Roof Vent Fan Installation | Wired And Powered The Simple Way
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- Installing a roof vent fan in my van and wiring and powering the van the simple and easy way. Powered by the Jackery Explorer 440 (CLICK SHOW MORE FOR DISCOUNT CODE)... I chose to install the vent fan above my kitchen because it made sense to be able to kick the fan on while i was cooking and i plan on adding pop out back windows to my van in the future so when they are open the full will pull air in through the back windows on warm evenings causing a small breeze over the bed while i sleep. AND it looks good in the middle of the roof giving me good access storage space to anything on the roof if i decide to add a roof rack and solar later on. The Jackery Explorer 440 is a simple and easy way to power your whole #vanlife #vanbuild #fordE250conversionvan
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12:50 is the electric hook up part. This is what I'm here for. This is so much simpler than what most people do.
On this episode of pimp my van Disco films Chrome installing a roof vent like a boss.
hay chrome did you watch my video on how i install roof fans only you did it exactly how i do
drilling pilot hole up from the inside :) good job by the way
Youve got a great additude ...the world needs more people like you..
Thanks Chrome. I never saw anyone show cutting the trim. I think I can do a vent fan. I see you chose the kitchen, makes sense. Pretty funny, the lady running down the road to check you out. Hugs to Disco Bear.
Van looks a bit like a shark now with the top fin.... looks good bro
michael pockat shark 🦈 Dorsal fin...I thought the same thing 😁 Weirdos Unite✌️
The video i needed. Thanks for explaining powering the fan like that. Made is simple to understand
You rocked that job. Write MaxWeirdo on it.
Nice job! If anyone else is going to install a new fan that's a great way to do it. Just one thing I would recommend is making a catch from a couple trash bags and letting the metal shavings fall into it. Sure helps to keep them from getting all over the place. Don't forget to caulk all the edges and screws after it's in. I'd recommend boat life caulking it's flexible and obviously really water proof. But as you see if you take a little time and think it through you can do a lot of mod's on your own and know exactly how things are put in and wired up. I'm impressed with the install Chrome! You even made sure the location was kick ass!
Now you can do more van life cooking videos 😂
Happy travels!
Beeps.
"...for people who want to keep it super easy, super simple..." 🙋🏼♀️ That's for me! Thank you!
Uh oh....where did Disco go? Missed his cute face in this one. Great job on the cutout.
Magical Moments Candid Photography Disco was the one filming. 🎥
I don’t think Disco is very good with tools & I’m sure hated the sound of the jigsaw cutting the metal of the roof. Poor little guy.
Weather looks good there it's freezing here snow everywhere I was on the island for 5 years I'm coming back this summer
Hi Chrome, thanks for sharing your time, and info on installing a fan, be safe traveling
Now that you have a roof vent, you just need solar and you'll have all the things you were "suppose" to have before starting van life. 😄 #sarcasm Cause obvs you have been happily living without a roof vent for awhile, and ended up with a free one by waiting over a year. Taking your channel as an inspiration to continue living happily in my (mini)van and take the chances to upgrade as they come.
You have answered SOOOOO many issues and questions I had and I KNOW I can make this build happen!
8:45 Gah Canadians are so nice! Also this was one of the more helpful videos on install even with the missing steps
You are a fearless warrior! Great job, city guy!
You installed the fan, hooray, I was amazed how thin the metal actually was. Nice job Chrome!
Orale not bad Chrome! City boy is a handy man after all! Hey just put van City/van life sticker on your new vent
Amazing job Chrome!!! Again you made living the van life simple. It was a tutorial video done in Chrome fashion!! Phew...I need a beer!
I just went on to Amazon and bought the Jackery 440 with your Promo Code. This will come in handy this summer.
Great job with the install, im impressed seems you have said your not much of a builder type.👍
I am in the middle of my van build and haven’t hardly documented anything lol 😆 I feel you on that part 👌🏻
I might have to get a jackery... going to do solo van trips. I want to keep the van like a van, so modular interior. His would be perfect for it I think!
Hey Amanda! You can still use a fan just make a wooden window mount for it and it will be fine moving air inside. And you don't have to make any changes to the van. You can also make your cabinets fit the sides and just have a set of braces top and bottom to keep them in place. And the upper braces are great for adding LED lights. They are right where you need them over the counter's.
Hit me up in Discord if you need any help with the design.
Me to.
@@TerriLynch I dont need a big battery system for smaller trips at all..so I think this would be ideal for sure.
@@Makeitbymandy I'm trying to figure out if I should get that, or a secondary battery for my inverter. It runs off the van battery now, so I have to have the van running for big stuff. I wanna make sure I can run my vitamix for smoothies lol
@@TerriLynch Hahah I love my vitamix ♡
AWESOME!!
Home Improvement and Cooking with Chrome... Lol.. Way to go Chrome. 😎👌
I'm guessing Disco The Boss is napping?.. Haha😊.. Great video and thanks for sharing ✌️😎..
Thanks, mate. My needs are super simple. Just gotta get some air moving in my rig. Don't need a whole setup.
Great learning experience Chrome, especially the thought process behind the set-up. Thanks for the stickers, received them last week!
Already have aJackery 1000 to power my fridge .... solar 140W on roof to charge Jackery ...I just ordered a Maxairfan to replace the plain 14x14 vent that has fallen apart ...the solar wires I routed through the vent ...so will run the 12V to Jackery & wire it to cig outlet! ...I figured this out myself ...& stoked to see your install validating my decision! Love your channel & loves to Cruze ...I'm a Boxer lover ....bully breeds with smooshed faces are AWESOME!
Awesome job on the fan job Love your simplicity outlook to van life / as it should be Thanks for sharing all your work and finished product....Enjoy the fan
Glad u got the MaxxAir! A number of folks have said it’s sturdier and more versatile than the Fantastic Fan. Can’t wait to see how you like it! Ps: I had a thought for your concern over doing more cooking and getting goober on the ceiling fabric...how about a simple sheet of plexiglas to put on the wall/ceiling near where you cook so that you can still enjoy your decor, but you can wipe it clean easily after cooking?
Yeah, loved how things seemed to work on this fan. I hope you don't take the name off. Looks cool on the van. ♡
Especially better in a rainy climate because you can run it while it's raining.
What is especially nice is it doesn’t need a bulky rain cover. The cover is built in.
bless you this video just saved my van build
The DiscoChromobile is poppin'! Your home is sic man! Great job! 😄👍
so happy to have found this video. this was my plan for powering my van and i’m glad to see how simple it actually is:) thank you !
Some young guy alot of his van build in a Home Depot parking lot! Perfe t location since he needed alot and they didnt mind since he was buying so much!
Your fan looks awesome, can't wait for the cabinets I bet it will look so good. 👍
This video is EXTREMELY useful to me. The whole video. And seeing your roof groove/channels gooped with the sealer told me the only last thing I needed to know too. THANK YOU for sharing this video with us!
Thanks Chrome
You made it look easy to in stall a roof vent . I will have to invest in one and replace the fan in my camper .
😉🙏✌💞🐶💞👍👌😊
You made installing a roof fan so easy! You may not be a how-to kind of guy but you did a great job showing us how you did it. Thanks Chrome. Love your videos as always. Hugs to Disco!
Good job! You made it look easy. It's amazing what can be accomplished with a simple common sense approach. I look forward to seeing how well the vent works so I can consider putting it on my van build list. I'm thinking it might be necessary in Los Angeles but I'm debating cracking windows to get a cross breeze going first, and if it gets too bad heat wise, I can always throw one in real quick. Since I'll basically be using the van just for sleeping and transportation, I'm seriously considering doing exactly what you did, just putting in the basics and going from there as needed.
great job.love the fan! disco be happy too.nice cool nights!
Thank you so much for this video! I've looked at so many videos that just show how to install but not how to wire!! Especially if you have a simple setup with the jackery system, so again thank you!!!
I'm proud for you and proud of you Brother. It looks great!
Thank you for making this video one less thing to freak out about oh my goodness how easy I didn't think about putting a DC connector on it.
Can confirm Jackery batteries are baller!!!
#LiveYourPassion Luv you Chrome and Disco !! Normal Sucks !! Weirdos Unite !! 😎 ❤️
Oh my you really have the most practical ideas . I as a woman planning this van life makes me more think that it is possible to start like what you did in the beginning of your vanlife story .thank you for sharing your practical ideas ... hope one day when I start and visit Canada as well , meet and greet you a warm hello ..👍
Fan looks good! Can’t wait until you have the LED lights and everything done and plugged into that 440 to see how well it holds up. I’m seriously thinking of going this same route. Safe travels & much love to you, Disco, & our Weirdo Fam
Great job! I was to scared to cut a hole in my van. So I paid someone a lot of money to do it. You made it look easy.
That was very helpful!
I think I'm going to "Jack" up my van. It's just so easy that way.
Thank you.
Great video chrome so proud of you the fan looks great on your van XXX
Awesome video man i was wanting more by the time your video was over glad to see the rough vent is installed can't wait to know how it's doing by tomorrow
Haha side of the road install! Awesome! I installed my maxxaire fan in a national forest in California a couple years ago! Pack it in pack it out and it's no big deal.
Good placement. Good install and charging!
Super informative. This is exactly what I plan to do to my chevy express as I plan for my new vanlife. I love the “keep it simple” plan. My personal thought is “I would rather do things than have things”. But, the Jackery charger and a vent fan are two things I must have!
Great job chrome and Disco
Hey there I really appreciate your tutorial because I had no idea how to rig the power. That’s pretty basic for it to just run off my solar inverter generator. Dude many thanks!
I’m glad things are working out for you man. I have followed you since day one of moving in your van in one day.
Ever since then, I moved in my truck (I needed a 4 wheel drive, which I know you are now contemplating). I also went to Vancouver during Christmas after your video with your daughter and the second suspension bridge visit. I went to that bridge and explored Vancouver. I got lost so many times, mainly because I didn’t have cell service there.
Totally inspiring stuff Chrome. Keep it up, I know you are killing it on TH-cam too! Living your best life, but doing what you love in the process.
Thanks for Sharing, Chrome!
That was a ballsy thing to do & U succeeded 💪 Way to go Chrome! Van looks like a great white shark now from the side shot. Very cool. Stay weird.
Hi, great help... I've been stressing over the power source for my Nissan van.
Good job Chrome. I would have got the Maxx hair fan too. 👍🏼😊
I think that was the most stress free roof vent fan installation non tutorial video I've seen so far! Lol
Caveman Grows Up.!
Great Job on install. Who needs a Step-by-Step.? We can see what you did.
I Gotta Get Me a JACKERY.!!! You could even get a Second One if you needed to.
I LOVE SIMPLICITY.! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Nice job Chrome
Nice, I'm planning to do a similar thing. Could you comment (or show/link a video) of the fans (black/white) wiring, to the black and red wiring (that goes to the electric power station) what you used and how they are joined ? Thank you!
Were you able to get that answer by chance?
Thank u for the jackery info.✌️❤️🙏🏽
Yep, I'm the kind of person who wants to keep it simple. This is the battery for me.
Good job Chrome !!!
You did a great job! Actually the tutorial was good too!
Great Job, thanks for sharing, Love you guys 😍
Just bought the same fan for my van, and also have my Jackery1000 to power it. This video made me really stoked on my decision, thanks!
Chrome, you may want to hang an insulating curtain of some type over the vent when you're not using it to keep out unwanted drafts. Maybe velcro could stick a piece of fabric over it.
Michael Maaß That was what I was thinking when Chrome cut the styrofoam/cloth out. It matches and is a perfect fit 😄
Good job, Chrome. I had my fingers crossed for you the whole time.👍😁
Good video Chrome, thanks for sharing.
OMG 😳 I’d have an absolute Coronary if I even thought about cutting a hole 🕳 in the roof of my Van 🚐😳🤣🤦🏻♀️🥺😁. You did an amazing job Chrome 👍🚐😎
great job best of luck with everything
Aaaaaaah I'm so excited I found this video! I knew there had to be a simpler way, wire-free way to power the roof fan. I'm sold on thr Jackery!
Now that’s awesome!!! Good job Chrome!!!👠🚌👠
Great job. It looks amazing
Looks good!! Thanks my friend!
Good job buddy! I think both of you Will greatly appreciate thé New addition this Summer on hot nights
Awesome man, that portable battery device has changed the way I think about van builds! And hello from Devon, UK! Graham.
Looks good bro!!! Yeah that Jackery 440 looks like a beast!!! Damn I need to get one!!!
Nicely done, Chrome. Clear, succinct, easy. Beautifully filmed. What more could we ask? Thanks..
another great video...thanks so much Chrome!
LMAO! The warning that you would forget to film some of it, then you made it look like you would not forget, and then "bam!" You jumped to the end, That was so funny. It looked really good and great location.
Love the Jackery.... 440 is Awesome... will do all your power for your van it's nice
I'm impressed I the the jacket will be a game changer. I think for me would be a wise purchase especially for boon docking. Thx
Oh finally you got one AWSOME! I just got 2 fantastic fans myself. Van shamus seamus
Thank you soooo much, that's exactly what i was looking , thanks to make it understandable for anyone.
I live in Missouri and sometimes we get heat up to 102 in the summer and really cold in the winter..
I guess this important even here in PNW, it's the answer to condensation !
😎 Nice job! 👏🏻👏🏻 Deputy Disco didn't want to help? 🐶
I was considering wiring it to a normal plug, but the lighter is a great idea, cause then it doesn't use one of the outlets. Love the power demonstration. Thanks!
I had a mini freak out, I wired it to a lighter plug, then it stopped working after about 30 seconds. After 3 hours of troubleshooting on the fan I realized I blew the fuse inside the lighter plug. Works like a charm with a new fuse!
great job Chrome !!
Jackery 440 is on my list of things for my van. Just seems simple to power things off of that instead of having to wire the entire van with things. Plus its MOBILE!!!!!!!! Brilliant!!!!!!!! Ok, Have a great day my friend. 2 Thumbs up! Grind on!
Thanks for the info, I plan on adding 2 roof vents, one in and one out....in Florida it will be nearly mandatory. I have strongly considered using one of the all-in-one batteries to use primarily for just the 2 fans and charging an ipad and iphone.
great job on this vent/fan process. i think you deserve an increase through Jackery. i hope they make you $$$ and thumbs-up!
I'm digging that blues track
I got a jackery 500 💪🏼