FRESH AIR: MaxxFan & MaxxShade Plus Replacement DIY Installation

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Upgrading the skylight to a MaxxFan Deluxe roof vent with remote control 10 speed fan in our Elddis CV20 Campervan. I also install the compatible Maxxshade Plus Blind with LED lighting.
I fitted the 400x400 Clear/Tint MaxxFan Deluxe with Remote Control (7500) as that fit my roof opening and matched my requirements.
The price can vary so it’s worth shopping around.
More Info:
www.maxxair.com
Everything I purchased in this video is a personal purchase and not sponsored in any way.
If you decide to do this yourself, this video is just a guide on how I have gone about it to suit my specific purposes and may not be the best way of going about it. Any mods you undertake you need to personally assess the risk before going ahead and whether it’s needed or right for you. It’s worth checking the comments as often there are hints and tips on how you could do it differently if it’s something you are considering to enable you to weigh up all the options.
Contents:
00:00 MaxxFan Deluxe and MaxxShade Plus Upgrade
00:19 Caution
00:41 Why I replaced my original Sky Light with a MaxxFan
01:12 1.Improved Ventilation Health Benefits
01:29 2. Reducing or Preventing Respiratory Infections
01:42 3. Moisture Control
01:56 4. Comfort & Wellbeing
02:06 Which MaxxFan I bought
02:58 MaxxFan Deluxe - What was in the box
04:02 Removing the Sky Light in Elddis CV20
05:32 Installing the new MaxxFan Deluxe
05:44 Don’t forget to run the cable!
06:01 Installing the roof mount
08:16 Ahem, The worse silicon job ever!
08:24 Fan Fixed Up Inside
08:36 Routing the cable to the battery
10:16 Connecting it up
11:05 MaxxShade Plus
11:40 Don’t forget to change the knob
11:59 Job done and reflection
12:40 What would I do differently if I did it again?
15:47 Demo of MaxxFan and MaxxShade Plus
16:39 Has it reduced the amount of light?
18:14 Testing out the airflow
18:51 All Clear!
18:57 Summary and close
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Пікірлер: 34

@mikespeers8281 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing David, now I know how to feed the cable in the roof this one is on my list. By the way, the back vent in our 21 cv20 started leaking whilst in the Netherlands recently. Fixed it by scraping all the excess black non setting mastic from around the collar you removed and re sealed it with white 522. That’s where the water was getting in and I’ve noticed on the other vents the black non setting mastic is becoming more liquid so I’ll be giving them the same treatment even though they aren’t leaking……….yet. All the best, Mike & Heather 👍🇮🇲

@LeisureBit Ай бұрын

Thanks Mike & Heather, was yours leaking between the roof part and the frame as that’s where mine seemed to be / pleased it’s. It leaking now and wish I had just used white but hey ho 😀 Pleased you sorted it All the very best, David 👍

@mikespeers8281 Ай бұрын

The bottom plastic base attached to the roof is sound, the sealant around it is firm. Ours leaked through the part you removed and I’ve noticed on our other vents the non setting black stuff has become way more liquid over the last year or so. The back vent is sound now but I’ll be doing the same repair to the other vents even though they aren’t leaking yet. That’ll be scraping all the excess black stuff from the joints, cleaning them and then beading with white 522 which is what they should have used in the first place me thinks 🙄

@danielrussell446 Ай бұрын

Well done David you have done a great job there and I think it’s a good upgrade from standard as you say ventilation is critical to get air circulation and remove odours and pollutants

@LeisureBit Ай бұрын

Thank you - appreciated. It seems to make a big difference and wish I had done it sooner - all the very best, David 👍

@colinnewmarch1106 Ай бұрын

Well done David, excellent tutorial, that's on my wish list now, would have it fitted for me though

@LeisureBit Ай бұрын

Thank you - if you have someone who can fit it definitely makes it easier 😀 it certainly makes a big difference and really happy with it - all the best, David 👍

@juliegough350 Ай бұрын

Cracking vlog david 😉 seen a few of these fans now im impressed by them, hubbys going to see if we can get one for our van at some point. Love to Rachael.see you in the next one x😊

@LeisureBit Ай бұрын

Thank you - well worth considering and has made a nice difference with the ‘forced’ fresh air, kept it a bit cooler too - thanks again, all the very best, David (and Rachel) 👍

@Wizardinthewild Ай бұрын

Would love a roof fan for Merlin. Nice install. You did a good job there👍. Wonder if I could get Graham to do one in Merlin? 😉 thanks for sharing ❤️👍😊

@LeisureBit Ай бұрын

It’s really made a difference, I’m sure you could convince Graham to fit one, think of all the lovely fresh air at the touch of a button 😀 All the very best, David 👍

@Wheres_wanda_wandering Ай бұрын

I’m impressed with the fan and the way you have fitted it. It is on my wish list. Take care Gill

@LeisureBit Ай бұрын

Thanks Gill, it’s surprising how much it makes a difference with the fresh air, really pleased I fitted it - Rachel’s really pleased with it too which is great. All the very best, David & Rachel 👍

@crafter63 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing David.

@LeisureBit Ай бұрын

No worries, hope it’s useful. All the very best, David 👍

@momarsden3053 Ай бұрын

You're a very clever bloke David 👏 😌 Well done and well explained. Regards, Mo 😊 👍

@LeisureBit Ай бұрын

Thank you - really appreciated. It's certainly coming in handy, in the weather this weekend anyway just to keep it a little cooler and fresher. Have a great week, all the very best, David 👍

@rocka-cb7kk Ай бұрын

HEKKO GOOD TO SEE YOU HOPE IT WORKS OUT IM STILL LOOKING AT NARROW BOATS

@LeisureBit Ай бұрын

Thank you - hope all goes well with the hunt for narrow boats - all the very best, David 👍

@karlospappy8908 Ай бұрын

Looks good David but sikaflexing in slippers😂😂 Sorry to hear about your knob being too big😎 The smoke being extracted looked like a spirit leaving, hope Rachel is OK. Cheers K.

@LeisureBit Ай бұрын

😀 haha - yes unfortunately so lol 😂 It did look strange when the smoke got extracted didn’t it - yes Rachel is ok thank you - thanks again , David (& Rachel) 👍

@LeisureBit Ай бұрын

It’s quite a shock if he can actually find his slippers K! 😂😂 😂😂😂😂😂 nothing worse than a very large knob! 😂😂😂😂😂😂 I’m good thank you - looking forward to hearing about your road trip when we next see you!

@timw2973 Ай бұрын

Nice install and very effective demo regards the air movement with the smoke machine👍. Silicone is a knack - you could always used masking tape on the van roof etc for a clean straight edge - done miles of sealant over the years working in construction so like most things practice helps.

@LeisureBit Ай бұрын

Hi Tim, it’s one of those things I wasn’t looking forward to doing (the siliconing and removal part specifically) and was so worried about making sure I didn’t have another leak, in hindsight the masking tape would have been a great idea. If I did it again, you get the lessons of this time too. Imagine once you have a the back like most things it will be much easier - all the best, David 👍

@tylerstravels0610 Ай бұрын

Its something van conversions should give as an option as i think they are a brilliant idea, certainly cheaper than roof mounted A/C, ok, maybe not as good, but still a brilliant option. White mastic would of been better, (IMO) but is on the roof and no one sees it 🙂 The control panel would be a good option for it as well, one for next time then. Electric upgrade, now that will be interesting, you ditching the engine and putting in TESLA engine 🙂 Great informative tech video as ever mate 🙂

@LeisureBit Ай бұрын

Thank you - hope you’re feeling better? Haha you never know do you :) think we need some bigger battery capacity before that haha - yes, good compromise between roof a/c and much lighter weight too! thanks again, all the very best, David 👍

@vansforthememories Ай бұрын

Thanks for that David, we’ve been considering one. I’d like to know how good the blind is please? Is it silver backed & does it bleed any light? Thanks, Em 💜

@LeisureBit Ай бұрын

Hi Em, thank you - the blind seems to be ok, it is silver backed and when closed you get very little light in, the only bit you seem to get a bit of light bleed is where the frame connects to the ceiling and a tiny bit through the vents. Hope that helps, all the best, David 👍

@y0rkiebar 29 күн бұрын

I take it the next van is some time away then 🙂 Any reason you went with the 522 vs a mastic strip ?

@LeisureBit 29 күн бұрын

The new van is not ordered yet as still looking and deciding, I always wanted to try out a MaxxFan and needed to resolve the leak so thought I would cover both. The only reason for the 522 was it's what I had, I should have purchased Mastic but the fan came sooner than expected and thought I would crack on - in the future would definitely used mastic strip or equivalent and just finish with silicon. All the best, David 👍