Ep. 294: MaxxAir MaxxFan Plus RV Upgrade | camping RVlife fan modification

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While we're enjoying warmer weather in Quartzsite we're embarking upon one of the best upgrades you can make to your RV, installing a MaxxAir MaxxFan Plus 4500K from @AirxcelIncRVGroup. This is a remarkable unit that will fit any existing 14"x14" roof vent opening, featuring a 10-speed reversible fan capable of moving up to 900 cubic feet of air per minute. The transparent lid is motorized and includes a rain sensor that will automatically close the lid when it detects rainfall. Everything may be controlled by either buttons on the interior of the fan assembly, or from a multifunction infrared remote control with an informative LCD display. Join us as we install, test and review the MaxxAir MaxxFan Plus!
Filmed: January 24 to February 3, 2023
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0:00 Intro
0:40 Installing the MaxxAir MaxxFan Plus
7:21 Using the MaxxAir MaxxFan Plus
8:43 Conclusion & wrap-up
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@SevenBears1 Жыл бұрын

That extra exhaust strength in the bathroom could save a relationship.. Thanks GA

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

The bathroom one is still to come.

@laughingram7287 Жыл бұрын

Ouch! That was painful to see. Glad it wasn’t too long of a tear and that the Dicor helped. Having one of those in your bathroom will be great for ventilation. Side note: The old WWII diesel submarines use to open the hatch up front when they ran the diesel engines, which were located at the back, while they ran on the surface. The engines would pull fresh air through the boat. Thanks Marc, Ram 👍🏼👍🏾

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

It was a tiny tear, easily covered up by the installation. Thankfully!

@jamesrennick8192 3 ай бұрын

Great video buddy! I need you to swing by and install mine for me.👍😁👍

@GrandAdventure 3 ай бұрын

I'd be happy to, bud! Soon we'll do another video at how to replace the defective fan button panel. 😄 We missed you at Q24. Lots of folks were asking about you.

@jamesrennick8192 3 ай бұрын

@@GrandAdventure 😂🤣. Missed y'all too. 😊

@garyfaainspector5203 Жыл бұрын

Loved the video. Reminds me of when I added an additional air-conditioner on our 32 ft Flagstaff bumper pull camper. Getting the vent off was the most challenging part of the installation. And not damaging the membrane was the hardest. I noticed the Buckees hat! We went to our first one in February on the way to Galveston. Couldn't get enough of their BBQ so we stopped 3 more times on our way back to Missouri! Thanks again for the great video as always! Stay warm in Salt Lake!

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thanks Gary! Buc-ees rocks, and we love them. Next time through try the venison & pork dried sausage that they sell from the jerky case.

@qdot22 Жыл бұрын

Buc-ees business model for the cleanest restrooms on the road is not insignificant.

@mwgill1 Жыл бұрын

Looks like a great addition, Marc. I just went to your Amazon storefront and put it in my cart!

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you sir!

@RamblinRoadies Жыл бұрын

That will be a great addition to your rig. I had to replace mine because of a warranty issue, but fortunately they provide great instructions.

@geraldsouthard7092 Жыл бұрын

Marc, thank for the link to that Zoe puppy picture. My wife is smitten!

@daviscrt Жыл бұрын

Great upgrade. At least you know they did a good job using the sealant on your roof. Thanks Don

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

I don't know, caulking is far from my specialty. 😄

@bigtruckbigtravels Жыл бұрын

Added one to our Class C. Actually, easier than I thought it would be. Thanks for sharing.

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

It wasn't that bad, except for removing that *&$#@? Dicor. 😄

@rv2travel Жыл бұрын

I have put these fans in all the RVs I have owned! We love them.

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

We now understand why ourselves.

@thetraveltrailerguy Жыл бұрын

Great choice for a fan set up and nice install. Like you I cringed when the roof membrane ripped, I think we had a better view of it going to happen than you did. Take care and keep making your videos and living life to the fullest :) I like your new Truck :)

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thanks Michael! True, I couldn't see it happening from my angle, but I sure felt it when it let go. Fortunately most of that was beneath the fan housing when the new one was installed, so a little dab of Dicor and all was good to go.

@harrygoodman6724 Жыл бұрын

One of the first things we did with our new rig purchased in 2921 was to replace that ridiculous little fan-vent in the bathroom with a similar product you have, except was a Fantastic Fan. We do have the MaxxAir in the kitchen-living area. That idea of doing a push-pull airflow works well to help naturally cool down the RV after having travelled all day in the heat. Also to get humidity out from the bathroom following a nice steamy shower. Well worth the investment!

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

That's our thought process precisely, Harry. Thanks for watching!

@OdysseyCamper Жыл бұрын

That was a great how-to! I’m ready to take the jigsaw to the Odyssey.

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you Darren! I wanna see the video of that. 😉

@gorrdd Жыл бұрын

Thanks Marc... great information, as always. Gord

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching as always, Gord!

@jaywiseman3778 28 күн бұрын

Thank you for the video I just recently purchased a trailer and I need to replace the one in the kitchen. I just hope you didn’t make it look too easy. LoL I’m ordering one now.

@GrandAdventure 28 күн бұрын

Congrats on your new trailer, Jay! It's no easier or more difficult than you saw here. The worst part is removing that Dicor roof sealant from the old fan/vent housing. You just need to have a bit more patience than I possess.

@scenicdriveways6708 Жыл бұрын

I hope Maxx Air fixed those Marc. Our bedroom in our RV had Maxx Air fans with controls like that, and I had to finally just unplug it. The problem with them is the computer boards get condensation on them and sort out, then they turn on all by themselves and you can't shut them off unless you pull the fuse, or disconnect them. There is a fix for it on KZfaq if it does happen to you. We had our RV a little over a year before the bedroom fan started acting up and turning on by itself.

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip, JT!

@johncrowley3833 Жыл бұрын

Awesome DYI video. Keep it up.

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you John!

@barbwire65 Жыл бұрын

This Spring I plan on having the same Project but have the one in the bathroom changed out. It will definitely be a Max fan

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

Your task will be exactly like what you saw here, Barb. We may well tackle the second one in the bathroom soon ourselves.

@richardrosa9341 Жыл бұрын

That was a great video, I just got that fan installed on my camper, waiting for summer to see how much heat gets out of the camper

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you Richard! We have been using it as an exhaust fan, in the amount of air it moves is remarkable.

@swansodi Жыл бұрын

I am with the commenter who said, thanks for the Zoe puppy picture. I don't need this particular installation. So, not relevant to me. I enjoy your channel so will be watching...

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

We are flattered that you watched nevertheless, Dian. Thank you for being such a loyal Grand Adventurer!

@koliverson Жыл бұрын

My trailer came with a MaxxAir fan in the bathroom. We also opted to upgrade the bedroom with a MaxxAir fan. With the two fans, we can move a large amount of air through the trailer.

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

We can believe it, Keith.

@joemiles6917 Жыл бұрын

Nice job!

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thank you Joe!

@CowboyBikerAdventures Жыл бұрын

Marc, that looks like a nice fan. I guess I need one. LOL Don

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

Honestly Don, we didn't know what we were missing.

@CowboyBikerAdventures Жыл бұрын

@@GrandAdventure Good to know. Thank you.

@mccarthy7566 Жыл бұрын

You're slacking Marc...no Alta shirt this week.😜😜

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

😄 That's one of the five items in my wardrobe that doesn't include an Alta logo. 😉

@UniqueAdventurez Жыл бұрын

Still think this is one of the best upgrades you can do for your RV. These move some serious air !!

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

It's remarkable, isn't it? While this opening was just a passive vent, we have definitely earmarked the bathroom fan vent for replacement, too.

@UniqueAdventurez Жыл бұрын

@@GrandAdventure will definitely make a difference having 2 to help with circulation !

@stever6986 Жыл бұрын

I replaced my vent with a MaxxAir MaxxFan and it works great. I went with the MaxxFax Deluxe because you can run that model during inclement weather without a big vent cover...it drops down automatically when turned off so it has a very low profile! BTW, looks like you cut your knuckle scrapping off the lap sealant...ouch!!

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

I scrape my knuckles doing absolutely anything! 😄 Thanks so much for watching, Steve.

@mark98070 Жыл бұрын

Wow that was so lucky having power there already to be hooked up. Not sure what you would have done if that wasn't the case

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

No doubt Mike, and I give major thanks to KZ for having the foresight to run wiring to that vent even though they didn't put anything powered in the space. If I didn't have that wire, I would have had to fish a wire from some existing 12-volt source.

@CharlesinGA Жыл бұрын

Be careful if you have a large fan in the bathroom area. if you do, turn it off before flushing, or it will suck fumes from the toilet.

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

Sounds like solid advice, Charles. 😄

@leapnlarry Жыл бұрын

Hey Marc, did the heat gun help removing the dicor? Looks like you got into a groove at the end. I have wanted to replace my bathroom fan for years. I’m glad you used a crimp cap instead of those wego connectors, I hate those things. I’m not sure if we would need to modify our opening to make a new fan fit. I think the best think I would like is a stronger fan in the bathroom, if you know what I mean, haha. Great install and review. Larry

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

Thanks Larry! It wasn't that cold, and I'm not sure that the hair dryer made much of a difference. It certainly would if it was colder. However, you are correct that I did sort of get a system towards the end of sliding it all the way underneath the Dicor and even the metal flange of the existing fan frame before turning the blade upwards. I do everything with crimp caps. The fan came with butt connectors in the box, but I'm partial to crimp caps that I have about 10,000 of in my spare parts bin. As for your fan opening, nearly all of them are a standard 14 inches by 14 inches, so I would put a 95% probability on it fitting for you without any modifications.

@CFPVideoProductions Жыл бұрын

I would strongly recommend that you also install the MAXXAIR 00-933066 Original Vent Cover-White. This would allow you to run the fan while you have a heavy rain. Also, should something go wrong, like dead batteries, you are covered. Don

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

Appreciate the recommendation, Don. I had actually installed one of those atop our vent on our former travel trailer. However, Mrs. GA didn't like the restriction on light it created. She still complains about it even though we haven't had that trailer for over 2 years. 😄

@CFPVideoProductions Жыл бұрын

@@GrandAdventure Good point. Thanks for all of your great and informative videos.

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

@@CFPVideoProductions thank *YOU*!

@BigFireDave Жыл бұрын

I have an old smart style vent fan from a different company, I wonder if you know whether or not all vent fans use the same size hole making replacement with one of these easy?

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

Dave, nearly all RV roof vents (Heng's, Ventline, Dometic "Fan-tastic", etc.) use a 14"x14" roof opening. Just grab a tape measure to verify the size of your existing fan, but I'd bet dollars to donuts that it's 14x14. If that's true, it's plug and play -- just swap them for one another. Super easy.

@robertnasser9937 Жыл бұрын

Our KZ came with those installed, they are a little noisy

@GrandAdventure Жыл бұрын

Honestly Bob, we find the fan to be remarkably quiet while running, although the motor that raises and lowers the lid is rather loud.

@robertnasser9937 Жыл бұрын

@@GrandAdventure I Made a mistake, I was talking about my converter not the max fan.

@brianhanley1903 Ай бұрын

Why dont all rv just put them. How much extra could it be on the over price tag. Out BH.

@GrandAdventure Ай бұрын

We agree, Brian. It would've been much more useful than the passive vent that our manufacturer installed, but at least they were thoughtful enough to run power to the vent opening to simplify our upgrade.