Excellent how-to-video! I was not too sure about the carriage bolts as I thought they had to be drilled through the roof! Having viewed the instructional video I am quite at ease with fitting the MAXXAIR vent. Is there any need to put sealing pitty around the exisisting vent housing?
Can you put these over the Maxxfan vents that have the fan in it? Seems like that will work?
Those are a good value! We installed them on our rig too!
Good to hear! It was a fun little project!
@@WhyWeWork I'm not much of a handy-man and I agree with what you said "If I can do it anybody can"! LOL!
😂🤪❤️
I have a power opening vent cover and it will hit the cover how do you change where the vent stops?
Did you install Maxx air closer to the hinge or other end of the vent
When you drill into the flange for the brackets dies the flange have to be metal or will it work on a plastic flange. The fan I’m ordering (Starvent) looks like the flange is plastic but I’m not sure. Your looks like metal.
That was Ventmazing!
Thank you. I was a little nervous about this install looks pretty easy.
My fan-Tastic fan doesn’t have the aluminum trim to drill through it is just plastic. My camper is a NuCamp tag it doesn’t even have dicor .
Great video,this is my todays project! THANKS!!!
Great install! I just got a New Trailer but have you considered caulking the bolts that are attached to the vent itself? I am installing mine today but may caulk it to prevent water from climbing its way to the screws while traveling. Not sure if it is necessary but why take that risk :) ?
Thanks! I took this off of my camper and am installing it on an enclosed trailer and lost the directions. Thank you for sharing your experience.
What a great video that explained it in easy to understand terms! I am replacing the MaxxAir covers so the hardware is already in place. I think the ones in the video will fit right on the existing hardware. Here in the arid west Texas desert, the aridity, heat, and harsh conditions make anything not metal, very brittle after several years and the Mother's Day hailstorm we had here took them out. I like these newer models. Thanks for the wonderful instructions!
Great video! Totally helped me install mine! Thanks!!!
I bought two of these after a year they both crack right down the middle I don't know if it was down the seam or just cracked
I think the carriage bolts go the other way. It literally slips perfectly in the hole on top. The washer sits on top awkward ly
Thanks for the video I think I can do this myself
Looks like a haven for a hornets nest
No I have them on my horse trailer for a number of years no wasp..
And I have lots of wasp around
Great video!!
Thank you for watching and leaving us a comment! It was a fun little diy job!
Very helpful thanks for this information and video .
I heard that if you paint they will last a long time .
Oooooh, thank you for the tip-will check into that!!
@@WhyWeWork your welcome, i sand it used primer and painted it with white pant.should last a lot longer.
Use a self-etching primer or Krylon and you won’t need to sand.
How many times you uninstall the brackets lol 2 or 3 times.. you didnt put the bolts and you put it after in the wrong hole and its a wrap lolool no you had to remove it all again 😅
Be nice
Great video. Thank you!
THANK YOU!!! I so needed this
I just installed 3 on RV yesterday
Ordered 2 of these. Looks easy peasy thx!
Good detail. Thanks
Wow that was super easy thank you
You forgot to say you need a ladder!
Thank you! This is very helpful.
Thanks!
You made a awesome video
Great Job !!!
gReat video..
Gracias amigo eres #1
Thanks.
Couldn’t take the music had to split
FYI It's Screw>>Lock Washer>>Washer ALWAYS.. If you put the lock washer on after the washer, theres a good chance the lock washer won't set properly and may even go into the mounting bracket/hole defeating its purpose.
It’s what the instructions tell you to do
Instructions probably written by someone who has never done it from India.